Media Asset Management in Visual Radio with the updated Media Hub

The latest updates of VRA change the way you experience media workflows, with the introduction of the new Media Hub. Below is a breakdown of the key adjustments:

Changes to the Media Workflow in VRA

Visuals

New integration of the Media Hub for:

• Media Layers: Easier access to image and video files directly from folder structures.

• Video Layers: Unified video management across visuals, with improved sorting options.

• Image Slideshows: Dynamically select and sequence images using folder-based organization.

Outputs

Updates in both Assistant and Advanced Output Editors:

• Image Select: Media Hub folder navigation added for faster asset selection.

• Video Select: Consistent workflows for video retrieval across outputs.

Scheduling

• Program Media Scheduling: Scheduled media playback can now pull directly from Media Hub folders.

Media Server Synchronization

The Media Hub replaces the older Media Server page, consolidating all video and image assets into one interface.

The all-new Media Hub

The VRA Media Hub introduces a centralized, folder-based system for managing media assets like images and videos. This replaces the older, separate management methods to create a unified interface for all media-related tasks. This will also allow, in the future, the addition of other files beyond just videos and images. When this will be possible needs to be determined.

Key Benefits:

• Simplified Navigation: The folder structure mirrors traditional file explorers, making it intuitive to find and organize assets.

• Improved Sorting & Categorization: Folders provide a visual and structured way to manage large asset libraries.

• Future Image Slideshow Integration: In the future, it will be possible to select a folder in the image slideshow, allowing all images in a specific folder to be displayed instead of selecting them separately.

Ongoing Improvements:

We will continue enhancing the Media Hub in upcoming releases, adding new features and usability improvements based on your feedback. If you’re missing a specific feature, let us know through the Support Tool in the Cloud platform or via support@visualradioassist.live.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Audio Manager: Now correctly retrieves the latest Live Condition status on startup.

• Download Center Fix: Resolved an issue where the Audio Manager version in the Download Center didn’t match the available version.

• UI Enhancements: Minor interface improvements for better navigation and clarity in the Media Hub.