New release for Pipeline video capture systems
21 January, 2010 - 08:45Telestream has announced a new release for its Pipeline video capture systems. Already recognised for its innovative network-based approach to capturing HD and SD video from tape or live-sources, Pipeline V2.4 adds the ability to frame accurately print HD or SD video back to tape. Additional new features include EDL import and time-code-break-triggered capture mode. These new V2.4 features save time and effort for content creators in Mac OS X and PC video production environments.
Myriad platform for enhanced mobile media experiences
20 January, 2010 - 09:05Movidius has launched the Android version of its new Myriad multimedia processing platform for mobile phones. Based on the technology underlying its premiere product, the MA1110, the Myriad silicon and software platform enables a wide range of differentiating mobile media features including real-time video editing and 3D imaging. In Myriad, device manufacturers can bring to market differentiated products that deliver the best mobile imaging experience for users to capture, edit, view and share their content through mobile social networks.
Sony announces first AVCHD camcorder
15 January, 2010 - 09:00Sony Professional has unveiled the first product in its recently announced NXCAM family brand, the HXR-NX5E, which utilises the professional implementation of AVCHD technology to bring seamless production workflow. The entry level file-based camcorder uses both Memory Stick Pro Duo recording media and an optional HXR-FMU128 128GB Flash Memory Unit to offer professionals and semi professionals the very best in hybrid recording. Both the HXR-NX5E and HXR-FMU128 are available throughout Europe.
Avid upgrades DS finishing solution
14 January, 2010 - 09:20Avid has announced Avid DS version 10.3 - a solution that combines advanced effects, compositing and graphics capabilities with new features designed to deliver real-time finishing and accelerate the rendering process of popular file-based formats. DS is also now optimised to handle RED, 2K and ARRIRAW projects and offers support for the RED Rocket Accelerator Card, which decodes .R3D files alleviating this process from the CPU, among other key features tailored for film and television programming.
Thomson launches HD satellite STB for IP video services
6 January, 2010 - 08:50Thomson has announced the high volume production launch of the high-definition MPEG-4 DSI705, the satellite industry's first set-top-box capable of supporting advanced, IP-based video services over existing coaxial L-band delivery infrastructures.
AmberFin iCR version 5.0 now shipping
5 January, 2010 - 09:05AmberFin has announced that Version 5.0 of the award winning iCR ingest, Transcode and automatic QC software is now shipping. Version 5.0 incorporates additional enhancements since its initial announcement at IBC 2009.
Major features include:
• JPEG2000 support: for ultra high quality intermediate masters, which includes new and unique AmberFin functionality:
o Quality Consistency Optimisation (QCO): dynamic controls that adapt to the complexity of the picture, giving a better subjective perception
HD satellite STB for residential IP video services
24 December, 2009 - 11:15Thomson has announced the high volume production launch of the high-definition MPEG-4 DSI705, the satellite industry's first set-top-box capable of supporting advanced, IP-based video services over existing coaxial L-band delivery infrastructures.
XE-6 fader extension for Xynergi MPC
23 December, 2009 - 09:25Fairlight has introduced a new six fader extension module for its Xynergi Media Production Centre. The XE-6 fits neatly into the physical setup of the Xynergi controller adding high quality and cost-effective tactile mixing control to the Xynergi hardware platform elevating it to fulfil the full range of audio production tasks from recording and editing through to mixing.
CVR800 and TBS800 standards and format converters
17 December, 2009 - 15:10Snell has announced the launch of the CVR800 and TBS800, two new HD standards and format converters in the Kudos Plus line of cost-effective rack-mountable signal processing systems. The new CVR800 frame-rate and format converter and TBS800 format converter and synchroniser both offer a range of features and functionality, including support for 3Gb/s operations and composite video I/O, designed specifically to streamline HD broadcast workflows.
Smoke software comes to the Mac
16 December, 2009 - 09:45Autodesk, Inc. is ready to start shipping Autodesk Smoke 2010 for Mac OS X, a software-only editorial finishing tool and the first Autodesk finishing product designed to run on the Mac. Smoke software's proven editorial finishing tools harness the 64-bit power of Snow Leopard to provide an interactive, all-in-one finishing experience.
