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Quasar® – Cloud native file based QC

Audio/Video QC made easy for cloud workflows

Cloud Native File Based QC

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Overview

Quasar® is the first file QC software built natively for the cloud architecture. Encompassing all the latest features of Pulsar; industry’s most efficient audio and video quality control software, Quasar video quality checker promises the fastest rate of QC in the cloud.

 

Quasar not only ensures your content security through IAM cross-account roles, whitelisting and pre-authenticated URL, it is the most advanced cloud video QC software with support for high in-demand features such as HDR, IMF/DCP analysis, Adaptive bitrate QC, Harding PSE etc. Quasar, with its sophisticated QC checks can be used to verify the content before submitting to key VOD services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and HBO.

Cloud Video QC

Overview

Quasar is the first file QC service built natively for the cloud architecture. Encompassing all the latest features of Pulsar; industry’s most efficient audio and video quality control software, Quasar video quality checker promises the fastest rate of QC in the cloud.

 

Quasar not only ensures your content security through IAM cross-account roles, whitelisting and pre-authenticated URL, it is the most advanced cloud video QC software with support for advanced features such as HDR, IMF/DCP analysis, Adaptive bitrate QC, Harding PSE etc. Quasar File QC can be used to verify the content before submitting to key VOD services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and HBO.

Cloud Video QC

Features & Benefits

Dynamic scaling

Performing QC on a large content volume can be time consuming. Quasar auto scales to support varying content volumes and can process thousands of files simultaneously and quickly.

Security & Latency
Security & Latency

With IAM cross-roles, pre-authenticated URL, whitelisting for REST API and other security features, you need not worry about your content security. Further, auto provisioning of virtual machine in content region ensures faster content QC.

Reliability

Advanced monitoring for early detection of potential problems, detailed system logging to trace back any rare issues, and failover mechanisms allowing workflow continuity even with infrastructure failures make Quasar a reliable service.

SaaS
SaaS service

Quasar is available as a fully managed SaaS service. This eliminates the need of any staff for system management, thus, reducing your time and cost. You can also deploy it in your own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

Reference-based analysis
Reference-based analysis

Quasar allows for a side-by-side comparison of a media file with its master/reference file using SSIM, PSNR and Ref-Q™, providing an efficient and cost-effective means of getting a frame-by-frame report of all such differences. This reduces manual inspection costs and increases the accuracy of the results.

VOD QC
VOD QC

Quasar supports QC checks for formats like MPEG-DASH, Apple HLS, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and fragmented MP4 in addition to support for broadcast formats. You can auto-assign different QC templates to different encoding files to perform your video QC.

Harding PSE
Harding PSE

Harding FPA engine is integrated into Quasar QC checks allowing users to perform Photosensitive Epilepsy Validation using the industry defacto standard Harding PSE and receive a valid Harding certificate for HDR and SDR content.

QCtudio

QCtudio provides the ability to enhance your QC processes and elevate QC efficiency. Now you can review Quasar's results in an innovative interactive interface on a video timeline, adding comments for further collaboration, and modifying alert categories for precision. You can export updated reports in XML/PDF as well as in formats compatible with NLE solutions.

Dynamic scaling

Performing QC on a large content volume can be time consuming. Quasar auto scales to support varying content volumes and can process thousands of files simultaneously and quickly.

Security & Latency
Security & Latency

With IAM cross-roles, pre-authenticated URL, whitelisting for REST API and other security features, you need not worry about your content security. Further, auto provisioning of virtual machine in content region ensures faster content QC.

Reliability

Advanced monitoring for early detection of potential problems, detailed system logging to trace back any rare issues, and failover mechanisms allowing workflow continuity even with infrastructure failures make Quasar a reliable service.

SaaS
SaaS service

Quasar is available as a fully managed SaaS service. This eliminates the need of any staff for system management, thus, reducing your time and cost. You can also deploy it in your own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

Reference-based analysis
Reference-based analysis

Quasar allows for a side-by-side comparison of a media file with its master/reference file using SSIM, PSNR and Ref-Q™, providing an efficient and cost-effective means of getting a frame-by-frame report of all such differences. This reduces manual inspection costs and increases the accuracy of the results.

VOD QC
VOD QC

Quasar supports formats like MPEG-DASH, Apple HLS, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and fragmented MP4 in addition to support for broadcast formats. You can auto-assign different QC templates to different encoding files.

Harding PSE
Harding PSE

Harding FPA engine is integrated into Quasar allowing users to perform Photosensitive Epilepsy Validation using the industry defacto standard Harding PSE and receive a valid Harding certificate for HDR and SDR content.

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Our customers

Venera serves some of the finest companies of the world in helping improve their content QC operations. Here’s a snapshot of the brands who trust us.

