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cartNews a Safe Harbor blogMAXON Announces Immediate Availability of R12 of Acclaimed 3D Package CINEMA 4D
Friedrichsdorf, Germany, September 1, 2010 - MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D software, today announced the immediate availability of CINEMA 4D Release 12, the next generation of its highly-acclaimed professional 3D software application. The comprehensive CINEMA 4D Release 12 builds on more than two decades of 3D graphics development excellence and boasts dozens of new productivity enhancing features including improved rendering, enhanced dynamics, new deformers and superior character animation capabilities to allow digital artists to intuitively and easily create high-end 3D images and animations. "Today’s release marks a significant milestone in the development of MAXON‘s professional 3D software and is a testament to more than two decades of programming excellence," remarked Harald Schneider, CEO and co-founder of MAXON Computer. "Our development team made every effort to bring customer requested features that are easy to use, stable and powerful. Creative professionals from all industries will find unparalleled solutions to help them meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced production environments and create award-winning content." Key Highlights of CINEMA 4D Release 12 (Not all features are included in every configuration. Please see the Product Comparison Chart on the MAXON web site for more info)
This release also marks a widespread reorganization across the CINEMA 4D R12 product line with the introduction of four editions offering a proven workflow and feature sets targeted to professional 3D animators, motion graphics artists, architects and designers. Paul Babb, president and CEO, MAXON US adds, "The product line reorganization is a practical step that gives all customers, from hobbyist to studio professional, clear choices when deciding on the features they need to deliver high impact, creative results," he said. "Customers will also benefit from the streamlined and condensed product structure as it allows our team to better focus on developing new, exciting functionality." [US Editors’ note: The CINEMA 4D Release 12 product line will be on display in the United States at the Content & Communications World Conference next month, October 13 – 14, in New York City.] MAXON's New Product Line-Up The CINEMA 4D Release 12 product line includes breakthrough new editions that cater to the creative workflow needs of professionals in specialized 3D markets, as well as an upgrade to BodyPaint 3D, MAXON’s highly acclaimed high end painting and texture application, as follows:
MAXON will no longer be offering individual modules for purchase. System Requirements Recommended system requirements include Windows XP, Vista or 7 running on Intel or AMD CPU with SSE2-Support; Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher running on an Intel-based Mac; 1024 MB RAM, DVD ROM drive. Standard DVD installation can take up to 2.5 GB of disk space. Pricing, Availability and Upgrade Path CINEMA 4D Release 12 and BodyPaint 3D Release 12 are available now from MAXON and its authorized dealers. Sonnet Announces SDXC Card Support for Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer
(Irvine, California—August 26, 2010) Sonnet Technologies announced SDXC™ card support for its Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer ExpressCard®/34 adapter, enabling users with MacBook® Pro and Windows® laptop computers equipped with an ExpressCard slot to use these extended-capacity cards designed for the latest high-megapixel digital cameras and digital video camcorders. The new format SDXC cards (starting at 64GB) surpass previous-generation SDHC cards 32 GB maximum capacity. Sonnet's Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34 quickly moves files from memory cards to a notebook computer's hard drive, with no cables required. This handy device inserts flush inside a MacBook Pro or Windows notebook's ExpressCard slot so it can be carried inside the computer slot even when not in use. The Sonnet multimedia reader supports the most popular memory card formats used in digital cameras, cell phones, and other electronic devices, including Memory Stick™, MMC (Multimedia Card), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), XD-Picture Card™, and all their variations. This card works in ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 slots, and supports SDXC in Mac OS® v10.6.4, Windows 7, Windows Vista® SP1, and Windows XP (with Microsoft file system driver update). Users can add SDXC card support by visiting the support area on the Sonnet website at http://www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php?cat=311. Sonnet's Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34 (part number MMRW-E34) is available now for the suggested