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What is BATON QC and How It Works with FLOW

Interra Systems’ BATON is the premier AI/ML-enabled automated audio and video QC platform, designed for today’s content-heavy workflows. For teams handling media asset management systems, BATON integrates seamlessly with EditShare FLOW and EFS shared storage, creating a powerful combination for hybrid production teams.

As the leading solution for file-based video QC, BATON ensures your content meets the highest technical and creative standards. Paired with FLOW’s production asset management system, you gain a fully automated process for workflow automation in media teams, reducing errors, saving time, and maintaining consistency across your entire video pipeline.

Why Use BATON QC with FLOW?

Automated QC using BATON means every piece of archived content passes through an in-depth, AI-powered quality check. BATON not only guarantees technical compliance but also detects complex issues like:

By integrating with FLOW, you eliminate manual QC steps and streamline review processes across your video asset management system.

What We Support:

Prerequisites:

Typical Workflow Steps with FLOW Automation + BATON QC

  1. Use FLOW Automation to send files to BATON for testing
  2. If a file passes → It’s marked as passed and moved to a copy node
  3. If a file fails → It’s marked as failed and routed to a manual review folder
  4. A detailed PDF report is created in the same MediaSpace for easy reference

FLOW + BATON QC Integration

FeatureBenefit for Video Teams
AI/ML-Based QC in BATONDetects technical and creative errors automatically
Seamless FLOW AutomationEliminates manual QC steps, reducing delays
Centralized QC Reporting in FLOWOrganize and access reports within your video asset management system
Optimized for Hybrid TeamsPerfect for remote video editing workflows

FAQs: FLOW + BATON QC

1. How does FLOW integrate with BATON QC?
FLOW uses workflow automation for media teams to send files directly to BATON for testing. Once QC is complete, FLOW retrieves the results and organizes them in the project’s MediaSpace.

2. Can I use BATON QC with remote video editing teams?
Yes. BATON QC works seamlessly with FLOW’s hybrid production MAM, allowing distributed teams to ensure every file meets QC standards before delivery.

3. Why is automated QC important for post-production?
Automated QC eliminates human error, speeds up the review process, and ensures technical compliance. Combined with FLOW’s production asset management system, it creates a more efficient and reliable media workflow.

4. Does FLOW support other QC tools besides BATON?
Yes, FLOW supports multiple third-party integrations, and BATON QC provides a robust option based on your workflow requirements.

Learn more about BATON QC with FLOW and how it streamlines media asset management for video teams: