If you're a professional video editor concerned about getting maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and Adobe CS3 Production Premium, have a look at the Matrox RT.X2 LE - the ideal solution for corporate communicators, event videographers, project studios, educational facilities and digital filmmakers.
Matrox RT.X2 LE goes far beyond the capabilities of software-only editing and systems that combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and a simple I/O card. The additional benefits you get with Matrox RT.X2 LE include:
- Many more real-time layers of video and graphics
- More effects in real-time including color correction, chroma/luma keying, speed changes, blur/glow/soft focus, 3D DVE and much more
- Extensive camera support including many new models from Canon, JVC, Panasonic, and Sony
- Native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files
- Capture from analog sources to compressed MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame
- Real-time playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
- Real-time mixed-format multi-cam
- Accelerated export to DVD and all multimedia formats
- Composite, Y/C, and analog component input and output
- WYSIWYG video output for motion graphics, animation, and compositing applications
- Audio VU meters on capture
With the Matrox RT.X2 LE, you'll save time on every project so you can concentrate on creating your best work and building your business.
Real-time multi-layer HD/SD workflows
Matrox RT.X2 LE is designed primarily for real-time native HDV, DV, and Panasonic P2 720p and SD editing, but also provides a high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame codec so you can capture other HD and SD formats over the analog inputs, and mix all types of footage on an HD or SD timeline in real-time.
Extensive camera support
Matrox RT.X2 LE supports a wide range of analog, DV, HDV, and P2 cameras from the world's leading manufacturers including most of the resolutions of these new models:
- JVC HD110, HD200, HD250
- Sony HVR-A1, HVR-Z1, HVR-V1, PDW-F330
- Panasonic HVX200, HDX900, HDC27H, HPX2000
- Canon XH A1, XH G1, XL H1
Highest quality real-time effects
The Matrox RT.X2 LE is designed to overcome the limitations of software-only editing by providing performance- and quality-optimized effects processing. Built on Matrox Power of X and Flex technologies, the Matrox RT.X2 LE leverages CPU and GPU power to provide a tightly integrated, high performance editing environment for Adobe Premiere Pro. Matrox RT.X2 LE's broadcast quality effects are fully keyframeable and feature a high level of control for detailed work. Each effect has a series of parameters that can be fine tuned to get just the look you want. To save time you can use the preconfigured effects presets or create and save your own presets.
Most real-time video/graphics layers
Many editing systems compromise quality or effects refinement and complexity to increase the number of layers, whereas the Matrox RT.X2 LE always delivers maximum real-time quality. Timelines with more layers and/or effects than can be processed in real-time can still benefit from hardware-accelerated previews. The Matrox RT.X2 LE always plays back the timeline at the best possible quality and if necessary, gracefully reduce the frame rate. You always get in-context feedback as you work.
The number of layers that can be processed in real-time depends on your system CPU and GPU as well as the characteristics of your workflow - the video resolution you are working with, the frame rate, the codec, and the number and complexity of effects. System selection guidelines and lists of computers, motherboards, and GPUs validated for use with the RT.X2 cards are posted in the support section of the Matrox website.
Real-time native HDV editing workflow
Matrox RT.X2 LE provides the flexibility you need to get the most from your HDV editing experience.
Capture
You can transfer native HDV footage over 1394 to your RT.X2 system. Other HD footage with the same resolution and frame rate can be captured from analog HD sources using RT.X2’s high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame codec.
Edit
On a reasonably performing system, you can expect to edit at least two HD video layers with color correction plus multiple graphics layers in real-time.
Native HDV material can be mixed in real-time on your HD timeline with MPEG-2 I-frame clips. You can also place SD clips on your HD timeline and RT.X2 will upscale them in real-time so you can mix NTSC material into a 1080i at 29.97 fps timeline or PAL material into a 1080i at 25 fps timeline. You can also mix 576p or 486p material into a 1080p timeline.
Monitor
RT.X2 LE provides full-screen monitoring via the analog video outputs.
Deliver
When your edits are complete, you can record your project directly to tape using RT.X2's analog component HD output or export to HDV for playout over 1394.
