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Archive for April, 2010

GrassValley announced EDIUS v5.50 Update April 27th, 2010

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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:

  • IEEE 1394 FireWire controllers
  • ADVC1394, ACEDVio
  • EDIUS NX Series
  • EDIUS SP Series
  • EDIUS RX-E1 (SDI-based hardware)
  • EDIUS Turnkey Systems
  • HDSTORM Series
  • HDSPARK Series
  • HDTHUNDER

New features added in this version (from v5.12)

  • Support to run on Windows 7 (32/64bit). Note: You cannot upgrade your PC to Windows 7 if your editing machine is connected to an EDIUS Workgroup Server (EWGS) SAN system. If the machine is upgraded, your machine won’t be able to connect to the SAN, because the EWGS only supports Windows XP-based machines as editing clients. Also, if your machine is a Grass Valley EDIUS turnkey, you cannot upgrade the current OS (Windows XP) to Windows 7, as this will void the warranty
  • AVCHD native editing. EDIUS 5.50 has a new AVCHD engine. By this, you can place an AVCHD clip onto the timeline without the need for conversion to HQ for real-time editing. No optional hardware/software required to get this function. Note: Real-time editing performance will depend on CPU performance. A general performance guide is as follows:
    • Intel Core i7: provides real-time editing with three 1920×1080 streams
    • Intel Core2 Quad: provides real-time editing with one 1920×1080 stream
    • Intel Core2 Duo: provides real-time editing with one 1440×1080 stream
  • Added support for color space of CANON EOS Movie files

Issues fixed in this version (from v5.12)

  • Fixed issue with drastically changing color when loading certain QuickTime movie (H.264) files
  • Fixed issue with lip-sync alignment when converting certain clips that had the frame rate changed
  • Fixed issue with error (access violation) when performing certain operations on Player window
  • Fixed issue with evaluating certain color space when using vectorscope / waveform
  • Fixed issue with region filter where the rendering got cancelled in areas where the filter is not applied
  • Fixed issue with timeline operation when clicking the monitor window while changing the border color in 2D transitions
  • Fixed issue with stopping MPEG conversion while batch exporting
  • Fixed issue with bitrate being set to 0.0 Mbps under certain conditions when using Disc Burner
  • Fixed issue with writing data to BD-R when using Disc Burner with Pioneer BDR-S05
  • Fixed issue with sync alignment of video and audio in certain files imported with K2 Connect
  • Fixed issue with loading certain GXF files with K2 Connect
  • Fixed issue with placing certain files on the timeline when loading MXF files with K2 Connect
  • Fixed issue with access violation when updating overlay
  • Fixed issue with the display settings of the timecode being ignored when outputting MXF files via XRE

Click here to view the readme for EDIUS v5.50.

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Blackmagic Design’s 2K SDI Format has been Adopted for Real Time Capture and Playback in Full Resolution 2048 x 1556 2K April 16th, 2010

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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.

About Blackmagic Design

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.

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Blackmagic Design Announces UltraStudio Pro April 16th, 2010

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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

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 Key Features

  • 10 bit 3 Gb/s SDI for capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
  • 10 bit HDMI 1.3 for capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
  • 10 bit analog component capture and playback, supports both SD and HD.
  • S-Video capture and playback, down converted when working in HD.
  • Composite capture and playback, down converted when working in HD.
  • Dedicated SD-SDI output for down converted SD output when in HD, or SD key channel out.
  • Hardware up, down cross converter selectable Letterbox, Anamorphic 16:9, center-cut SD and more.
  • Built in internal SD keying, or select to output both fill and key via SD/HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs.
  • 8 channels of SDI audio capture and playback in HD and SD.
  • 2 channels of AES/EBU audio capture and playback with sample rate converter on input.
  • 4 channels of XLR professional analog audio capture and playback.
  • Genlock/Tri-Sync reference input for locking to large systems.
  • RS-422 remote control for broadcast decks.
  • Includes 2 meter or 7 foot breakout cable.
  • Includes developer SDK for custom development.
  • USB 3.0 computer connection at 4.8 Gb/s speeds for maximum real time effects.
  • Includes Media Express software for real time capture and playback of media.
  • Real time effects in Adobe Premiere™ Pro, supports After Effects, Fusion, Photoshop and more.

Availability and Price

UltraStudio Pro will be available in late April for US$895 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234

About Blackmagic Design

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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Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Duo April 16th, 2010

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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.

