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InMedia
AI Automatic Video Clipping
powered by VoiceInteraction
V
oiceInteraction has developed,
in collaboration with Qvest and
Mediacorp, a tool for automating the
clipping and publishing workflow
of
news
Singapore's
national
broadcaster, sought to automate
newsroom processes
segments. Mediacorp,
public
for their
news channel, CNA. The result was
AI SmartCut, which automates the
clipping and publishing of news
videos
shortly
after broadcast,
revolutionizing Mediacorp's
workflow and empowering editors
to focus on value-added journalism.
The International
News
Media
Association (INMA) recently
recognized AI SmartCut at the 2023
Global Media Awards. Held at New
York's Harvard Club, the event honored
the remarkable accomplishments of
news brands that have demonstrated
innovation and best practices in an
ever-changing market.
This
tool
leverages
VoiceInteraction's Media Monitoring
System (MMS) platform and its AIdriven
speech recognition and scene
detection technology, effectively
identifying news
video segments,
such as a change from a news anchor
in the studio to a field reporter, or
interviews. Then, MMS automatically
clips these programs, which then
are integrated into CNA's content
management system for publication
on their website.
Newscasts content
fingerprinting
Broadcasters can utilize speechto-text
to
overcome burdensome
tasks, extract valuable information
and gain a deeper understanding
of their programming. As manual
tagging, curation, and clipping are
not sustainable in a rapidly evolving
breaking news
environment,
Automatic
extraction.
(ASR) utilizes artificial
for transcription and
Speech Recognition
intelligence
The newscasts
metadata
are
processed through Automatic Speech
Recognition (ASR), generating a
CNA's website on the latest news section, with the possibility of registering for a personalized feed
comprehensive and
searchable
textual record. Supplementing
speech-to-text
technology, AI
algorithms create an interconnected
network
of
technology
keyword
and
news
technology
allows
segments.
metadata, as
for
summarization of
This
leverages
the
topic
and
detection, speaker ID,
lengthy
proprietary
advanced
machine learning algorithms
and
deep neural networks that evolve
every day, resulting in progressive
higher accuracy and the possibility of
vocabulary customization.
The technology allows for efficient
indexing of news
segments
and
effective media asset management
by linking to large MAM databases
without
burdensome human
intervention. Transcribed content is
automatically
tagged, categorized,
and
organized, enabling content
discovery workflows. By continuously
transcribing aired
content
and
linking frame-accurate media events
to AI-generated textual metadata,
broadcasters can optimize resources
required for content creation, review,
indexing, and sharing. An AI-driven
content
facilitates
discovery', as
facilitates
and
it
filtered
searches and streamlines clipping
workflows. Content
indexation
content
allows
discoverability
for the creation of
personalized experiences. The rapid
search and retrieval
of
specific
segments within recorded content
streamlines the clipping process and
View of MMS 7.0 with topic and keyword detection, timestamped
transcription, and suggested related content
reduces manual effort. By integrating
these automated
processes,
broadcasters
eliminate errors, and
efficiency.
These advancements
optimize workflows,
improve
drive cost
savings, enhance user experiences,
and
utilize
this
technology
to
revolutionize the way
broadcasters operate in the evolving
media landscape. Media companies
can
transform their newsroom clipping
workflows, as shown by CNA's use
case.
classification network
an effective 'content
enables
From Media Monitoring
System to AI SmartCut
" How to free up our newsroom
editorial and production staff to do
more value-add work instead of just
mundane, labour-intensive tasks like
clipping out catch-up clips? " asked
Lyn-Yi Chung, Deputy Chief Editor at
CNA, in a tweet, " We wanted to use
AI to address these challenges " . The
Chief Editor received the silver medal
at the INMA Global Media Awards for
CNA's AI SmartCut in the category
of Best
Innovation in Newsroom
Transformation, a recognition of
the impact that this tool had on the
newsroom team's workflow. In their
'Best Practices' report for INMA, the
CNA team estimated that the tool
will save up to 4 manhours daily
and make their TV reportage less
ephemeral and much more impactful
to their readers and viewers.
VoiceInteraction has collaborated
closely
Qvest
with Mediacorp and
to develop and refine the
ASR and
automated
workflow
capabilities of AI SmartCut. As a
leading AI
Speech Recognition
provider, VoiceInteraction strives
to understand the media industry's
needs, creating tools to effectively
overcome current
challenges.
This use case is a prime example
of how MMS goes beyond typical
compliance monitoring, and how it
creates useful workflows for multiple
departments.
These accolades
underscore
Mediacorp's dedication to leveraging
AI technology and partnerships to
transform its newsroom operations,
enhance content
engage diverse audiences effectively.
As
their AI technology
partner,
VoiceInteraction is pleased to have
played a crucial
role in enabling
Mediacorp to achieve these
milestones and further solidify its
position as a leader in the media
industry and being of service to
audiences in Singapore and across
the globe.
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