retail price of $29.95. More information on the Multimedia Memory Card Reader & Writer ExpressCard/34 is available at http://www.sonnettech.com/product/memorycardreaderwritere34.html. More information on Sonnet and its products is available at http://www.sonnettech.com. About Sonnet Technologies Sonnet Technologies Inc. of Irvine, Calif., is a leader in providing storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries. Since its founding in 1986, Sonnet has pioneered and brought to market innovative solutions that enhance the performance and connectivity of Macintosh and industry-standard computers. Today, the company is a world-leading computer hardware upgrade company with a product line featuring a range of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable storage solutions, as well as a variety of performance-extending upgrade cards. More information is available at http://www.sonnettech.com. Telestream Brings Major New Products to IBC2010
(Nevada City, California—August 24, 2010) Telestream, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, will feature several major new software products at IBC2010 in stand 7.D16. Vantage, Episode 6, Wirecast Pro, Agility and Avalon address major challenges and opportunities in the video industry. These software solutions improve operational efficiency, help facilitate the migration to IT, and open doors to new business opportunities, including those in the live streaming space. They also help solve real business challenges that companies face, including declining revenues from traditional distribution channels, cost reductions and the need to support a growing number of new channels. "Telestream continues to aggressively expand our product offerings to address the growing need for automated video transcoding and live encoding workflow solutions," said Barbara DeHart, VP of Marketing at Telestream. "We set the stage earlier this year with the introduction of Vantage, Episode 6 and Wirecast 4. The pace has not slowed as we aggressively bring new capabilities to market." Vantage video workflow management Vantage™ is Telestream’s major new enterprise-class workflow design and automation software solution that revolutionizes video capture, transcoding, metadata processing, analysis, management and delivery in IT video environments. With Vantage’s video workflow design capability, media, metadata, analysis data and process flows can be built independently of video file formats or video systems. Flexible process design and an intuitive graphical user interface simplify the design, automation and management of a variety of workflows. These unique capabilities allow fully-automated, self-adapting video workflows to be built without the need for costly software engineering or consultants. At IBC, Telestream customers and partners will benefit from a new, free SDK that allows third-party systems to access and control Vantage workflows, as well as other major enhancements being unveiled at the show. Episode 6 next-generation video encoder Episode® 6 is an industry-first, cross-platform, desktop-to-server software product that takes video encoding to the next level. It is the only cross-platform software encoder on the market that that offers scalability from the desktop to a server cluster. Industry-first One Click Clustering™ with integrated file sharing allows content owners, video workgroups, and post-production facilities to easily pool resources and share encoding tasks across multiple computers in a mixed environment of PC and Mac computers. A new, intuitive user interface with graphical workflow builder simplifies the encoding process. Plus, Episode 6 offers automatic uploading to YouTube, enabling greater audience reach. Wirecast 4 live webcasting software Wirecast™ 4 live webcasting software allows anyone to easily create real-time or on-demand video broadcasts for the web. Wirecast 4 includes a Pro version along with high-quality Main Concept H.264, new format support for VP6 and a new intuitive user interface, making it even easier to use. Wirecast Pro builds upon Wirecast’s advanced video production capabilities, adding more graphic content, including virtual sets, more foregrounds, backgrounds, and scoreboards. Wirecast Pro also adds improved audio controls and support for more input devices such as wireless IP cameras, providing greater flexibility in professional broadcast, entertainment and sports usage. Agility 2G and Avalon multi-platform solutions Telestream recently announced its intent to acquire the business operations of Anystream, With the deal expected to close this month, Telestream plans to demonstrate Agility 2G and Avalon, along with new product features, in its stand at IBC. Agility 2G and Avalon address today’s rapidly evolving demands for multi-platform content syndication, including standards conversion, video streaming, subtitling and watermarking, Agility 2G employs a