Media Library System (MLS)

The NSi Media Library System is the most sophisticated media archival and tracking system in video production. It is the standard for media asset management. MLS features custom data base design, bar code tracking technology, sophisticated drill down search algorithms, links to all major production and broadcast systems and digital video storage and retrieval. The Media Library System operates equally well on Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and the Internet. Our unique database update capability from local server networks to our hosted WebMLS site is unprecedented in the industry. Now you can access your media information anywhere in the world via the Internet. Our premier client list includes:

CBS Cablevision Warner Bros NBC GE Extra Lucent McDonalds Oracle Courtroom TV Fox Sports IMG USA Networks The NBA Major League Baseball You can download a demo copy of the software or read the more detailed description provided below. Our other asset tracking products include an Equipment Tracking System, a Dub Order System and our new Web-based WebMLS.


MLS/Preview+ interfaces to Avid, EVS and Grass Valley as well as other broadcast systems.

System Features

Archiving
  • Stores and quickly retrieves information on your valuable video footage or multimedia assets
  • Multiple databases for each record for storing data
  • Enter data into fields and free-form text areas
  • Store video stills, clips, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher files with records
  • Attach any file format to a tape record, such as JPEG, MPEG, AVI, etc.
Searching and Tracking Videotape Inventory
  • Keyword, multiple keyword, wildcard and cross-reference search capabilities
  • Any combination of search criteria can be used
  • Bar code system for identification and location tracking
  • Text retrieval engine for fast text searches
Scene Logging
  • Log scenes and events by time code and description
  • Automatic time code capture capability
  • Store an unlimited number of log records per tape or media
  • Store video image or clip with log record
Management Reports
  • Pull list, Past-Due, Location, Borrower and many more reports
  • Tape log report
  • Boolean search interface
  • Custom report generation
SQL Client/Server Version
  • SQL application for client/server environments
  • ODBC-compliant
  • Open architecture for enterprise-wide data access
  • Internet access supported
Label Production
  • Custom bar code and descriptive label generator
  • Create an unlimited number of media label types for videotapes, CDs, files, equipment, etc.
  • Develop packing lists and shipping labels
  • Include company logo and graphics on labels
System Security
  • Multi-level security system
  • User ID and password required for system access
  • Set access rights by user, function, database and field level
Optional System Components Minimum System Requirements
  • Workstations: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM, Windows 2000, XP
  • Database Server: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM necessary, 2GB is preferred, 4GB is ideal. (dual processor optimal)
  • Database Server Operating System: Windows 2000, or Sun Solaris (Oracle only)
  • RDBMS: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 fully patched, SQL Server 2005, or Oracle 9 (or higher) for Sun Solaris (Unix)
Click here for a screenshot of MLS.