Clipsource

Clipsource is a program catalog designed to meet the needs of small to large companies in the entertainment industry. According to the vendor, this software solution is specifically tailored for marketing, communication, production, and legal departments in TV and VOD companies, as well as media and entertainment industry professionals. With a range of features and functionalities, Clipsource aims to streamline the process of managing program metadata, schedules, related media, and publishing to media centers, providing a resource for professionals in the entertainment sector.

Key Features

Metadata: According to the vendor, users can easily access program metadata such as synopsis, cast information, and genre details by drawing data directly from planning systems.

Schedules: The vendor claims that Clipsource offers visibility into the scheduling of shows across both Linear TV and VOD platforms, enabling users to see where and when programs are scheduled to appear.

Related Media: The vendor states that Clipsource automatically ingests images, videos, and other materials from planning systems and media banks, ensuring they are correctly assigned to the corresponding program, movie, or documentary.

Publish to Media Center: According to the vendor, Clipsource allows users to seamlessly publish the entire program catalog or specific films and programs to the Media Center, with access control rules in place to determine who can view and download the content.

Integrate with Services: The vendor claims that Clipsource connects to internal databases or planning systems to retrieve a full set of data, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date program catalog.

Validation/Fallback Rules: According to the vendor, Clipsource applies specific integration rules to ensure complete and desired data, while fallback rules guarantee full data down to the episode level, aiming for accuracy and consistency.

Localize Metadata: The vendor states that Clipsource allows users to customize metadata to adapt to local technical delivery requirements and processes, including mapping parental ratings and genres, and adding legally required data such as rights and accessibility information.

Image & Video Editing Tools: The vendor claims that Clipsource provides built-in tools to crop, save, and distribute images and videos within the interface, facilitating access for multiple teams within the company and aiming to ensure content is served across all screens and platforms.