The Matrox Axio and RT.X2 5.0 beta releases for use with Adobe CS5 will be available later today on matrox user forums. We are in the process of finalizing these drivers for release in October 2010, but would like to offer them to users in the meantime. The attached documents explain the details of these releases.
To download the new beta drivers visit our user forums:
Release 2.0 version software for Matrox Convert DVI is now available for you to download. This release will be made public on August 18 and a message will be sent to the registered users.
Matrox ConvertUtils 2.0 provides stability improvements, and the following new features:
| • | Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate 64-bit, and Windows 7 Home Premium (both 32- and 64-bit). | |
| • | Advanced display mode setup that lets you configure Convert DVI with 50 Hz EDIDs (Extended Display Identification Data). This allows Convert DVI to accept 50 Hz display modes from your display card, which maximizes video output quality for 25 fps and 50 fps broadcast. | |
Release 2.0 version software for Mac OS is now available for you to download. This release will be made public on July 14 and a message will be sent to the registered users.
The key feature of this release is the addition of many new control parameters for Matrox MAX such as variable bit rate, constant quality, scene detection, noise filtering and many more, that let users optimize encoding speed and video quality. Web video publishers, in particular, will appreciate the ability of Matrox MAX 2.0 to deliver superb quality video at low bit rates.
Release 2.0 provides the following new features for the Matrox MXO2 family:
| • | Support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard only (v10.6.4). |
| • | 1080p at 23.98 fps, 25 fps, and 29.97 fps support on HDMI and SDI outputs. |
| • | Genlock support for 23.98 fps on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE. |
| • | New Matrox MAX H.264 encoding features: |
| For Apple Compressor: – Variable bit rate. – Scene detection. – Constant quality. – Noise filter. – Chapter marker support for Matrox MAX H.264 .mov and .264 files. – H.264 level 3.1 support for encoding HD video for use with Apple iPad. |
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| For Telestream Episode version 5.x, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Apple QuickTime: – Constant quality. – Noise filter. – H.264 level 3.1 support for encoding HD video for use with Apple iPad. |
Release 2.0 provides the following new features for the Matrox CompressHD:
| • | Support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard only (v10.6.4). |
| • | New Matrox MAX H.264 encoding features: |
| For Apple Compressor: – Variable bit rate. – Scene detection. – Constant quality. – Noise filter. – Chapter marker support for Matrox MAX H.264 .mov and .264 files. – H.264 level 3.1 support for encoding HD video for use with Apple iPad. |
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| For Telestream Episode version 5.x, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Apple QuickTime: – Constant quality. – Noise filter. – H.264 level 3.1 support for encoding HD video for use with Apple iPad. |
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NewTek iVGA™ for Apple® OS X
NewTek is pleased to announce that NewTek iVGA™ for Apple® OS X, is now available. This new version of iVGA supports Apple OS X up to 10.6 (Snow Leopard), in both 32 and 64 Bit. It provides the ability to deliver graphics and content (including Keynote®), to your TriCaster™ or VT[5]™, using a Mac® computer over the network, as a switcher input.
To access the new version of iVGA for Apple OS X, log in to your personal registration page at http://register.newtek.com, from your computer. Click on My Downloads at the top of the page, and download the application.
Download your free iVGA for Apple OS X: http://register.newtek.com
Thank you.
The latest update for EDIUS NLE software, version 5.50, is now available as a free download from www.grassvalley.com.
This update contains bug fixes, and is an official localized version.
To download this update, follow this link to log into the Web site and view your list of Desktop Product-related downloads. From there, you should see ‘EDIUS v5′ from the list (requires registration for it to appear). Choose this product.
Scroll down to the ‘Updates’ section and the v5.50 update will be there.
Note: This package can only upgrade an existing system. That is, you will need to have installed EDIUS v5.1x software. If you are installing on a fresh system, you will need to first install from your original CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, apply the v5.10 update and then apply this update. You will also need to have your security dongle inserted.
Important Note: This update provides Windows 7 compatibility. Users will need to refer to this guide for directions on how to install EDIUS v5 on Windows 7 systems.
Supported Hardware:
New features added in this version (from v5.12)
Issues fixed in this version (from v5.12)
Click here to view the readme for EDIUS v5.50.
NAB 2010, Las Vegas, USA — April 15, 2010 — Blackmagic Design today announced full compatibility with the new Sony “HDCAM-SR” SRW-5800/2 deck for capture and playback in native 2K.