multi-threaded architecture and grid encoding to provide enterprise-class scale and reliability at all resolutions. Avalon expands on Agility’s capabilities by providing a metadata ingest, creation and packaging solution to automate the publishing of video to multiple outlets and devices. Telestream Makes IBC2010 Innovation Awards Shortlist Telestream is one of the suppliers named as a finalist in the IBC2010 Innovation Awards content management category for Antena 3’s multi-platform asset management project in which Dalet Digital Media Systems was the principal technology partner. The Spanish broadcaster’s newsroom system puts its content on television and on the internet, mobiles, YouTube and social networks, without increasing operational costs. In addition to the new Vantage, Episode V6, and Wirecast V4 products, Telestream will demonstrate its award-winning FlipFactory transcoding workflow automation and Pipeline video capture products at IBC. Telestream also plans to hold a press conference Friday September 10 at 2:00 in RAI Media Centre room F004 to elaborate on the Anystream acquisition. More information about Telestream and its products is available at http://www.telestream.net. Panasonic Announces ‘Shoot It. Share It.’ Video Contest For Professionals
(Secaucus, New Jersey—August 19, 2010) Panasonic Solutions Company is giving users of its professional camcorders a chance to win exciting prizes by showcasing their creative work in the new "Shoot It. Share It." video contest. From August 18th through October 15th, 2010, users of Panasonic P2 HD, AVCCAM and DVCPRO HD camcorders * can submit up to five videos demonstrating their compelling use of the camera for a chance to win wide-ranging honors, including the grand prize of an AG-HPX370 P2 HD Camcorder package. How It Works
Prominent filmmakers and production companies have signed on as "Shoot It. Share It." program sponsors and judges. They include the Cinequest Fim Festival for the Drama category; Rosey Media for the Comedy category; Bandito Films for the Documentary category; and Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival for the Wildlife category. On Oct. 19th, first and second place category winners will be posted online. From Oct. 19th through Oct. 22nd, the public will have the opportunity to vote for the Grand Prize winner. The winner of the Wildlife category will be screened during the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival Symposium, October 26-28, 2010. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on November 3rd during the Createasphere Exposition in Burbank, CA. Contest winners will receive the following prizes:
In addition to the grand and category prizes, some semi-finalist winners will also receive recognition from the category sponsor. For instance, Cinequest is offering the Drama semi-finalist a guaranteed screening spot at the 2011 Cinequest Film Festival. Rosey Media is granting a sixth month ‘first look’ relationship with the Comedy semi-finalist. Bandito Films will offer a short-term relationship in which they will work with the Documentary semi-finalist to review and critique his material. For complete contest rules and to learn more about the "Shoot It. Share It." video contest, visit http://www.ShootItShareIt.com. About Panasonic Solutions Company Panasonic Solutions Company empowers people whose jobs depend on reliable technology. The company delivers collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for customers in government, healthcare, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises. Products and services within the company’s portfolio include Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computing solutions, projectors, professional displays (including both plasma and LCD), and HD video acquisition and production solutions. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic is known for the reliability and longevity of its products. Panasonic Solutions Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). For more information on Panasonic pro video products, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/broadcast or call 877-803-8492. Matrox Convert DVI Now with Support for Windows 7 and Advanced Display Modes
Montreal, Canada – August 18, 2010 — Matrox® Video Products Group today announced new features for Matrox Convert DVI, an SD/HD SDI scan converter with genlock priced at just $995 US. Matrox Convert DVI lets broadcasters easily and economically take the computer-based content that is quickly becoming a key part of the nightly news to air. It's ideal for creating broadcast video from computer applications such as Skype, YouTube, Google Earth, video games, and web browser sessions, as well as citizen journalists' mobile phone videos. New features in release 2.0 include support for Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit operating systems) and an advanced set-up mode that lets users configure Convert DVI with 50 Hz EDIDs (Extended Display Identification Data) to maximize output quality for 50fps broadcast. "European broadcasters asked us to find a way to compensate for the 60Hz default frame rate of GPUs so they too could benefit from the feature set, quality, and ease-of-use of Matrox Convert DVI," said Daniel Maloney, Matrox technical marketing manager. "In release 2.0 we are giving them tools to allow their GPUs to render an output at a frame rate ideally suited for conversion to 50fps for broadcast." Matrox Convert DVI will be demonstrated at IBC 2010 in Amsterdam, September 10-14, on the Matrox stand 7.B29. Key features of Matrox Convert DVI