Real-time native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p and SD files
RT.X2 LE provides native editing of Panasonic P2 MXF 720p files at 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, and 60 fps and SD files at 23.98p, 25i and 25p, 29.97i and 29.97p fps in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. You can use MXF files created by your Panasonic P2 camera directly in these applications without having to convert the files to the traditional AVI file format. In addition, the unique Matrox EZ-MXF utility is included with Matrox RT.X2 LE lets you use your native MXF files in animation, compositing, and motion graphics applications that support Video for Windows AVI files.
Matrox RT.X2 LE also supports the use of the popular Focus Enhancements FireStore drives allowing you to simply transfer P2 and HDV files to your RT.X2 system and edit them in real-time.
RT.X2 LE supports Panasonic VariCam 24p and 25p workflows with the Panasonic HVX200 camera via MXF file transfers. The camera actually saves 60 or 50 frames in the P2 MXF file and tags the ones that should be used to playback at 23.98 or 25 fps. RT.X2 lets you play those MXF files in a 23.98 or 25 timeline without any additional processing. RT.X2 will detect and remove the repeated frames on the fly. The camera also features a "pN" native mode in which it will only save the required 23.98 or 25 frames on the P2 card. RT.X2 also supports real-time playback of those "pN" files.
Matrox RT.X2 LE extends Windows Explorer functionality to simplify AVI and MXF file management. Important details such as User Clip Name, Start Timecode, End Timecode, Duration, etc. are available in the Windows Explorer Details View. A clip icon can also be displayed in the Thumbnails View to let you more easily identify your clips.
Real-time downscaling of HD timelines to SD
Matrox RT.X2 LE also downscales HD projects to broadcast-quality NTSC and PAL with proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space. You can print your HD edit to analog SD tape in real-time and or use this feature to preview your HD projects on an inexpensive SD monitor.
Capture in HD, edit in SD for maximum real-time performance
If your goal is to deliver in SD, yet you want to take advantage of the superior image quality offered by your HDV camera, another way to work with HDV material on your RT.X2 platform is to capture HDV over 1394 then edit in SD using the original HDV clips. You maintain the quality of your original footage, yet benefit from maximum real-time performance during the editing process, similar to what you will experience when editing in native DV. When your edits are complete, you can output straight to SD. When you view the SD master you will see no significant difference in quality compared to a project that is edited in native HDV then downscaled to SD.
Real-time native DV editing workflow
All the RT.X2 cards provide amazing real-time editing performance in DV. On a reasonably performing system, you can expect to edit at least five native DV video layers plus six graphics layers and effects in real-time.
Other SD clips captured from analog SD sources with the same resolution and frame rate can be mixed on your SD timeline in real-time.
When the need arises, HDV clips can also be placed on your SD timeline. The RT.X2 cards will downscale them so you can mix 1080i at 29.97 fps material into an NTSC timeline or 1080i at 25 fps material into a PAL timeline in real-time. With Matrox RT.X2 LE, you can also mix MPEG-2 I-frame HD material on an SD timeline in real-time.
Real-time editing using progressive formats
Matrox RT.X2 LE provides real-time native editing of HDV and standard definition progressive formats that are popular with independent filmmakers. The supported formats are HDV 1080p, HDV 720p, SD 576p and SD 486p.
HDV 1080p clips can be mixed in real-time with SD material on a 576p or 486p timeline. As well, 576p or 486p SD material can be mixed in real-time with HD material on a HDV 1080p timeline.
Real-time Flex CPU effects
The Matrox RT.X2 LE relies on the power of your CPU to perform a variety of real-time and accelerated effects.
The Matrox Flex CPU effects are also available in Adobe After Effects. If you have a timeline in Premiere Pro with any of the Matrox Flex CPU effects and you copy/paste the timeline into After Effects, the Matrox effects will remain intact. This is a huge time saver, given that these effects are real-time in Premiere Pro.
Real-time Flex GPU effects
Using the power of your system GPU, the Matrox RT.X2 LE lets you create a wide variety broadcast-quality 2D and 3D digital video effects.
Productivity features
The Matrox RT.X2 LE offers tight integration with Adobe Premiere Pro and a variety of productivity features that help you get your work done quickly and efficiently.
Scalable system design
Your particular workflow requirements and budget will determine the specific components you should choose when designing your Matrox RT.X2 LE editing system. If your budget allows, you can combine a top-of-the-line computer system, the fastest GPU, and the largest, most robust storage subsystem to get the absolute maximum number of real-time layers and effects, in all cases. If your budget is more modest, there are many tradeoffs you can make to design an editing system that will give you maximum performance to do exactly what you need to do on a daily basis.