DeckLinkDuo

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 Key Features

  • 2 SDI inputs, support both SD and HD 10 bit.
  • 2 SDI outputs, supports both SD and HD 10 bit.
  • SDI inputs are completely independent.
  • SDI outputs are completely independent.
  • Video reference input supports black-burst and tri-sync.
  • Includes free developer SDK.
  • Supports Mac, Windows and Linux.

Availability and Price

DeckLink Duo will be available in May for US$495 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234

About Blackmagic Design

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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Blackmagic Design Announces Intensity Shuttle April 16th, 2010

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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

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 Key Features

  • HDMI in and out.
  • Component analog in and out.
  • Composite video in and out.
  • S-Video in and out.
  • Stereo analog audio in and out.
  • USB 3.0 connection to Intel x58 series computers.
  • Powered via USB 3.0 connection.
  • Uncompressed 10 and 8 video and compressed video capture and playback.
  • Works with Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Fusion and more.
  • Includes Media Express capture and playback software.

Availability and Price

Intensity Shuttle will me available in May for US$199 from Core Microsystems. 510-687-1234

About Blackmagic Design

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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Matrox Announces an Integrated Toolkit for Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium April 15th, 2010

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NAB 2010 – Las Vegas – April 11, 2010 — Matrox® Video Products Group today announced support for Adobe® Creative Suite® 5 Production Premium software with Matrox MXO™2 I/O devices for Windows. The key features of this new release include: full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-layer, realtime video editing via Matrox RT™ technology; lightning fast H.264 hardware encoding for Blu-ray, the Web, and mobile devices via Matrox MAX™ technology; and professional audio and video input and output with 10-bit hardware up/down/cross conversion.

“Adobe CS5 Production Premium offers a complete solution that is packed with performance breakthroughs for creating professional video, audio, and interactive content,” said Simon Hayhurst, senior director product management, Digital Video and Audio Group at Adobe. “The combination of the new Mercury Playback Engine in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 with the tightly integrated Matrox RT technology and fast H.264 encoding via Matrox MAX, delivers time-saving and productivity advantages that positively impact nearly every area of professional editing and I/O.”

“Adobe CS5 Production Premium delivers breakthrough performance enhancements. Combined with Matrox’s field-proven RT technology users will get more realtime editing capabilities with today’s popular formats including AVCHD,” said Alberto Cieri, senior director of sales and marketing at Matrox. “Matrox technology and Adobe CS5 together offer a fully integrated way to maximize performance of the video production workflow.”

The Matrox MXO2 devices will be demonstrated at NAB 2010 in booth SL3920.

Key features of Matrox MXO2 Family with MAX for PC with Adobe CS5

  • Matrox RT technology that works with the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine to provide full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-layer, realtime video editing and advanced realtime effects
  • Lightning fast H.264 encoding with Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Encore® using Matrox MAX technology
  • Broadcast quality HD/SD video and audio input/output for laptops and desktops
  • Convenient form factors for use in studio, on set, in the field, and in OB vans
  • Flexible support for leading codecs, file formats, cameras, and workflows
  • Captures to HD and SD codecs – 8- and 10-bit uncompressed and highly efficient Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame
  • Extensive application support including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Encore, Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe After Effects®; Autodesk Combustion; and NewTek LightWave 3D
  • 10-bit HDMI input, output and monitoring with color calibration controls including blue-only
  • 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross version on capture and output
  • Matrox A/V Tools application for fast capture/playback of audio, video, and still frames
  • Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support

Price and availability

Adobe Creative Suite 5 support for the Matrox MXO2 devices with MAX for Windows will be available to registered users as a free download from the Matrox website in June 2010. Matrox RT features and H.264 encoding acceleration can be added to systems using versions of the MXO2 family without MAX by adding a Matrox CompressHD card.

About Matrox

Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of HD and SD digital video hardware and software for accelerated H.264 encoding, realtime editing, audio/video input/output, DVD/Blu-ray authoring, scan conversion, capture/playout servers, clip/still stores, and CGs. Matrox’s Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators, and videographers worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit www.matrox.com/video.