Price and availability Matrox Convert DVI, priced at $995 US (£649, €799) not including local taxes, is available from Safe Harbor here. The 2.0 software release is now available free of charge to registered users from the Matrox website. 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. See the Latest from CalDigit at IBC 2010
(August 17, 2010) CalDigit is the leader in storage solutions for the content creation industry. With years of experience and proven industry acclaim, CalDigit has paved the way for the future of storage. IBC 2010 will be the first showing of the CalDigit AV Drive and the CalDigit SuperShare in Europe! You can also see the entire product line from CalDigit at IBC in the RAI Centre in Amsterdam starting September 10th, Booth 7.B40. This year CalDigit has three major new products to show. The HDPro-24, is a new rack mount 24 drive RAID solution. This powerhouse reaches speeds of over 1600MB/s. CalDigit’s SuperShare solution allows users to share storage over an extremely fast PCIe based network, roughly five times faster than traditional fibre SAN solutions. The CalDigit AV Drive is the first USB 3.0 solution for the Mac, and is also the fastest single drive solution on the market reaching speeds up to 145MB/s. HDPro-24 The CalDigit HDPro-24 is a blazing fast 24 drive hardware RAID solution, with support for 24 SATA-II 3Gbs drive modules. The HDPro-24 provides hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and JBOD support. Sustained speeds of over 1,600MB/s can be achieved with RAID 50 protection. Dual hardware RAID controllers feature a next generation Intel XScale RAID engine accompanied by high speed, upgradeable ECC cache. The 4U rack mount system features an intuitive LCD display and LED status lights. The HDPro-24 features Active Sustained Transfer Technology (ASTT) which ensures that there is always a constant throughput. The HDPro-24 is ideal for use with the CalDigit SuperShare SAN or massive media files. The modular design of the HDPro-24 allows for easy access to 24 hot swappable drive modules from the front. It features 3 hot swappable load bearing power supplies, even the built-in controllers are removable/upgradeable. CalDigit builds all major components of the HDPro-24 and uses only high quality certified hard drives to provide users with the best possible experience. The key to the blazing fast speed of the HDPro-24 is the direct connect external PCIe connection. The HDPro-24 is designed to run 24/7, with no downtime. SuperShare The CalDigit SuperShare is a revolutionary solution to the traditional SAN. Based on direct connect PCIe technology, the CalDigit SuperShare is an extremely fast hardware solution that allows users to access a pool of shared storage simultaneously. This effective collaboration makes sharing CalDigit storage solutions easy, fast and affordable. CalDigit AV Drive The CalDigit AV Drive is one of the most uniquely designed single drive systems on the market. It features the first dual interface with USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity. The CalDigit AV Drive is the first USB 3.0 device for the Mac all in a sleek and compact design. The CalDigit AV Drive can reach extreme speeds over 145MB/s. In addition to these new and exiting storage solutions, be sure to stop by Booth 7.B40 at IBC to check out the entire CalDigit product line. You can also find CalDigit products at the following booths as well: Matrox (7.B29), Sony Creative Software (12.A10) and Black Magic Design (7.B25)! CalDigit continues to provide only the best storage solutions for creative professionals world wide. About CalDigit ( http://www.caldigit.com ) CalDigit has been dedicated to the content creation industry for years. Every product is exclusively designed with the user’s requirement in mind. CalDigit has a team of world-class software and hardware engineers. Closely bonded, the CalDigit team works to develop the best RAID software and hardware in the industry. CalDigit is the one source for Video Editors, Photographers, and Musicians. CalDigit offers users a secure, practical, and a sleek modular design, which provides users with advanced replacement and true single vendor support. CalDigit is your complete RAID solution choice, at an affordable price. Corporate headquarters are located in Northern Orange County, California, where all products are tested and assembled. Telestream Executes Definitive Agreement with Anystream Division
