A look at how FileCatalyst integrates with Telestream's video transcoding solution, Vantage

1. FileCatalyst – Partner Spotlight
Telestream
Twitter feed:
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2. Introduction
Elton Carneiro
Partner Integration Manager
FileCatalyst
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Bill Harris
Product Manager
Telestream

3. Agenda
• Welcome / Introduction
• FileCatalyst Technology Intro
• FileCatalyst ISV Partner Ecosystem
• Telestream Introduction
• Overview of FileCatalyst Direct
• FileCatalyst Integration in Vantage
• FileCatalyst & Telestream value proposition
• Conclusion
• Q&A
• Next Steps…
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4. Solving Latency Issues
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Every network suffers from latency
Latency is an expression of how much time it takes for a packet of data to get from one designated point to another.
Network latency is measured by sending a packet and receiving an acknowledgement. This round-trip time (RTT) is the “latency”.
FTP is a very serial process. Each packet of data must be
received before a new packet is sent = Decreased transfer
speed
FileCatalyst completely saturates the pipe by sending multiple
blocks of data = Increased transfer speed
Source File
Destination
File
Data Packet
Acknowledgments
Source File
Destination
File
Acknowledgments
Visualize the flow of packets like water running through a hose. With FTP, there is a kink in the hose
restricting the water’s flow. With FileCatalyst, the kink is removed and water can rush through unrestricted.
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5. Efficient Transport Protocol
FileCatalyst transfers files at full link speed:
• UDP with proprietary retransmission and congestion control
• Patent pending algorithm built from the ground up in-house
• Transfer rates up to 10 Gbps (with encryption) using commodity hardware
• Not affected by latency and speed degrades, linearly with packet loss
• Ability to fully leverage multi-core CPU architecture
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6. Congestion Control
Network congestion occurs when a link is carrying so much data that its quality of
service deteriorates
FileCatalyst traffic plays nicely with other traffic on the link:
• Congestion control will immediately detect server receive rate and react
• Aggression (how much link capacity FileCatalyst tries to continuously recover) can be tuned
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to suit your network
• Shares bandwidth with concurrent TCP streams
• Releases bandwidth very quickly when congestion is detected
• Quick ramp up to reclaim un-used bandwidth
• Zero tuning required for links between 1Mbps up-to 1Gbps
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7. Time Savings with FileCatalyst
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Transfer Scenario Time Savings
LA to Hong Kong
RTT 250ms / Loss 1.5%
FTP
44 hours 20 minutes
43½ hours
138x faster
LA to Auckland
RTT 200ms / Loss 2% 35 hours 20 minutes
34½ hours
110x faster
LA to London
RTT 110ms / Loss 1% 16 hours 20 minutes
15½ hours
49x faster
6GB File over a T3 (45 Mbps) connection
FileCatalyst
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8. FileCatalyst ISV partner Ecosystem
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9. Telestream Introduction
Vantage
• A family of best-in-class video transcoding products for
multiplatform distribution:
• Broadcast, cable, VOD, IPTV, multiscreen OTT.
• Vantage transcoding products utilize the latest technologies to
• Deliver pristine quality
• Exceptional processing speeds
• Plus the industry’s most extensive workflow automation
and system support.
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10. FileCatalyst Direct
• A point-to-point file transfer solution requiring software at both endpoints
• Client applications include:
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• HotFolder: Automated and scheduled Transfers with folder synchronization
• Express: Desktop client, manual process
• Java Applets: Upload, download, 2-way & headless applets (no client-side install required )
• Development Tools: Command Line, Java & .NET API for seamless integration
• Mobile Applications: iOS and Android
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11. FileCatalyst Integration in Vantage
• FlieCatalyst is integrated as a secure file transport action within Vantage.
– It can be used in numerous workflow for accelerated delivery of media,
associate metadata and files
• Send to any FileCatalyst Server.
• Customizable target directory
• Transfers executed as part of a workflow
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12. Why should you use FileCatalyst
technology within a Vantage worflow?
• FlieCatalyst can be used in any workflow that requires secure,
reliable accelerated file delivery through the world.
– For instance:
• News workflows requiring rapid deployment of stories
and associated description info to affiliated located
around the globe
• Sports highlights being delivered to agencies
• Movie production – delivery of dailies
• Post Product – Delivery of ad spots with accompanying
metadata
.
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13. Scenarios
• FileCatalyst can accelerate the movement of files in a number
of Vantage Workflows.
Here are some workflows:
1. Ingest from content creators/post production house,
transcode and deliver to post production house/
broadcasters.
2. Deliver transcoded files to broadcaster running FileCatalyst
Server
3. Ingest files for transcode and store of Amazon S3 for web
playout.
4. Ingest from S3 and deliver to Post Production house.
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14. Scenario 1 (Push to Vantage)
• Ingest from content creators/post production house, transcode and deliver to
post production house/ broadcasters.
Components:
FileCatalyst Client at Content Creator/Post production house
FileCatalyst Server running alongside Vantage
Vantage Watch Folder Component
FileCatalyst Delivery Component in Vantage.
Set up:
1. FileCatalyst Client uploads file(s) to FileCatalyst Server into users home directory or
folder within users home directory. Using temporary file names
2. Vantage Watch folder watches for media files and associated metadata. Workflow
executes.
3. Vantage passes completed file to FileCatalyst Delivery Plugin. Delivery plugin
configured to point to FileCatalyst Server.
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15. Scenario 1 (Pull from Vantage)
• Ingest from content creators/post production house, transcode and deliver to
post production house/ broadcasters.
Components:
FileCatalyst Server at Content Creator/Post production house
FileCatalyst HotFolder running alongside Vantage
Vantage Watch Folder Component
FileCatalyst Delivery Component in Vantage.
Set up:
1. FileCatalyst HotFolder downloads a file(s) from a FileCatalyst Server from users
home directory or folder within users home directory to a local folder on the same
machine as Vantage. Using temporary file names
2. Vantage Watch folder watches for media file and associated metadata. Workflow
executes.
3. Vantage passes completed file to FileCatalyst Delivery Plugin. Delivery plugin
configured to point to FileCatalyst Server.
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16. Scenario 2
• Deliver transcoded files to broadcaster running FileCatalyst Server
Components:
Vantage Watch Folder Component
FileCatalyst Delivery Component in Vantage.
Set up:
1. Vantage Watch folder watches for media file and associated metadata.
Workflow executes.
2. Vantage passes completed file to FileCatalyst Delivery Plugin. Delivery plugin
configured to point to FileCatalyst Server.
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17. Scenario 3
• Ingest files for transcode and store of Amazon S3 for web playout.
Components:
FileCatalyst Server at Content Creator/Post production house
FileCatalyst HotFolder running alongside Vantage
Vantage Watch Folder Component
Amazon S3 component in Vantage.
Set up:
1. FileCatalyst Client uploads file(s) to FileCatalyst Server into users home directory or
folder within users home directory. Using temporary file names
2. Vantage Watch folder watches for media file and associated metadata. Workflow
executes.
3. Vantage passes completed file to Amazon S3 storage component.
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18. Scenario 4
• Ingest from S3 and deliver to Post Production house.
Components:
Amazon S3 component in Vantage.
FileCatalyst Server at Post production house
Vantage Watch Folder Component
FileCatalyst Delivery Component
Set up:
1. Vantage S3 component ingests file from S3. Workflow executes.
2. Vantage passes completed file to FileCatalyst Delivery Plugin. Delivery
plugin configured to point to FileCatalyst Server.
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19. Q&A
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20. Thank you