Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Vantage replacing FlipFactory?
• Is FlipFactory still an active product?
• Can I still buy FlipFactory?
• Can I trade-in FlipFactory for Vantage?
• If I purchased ITU Loudness or FlipScan do I get a free Vantage Analysis?
• How hard is it to trade-in? Can I get help?
• Is everything that is available in FlipFactory also available in Vantage?
• Can I install Vantage on a FlipFactory Server?
• What options are available for Vantage?

Is Vantage replacing FlipFactory?

For simple transcoding, yes. FlipFactory will be replaced by Vantage

For more complicated workflows, today it depends. In Version 3.0 there are things that FlipFactory can do that Vantage cannot. In a few years, Vantage will replace FlipFactory entirely.

Is FlipFactory still an active product?

Yes - it shares its code with Vantage and is still under active development. It will be supported for several years.

Can I still buy FlipFactory?

Yes. This is particularly important if you:

• Are adding to an existing FlipFactory array
• Use FlipFactory SDK integration
• Are a TrafficManager, NewsManager or AdManager customer
  
  

Can I trade-in FlipFactory for Vantage?

Yes. If you have purchased FlipFactory within the last year Telestream will not double-charge for what you’ve already bought. However, Vantage offers new capabilities, and there is a trade-in charge. Trading-in requires current FlipFactory Maintenance and Support. Please contact Telestream sales for details.

If I purchased ITU Loudness or FlipScan do I get a free Vantage Analysis?

If you purchased the ITU Loudness option or the FlipScan option we will credit you the price you paid for these options to the purchase of Vantage Analysis.

How hard is it to trade-in? Can I get help?

FlipFactory factories cannot be imported into Vantage. Vantage’s workflow capabilities also may make old Factories obsolete, as new streamlined workflows are available. To help with migration, Telestream offers paid phone and on-site migration support.

Is everything that is available in FlipFactory also available in Vantage?

In general yes. The exceptions are IPV MPEG-1, PacketVideo, Quantel SD, Abekas Encoding, MAV70. These encoders are not supported in Vantage. QuickTime stitching is also not supported.

TrafficManager and AdManager workflows are not supported in Vantage yet.

Can I install Vantage on a FlipFactory Server?

No. Please use virtual machines or a different server if you are running Vantage.

What options are available for Vantage?

• GraphicsFactory
• Screen Subtitling
• IPV WM Plug in
• Dolby E decode or pass through
• 608 to 708 caption up-conversion
• Avid AMT encoding and delivery to Interplay

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