• Ident •
Abbreviation for identification, also known as ID. It refers to a short video clip that usually features the channel's logo or other branding elements, which is used to visually reinforce the brand identity of a television channel and/or a network
• I-frame •
Video frame encoded independently from preceding or succeeding frames, containing all the information needed to display the stand-alone image. Formats supporting I-frames include IMX, ProRes, DVCPro-HD, AVC-Intra, and more
• Ingest •
Process of capturing video content from a certain source (e.g. live, tape, video server, etc). Also known as media capture. Etere provides an ingest module for manual, scheduled or automatic capturing of content
• Interactive Television •
Integration of traditional television content with interactive features. Etere enhances the interactive television experience by supporting it with advanced graphics, web access, MHP standards, live secondary events, and more
• Interstitial •
Short segment shown between or adjacent to regular programming segments. These can include trailers, news pieces, IDs, interviews, etc.
• Inventory •
Number of units (programs, commercials, movies, etc) available to a channel per hour/day/week etc. Etere provides reports about the inventory of the station, detailing scheduled, transmitted and remaining performances