Matrox is a registered trademark and Matrox MXO, Matrox CompressHD, Matrox RT, and Matrox MAX are trademarks of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Adobe, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Creative Suite, Encore, Flash, and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

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NewTek TriCaster NAB Upgrade Guarantee April 15th, 2010

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NewTek TriCaster™ NAB 2010 Upgrade Guarantee

NewTek TriCaster™ NAB 2010 Upgrade Guarantee

NewTek is gearing up for a very exciting NAB 2010. In anticipation of the show NewTek is reinstating its TriCaster™ NAB Upgrade Guarantee. Simply put, buy a new TriCaster today and start generating income now. If a new TriCaster system that may be announced at NAB is of interest, you may Trade Up your current TriCaster system and be guaranteed full credit for the original purchase price. So, get started with TriCaster now and rest assured that your investment is guaranteed.

Program Details:

  • Program is in effect for purchases made from January 15, 2010 through April 12, 2010.
  • TriCaster Trade Up must be from an existing TriCaster model to any new TriCaster system presented at NAB 2010.
  • TriCaster must be purchased new from a NewTek Elite Partner or Authorized Reseller during the defined time period above to be eligible.
  • Trade Up option must be exercised by June 28, 2010.
  • TriCaster submitted for Trade Up must be delivered with all original packaging, manuals, etc. and be in good working condition, showing only signs of normal wear and tear.
  • Trade Up offer is redeemable through the Reseller who initiated the original sale and must include a registered TriCaster serial number and verified proof of purchase.
  • This worldwide program is not retroactive, and cannot be combined with any other offers.

To learn more contact Core Microsystems Sales 1-800-886-2752 (510-687-1234 outside the U.S.)

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Adobe announces Creative Suite 5 April 14th, 2010

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A ground breaking update to its creative tools that enables creative professionals and companies to have greater impact in the world of digital content creation by allowing them to design, deliver, measure, and optimize across media via rich product updates and new innovative tools and on line services.

SAN JOSE, Calif., — April 12, 2010 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 5, a breakthrough release of the industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Focusing on interactivity, performance and maximizing the impact of digital content and marketing campaigns across media and devices, the Creative Suite 5 product line brings exciting full version upgrades of flagship creative tools while delivering significant workflow enhancements to designers and developers. Featuring integration with online content and digital marketing measurement and optimization capabilities for the first time, Creative Suite 5 products include access to signature Omniture technologies, to capture, store and analyze information generated by Web sites and other sources. Additionally, a brand new component, Adobe Flash® Catalyst™, joins the Creative Suite, ushering in the ability to design interactive content without writing code and improve the collaborative process between designer and developer.

The Adobe CS5 product family also enables the creation of content and applications for the much anticipated releases of Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe AIR® 2, which are optimized for high performance on mobile screens and designed to take advantage of native device capabilities for a richer, more immersive user experience.

The new lineup is headlined by Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, which includes, in a single package, all of Adobe’s renowned Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop® CS5 (see separate release), Illustrator® CS5, InDesign® CS5 (see separate release), Flash Catalyst CS5 (see separate release), Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver® CS5, Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS5 (see separate release) and After Effects® CS5. These tools are also available separately or in one of the five Creative Suite editions. The complete Creative Suite 5 lineup includes Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, Creative Suite 5 Design Premium, Creative Suite 5 Web Premium, Creative Suite 5 Production Premium and Creative Suite 5 Design Standard, as well as 15 point products, associated technologies and integration with new Adobe CS Live Services (CS Live Services are complimentary for a limited time).*

“While Creative Suite 5 continues Adobe’s storied history of delivering astonishing new creative features, this release first and foremost addresses the challenges facing publishers and creatives worldwide—how to build profitable businesses around digital content,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer at Adobe. “By coupling sophisticated online business analytics with dazzling creative tools, we’re ensuring that publishers, designers and marketers can create, deliver and optimize beautiful, high-impact digital experiences across media and devices.”

Design Without Boundaries
More than 250 new features have been integrated into the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection. InDesign CS5 is powering the transition to digital publishing with new interactive documents and enhanced electronic reader device support. Image creation and editing get a boost in Photoshop CS5 with Refine Edge, which offers better edge detecting technology and masking results in less time. Photoshop CS5 also includes the ability to remove an image element and immediately replace the missing pixels with Content-Aware Fill. New stroke options allow Adobe Illustrator CS5 users to create strokes of variable widths and precisely adjust the width at any point along the stroke.

