Keep media where it belongs.
Reference local video files without making another copy. Metadata and thumbnails are prepared in the background; large libraries still need processing time.
TV STATION BROADCAST AUTOMATION
Broadcast automation software for TV stations and online television channels. Organize your video library, schedule programmes and commercial breaks, add your channel graphics, and send your output to your streaming server.
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Finish the clip. Play the break. Return to the rundown.
YOUR TV STATION, IN ONE WORKSPACE
Reference local video files without making another copy. Metadata and thumbnails are prepared in the background; large libraries still need processing time.
Arrange music, films, news, documentaries, kids programmes, podcasts and advertising. Artist titles appear on music content only.
Scheduled items wait for the current video to finish, then return to the main playlist. A film finishes in full; mid-film ad breaks are not included.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BROADCAST DAY
Add local videos and folders, group them by programme type and arrange playlists in the order you need. Local imports reference your files; keep the source drive connected. Metadata processing continues in the background.
Build separate lists for music, news, films, kids programmes, documentaries, podcasts and commercials. Schedule a programme or a recurring advertising break, with a return to your regular playlist afterwards.
A break scheduled for 20:00 waits if a video is still playing. When that video ends, the commercial list takes over, then normal programming resumes. This means the actual start can be later than the scheduled time.
Import your channel logo, adjust its size and position, write a scrolling information ticker and choose music title designs. Artist and song titles belong to music content; a next-video card introduces what follows.
Use preview and program monitors, pause, skip or stop playback, and open the program view fullscreen. Configure your streaming destination and encode from the source media files. Your server and distribution service remain separate.
Explore up to four camera inputs, microphone controls and live studio layouts for interviews and podcasts. Camera permissions and compatible hardware are required. Test your devices and transitions before a live broadcast.
Enable Start with Windows / macOS to open the installed desktop app after login. A separate Automatic recovery option resumes the playlist and saved stream after an interruption. Keep the controller open and your licence active.
Add your own videos, branding and streaming settings. Studio Playout is independent software for your station; a subscription does not include music or film rights, a streaming server, CDN delivery or OTT carriage.
Download the Windows or macOS beta through your account, activate your computer and evaluate your workflow for 72 hours. Continue with a monthly or annual PayPal subscription. Internet access is required for licence checks.
BEFORE YOU GO ON AIR
No. Scheduled breaks wait until the current video finishes. A full-length film plays to the end; mid-film break points and resume are not included in this beta.
Once power returns, the computer must start and you must sign in. If login startup is enabled, Studio Playout opens. With Automatic recovery enabled, available media and a valid online licence, it attempts to resume the playlist and saved stream. Cloud backup broadcasting is not included.
In the desktop app, open Streaming, find Computer startup, enable Start with Windows / macOS and save. Automatic recovery is a separate setting in the same section. You can turn either option off.
It manages playback and sends output to the streaming destination you configure. You supply the server, bandwidth, CDN and any agreements with TV or OTT platforms.
Evaluate it first with your content and equipment. macOS is unsigned and has not yet been tested on a Mac. Some preview graphics differ from native encoded output, and live camera workflows remain experimental.
ONE CHANNEL. YOUR CHOICE.
Try Studio Playout for 72 hours from your first computer activation. Afterwards, an active subscription is required for playback and streaming.
$49/ month
$49 billed monthly. Cancel renewal through PayPal.
PayPal handles payment. Subscriptions begin when you approve and pay; the trial never charges automatically. Internet access is required for licence checks. Hosting, CDN, content rights and equipment are separate.
DESKTOP DOWNLOADS
Sign in to start a trial, activate your computer and download the latest licensed build.
Windows 10/11, 64-bit. macOS 13+ with the included setup script and Homebrew prerequisites.
Beta software for evaluation. The macOS package is unsigned and has not yet been tested on a Mac. Keep the controller open during playout. Cloud failover is not available, and native stream graphics do not yet match every preview effect. Test your workflow before relying on it on air.