OTT Administrator Guide

OTT Administrator Guide


About Pixellot

Pixellot offers automated sports production solutions that provide affordable alternatives to traditional video capture, production, and distribution systems for professional and semi-professional sports events. Founded in 2013, Pixellot’s AI technology solution streamlines production workflow by deploying an unmanned multicamera system in a fixed location, with additional angles as required, to cover the entire field, offering a stitched panoramic image. Advanced algorithms enable automatic coverage of the flow of play and generate highlights. Pixellot systems are deployed by broadcasters, production companies, clubs, federations, universities, high schools, sports portals, and coaching solution providers around the globe.

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1.0  About OTT

  
The OTT is updated from the CMS system.  The data and meta data for every event is retrieved from the CMS to the OTT.  The OTT has features to update Event details, but these changes ARE NOT updated on the CMS, so it is recommended to not use the OTT to update Event and Video records.

The OTT (Over the Top) is Pixellot's backend Video management system.  This powerful system enables the user to view and manage Video and Graphic content, which then seamlessly updates the relevant Web Site via the OTT API.  The OTT is fully “Responsive” for all Desktop and Mobile devices. 

The OTT manages both live and on-demand video content, team logos, posters, and advertisements.  This system is integrated with the CMS, where the Events / Videos are configured.
This OTT Administrator's Guide covers the system features and configuration options. 

1.1. Document Structure


This Guide follows the OTT Menu, and submenus within each section:





2. DASHBOARD

 
The DASHBOARD displays the SERVER STATUS and number of EXISTING MEDIA FILES and PUBLISHED VOD FILES.  
 



3. VOD

 
This is the main interface for managing Video files, and the Meta Data associated with each file.  Each Video file is associated with an Event, so the Event Meta Data (sport type, teams, team logos, etc…), are defined for the relevant Video files.  The Events and Associated Video/s are typically defined in the CMS module, but can also be defined in the OTT.

 


3.1. General 


The VOD Module contains a number of Sub-Modules (Videos, Highlights, Player Highlights, Unassigned) with the same basic functionality.  This section describes these functions.
 


3.1.1. Filter

 

The Filter option enables the user to type in text, and if this text is in the Title  column, the relevant entries will be displayed.  To restore viewing all entries, hit the Refresh button.
  
In the following example, the text “sardin” was typed, and records which contained “Sardinia” in the Title column appear.
 

 
Advanced Search enables user to search for entries based on ID, Description, Featured Category, and Publish Status (Published or Unpublished).  
 

3.1.3. Preview


To Preview a Video, Select Preview on the Right side of screen, and the Video will appear for playing.  
 

3.1.4. Info


Pre defined Information concerning the Video, and Event.
 

3.1.5. Categories


Categories enables the Admin to view the Video/Event Categories and sub-Categories (ie. Teams/Leagues).  Also, where applicable, it is possible to add/remove sub-Categories.  Any changes in OTT will NOT be updated in the CMS.
 




 

3.1.6. Posters


The Poster is the thumbnail of the Video. 
To view the Poster, or modify it, click on Poster on the Right side of the screen.  Then select Horizontal Poster to view the Poster.
 

3.1.7. Country Rules


In order to block viewing a Video from one or more countries, click on Country Rules on Right side of screen, and the Admin will be able to select or unselect blocked countries. 
 

3.1.8. Publish


Events and Videos can have two published statuses:   Published or Unpublished.  Only Published Events/Videos will appear on client’s web site.  Click on Publish on Right side of screen, to view Publish Status.   

3.1.9. Commerce


To view monetization of an Event / Video, click on Commerce on Right side of screen.   
 

The FREE TYPE drop down has 3 options:




Paid Type Dropdown has 2 options:


 

3.1.10. Teams

 
The TEAMS options enables viewing / modifying Team names (Home Team Title, Away Team Title), tera colors (Home Team Color, Away Team Color), Logos (Home Team Logo, Away Team Logo), and scores [if not automatic].

3.1.11. History

 
The HISTORY option enables the OTT Admin to view the Upload Date and Uploaded By.  These fields are Read Only.

3.1.12. Save

 
Changes to the Event / Video record can be Saved, but this will not updated the entry in the CMS, so it is not recommended to update the records in the OTT Admin system.

3.2. Videos

 
Once the video's parameters are defined within the CMS, the video will then appear in a list the OTT under VOD -> Videos.
  