Work Faster with Greater Precision
Engineering breakthroughs throughout Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection work together to dramatically improve performance. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are now native 64-bit applications on both Mac and Windows®, allowing users to work more fluidly when working on high-resolution projects. The highly anticipated NVIDIA® GPU-accelerated Adobe Mercury Playback Engine allows Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 users to open projects faster, refine effects-rich HD sequences in real time and play back complex projects without rendering. The revolutionary time-saving Roto Brush tool in After Effects helps users isolate moving foreground elements in a fraction of the normal time. In addition, Dreamweaver CS5 now supports popular content management systems Drupal, Joomla! and WordPress, allowing designers to get accurate views of dynamic Web content from within the product.

Accelerate and Optimize Creative Workflows
Adobe Creative Suite 5 products integrate with new Adobe CS Live*, a set of five online services that accelerate key aspects of the creative workflow and enable designers to focus on creating their best work. CS Live online services are complimentary for a limited time and currently include Adobe BrowserLab, Adobe CS Review, Acrobat.com, Adobe Story and SiteCatalyst® NetAverages™ from Omniture. Adobe CS Review enables online design reviews directly from Creative Suite 5 applications, while Adobe BrowserLab is an indispensable tool for testing Web site content across different browsers and operating systems. NetAverages provides Web usage data that helps reduce the guesswork early in the creative process when designing for Web and mobile. Adobe Story is a collaborative scriptwriting tool that improves production and post-production workflows in CS5 Production Premium. Access to Acrobat.com services, such as Adobe ConnectNow Web conferencing, is also included to enhance discussion and information exchange with colleagues and clients around the globe.

Create and Deliver to More Mobile Platforms
Using Flash Professional CS5, designers and developers can create, test and deliver Web content across a wide range of mobile platforms and devices such as smartphones, tablets, netbooks, smartbooks and other consumer electronics. Users can look forward to deploying content in the browser with Flash Player 10.1 and as a standalone application with AIR 2 when those planned products become available. In addition, users can now build AIR applications using the new Packager for iPhone tool preview, a component of Flash Professional CS5, which can be deployed on the iPhone and iPad (subject to Apple’s requirements and approval) with future device support planned for Android, BlackBerry and Palm webOS.

Pricing and Availability
Adobe Creative Suite 5 products are scheduled to ship within 30 days, with availability through Adobe Authorized Resellers, the Adobe Store and Adobe Direct Sales. Estimated street price for the suites is expected to be US$2599 for Master Collection CS5, US$1899 for CS5 Design Premium, US$1799 for CS5 Web Premium, US$1699 for CS5 Production Premium and US$1299 for CS5 Design Standard. Upgrade pricing and volume licensing are available. Adobe CS5 products integrate with Adobe CS Live Services, which are complimentary for a limited time.* For more detailed information about features, OS support, upgrade policies, pricing and international versions please visit: www.adobe.com/go/creativesuitemaster.

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Avid Media Composer 5 April 14th, 2010

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High-speed video editing software—ideal for offline, file-based, and mobile editing

Overview
Meet the fastest, most powerful editing tool available. With Media Composer 5 software, you can work with more formats and in more ways than ever before, and speed through common media barriers to get right to what really matters — telling a great story.

Media Composer goes where other video editing systems leave off, giving you full-featured editorial tools, the fastest file-based workflows around, dependable media management, and innovative features that save you time — and money. Whether you’re cutting films, TV shows, short-format videos, or other media, in the studio or on the road, or using a Mac or a PC, you can edit the way you want, wherever you want, and in ways you never thought possible with Media Composer.

Features

What’s new

Directly access and edit RED files through AMA, without transcoding (images are scaled to HD frame size)

Work natively with QuickTime video formats, including Apple ProRes and H.264

Edit video and audio by dragging and dropping elements in the timeline

Keep high-end finishing projects in-house and gain great color precision with HD-RGB support (including dual-link I/O support with Nitris DX systems)

Monitor video externally with support for the Matrox MXO2 Mini

Mix and match frame sizes and aspect ratios — in addition to formats, frame rates, and resolutions — in the same timeline

Take a break during long renders and have your system email you when the job’s done

Import AVCHD files directly from cameras and other devices

Capture to and edit XDCAM HD and DVC PRO HD formats from baseband without additional hardware

Access low-res XDCAM proxies for offline work, with full-quality audio

Import text-based ancillary data and embed it in the video signal with the new “Data Track” and SMPTE 436M support using Nitris DX- and Mojo DX-based systems

