ToolsOnAir just:play Video Playout or Graphics Channel Playout Only

just:play is an automated Single Channel 24/7 Master Control Playout solution with support in SD, HD and UHD formats, seamlessly integrating live feeds and routers as well as GPI events and static or real-time graphics.

Secure and redundant 24/7 playback

Manage your Master Control Playout 24/7 in real-time with an unlimited number of clients working on the same channel and industry-standard redundancy and failover support.

Planning your way

Plans content weeks in advance with a user-friendly timeline, traditional list view (with metadata support), and a convenient calendar function.

Support NDI®, SRT, UDP and ST-2110

SD/HD native and UHDp60 SDI, NDI® (SRT, UDP, ST-2110 to follow in an upcoming v. 5 point) video playback and multiple layers of static or real-time graphics, using qualified hardware from Apple (Apple silicon preferred), AJA and Blackmagic Design.

Compliance in industry/regulation

Main support for containers and broadcast codecs. Importing playlists using CSV and XML formats. Support for CEA-608/708, OP-47, EAS and LTC reference timecode.

Intelligent user interface

The intelligent graphical user interface, built into our universal Just Control application, provides unlimited and accurate review and preview of all programmed video elements.

Always in control

just:play allows operators to have full control of the table during the scheduling process and to perform scheduling of repeated events using time-based rules.

Mind the Gap

Gaps, Overlays and placeholders are easily visible and can be changed immediately. The design based on the just:playlist makes it easy to structure the trail.

Go live

High-quality real-time video, audio, and graphics playback with the ability to switch to live using a single SDI video device or IP NDI® sources (SRT, UDP, ST-2110 to follow in an upcoming v. 5 points release)

Static and real-time graphics

From a simple Station ID or Live Bug to real-time interactive graphics with multiple layers and external third-party data support for news tickers, stock market, weather forecast and more.

Support for extended events

Support for HTTP events to include GET/POST methods and for frame-accurate SCTE-104 Splice events. New "Rules" method to trigger an unlimited number of sequential events to be executed by time (to the day, hour, minute, or second) so that you no longer need to schedule repeated events in the timeline.

System Requirements

• Qualified Mac mini (Intel/Apple silicon), Mac Studio (Max or Ultra) or Mac Pro 2019/2023 (Intel/Apple silicon)-see online user manual. Apple silicon is recommended.
• Version 5. x Apple macOS Monterey (12. 7. x), macOS Ventura (13. 6. x), macOS Sonoma (14. 4. x).
• Version 4. 2: Apple macOS Big Sur (11. 7. x), macOS Monterey (12. 7. x), macOS Ventura (13. 6. x).
• Version 2. 8: Apple macOS Mojave (10. 14. 6).
• Minimum 16 GB RAM (Apple silicon), 12 GB RAM (Intel).
• Support for AJA and Blackmagic Design (Intel/Apple silicon) video devices.
• For detailed system requirements, see the online user manual or contact us

Codecs and containers supported

Codecs supported

• DV-PAL
• DV/DVCPRO-NTSC
• DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD
• HDV
• All Apple ProRes codecs
• HEVC (H. 265)
• XDCAM EX / HD / HD422
• MPEG-2 , MPEG-4, H. 264
• MPEG IMX (30/40/50)
• AVC-Intra
• XAVC
• Avid DNxHD®/Avid DNxHR® (decoder)
• JPEG
• Apple Animation Codec

Supported Containers

• MOV, MP4, M4V
• MPG, MPEG
• MXF

Frame Rate Supported

• 25, 29. 97, 30, 50, 59. 94, 60.
• The supported frame rates are container- and codec-specific. Codec support depending on the Apple Pro codecs installed.