KTVU Buys Crispin for News Playback Automation

Raleigh, NC - September, 2000 -

Crispin, a leading provider of automation solutions for broadcast facilities worldwide, has won the contract for News Playback automation from KTVU, Oakland, CA.

KTVU will be controlling the GVG XP PVS1026 Video Server to output four channel news outputs on their traditional analog KTVU and simulcasting two-channel outputs in their digital channel KICU. Crispin's RapidPlayX with TurboBrowser will be used to control the news playback on both stations. Trimming, Searching, Editing and Copying capabilities for the system will be handled by Crispin's ClipPanel software to the GVB via Fibre Channel. The Crispin Serial Mapper software will interface to AvStar to create a playlist and Crispin's SmartWSEdge will allow GPI input and output control of the playlist and playback. The SmartWedge hardware features 12 user programmable opto-isolated GPI inputs and 12 outputs. RapidPlayX allows for the mirroring of the video servers for linking the two channels and backup. The GVG will be controlled over a LAN with two seperate RapidPlayX workstations.

Crispin's software modules can be combined in many different configurations for single or multi-channel operation...offering custom software type flexibility with off the shelf pricing and support.

 

ABOUT THE COMPANIES:

KTVU is owned by Cox Communications, based in Atlanta, GA. KTVU/Fox 2 became the first Bay Area Television Station to begin broadcasting in digital format on Nov. 18, 1998.

CRISPIN: Founded in 1997, Crispin Corporation is a leading provider of reliable, cost-effective, high- performance broadcast automation solutions. Based in Raleigh, NC, Crispin offers automation solutions to broadcast facilities worldwide from simple operating systems to total facility automation, including archiving and databasing. Crispin supports a broad range of broadcast devices, including Videodisk servers, VTRs, cart machines, switchers, and other devices. Crispin provides creative and "cutting edge" automation solutions to meet the diverse needs of multi-channel, network, and DTV environments with flexible, reliable, affordable solutions and superior support. Additional information about Crispin products are available at www.crispincorp.com or call 919-845-7744.