Integrating Graphics Search, Request & Template Filling Within Avid iNews & ENPS Desktops

Compatible with both Avid iNews and ENPS newsroom automation systems the Pixel Power ActiveX plug-in is a lightweight front-end to the graphics database hosted on the Pixel Power Control Centre server.

The ActiveX plug-in provides tight, visual integration of the graphics content of a newscast with the newsrooms desktop working environment.

Complete CG Templates
Visual confirmation of your CG pages
The Pixel Power ActiveX plug-in allows newsroom staff to search for, and fill out predefined Clarity templates. When a template is selected a small form is presented allowing the user to fill in the fields. As each field is entered the plug-in presents an updated thumbnail preview. Clicking on the thumbnail displays a full resolution preview of the completed graphic. Dragging the preview to the story places the completed template into the story.

Search for Still Graphics
Immediate Access To Your Entire Library
The plug-in also provides tools for quickly searching through the library of graphics available for air. Both text and thumbnail views of the still library are presented. Staff may search for stills by keyword, number and network location. By simply dragging the still to the story they can add the still to their rundown. Beyond the thumbnail preview the user can also view a
full resolution preview at their desk. This allows the user to be certain that they have
selected the correct still, even with very detailed imagery.

Request New Stills
Quick, paperless still graphic requests
A new still request function within the plug-in provides a simple, uniform method of requesting new stills from the Art Department. At point of request, each still is reserved an ID number which allows the producer to complete the graphics cues in the story even before the new images are created.