OnTime Software

OnTime is software for managing rundowns and event timers. It works on a client/server model. The Ontime server has a master schedule and control panel and each client can display this information in various different formats. Everything from a standard stage rundown timer to a back of house production schedule covering multiple breakout rooms. For more advanced integrations masked lower third graphics can be generated for input to a video switcher/compositer.

For more information on what OnTime can do please see the manual. For examples of what the output looks like please check the Network Views section.

Hardware

The system I have assembled packages an OnTime application server, a network boot server and a POE+ network switch in a compact rack. Screens are powered by miniature Dell thin clients that are powered, booted and controlled centrally. This means that each screen only needs a single CAT5E run for power both power and data.