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just:play Automated Master Control Playout

just:play Automated Broadcast Playout Server
 
just:play is an Apple-based, 24/7 automated broadcast playout server. just:play plays SD/HD movies, integrates live feeds, router and GPI events as well as real-time graphics including corner logos, lower thirds and tickers that update manually or automated from RSS feeds, XML data sources and remote databases.
    • Secure, Redundant 24/7 Playout: Manage your 24/7 Master Control Playout in realtime with an unlimited number of clients working on the same channel, and industry-standard redundancy and failover support.
    • Scheduling Your Way: Schedule content weeks in advance with a user-friendly timeline, the traditional list view (with metadata support), and a convenient calendar function
    • NDI, SRT, UDP and ST-2110 Support: Native SD/HD and UHDp60 SDI, NDI®, SRT, UDP, ST-2110 playout of video and multiple layers of static or real-time graphics, using qualified hardware from Apple (Apple silicon preferred), AJA, and Blackmagic Design
    • Industry/Regulatory Compliance: Major broadcast container and codec support. Import of playlists using CSV and XML formats. Support for CEA-608/708, OP-47, EAS, and LTC reference timecode
    • Smart Graphical User Interface: The smart graphical user interface, embedded into our universal Just Control application, provides an unlimited and frame-accurate review and preview of all scheduled video items
    • Static & Real-Time Graphics: From a simple Station ID or Live Bug to interactive realtime graphics with multiple layers and external third-party data support for news tickers, stock exchange, weather forecast, and more
    • Always in Control: Enables operators with full control of rundown during scheduling process
    • Switch to Live Using a Single Video Device: High-quality video, audio, and realtime graphics playout with the ability to switch to live using a single SDI video device or NDI® (SRT, UDP, ST-2110 to follow in an upcoming v.5 point release) IP sources
    • Extended Events Support: Support for HTTP events to include GET/POST methods and for frame-accurate SCTE-104 Splice Events. New “Rules” method to trigger an unlimited number of sequential events to be executed based on time (per day, hour, minute, or second) so that there is no need to schedule repeating events in the timeline any more
  • SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS   just:play
      Equipment Apple Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro 2023 – Apple silicon (M1-M4) recommended – please check the online user manual.
      OS Latest versions of Apple macOS Ventura, macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia are recommended.
      RAM Minimum of 16 GB RAM (Apple silicon).
      Device Support Support for AJA and Blackmagic Design video devices.
    SUPPORTED CODECS & CONTAINERS    
      Supported Codecs

    NTSC | PAL | HD | UHD

     

    DV-PAL

    DV/DVCPRO-NTSC

    DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD

    HDV

    All Apple ProRes Codecs

    HEVC (H.265)

    XDCAM EX / HD / HD422

    MPEG-2 , MPEG-4, H.264

    MPEG IMX (30/40/50)

    AVC-Intra

    XAVC

    Avid DNxHD®/Avid DNxHR® (decoder)

    JPEG

    Apple Animation Codec
      Supported Containers MOV, MP4, M4V
    MPG, MPEG
    MXF
    FRAME RATES    
      Supported Frame Rates 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60.
    Supported frame rates are container and codec specific. Codec support depending on installed Apple Pro Codecs.
    OTHER    
      Free Downloads / Info

    You are welcome to download a trial version of ToolOnAir's latest just:play v.5.5.0 GM 1292 release. The trial version of just:play is fully feature-enabled, but will apply a watermark on the outgoing SDI/NDI® output at a given interval. To run a watermark-free version of just:play, please contact sales@toolsonair.com or an authorized ToolsOnAir reseller (e.g. Stream Dudes) to purchase a license.


    Please note that you will need a new Activation Key, when upgrading from just:play v.4.x or older.


    It is strongly recommended that all customers using MacMini6,x and MacMini7,x to update to a new Apple silicon-based Mac mini (Macmini9,1 (M1), Mac14,3 (M2) Mac14,12 (M2 Pro)). Please refer to Supported Mac Models and macOS Versions v.5.x for additional information

     

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