TVU Partners with Blackbird to Integrate Native Editing into TVU Producer

TVU Networks y Blackbird have closed a deal that will provide access to Blackbird's real-time editing tools on the TVU Producer cloud-based live production platform, opening the door to simplified workflows with cloud-based editing.

Improving content access for publishers reinforces TVU's commitment to making its cloud-based solutions as robust as possible. Without leaving the TVU ecosystem, sports productions or any other type of event will have immediate access to multiple ISO recordings, making it quick and easy to edit highlights and recaps, as well as share on social media platforms, OTT and the web.

Ian McDonough, CEO of Blackbird, comments: "The partnership with TVU offers an exciting opportunity for Blackbird users. The ability to access live video from TVU Producer, TVU Grid and other areas of TVU's cloud-based platform makes it easier and faster for editors to access content from multiple sources. Immediacy is an important element in today's broadcast environment. Working at TVU means that Blackbird editors can deliver polished packages faster than ever."

Blackbird provides a frame-accurate editing with a full-featured professional cloud video editor for all skill levels. The browser-based platform supports up to 12 video and 36 audio tracks with real-time video and audio transitions, alpha channel overlays, color correction, and subtitles and closed captioning. Blackbird also allows direct publishing to social media platforms as well as OTT, web and other digital platforms.

Greg Doggett, director of sports and entertainment and strategic partnerships at TVU Networks, states that "TVU continues to partner with industry leaders to provide more functionality and creative freedom to our clients. The Blackbird integration brings essential editing tools directly to the TVU ecosystem, which can save editors valuable time while producing packages during live events."