Deal will Extend Telestream’s Leading Position in Enterprise-Class Video Transcoding and Live Encoding Markets. Telestream, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire the business operations of the Anystream division of Grab Networks. The combination will further extend Telestream’s position in the software video transcoding market and significantly enhance the company’s ability to provide enterprise-class, file-based and live encoding solutions across the globe. Founded ten years ago, Anystream pioneered a solution for media companies looking to produce and transcode video to publish on the web with the introduction of their Agility® products. The company grew to become a leading provider of automated multi-platform media publishing solutions, and its solutions are used by over 600 of the leading media companies in 38 countries around the world. Once completed, the transaction will add a world-class engineering and support team, an East Coast office, and a key account sales team to Telestream’s worldwide business. The addition of Anystream’s seasoned team of professionals grows a dedicated, world-class group focused on automated multi-platform media publishing solutions within the Telestream family. "This is a great opportunity for Telestream to accelerate its momentum helping media and entertainment companies unleash the promise of their media assets through next-generation enterprise-class solutions designed for complex multi-format workflows. Anystream’s customer base will benefit not only from Telestream’s broad end-to-end digital media tools and workflow solutions, but also from its strategic focus on transcoding," said Dan Castles, CEO of Telestream. "This transaction is very synergistic and truly a win-win for customers, employees, and partners alike." "This transaction further helps the company leverage a growing market," remarked Michelle Abraham, principal analyst with In-Stat. In-Stat expects the worldwide multiformat transcoding market to grow from $117 million to $297 million in 2014, according to the report "Worldwide Market for Enterprise-Class Multiformat Transcoders" issued August 3, 2010. The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, and the terms of the deal were not disclosed as both companies are closely-held private entities. About Telestream Telestream provides world-class live and on-demand digital video tools and workflow solutions that allow consumers and businesses to transform video on the desktop and across the enterprise. Many of the world's most demanding media and entertainment companies such as CBS, BBC, CNN, FOX, CBC, Comcast, Direct TV, Time Warner, MTV, Discovery, and Lifetime, as well as a growing number of users in a broad range of business environments, rely on Telestream products to streamline operations, reach broader audiences and generate more revenue from their media. These companies choose to work with Telestream as they know they will get a trusted and highly skilled technical partner. Telestream products span the entire digital media lifecycle, including video capture and ingest; live and on-demand encoding and transcoding; playout, delivery, and live streaming; as well as management and automation of the entire workflow. The company also partners closely with the industry's leading digital media companies across the entire digital media lifecycle, from consumer to enterprise. Telestream corporate headquarters are located in Nevada City, California. The company is privately held. For more information on Telestream, please visit www.telestream.net. Matrox RT.X2 5.0 Beta Release for use with Adobe CS5
Matrox is pleased to provide an open public beta release of the upcoming Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0 software that supports using Matrox RT.X2 with Adobe CS5 on a Windows 7 or Vista 64-bit system. This release provides the following new features for RT.X2 users:
For the final release, Mtx.utils 5.0 will provide unified software for all Matrox RT.X2, Axio, and MXO2 users. This means that projects created with Premiere Pro CS5 on Matrox MXO2 will be portable to a Matrox RT.X2 or Axio system, and projects created with Premiere Pro CS5 on Matrox RT.X2 or Axio will be portable to a Matrox MXO2 system. Removal of previously supported features With this new release, it was necessary to remove some of the features that we supported in previous releases. Here are the main features that are no longer available:
Known issues There are a number of issues with this beta software that we intend to resolve before the final release. The following is a list of issues that we feel are the most important to mention, although there are other known issues.
