Snell Releases Alchemist OD Software

Snell has released Alchemist OD, the software-only version of its standards converter and the first product to take advantage of Snell's On Demand technology.
On Demand is a media processing framework that provides instant access to Snell's signal processing algorithms in file-based, virtualised broadcast and digital media environments.
"Alchemist, with its fantastic Ph.C motion-compensation technology, has set the standard for hardware-based processing, and the introduction of Alchemist OD offers this exceptional conversion tool in a software solution that can be deployed on a platform of the user's choice," said Paola Hobson, senior product manager at Snell.
"Supporting a wide range of content standards and file formats, with software available in a convenient, user-configurable package, Alchemist OD is the next leap forward in Snell's long heritage of providing world-leading standards conversion."
"With Snell On Demand, users can rapidly enter new markets and create new services that open up additional revenue-generation opportunities," a statement from the company said.
"This approach enables cost savings through the use of standard IT hardware and supports highly efficient operations that enable 24/7 asset use."
Supporting a wide range of content standards, and using Snell's Ph.C technology, Alchemist OD converts incoming files into the standards, formats, and wrappers required by users.
The software allows conversions to be accessed from media asset management (MAM) systems, allowing conversions to run unattended in an automated workflow, 24/7.
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