The Matrox RT.X2 LE relies on the power of your CPU to perform Matrox Flex CPU effects and to decode and encode compressed video streams such as HDV and DV. It relies on the power of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) in your system to process Matrox Flex GPU effects. Note that what we refer to here as a GPU has various other names that may be more familiar to you, such as display card, graphics card, or VGA adapter. The type and size of storage you require depends largely on the video formats you are using and the number of hours of video you need to maintain online. Understanding your various options in each category will help you design the most economical system for your needs.
Matrox continuously validates computers, motherboards, display cards, and storage subsystems and provide guidelines to enable you to make an informed choice as you choose the components for your own Matrox RT.X2 LE editing system or work with Safe Harbor to build a custom, turnkey TSUNAMI workstation.
Please visit the support section of Matrox's website for up-to-date information.
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Tell your story with maximum impact using Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3 software, the start-to-finish solution for efficient video production that now includes Adobe OnLocationTM CS3* (Windows® only) and Adobe Encore® CS3 in the box. Save time with tools that take you from on-set capture through to output, and edit virtually any format from DV to HD and beyond. Tight integration with Adobe After Effects® and Photoshop® software expands your creative options. Reach a wide audience by delivering your content to DVD, Blu-ray Disc, the web, and mobile devices. Available on Intel® based Mac and Windows systems, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 is your choice for inventive storytelling and enhanced productivity.
Make every phase of video production more efficient with Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS3 software, which includes Adobe OnLocationTM CS3* (Windows® only) and Adobe Encore® CS3. Top new features include:
* For Macintosh users, Adobe OnLocation requires Boot Camp and Windows (purchased separately) or a separate Windows based computer.Tell your story with maximum impact using Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS3 software, the start-to-finish solution for efficient video production that now includes Adobe OnLocationTM CS3* (Windows® only) and Adobe Encore® CS3. Save time from on-set capture using Adobe OnLocation through to output, expand your creative options via integration with Adobe After Effects® CS3 Professional and Photoshop® CS3 software, and deliver your content to DVD, Blu-ray Disc, the web, and mobile devices.
Efficient tools for creative editing
Create high-quality visual and editorial effects directly within the editing timeline. Generate slow motion and other time-remapping effects with precise keyframe control and real-time feedback. Add color correction, lighting and other effects, audio filters, and more with fast, flexible, built-in tools. Edit footage from multicam shoots with ease and precision.
Comprehensive video-format compatibility
Work with the formats you want. Edit all standard- or high-definition formats, from DV and HDV to HD and beyond (some formats may require additional hardware).
Broad range of supporting hardware and software for Mac and Windows
Choose from a wide range of Mac and Windows® workstations and capture cards to build the editing system that meets your needs and budget. Enhance your system with additional plug-ins, including many from Adobe® After Effects® software.
DVD and Blu-ray Disc output with included Adobe Encore® CS3
Create DVD and Blu-ray Discs with Adobe Encore CS3 software, now included with Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3. Work with the same Adobe Encore authoring interface and features used to create standard-definition DVDs. Author once, deliver to three formats: automatically convert your high-definition Blu-ray Disc projects into standard-definition DVDs and interactive versions for the web.
Superior integration with other Adobe applications
Make the leading still and motion graphics applications, Adobe Photoshop® and After Effects, part of an efficient post-production workflow. Import and animate Photoshop layers. Automatically create Photoshop files that match the current project’s frame size and aspect ratio. Drag and drop or copy and paste clips and timelines between Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and After Effects CS3 Professional.
Direct-to-disk recording with included Adobe OnLocation CS3*
Save tape and time by eliminating capture from your production process. Record SD and HD video directly to hard disk using Adobe OnLocationTM CS3 software, included with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. Instantly review each shot without shuttling tape. Adobe OnLocation automatically detects and flags problems to provide the best results.
Professional on-set monitoring with Adobe OnLocation CS3
Maximize camera image quality during shoots by using Adobe OnLocation CS3 to quickly calibrate your camera, check levels, and monitor your signal. Use simple tools that function like their hardware equivalents to get results quickly and easily. The virtual reference monitor, waveform monitor, vectorscope, and audio spectrum analyzer help you avoid problems and improve quality when shooting.