How to report an issue This beta software is being made available so that you can review the new features only, and Matrox will not be actively supporting customers who choose to use this software. If you encounter an issue that you would like to report to us, please download the following form: Bug_report.doc (27 KB), and email the completed form to us at matroxcs5beta@matrox.com. Please note that although we will be reading all the emails received, we will not be responding directly to most of these emails. Installation instructions Important: Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0 replaces the Matrox Mx.tools 4.2.1 and earlier software for RT.X2 products. Before installing Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0, you must uninstall all previous Mx.tools software by choosing Start > All Programs > Matrox Mx.tools > Uninstall Matrox Mx.tools. When prompted, choose to remove the Matrox effect patterns. After uninstalling Matrox Mx.tools, you must remove your Adobe CS4 or earlier software. Then install your Adobe CS5 software, and any other third-party programs for which you want to install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-in, such as eyeon Fusion.
For Windows 7 users: When installing Matrox Mtx.utils on a Windows 7 system, Windows will check the Microsoft Windows Update website for the latest device drivers, which will slow down the installation. To prevent this, click the status message that appears in the Windows notification area during the driver installation, and in the displayed dialog box, click "Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update." Matrox Axio 5.0 Beta Release for use with Adobe CS5
Matrox is pleased to provide an open public beta release of the upcoming Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0 software that supports using Matrox Axio with Adobe CS5 on a Windows 7 or Vista 64-bit system. With this release, Axio users can continue to take advantage of the realtime playback features of their Axio hardware, and also benefit from tight integration with the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine. For the final release, Mtx.utils 5.0 will provide unified software for all Matrox Axio, RT.X2, and MXO2 users. This means that projects created with Premiere Pro CS5 on Matrox MXO2 will be portable to a Matrox Axio or RT.X2 system, and projects created with Premiere Pro CS5 on Matrox Axio or RT.X2 will be portable to a Matrox MXO2 system. Removal of previously supported features With this new release, it was necessary to remove some of the features that we supported in previous releases. Here are the main features that are no longer available:
Known issues There are a number of issues with this beta software that we intend to resolve before the final release. The following is a list of issues that we feel are the most important to mention, although there are other known issues.
How to report an issue This beta software is being made available so that you can review the new features only, and Matrox will not be actively supporting customers who choose to use this software. If you encounter an issue that you would like to report to us, please download the following form: Bug_report.doc (27 KB), and email the completed form to us at matroxcs5beta@matrox.com. Please note that although we will be reading all the emails received, we will not be responding directly to most of these emails. Installation instructions Important: Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0 replaces the Matrox Axio.utils 4.2.1 and earlier software for Axio products. Before installing Matrox Mtx.utils 5.0, you must uninstall all previous Axio.utils software by choosing Start > All Programs > Matrox Axio.utils > Uninstall Matrox Axio.utils. When prompted, choose to remove the Matrox effect patterns. After uninstalling Matrox Axio.utils, you must remove your Adobe CS4 or earlier software. Then install your Adobe CS5 software, and any other third-party programs for which you want to install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-in, such as eyeon Fusion.