View stereo audio tracks as single channels in the timeline for easier handling

Create high-quality sounds and mixes with support for RTAS audio processing plug-ins

Natively access and edit 4:2:2 MPEG-2 media from the new Canon cameras using AMA

Work Directly with RED Using the Newly Improved AMA
With Media Composer 5, AMA (Avid Media Access) has been completely reengineered, so you can work natively with more file-based media formats now and in the future. With the new and improved AMA, you can speed up RED workflows by directly accessing RED files (.R3D) in Media Composer without having to prepare them through MetaFuze (all footage is scaled to HD frame size). Plus, you have access to its full metadata and color management data too.

Edit QuickTime Formats Natively
Get native access to all popular QuickTime formats, with full access to clip metadata. Thanks to AMA, you can natively access and edit any movie that can be played in Apple’s QuickTime Player (including Apple ProRes and .mov files captured by Canon 5D and 7D cameras) right in Media Composer — no transcoding, rewrapping, or logging and transferring required.

Drag and Drop Video and Audio to Edit
Get comfortable — with Media Composer 5, you can truly edit the way you like. In addition to the standard way of editing, you can also now directly manipulate elements in the timeline to edit video and audio. Drag and drop clips anywhere you want on the timeline to rearrange sequences. And grab a clip’s in or out point and drag to trim a scene, dialog, or music.

Get Full-Quality HD-RGB Processing
Keep those finishing jobs in house, and deliver the highest quality color and effects work, with support for full-quality 4:4:4 HD-RGB color space processing in Media Composer. With the higher resolution detail, you can perform color correction, keying, and effects work with greater precision and ease. And if you have a Nitris DX-based system, you can digitize, process, monitor, and output (output in Symphony systems only) projects in HD-RGB, using the two HD SDI connections to handle the high-bandwidth resolutions.

Monitor Video Externally through Matrox MXO2 Mini
If you don’t have a Nitris DX- or Mojo DX-based system, Media Composer 5 opens the door to third-party workflows, enabling you to monitor video externally using the Matrox MXO2 Mini interface, which is available for Mac and Windows systems. When paired with Media Composer software, MXO2 Mini becomes a dedicated, high-quality monitor-only solution for file-based or workgroup production, so you can view your video work in real time without any major expense.

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Matrox Announces Matrox MXO2 Mini for Avid Editing Systems April 14th, 2010

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NAB 2010 – Las Vegas – April 11, 2010 — Matrox® Video Products Group today announced a cost-effective HD monitoring solution for the newly launched Avid® Media Composer® V5 and NewsCutter® V9 editing systems. Matrox MXO2 Mini turns a user’s HDMI screen into a professional-grade video monitor with color calibration tools including blue-only. The small, lightweight, external box is ideal for file-based workflows in studio, on set, in the field and in OB vans. It provides HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite output and cross-platform support for Macs and PCs, laptops and workstations.

“Since the launch of our popular MXO2 product line, Avid customers have been asking us to support their editing application of choice,” said Alberto Cieri, senior director of sales and marketing at Matrox. “Now with support for Media Composer V5 and NewsCutter V9 with MXO2 Mini, they have the perfect cost-effective monitoring device for their file-based workflows.”

“Matrox is well known in the industry for the quality of the products they manufacture,” said Angus Mackay, segment marketing manager, professional segment at Avid. “Collaborating with them to bring a cost-effective HD monitoring solution to users of software-only versions of Media Composer and NewsCutter was an easy choice for Avid.”

Matrox MXO2 Mini for Avid Media Composer V5 will be demonstrated at NAB 2010 in the Matrox booth, SL3920, and in the Avid booth, SU902.

Key features of Matrox MXO2 Mini for Avid Media Composer
Turns your HDMI screen into a professional-grade video monitor with color calibration tools including blue-only
Small, lightweight, external box for use in studio, on set, in the field, and in OB vans
Cross-platform support – Mac and PC; laptops, desktops, and workstations
HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite output
Stereo RCA and up to 8 channels of HDMI audio output
5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring on the HDMI output
Compatible with Avid Media Composer V5 and Avid NewsCutter V9
Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Price and availability
Matrox MXO2 Mini, priced at $449 US (£338, €382) not including local taxes, is available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers. Avid Media Composer V5 and Avid NewsCutter V9 are supported.

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