3.2.1. Removing a Video


Once the video's parameters are defined within the CMS, the video will then appear in a list the OTT under VOD -> Videos.

1. Select the video you want to Remove by checking the box. 
  
 




2. Under VOD->Videos, Click Remove. 






 

3.2.2. Unassigning a Video

To Unassign a video (cancel the connection with main list of Videos): 
1. Select the video you want to Unassign by checking the box. 
  
 


2. Under VOD->Videos, Click Set as Unassigned. 

 


3.3. Highlights

 
Video highlights are created automatically by Pixellot. The control options are the same as in Videos Option.
Removing and Unassigning is same as in the Videos Option.

3.4. Player Highlights

 
Player highlights are created automatically by Pixellot. The control options are the same as in Videos Option.
Removing and Unassigning is same as in the Videos Option.

3.5. Unassigned

 
When videos are uploaded manually to the OTT, or via Pixellot You's Air/Action cameras, they will be listed under the Unassigned section.

3.5.1. Assigning a Video

You will then need to define and move them to another section by performing the following steps:

1. First select the video from the list of unassigned videos.  

 



2. Select the video quality from the Media Definition dropdown menu.   

 

3. Select the Media Type from the dropdown menu. This will determine the location to which the video will move. (Videos or Highlights) 
  
 


Note that all of the uploaded clip's metadata will need to be filled in manually, as they will be empty.
 


3.5.2. Uploading Videos to the OTT 


1. Click Unassigned->Upload

 


2. The Upload File dialog box appears

 


3. Click Browse to select the file. Then add a name and description and click the Upload button.


4. Once the upload completes, fill in the details on meta content tabs on right side of screen.



5. Under Media Type, define via the dropdown whether you want it to be placed under Videos or Highlights.

 

6. Click Save when done.

 
Search option enables searching according to: Title, ID, Aired Dates.
 

 


4.0  Events


The events tab shows upcoming and live events.




4.1. Show Event Details


Once an event is selected, its details are displayed on the right side. 


 
The categories are automatically retrieved from the original settings defined in the CMS system.
Create Event – It is not recommended to create an Event in the OTT, since it will not be updated in CMS.  Must be performed in the CMS.   

4.2. Search Events

Search
In the Events search box, input text is searched from Name field.  

 

 
 
By selecting either Videos or Player Highlights option, the relevant videos associated with the Event will appear.


5.0  Teams

 
There is no need to use this feature.

6.0 CRM

 
The CRM, or Customer Relationship Management, is where the registered  users are managed, and their support tickets.   
The CRM is divided into two sections, Users, and Subscriptions. 

6.1. Users


 
After selecting the USERS, a list of Registered Users appears, with three columns:  (Username, Display Name, Added).
Additionally, meta data accordion tabs appear on the right side of the screen.
 


6.1.1. Searching & Exporting User Data


The Search box enables searching of a specific Username. 

 

Advanced Search: 
 

Advanced Search enables the Admin to search from the following fields: (User ID, Full Name, Portal Order ID, App Transaction ID, Country, Exclude Countries, User Type, Status). 


 

6.1.2. Export to CSV


Export to CSV: 
 

Exporting to CSV produces a CSV file with the following fields (Fullname, Email, Status Type, Subscription Plan). 
 


6.1.3. User Meta Data Accordion Menu Options


 
If a user record is selected (clicked), then its meta data is viewed on the Right side meta data accordion menu options. 

Info:
 
Info contains basic user data.
 


User Event Tagging: Under the Info details, there an option called Create Generic Video Tags.  When this is checked, the selected user will become an admin and be able to tag events in the OTT.  These will be listed beside the video player in the OTT and accessible to the end user.
 


6.1.4. Change Password


Change Password:

 
Under Change Password, you can reset a user's password by typing it in the box and clicking the Change Password button.
 


6.1.5. Devices


Devices:


 
Devices and browser details for viewing the interface and videos.

6.1.6. Tickets


Tickets: 


 
Details of purchased tickets.


 

6.1.7. Subscriptions


Subscriptions: 


 
Details of active subscriptions (and Subscription History) and interface to Cancel Subscription. 
 


6.1.8. TVOD Contracts


TVOD Contracts: 
 
Not relevant.

6.1.9. Free Subscriptions


Free Subsrciptions: 
 


Interface to select a Subscription plan from a Drop Down, and define to User. 


 

6.1.10. Free Tickets

Free Tickets: 

 
Interface to select a Free Ticket plan from a Drop Down, and define to User. 