Real time 2K capture and playback will be shown on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2010 booth at #SL 6020.
At NAB 2007, Blackmagic Design introduced Multibridge Eclipse and HDLink Pro, which introduced the world’s first 3 Gb/s SDI connections for editing and monitoring. At this time, Blackmagic Design introduced a new 2K SDI format that took advantage of the faster speed of 3 Gb/s SDI, and this allowed real time capture and playback of 2K 2048 x 1556. This new 2K over SDI format allowed feature film work to be handled using the same easy workflows as video had traditionally benefited from.
Since that time, Blackmagic Design has introduced a wide range of products with 3 Gb/s SDI and support for 2K. These models include DeckLink HD Extreme 2, DeckLink HD Extreme 3, Multibridge Eclipse, Multibridge Pro, HDLink Pro, HDLink Pro Optical Fiber, Studio Videohub, Broadcast Videohub, Enterprise Videohub, Mini Converter Optical Fiber and more.
With a current installed base of tens of thousands of customers using Blackmagic Design products that support 3 Gb/s and native 2K, all these customers will now be fully compatible with this new Sony HDCAM-SR deck with 2K for direct to tape capture and playback.
2K SDI is an open format, and is published in Blackmagic Design operation manuals for products that support 2K. Any company can develop products that support 2K SDI allowing this exciting SDI film format to become widely adopted. This format will also be submitted to standards organizations for adoption.
Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve color correction system has also been updated to include support for DeckLink HD Extreme 3, and now also supports native 2K color grading direct to and from the new Sony HDCAM-SR deck. This allows for the first time, full end to end DI workflow with the ease of conventional video workflows. Now customers have an easy way to color correct and edit in native 2K, and eliminate the slow and cumbersome file based workflows.
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, routers, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in the television industry, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984 and continue ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com.
HDCAM-SR is a trade mark of Sony Corporation.
NAB 2010, Las Vegas, USA — April 12, 2010 — Blackmagic Design today announced UltraStudio Pro, the world’s first broadcast quality SD/HD capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers! UltraStudio Pro combines the latest broadcast technology into an attractive ultra-thin design that fits into modern client friendly post production environments.
UltraStudio Pro will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2010 booth at #SL 6020.
UltraStudio Pro includes the mind blowing speed of the new USB 3.0 interface, which is ten times the speed of regular USB, and runs at a massive 4.8 Gb/s speed. USB 3.0 easily has enough speed for the highest quality uncompressed 10 bit HD video with the maximum real time effects possible!
UltraStudio Pro’s innovative design looks great on the desktop while hiding the cables behind the unit. With dozens of audio and video connections built in, the new style of design is critical to keeping cables hidden and editors can keep their studio neat and clean! UltraStudio Pro’s chassis is machined from solid metal with high grip silicon feet, so it’s strong enough to withstand harsh broadcast environments and won’t move around when heavy cables are connected. UltraStudio Pro also includes audio level meters for accurate audio level calibration.
Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Pro
UltraStudio Pro provides a massive number of video and audio connections including 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component, composite, s-video, 4 channel analog audio, 2 channel AES/ EBU audio, genlock/tri-sync and RS422 deck control connections. UltraStudio Pro even includes a broadcast quality 7 foot/2 meter breakout cable, so users will save hundreds of dollars because they don’t need to purchase expensive professional video and audio cables!
An independent SDI output is included that is down converted for simultaneous HD and SD monitoring. A new built in hardware up, down and cross converter lets you edit in one format, and then output to any HD or SD format! Now its easy to edit in one format and then deploy in either SD, 720HD or 1080HD while leaving all CPU time dedicated to real time effects. Selection is possible between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and pillar- box 4:3 video formats!
“With USB 3.0 becoming more common on computers, we are excited to be able to completely rethink how broadcast products are designed! This new upright design really shows that high technology broadcast products don’t need to be ugly! I am so excited by how much leading edge technology we have been able to build into such a thin design”, said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design, “I think UltraStudio Pro will help make high quality editing more exciting because with USB 3.0, we have more freedom to be creative in how we design products, and the result is a wonderful solution that looks great, hides the cables, works as an audio level meter and is incredibly compact and portable. I have dreamed of being able to make products like UltraStudio Pro for many years, and it’s one of the most exciting products we have ever built!”