Venera Client Hearst
Venera Client NBC Universal
Venera Client NEC
Venera client cinidigm
Venera Client Emilel
Venera Client Extream Reach
Venera Client HBO
Venera Client Hearst
Venera Client NBC Universal
Venera Client NEC
Venera client cinidigm
Venera Client Emilel
Venera Client Extream Reach
Venera Client HBO
Venera Client Hearst
Venera Client Emilel
Venera Client Sony
Venera Client HBO
Venera client Extreme reach
Venera NBC Universal
Venera Client Hearst
Venera Client Disney
Venera Client tokia
Venera client cinidigm
Venera client AMC network
Venera Client Ibfbs
Venera Client NEC
Venera Client Toei
Venera Client TSP media
Venera Client Third Eye

Wide range of checks

Quasar – file based QC on Cloud supports a wide range of QC checks. A subset of these QC checks is displayed here. Click here for the detailed list.

Color Gamut

Colour Gamut

Active Region

Active Region

Cadence

Cadence

Flshaframes

Flash Frames

Photosensitive Epilepsy

Photosensitive Epilepsy

Language ID

Audio Loudness

Audio Loudness

Audio Peaks

Audio Clipping

EAS

EAS

Audio Test Tone

Audio Test Tone

Audio Drops

Audio Drops

Technical specifications

Quasar Native Cloud File QC service supports a wide range of broadcast, archiving and VOD formats. It also allows a wide range of audio, video checks on media content.

Formats

Container: MXF, GXF, LXF, MOV, MP4, 3GPP, MPEG-2 TS, MPEG-2 PS, FLV, WMV, AVI, WAV, BWF, AIFF, Smooth Streaming, HLS, MPEG-DASH, IMF, DCP, Elementary

 

Video: H.265, H.264 (incl. AVC-Intra 50/100 and SONY XAVC), MPEG-2 (incl. D10, XDCAM, HDCAM, IMX-30/50), VC-1, DV (incl. DVCPro25, DVCPro50, DVCPro100/HD), Avid DNxHD (VC-3), Apple ProRes, JPEG-2000, Canopus HQ/HQX

 

Audio: LPCM, AES3, SMPTE 302M, MPEG-1/2, AAC, HE-AAC, WMA (Standard & Professional)

 

HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR-10, HDR-10+

Verification Checks
Cloud Platforms
Storage Formats

Quasar editions

Quasar is available two deployment models – SaaS & Private. SaaS is the most popular edition wherein the entire infrastructure is managed by Venera. Private edition is available for users who strictly need to run their workflow within their own VPC. Variety of plans are available for different content volume and budgets in both the editions. Contact us to discuss the most suitable plan for your workflow.

SaaS

Subscription

Monthly & Annual plans

Adhoc Plan

Available

Infrastructure cost

Venera responsibility

Infrastructure management

Venera responsibility

Content Storage location

User owned

Private

Subscription

Monthly & Annual plans

Adhoc Plan

Not Available

Infrastructure cost

User responsibility

Infrastructure management

User responsibility

Content Storage location

User owned

SaaS

Subscription

Monthly & Annual plans

Adhoc Plan

Available

Infrastructure cost

Venera responsibility

Infrastructure management

Venera responsibility

Content Storage location

User owned

Private

Subscription

Monthly & Annual plans

Adhoc Plan

Not Available

Infrastructure cost

User responsibility

Infrastructure management

User responsibility

Content Storage location

User owned

Quasar Plans

Beginner - $395

Vminutes

1800

Simultaneous jobs

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Beginner - $395

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1800

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Medium - $695

Vminutes

1800

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Beginner - $395

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1800

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Workflow integrations

We actively integrate with the prominent solutions in digital media industry to provide an integrated offering for your workflows that are easy & efficient to use.

Venera Client aws Elemental
Venera Client Knox Mediahub
Venera Client Knox Mediahub
Venera Client aws Elemental
Venera Client SDVI

Factory templates

We provide ready-to-use templates of technical specifications required by these prominent content platforms, which can be used by you for the specific channel you want to display your content.

Venera Client Ard
Venera Client VUDU
Venera client Cablelabs
Venera Client Prime Video
Venera Client Netflix
Venera Client Ard
Venera Client VUDU
Venera client Cablelabs
Venera Client Prime Video
Venera Client Netflix
Venera Client Prime Video
Venera Client Netflix
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FAQ’s

Quasar® is a cloud-native file-based audio/video quality control (QC) solution. It includes all the QC features of Pulsar, our on-premise QC solution. If your workflow is in the cloud, your content resides on cloud storage, and you want to QC your content directly without downloading it, then Quasar is the right solution for you.

Blog articles

Our experts and thought leaders share their knowledge of technologies pertaining to QC solutions for digital media industry in these scholarly articles.

Automated validation of QR codes
2024

Automated validation of QR codes

Veneratech / 11/06/2024
QR code or Quick Response code is a two-dimensional barcode invented in 1994 by a Japanese company Denso Wave for...
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Security Measures in Quasar Native Cloud Video QC Service
2024

Security Measures in Quasar Native Cloud Video QC Service

Veneratech / 08/06/2024
Ensuring the security and quality of your cloud-based video content is essential for maintaining audience trust and complying with media...
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How to detect & manage Audio Profanity in your content efficiently?
2024

How to detect & manage Audio Profanity in your content efficiently?

Veneratech / 06/12/2024
Audio profanity is the presence of foul, curse, or offensive words or phrases in the content delivered to the viewers....
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What is Cadence and why its validation is important?
2023

What is Cadence and why its validation is important?

