castLabs Introduces Avid Media Composer Plugin for Single-Frame Watermarking

CastLabs, a global leader in premium digital video technology, has unveiled a powerful new plugin for Avid Media Composer, designed to streamline single-frame forensic watermarking within post-production workflows. This innovative solution seamlessly integrates with Avid’s industry-leading non-linear editing software, allowing video editors to embed forensic watermarks effortlessly—enhancing security without disrupting the creative process.

Strengthening Content Protection with Seamless Integration

Forensic watermarking plays a crucial role in content security, enabling studios, broadcasters, and content owners to track and trace unauthorized distribution. With castLabs’ new plugin, Avid Media Composer users can now incorporate forensic watermarking directly into their editing workflow, ensuring content protection from the earliest production stages.

At the core of this solution is STARDUSTmark, castLabs’ advanced single-frame forensic watermarking technology. This cutting-edge approach embeds imperceptible yet robust watermarks into each video frame, enabling content owners to pinpoint the source of leaks with unmatched precision—even from a single screenshot, a phone-captured frame, or a short clip. Importantly, this technology maintains visual integrity while ensuring each distributed version of a video remains uniquely identifiable.

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“We are excited to introduce this powerful new tool that simplifies watermarking in production workflows, and for screeners of pre-release content,” said Michael Stattmann, co-founder of castLabs. “By bringing our trusted technology into Avid Media Composer, we are providing video professionals with a seamless and efficient way to protect their valuable assets without sacrificing productivity.”

“Security is a top priority for our users, and the integration of castLabs‘ single-frame forensic watermarking technology into Avid Media Composer further enhances the protection of valuable content,” shared Ray Thompson, Senior Director, Alliances at Avid. “This plugin ensures that editors and content creators can safeguard their work without compromising their workflow efficiency.”

Key Benefits of the castLabs Avid Media Composer Plugin:

• Effortless Integration – Works natively within Avid Media Composer for a smooth and intuitive workflow.
• Single-Frame Watermarking – Embeds robust yet invisible watermarks to track leaks and unauthorized distribution.
• MAM (Media Asset Management) Compatibility – Enables automatic watermarking as part of content ingest, processing, and distribution pipelines.
• End-to-End Content Protection – Ensures security from the editing phase through final distribution.
• Comprehensive Tracking – Integrates seamlessly with storage systems, maintaining a detailed history of watermark embeds, facilitating full traceability and auditability.

With this launch, castLabs reinforces its commitment to providing the entertainment industry with cutting-edge security solutions that protect content from production to distribution. By embedding forensic watermarking directly into Avid Media Composer, video professionals gain a seamless, efficient, and reliable method to safeguard their work in an increasingly digital landscape.