 

6.2. Subscriptions


 
Under the Subscriptions tab, there is a list of subscription plans.
This interface enables the creation or deletion of Subscription Plans. 

6.2.1  Create Subscription:


1. Click on Create to create a new subscription. 
2. Fill in the details for your subscription. These are just for OTT visibility purposes. (The actual payment definitions are set in the CMS).
A defined period for subscription needs to be completed.  Other Subscription parameters, such as Paid, Auto Renew, etc.., must be defined.   

 

3. Under Contract End Date, there are three options. 
 

• Auto Renew - Defines the subscription as recurring.
• Display Auto Renew - Displays the subscription as recurring.
• Display - Displays purchase option on the OTT's front end.


4. Define Type as Regular or Sub-Category. 
 
• Regular - All premium content 
• Sub-Category - Select a specific product from the dropdown

 
5. Offer Start Date/Offer End Date - Defines the availability dates for this specific subscription offer.

 
6. When done. click Create.


 

7.0  Portal

 
Manage images for OTT Web Site. 
Web interface is updated in real time, when image is published in OTT.
 

7.1.1. Create a new Image

 

1. First, click Create and upload an image to display.
2. Fill in the details and a URL link to your OTT's site.
 
3. The Link and Target buttons enables creating images clickable for promotion purposes. There is a setting if link will open in a new window. 
A. Select none if you simply want an image, without linking it to anything.
B. Select New Window to open the link in a new tab.
C. Select Redirect to be redirected as soon as the image is clicked.
4. Select Redirect to be redirected as soon as the image is clicked.
 

7.1.2. Posters


Under the Posters section of the Portal, you can define different posters for either PC or Mobile displays.
 

7.1.3. Publish


Define Publish and Unpublish dates and times.
 

8.0 Categories

Categories are not created / removed within OTT, but only managed within the CMS.


9.0 Marketing

 
The Marketing Tab deals with a number of features, all pertaining to end viewers – Automated notification of events, Access Codes for paid events and interface with external VAST Ad server. 

9.1. Notifications

 
Notifications provides an interface for Push Notification Events.  Users are associated with “Categories” – Leagues or Teams – and Notifications are sent to all Users who are associated with the relevant Category/ies.   

9.1.1. General Messages

 
This interface provides a list of scheduled Notifications for users associated with Categories – Leagues or Teams.  The fields are self explanatory:  Name (name of event); Message (Message); Time to Engage (date/time of event); Upload (upload image of event); Link (URL Link to Event); Segment Message (message to users);  

9.1.2. Automated Messages

 
Automated Messages are sent out before Events, based on the Trigger definition.  All other fields are the same as in the General Messages section.  The Trigger field may have several values:  New Content Upload, User Registration, Payment Success, Payment Error.  Based on these Trigger definitions, the relevant Automated Message will be sent to the relevant User/s.   

9.1.3. Segments

 
The Segments option enables linking an Event with the relevant Categories – Leagues and Teams.   

9.2. Access Code

 
Access Code section enables the provision of free Access Codes to events which require payment (Subscriptions / PPV).  Once created, it is possible to download the list of Access Codes to Excel.   


9.2.1. Creating an Access Code for a Customer 


Under Marketing you have the option to distribute a free Access Code which acts as a coupon. These can then be used as free subscriptions by the users for marketing purposes.

A. Under Marketing->Access Code click Create
 

B. Under Info, fill in the details of the Subscription / PPV Access Codes to be distributed.
 
C. If the subscription does not appear on the list, you may want to create a new one. Go back to Subscriptions and define a new one.
D. As soon Subscription is created, it will automatically appear in the Select Product section, enabling you to select it.
E. Choose the Amount of Codes to be generated and click Create. 
F. Export to Excel – to view codes:

 

9.3. Ads


The OTT uses the industry standard VAST protocol for ads.
 
To update the Ad, go to the Info section:
 



 

10.0 Reports

 
The Reports Tab provides indicators and data concerning system usage.  It is divided into three sections – Users Dashboard (Registered Users), PPV, Subscriptions. 

10.1. Users Dashboard (Registered Users)

 
Graphic interface of total users. 
It is possible to download the data into a CSV/XLSX/JSON format:
 

10.2. PPV


PPV Earnings.
 
It is possible to download CSV/XLSX/JSON format:
 
 

10.3. Subscriptions


Subscription Sales and earnings.
 
  

In each section, it is possible to download CSV/XLSX/JSON format:
 


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