Jonathan Amato / 02/14/2024
Understanding video cadence (or pull-down) in the broadcast industry can be challenging. Even those who are familiar with film production...
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Frame Shifting or Blanking Shift Issue Unveiled
2023

Frame Shifting or Blanking Shift Issue Unveiled

Prashant Singh / 12/13/2023 / 1 Reply
What is frame shifting, it's impact on video quality, and how to overcome the challenge effectively with automated QC tools?
Read More

What is Cadence and why its validation is important?

Feb 14, 2024

Understanding video cadence (or pull-down) in the broadcast industry can be challenging. In this blog article, we will explain what Cadence (or Pull-down) is along with its practical application, and different pull-down patterns.

Frame Shifting or Blanking Shift Issue Unveiled

Dec 13, 2023

What is frame shifting, it's impact on video quality, and how to overcome the challenge effectively with automated QC tools?

qc-dolby-atmos

Understanding Dolby Atmos and its QC challenges

Aug 10, 2023

Dolby Atmos is a revolutionary leap in surround sound technology that takes the audio experience to a whole new level. Learn more about it.

Caption-Audio Synchronization issues due to editing: Automated QC and alignment 

Nov 1, 2023

By leveraging automated QC tools, content creators can ensure precise caption-audio synchronization, and save  time and resources while delivering high-quality, synchronized captions for their videos.

Importance of QC in Audio Phase issues

Aug 29, 2023

Audio phase plays a pivotal role in sound reproduction. Understand the causes of audio phase issues and their QC solution.

What is Cadence and why its validation is important?

Feb 14, 2024

Understanding video cadence (or pull-down) in the broadcast industry can be challenging. In this blog article, we will explain what Cadence (or Pull-down) is along with its practical application, and different pull-down patterns.

Frame shifting or Blanking shift issue unveiled

Dec 13, 2023

What is frame shifting, it's impact on video quality, and how to overcome the challenge effectively with automated QC tools?

Caption-Audio Synchronization issues due to editing: Automated QC & alignment

  Nov 1, 2023

Learn why caption-audio synchronization is important and how to deliver high-quality synchronized captions in your video using automated QC tools

Importance of QC of Audio Phase Issues

Aug 29, 2023

Audio phase is a complex and intricate phenomenon that plays a pivotal role in sound reproduction. Understand the causes of audio phase issues and its solution

Understanding Dolby Atmos and its QC challenges

Aug 10, 2023

Learn about the revolutionary technology of Dolby Atmos that takes your sound experience to a new level.

Subtitle QC

CapMate 101 – Caption/Subtitle Files Verification and Correction Solution

Aug 4, 2022

Many of our customers had been telling us that the process of validating and correcting closed caption files is tedious, time consuming and costly! And that they needed an innovative QC solution...

Group of Pictures

Understanding GOP – What is “Group Of Pictures” and Why is it Important

May 4, 2022

GOP or “Group of Pictures” is a term that refers to the video structure representing how digital video is grouped. But before we get into understanding GOP, let’s start with the basics...

Dialog Gated Loudness

Dialog-gated Audio loudness and why it is important

Apr 13, 2022

Learn what is dialog gated loudness, it’s importance in video content, and how our QC products can help you detect it in an automated manner...

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Our solutions

QCtudio

QC report review and collaboration
Cloud-based QC report review and collaboration, designed as a companion to Quasar.

CapMate

Captions QC & Correction

Cloud Native platform that automatically identifies issues in Captions/Subtitles and allows users to perform auto-correction and…

Pulsar

Automated File based QC

On-premise File based QC system for Automated QC system of audio-visual assets. It allows QC of media content to detect a wide range…

Pulsar PPU

Usage based File QC

Usage-based on-premise QC system. This allows users to make use of rich Pulsar QC capabilities while paying on usage basis. Pulsar PPU is ideal for small organizations…

QCaaS

QC as a service

Designed for organizations who want us to perform QC on their content using Pulsar/Quasar/CapMate file QC systems. This allows organizations…

Other Solutions

CapMate

Captions QC & Correction

Cloud Native platform that automatically identifies issues in Captions/Subtitles and allows users to perform auto-correction and…

Pulsar

Automated File based QC

On-premise File based QC system for Automated QC system of audio-visual assets. It allows QC of media content to detect a wide range…

Pulsar PPU

Usage based File QC

Usage-based on-premise QC system. This allows users to make use of rich Pulsar QC capabilities while paying on usage basis. Pulsar PPU is ideal for small organizations…

QCaaS

QC as a Service

Designed for organizations who want us to perform QC on their content using Pulsar/Quasar/CapMate file QC systems. This allows organizations…

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What our clients say

  • Michael Moorfield

    Global Broadcast Services Manager at Extreme Reach

    Product support and aftercare from Venera has been exceptional. In addition to supporting our specific needs, they ensured almost zero downtime even during product upgrades.

  • Balu Ramamurthy

    CEO, Desynova Digital

    Venera and its products are in line with our requirements. By using Quasar Native Cloud QC system in our content workflows, we have been able to automate a large part of manual QC and it has significantly improved the operational efficiency of our workflow.

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