Telestream unveiled a major software release for its award-winning Pipeline network video capture systems. Version 2 now brings powerful log and capture, direct tape deck control, EDL batch import, scheduled and manual recording, plus a powerful web services API to Mac and Windows users. In addition to live production workflows where Pipeline has had great success, this capability now makes Pipeline network encoders ideal for users in post-production, digital asset management and archiving workflows.

Version 2 is the latest release in a series of continual Pipeline product enhancements. New features on the Windows side include log and capture, direct VTR control and EDL (edit decision list) batch import, enhancing tape-based capture into digital asset management, archiving and editing workflows. Broader audio support, improved time code input, and preview panel enhancements are also new in this release. A number of recent product enhancements combine to make Pipeline faster, more robust, reliable and easier to use in Avid and other PC environments. Direct support for MXF in Avid workflows is also new for Windows and Mac users, enabling greater interoperability with other systems. The recent addition of a more powerful web service API allows programmatic control of multiple Pipelines, making it easier to develop an application that will automatically control multiple Pipeline systems. A free SDK simplifies integration with third-party devices.