In this presentation, you will learn how non-linear Optical Disc and Solid-State Media integrates with leading 3rd party NLE applications through the use of file-based and metadata workflow. Today’s broadcast and production industry is rapidly transitioning to an IT-centric environment. This trend has a direct and positive impact on speed and quality, and, as a result, cost. These technologies are hastening the disappearance of analog methods of workflow infrastructure and transmission. The critical combination of features needed to ease the transition includes flexible, compatible codecs and efficient data rates at the highest possible picture quality. In meeting these challenges, the topics covered in this presentation will include file-based workflow from acquisition, through ingest, editing, play-out and archiving, utilizing Sony’s XDCAM optical and solid state media working with leading 3rd party software applications.