Playout software is a type of software used in television to manage the scheduling and playback of video content. It is commonly used by television broadcasters and cable and satellite providers to control the playback of programming on their channels. The software allows the operators to schedule and automate the playback of video content, including live shows, pre-recorded programs, commercials, and other types of content.

Some of the key features of playout software include:

1. Scheduling: The ability to schedule the playback of video content in advance, including the ability to schedule live shows, pre-recorded programs, commercials, and other types of content.
2. Automation: The ability to automate the playback of video content, including the ability to play back content at specific times, or to trigger the playback of content based on specific events or conditions.
3. Playlist management: The ability to create and manage playlists of video content, including the ability to add, remove, and rearrange items in the playlist.
4. Live broadcasting: The ability to broadcast live video feeds, including the ability to switch between multiple live feeds and to add live graphics and captions.
5. Video editing: The ability to edit video content, including the ability to trim, cut, and splice video clips, and to add special effects, captions, and other types of overlays
6. Quality control: The ability to monitor and control the video quality, including the ability to check video signal strength, video format, and video resolution.
7. Remote control: The ability to control the playback of video content remotely, including the ability to start, stop, pause, and rewind video content from a remote location.
8. Integration: The ability to integrate with other systems such as automation, traffic, and billing systems.