UltraStudio Pro will be available in late April for US$895 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, routers, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in the television industry, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984 and continue ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com
About Core Microsystems
Core Microsystems has been empowering professionals for more than a decade. From non-linear video editing to 3D graphics content creation to computer-aided design or visual simulation. Our mission is to deliver high-performance computer systems to customers in creative industries. As a integrator and reseller of products from companies such as Intel, Apple, AMD, NVidia, Avid, Adobe, NewTek, Matrox, Canopus, Bluefish444, PNY, and Alias, Core Microsystems selects quality components to give you the best results for your job. Not every component is created equally, so we use brand-name technology from manufactures who stand behind their products and deliver the kind of performance your job demands. For more information, please visit http://www.coremicro.com
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NAB 2010, Las Vegas, USA — April 12, 2010 – Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink Duo, a new SDI capture card that’s two DeckLink capture cards designed to fit into a single PCIe slot. Designed for developers and OEMs, DeckLink Duo is the ideal solution for media play-out servers, and real time processor products that need to work in dual stream, or 3D. DeckLink Dual will retail for $495.
DeckLink Duo will be shown on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2010 booth at #SL 6020.
DeckLink Duo includes two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs that can be switched between SD and HD video formats. Each SDI input and output is completely independent, and handled via a completely separate processing core. This means that each SDI input or output could be a different video standard as well as different content streams. DeckLink Duo can also capture and play back at the same time. A common genlock/tri-sync input is included.
DeckLink Duo is perfect for developers who need two completely independent capture and playback streams in and out of a computer, as both capture and playback channels are completely independent.
DeckLink Duo appears as two independent SDI cards to the host computer it’s plugged into, however only uses a single PCI Express 4 lane slot. DeckLink Duo is perfect for servers where there are multiple streams or simultaneous capture and playback per system.
BlackMagic DeckLinkDuo
“With the huge number of developers who are building playback servers, the new DeckLink Duo offers some fantastic opportunities to reduce equipment size by installing a single card that can run two separate video streams, or even simultaneous capture and playback!”, said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “It will be very exciting to see what wonderful products our OEM partners build based on the new DeckLink Duo!”
DeckLink Duo will be available in May for US$495 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, routers, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in the television industry, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984 and continue ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com.
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NAB 2010, Las Vegas, USA — April 12, 2010 — Blackmagic Design today announced Intensity Shuttle, a new low cost and extremely high quality HDMI and analog video capture and playback solution for USB 3.0 computers. Intensity Shuttle is powered from the USB 3.0 connection and features an attractive white inline design priced at only $199.
Blackmagic Design Announces Intensity Shuttle
Intensity Shuttle will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2010 booth at #SL 6020.
Intensity Shuttle includes separate connections for HDMI 1.3, component, composite and s-video capture and playback at full 10 bit video quality. Intensity Shuttle lets customers connect to the latest AVCHD and HDV cameras for direct capture from the image sensor for incredible video quality, and HDMI and component video outputs provide fantastic quality monitoring with maximum possible real time effects.
USB 3.0 is the new version of the USB computer connection that runs 10 times faster than regular USB. This means, for the first time, there is a built in connection on computers that is fast enough for 10 bit HD uncompressed video. USB 3.0 allows simple to install products with broadcast quality video to be designed for low cost computers. USB 3.0 is already included as standard on computers from HP, ASUS and Gigabyte, and is becoming more popular every day.
Intensity Shuttle includes built in broadcast quality video at a consumer price, making high-end 10 bit broadcast quality video available to even more videographers for true professional work. Many videographers are working on demanding video work such as independent films where quality is important. Intensity Shuttle lets anyone work at the highest video quality regardless of budget!
Intensity Shuttle requires an Intel™ x58 series Windows™ computer with USB 3.0 connection. Intensity Shuttle supports Premiere Pro™, After Effects™, Photoshop™, Fusion™ and more. Blackmagic Design’s Media Express software is included free, and a free developer SDK is available.
“We are very excited to make the high quality of our Intensity cards available in an attractive, affordable and easy to install USB 3.0 based external design”, said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design, “Now even more videographers will have access to the highest quality video with new 10 bit broadcast quality, plus independent connections for HDMI, component, composite and s-video. It’s a fantastic solution!”
Intensity Shuttle will me available in May for US$199 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, routers, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in the television industry, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984 and continue ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check www.blackmagic-design.com.
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