WP/4b

From Steeple

[edit] Encoding scripting and development work (8 weeks effort, during months 6-9)

This work package will produce program workflows for ingestion and creation of multiple file formats and process associated metadata. Client server capture via chosen infrastructure will be trialed. The existing workflows will be modified to meet user requirements for input and output format needs, with a special focus on a highly collaborative production environment. Oxford will undertake mapping of Authentication and Authorisation group workflows to the institutional LDAP domains. Work will be conducted on converting sample analogue content to multiple delivery encodings for distribution online within University services such a web portal, VLE and within 3rd party services.

Further, selected departments will capture podcasts via the chosen solution using the established workflows for distribution. Oxford will refine the encoding workflow scripts and development work to support archiving, multiple channels including future 3rd party services (iTunes U, YouTube model etc.).

A technical review of the pilot systems can be done to show how the small number of media production units can scale and grow to encompass lecture room capture (out of scope) and ad-hoc creation that any fuller enterprise solution will need to address.

Deliverable:

• Detailed workflow scripts and associated tools to be placed online for community overview and testing. Report on progress and pilot activity.

Comments: PeterR: This is the core of the Steeple and the bit we need to breakdown and plan the most. Basically how can we automate as much as possible and hence make the costs go down. Storage/archiving/quality control/ delivery/ private edit comments