By Blackmagic Design
DeckLink Studio is a new model capture card specifically designed as a replacement for Standard Definition cards, but with increased analog connectivity for wide compatibility with older analog equipment as well as SD and HD-SDI for the latest digital equipment. It features independent connections for SDI, analog component, S-Video and composite video. DeckLink Studio also includes SDI connections that switch between SD and HD, as well as an SD only output that always outputs via a built in hardware downconverter even when running in HD. The 10-bit downconverter is selectable between letterbox, anamorphic 16:9 and center cut 4:3 modes. It includes 4 channels of balanced analog audio, as well as 2 channels of AES/EBU digital audio. It is priced at $695. Contact Blackmagic Design, 408-954-0500, www.blackmagic-design.com.Premiere Pro CS4 v.4.0.1
By Adobe
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.0.1 enables users to import Final Cut Pro projects via XML interchange, export to Open Media Framework (OMF) format, and import and export projects in Advanced Authoring Format (AAF). It also offers performance and stability enhancements, including full support for 64-bit computing platforms to accelerate computer-intensive postproduction tasks. The new version also provides a true file-based workflow for RED R3D files, without transcoding or rewrapping, via RED's beta plug-in. Contact Adobe, 415-832-4053, www.adobe.com.
RED conform
By Quantel
Quantel has released RED conform and import for the eQ, iQ, Sid and Pablo finishing and color correction systems, eliminating the need to convert material before finishing or color correction can begin. 4K originated RED projects can be finished at 4K, 2K, HD, SD, or even in Stereo3D. Contact Quantel, 212-944-6820, www.quantel.com.
Wrangler
By 1 Beyond
1 Beyond's new Wrangler is a portable field ingest, editing and playback system for P2 file-based workflows. It allows users to rapidly unload multiple P2 tapeless memory cards on set or while on location. The new portable system also lets users instantly review their footage in high resolution HD or full screen mode, add metadata to video clips, and edit the footage. The Wrangler is avail in two configurations: Wrangler, 17-inch LCD screen with 2 raided video 1 Beyond GoHDCart drive cartridges for $6,995; and Wrangler Pro, 20-inch LCD screen with 6 raided video 1 Beyond GoHDCart drive cartridges for $12,995. Both systems feature four simultaneous P2 card readers, a DVD burner (Blu-Ray available as an option), and a second DVI output to connect an additional monitor or HD projector. Contact 1 Beyond, 877-663-2396, www.1beyond.com.ProxyMill
By Imagine Products
Imagine Products' new ProxyMill for Mac is an automated video compression application for Panasonic P2 media. With ProxyMill, designate a “Watch” folder and the software creates a low resolution QuickTime proxy with frame accurate timecode directly from P2 MXF files. ProxyMill works with all Panasonic P2 formats from DVCPRO HD to DV and the new 10-bit AVC-Intra codec. It may also be used to compress standard QuickTime movies of any format. The application is supplied with a number of presets for highly compressed MPEG-4 encoding of half screen clips, iPod/iPhone use, and others. Users may also select from any QuickTime codecs on their system and adjust size, quality and audio to suit specific needs. Contact Imagine Products, 317-843-0706, www.imagineproducts.com.
MAXedit Server Edition
By Maximum Throughput
Multiple concurrent users can access MAXedit by launching it from a web browser. They can review, edit and render compressed and uncompressed SD/HD content, without using specialized workstations or needing to upgrade existing network infrastructure. All editing operations are processed and executed on the MAXedit server. Contact Maximum Throughput, 978-946-9408, www. max-t.com.
