EditShare lanza QScan Automated Quality Control

New AQC models offer cost-effective fulfillment and delivery verification capabilities; Intuitive approach and versatile integration enabling AQC across production/post-production/delivery.

Editshare has presented new solutions for automated quality control at NAB 2028. QScan Automated Quality Control is the result of the integration of the Spanish company Quales into the Editshare structure.

This new proposal will be available in three models:

• QScan One: Basic level of AQC that processes one file at a time. Ideal for small installations that require installations to check file integrity on an ongoing basis, but do not need to check large volumes of media at the same time.
• QScan Pro - AQC's complete professional solution that processes four files at once. Designed for medium-sized installations, with different departments such as audio, grading, VFX and editing. Each department can configure parameters to test their files, with up to 4 files being tested simultaneously.
• QScan Max – Fully scalable multi-node AQC enterprise solution with each node allowing four files to be processed simultaneously. Ideal for VOD, OTT and telco businesses, the Max review has unlimited scalability allowing a large operator to test hundreds of files at the same time.

Certified by DPP and AMWA, all EditShare QScan models support the DPP standard, including PSE and now also IMF.

Howard Twine, director of software strategy at EditShare, said: "Regardless of the size of your installation, if you're delivering content to OTT providers or broadcasters today, having a robust AQC workflow like EditShare QScan is a safe bet. While there are many options, the best thing about QScan is that it can be used at any point in the workflow. For example, in post-production, an editor or postpo supervisor can easily confirm that their files are clean before even starting editing. And with tiered and scalable package options, we're offering everyone from small boutique post-production facilities to enterprise operations a tailored package and pricing model that meets AQC's demanding requirements and budget. For its versatility and cost-effective workflow, QScan is a game-changer.”

Templates

QScan allows users to combine different test templates with QScan Single Pass Analysis, maximizing efficiency for essence and container element qualification across a wide range of projects. Twine states that "combined with QScan Single Pass Analysis, AQC becomes more organically accessible across organizations. One of the biggest issues users have when adopting AQC solutions is setting up templates. QScan Single Pass Analysis allows users to create a template, test the file, and then adjust the threshold of any parameter and see the results of those changes immediately. There is no need to retest the content every time you adjust the parameter, which can be time-consuming and costly. frustrating. This approach makes AQC adoption much easier and helps eliminate false positives.”

The intuitive QScan user interface is visually designed for creativity. Easy-to-use features and easy-to-read reporting results expand the use of AQC throughout the operation. “We've made it easier to navigate the QScan timeline,” says Twine. "Users can go frame by frame and understand the values ​​of selected parameters and the tested results. This makes it particularly easy to detect problems with the content."

End-to-End AQC Workflow

All EditShare QScan solutions are natively connected to the EditShare Flow MAM solution. While traditional AQC simply verifies files at output, QScan integrated with Flow validates files throughout production, from ingest to editorial, VFX and grading, to delivery. Errors detected by QScan are added to the content timeline as metadata, visually flagging issues to users. This fully integrated approach allows facilities to verify files before spending valuable creative time on potentially unsupported media files.

In addition to Flow integration, EditShare QScan also offers flexible workflow configurations. Editshare will market this solution as a standalone system or leveraging QScan's RESTful API for seamless integration with third-party products, including standard MAM and ingest solutions.