For Windows 7 users: When installing Matrox Mtx.utils on a Windows 7 system, Windows will check the Microsoft Windows Update website for the latest device drivers, which will slow down the installation. To prevent this, click the status message that appears in the Windows notification area during the driver installation, and in the displayed dialog box, click "Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update." Blackmagic Design Acquires EchoLab
(Boston, Massachusetts—August 12, 2010) Blackmagic Design today announced the acquisition of all assets of EchoLab Inc., one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of production switchers. EchoLab has over 35 years of experience in designing and building production switchers since 1974. This experience has culminated in the latest ATEM range of production switchers that include cutting edge technology for world leading features such as up conversion on inputs, multilayer SuperSource™ input, Stinger™ transitions, and built in multi-view monitoring, all in a familiar and affordable, fully digital M/E style design. The ATEM production switchers will be demonstrated at the Blackmagic Design IBC 2010 booth #7.B25 For the thousands of people who use production switchers, ATEM will be instantly familiar. It uses the conventional M/E style of design that’s easy, safe and fast to use on even the most critical live production. ATEM also combines powerful features such as SuperSource™, which is a separate multi layer engine with 4 x 2D picture in picture DVE’s and 4 x keyers that provide the same power as adding a whole extra multiple M/E switcher to the ATEM input! SuperSource can be called at any time, and connects into the switcher as an input. Only SuperSource gives you the power of 4 built in layers of keying, plus 4 picture in picture DVE’s, while keeping ATEM an easy and fast to use conventional M/E style switcher. For connecting to the widest range of cameras, decks and computers, the ATEM 1 M/E model includes 8 SDI inputs that operate at SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI, plus 2 switchable HDMI/Analog video inputs. ATEM includes multiple SDI outputs for program, preview, and aux. outputs, plus an HDMI output for the multi-view monitoring output. The ATEM 2 M/E model includes 15 x SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI inputs, as well as 3 x switchable HDMI/analog inputs for a total of 18 video inputs. ATEM 2 M/E also includes two multi-viewer outputs, clean feed, aux., program and preview SDI outputs. All ATEM switchers include serial ports for camera and VDCP servers as well as genlock. ATEM switchers allow previewing of transitions before putting them on air. Users simply select "Preview Transition", and the preview output of the switcher will show all the elements of the transition, so users can have the confidence to make fast multi layering decisions during live production. When working with multiple cameras and sources, ATEM saves thousands of dollars on expensive monitoring because it includes a built in multi-viewer that lets you see multiple sources on a standard HDMI television or monitor as well as program and preview outputs. When sources are on-air, ATEM multi-viewer displays highlighted borders, and multi-viewer windows can be custom labeled. ATEM also includes Stinger transitions for exciting and creative transitions. Stingers can be loaded into the switcher, and are then available on the 2 built in media players. ATEM can hold 32 stills and hundreds of frames of real time clips with alpha channels, so users have a wide range of graphics and clips to play back as animations, supers and stingers. Media players can be selected into any of the 4 built in upstream keyers or the transition block for ultimate flexibility and creativity. For enhanced effects and transitions, ATEM includes a 2D DVE with borders and drop shadows that can be used with any upstream keyer or in the transition block. This means the built in DVE can be used for transitions, or it can be used for keying operations. Because the 4 built in upstream keyers are stacked, users have a wide range of layering options available, and completely independent of the SuperSource input. When the 4 upstream keyers are combined with 5 SuperSource layers, the transition block keyer, the 2 down stream keyers and the stinger, even a 1 M/E ATEM switcher can have up to 13 keyers on screen simultaneously. This is the heart of the power of ATEM, and would require 3 M/E’s on other brand switchers. This makes ATEM a tremendous value for money, while providing a compact and portable solution. ATEM can be fully automated with macros, and also includes support for VDCP controlled servers and robotic cameras, all from the ATEM control panel. Customers can use the built in joy stick for controlling cameras, and then recall macros for incredibly powerful operation with very few people. No other switcher allows customers to produce powerful live productions with so few people! "I have been using live production switchers since I was in school where we covered local theater, sports, racing and bands. I think it’s the most exciting way to do production because it’s all live and thousands of people are watching what you are doing! Production switchers need to be powerful while also being familiar and easy to operate. I think the ATEM switchers from EchoLab are the most exciting switchers I have ever seen, and it’s incredibly exciting to add these products and intellectual property to the Blackmagic Design family", said Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design. "The ATEM switcher is a fantastic creative tool, and it includes powerful features not found in any other product. Since the acquisition, we have already dramatically expanded the engineering team working on ATEM. This fresh engineering team, which is a combination of new as well as experienced EchoLab staff, will allow us to move faster in adding new features to the ATEM product. It’s so exciting, I cannot sleep!" ATEM Key Features
Availability and Price ATEM is currently being retooled for production and will be available late 2010 for US$19,995 for the 10 input 1 M/E model, and US$51,995 for the 18 input 2 M/E model from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, routers, waveform monitors, live production switchers 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 http://www.blackmagic-design.com
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