Primestream and Building4Media’s FORK Production Suite provide a cutting edge, metadata driven, modular software for broadcast media operations control. 

This innovative solution has highly configurable workflows for ingest, media asset management MAM, editing, live production, 24/7/365 Playout and automated distribution to multiple platforms.                              

The power of the FORK Production lies in its ability to deliver faster, more efficient live news and sports with innovative MAM and production automation. The system also handles master control, facility management, new media output, archive integration and multi-location workflow collaboration. FORK Production features industry-leading integration with Apple's Final Cut and file-integration of P2 and XDCAM/HD. The system is cross platform, with Macs and Windows PCs working together in any combination, supporting MXF as well as QuickTime.

Primestream offers a unique high-end system to solve the most sophisticated broadcast production challenges with scalability to serve small system needs as well.

This client-server application includes:

• HDTV and SD Ingest and Playout Management
• Proxy building
• Media Asset Management
• Cross-platform Mac and Windows-based desktop cuts editing using proxies, file level edit integration via XML with Apple Final Cut
• iNews and ENPS Integration
• Studio Video Production Automation (Live-Assist)
• Digital Archival Interface
• Metadata-driven Workflow Management
• Technical Facility Management
• Master Control Playout Automation
• New Media Integration and Reality TV production
• Internet distribution Management software integrating RSS
• Signaling