Resources and FAQ
Whitepapers and How to
Live from Veset
Martins Magone
Broadcasting TV channels using the Veset Nimbus playout platform on AWS
Gatis Gailis & Igor Krol
How to broadcast live events with cloud playout
Gatis Gailis
FAQ
General
What Veset Nimbus is used for?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What are the key differences between Veset Nimbus and Veset Stratus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What Veset Nimbus is used for?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What does cloud playout mean in case of Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What are the subscription options?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What software / hardware is recommended for the best experience of Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How do you deliver to headend?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Do you support SRT transport protocol?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What Library cleanup and archiving features are available?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Ingest
How do I upload files to Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How long does it take to ingest content to Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What ingest formats do you support?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What subtitle formats and how many tracks do you support?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How many audio tracks and what formats do you support?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What are the graphics options?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Scheduling
Can I make any changes to the playlist in the Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
If I start using Veset Nimbus where is my actual content stored?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How does Veset Nimbus handle scheduling?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Can Veset Nimbus integrate with external media asset management (MAM) systems?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Live
How do you support live inputs?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Is it possible to record and re-use live?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Is it possible to have more than 1 live input?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Deployment
Which public cloud providers do you support for Veset Nimbus?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Can you provide an option to view a channel on a mobile device?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Can you geo-localise the playout for licensing purposes?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Does Veset Nimbus offer a cloud-based compliance recording functionality?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How quickly can I launch a new playout?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How quickly can I scale down and shut down playout?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
What playout redundancy options are available?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
Can you offer a disaster recovery solution?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
How are costs calculated?
Veset Nimbus is cloud-based software used for professional linear TV channel creation, generally referred to as ‘playout’. While there is no formal definition of a playout functionality set, at the core of any playout solution is the ability to continuously combine multiple media elements (live and pre-recorded video, audio, graphics, subtitles, etc.) in accordance with a pre-defined schedule, to frame-accurate precision. Veset Nimbus playout outputs UDP, HLS or RTMP, ready to be delivered via various distribution platforms (satellite, cable, IPTV or CDN) to end viewers over TV, Set-Top box, OTT (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Xbox), computer or mobile devices.
Linear TV channels can be both permanent - continuously playing 365/24/7 - or temporary, i.e. being made available for a few hours, days or weeks.