Delivery to the web and mobile devices
Make your video viewable on the delivery platforms of today and tomorrow. Export as SWF FLV files. Easily convert DVD projects complete with menus to SWF for web playback. Encode for delivery to cell phones and other mobile devices, and emulate playback on those devices to check playback quality.
Improved editing efficiency
Work faster with powerful and flexible editing tools. Play video with nested audio sequences in real-time without rendering. Replace any clip in the timeline with a new clip while preserving the replaced clip’s editing attributes and settings. Use shortcuts to switch between workspace panels and save time.
Accelerated client review and approval with Adobe Clip Notes
Expedite review cycles and avoid miscommunication with Adobe Clip Notes. Embed video into a PDF file, e-mail the file to your client to review and add timecode-specific comments, and then view comments mapped to the Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 timeline.
* For Macintosh users, Adobe OnLocation requires Boot Camp and Windows (purchased separately) or a separate Windows based computer.
System requirements
- Windows
- Intel® Pentium® 4 (2GHz processor for DV; 3.4GHz processor for HDV), Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon® (dual 2.8GHz processors for HD), or Intel CoreTM Duo (or compatible) processor; SSE2-enabled processor required for AMD systems
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or Windows VistaTM Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
- 1GB of RAM for DV; 2GB of RAM for HDV and HD
- 10GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
- Dedicated 7,200 RPM hard drive for DV and HDV editing; striped disk array storage (RAID 0) for HD; SCSI disk subsystem preferred
- 1,280x1,024 monitor resolution with 32-bit video card; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback
- Microsoft DirectX or ASIO compatible sound card
- For SD/HD workflows, an Adobe certified card for capture and export to tape
- DVD-ROM drive
- Blu-ray burner required for Blu-ray Disc creation
- DVD+-R burner required for DVD creation
- OHCI compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device
- QuickTime 7 software required to use QuickTime features
- Internet or phone connection required for product activation
- Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photosand other services
- 1,280x1,024 monitor resolution with 32-bit videocard; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback (see the full compatible hardware listing here: http://store.adobe.com/products/premiere/dvhdwrdb.html
- Macintosh
- Multicore Intel® processor (Adobe® OnLocationTM CS3 is a Windows application that may be used on Macintosh using Boot Camp and Windows, sold separately)
- Mac OS X v.10.4.9
- 1GB of RAM for DV; 2GB of RAM for HDV and HD
- 10GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
- Dedicated 7,200 RPM hard drive for DV and HDV editing; striped disk array storage (RAID 0) for HD; SCSI disk subsystem preferred
- 1,280x960 monitor resolution with 32-bit video card; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback
- Core Audio compatible sound card
- DVD-ROM drive
- Blu-ray burner required for Blu-ray Disc creation
- SuperDrive for DVD burning
- QuickTime 7 required to use QuickTime features
- Internet or phone connection required for product activation
- Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photosand other services
- 1,280x1,024 monitor resolution with 32-bit videocard; Adobe recommended graphics card for GPU-accelerated playback (see the full compatible hardware listing here: http://store.adobe.com/products/premiere/dvhdwrdb.html
Matrox RT.X2 Revealed CS3 Version
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Jeff Pulera, acclaimed professional videographer and industry guru, unveils techniques and tricks that will help you realize the full potential of your RT.X2 system. Includes bonus content disc!
This version only plays on a computer with resolution 1024x768 minimum! It will not play on a DVD player.
See a master at work as Jeff unlocks the power in RT.X2. He works step-by-step, showing you the necessary settings for just the right look, and building effects on top of effects for amazing results! Over three hours of material. This video is perfect for all levels of RT.X2 users, from beginning to advanced. Uses Adobe PPro CS3 and RT.X2 3.1 drivers, but majority of content applies to PPro 2.0/RT.X2 2.0 versions as well.
You will learn:
- Proper setup of A/V connections and software settings
- Overview of supported formats, inputs, outputs and capabilities of RT.X2
- How to choose project settings and capture video with RT.X2
- How to use all of the Matrox real-time effects, with a walk-through of settings and examples of using each
- Tips and tricks such as creating your own mask images, alpha channel AVI overlays, combining effects and more
- Export options for tape, DVD, Blu-Ray, iPod, and more
Chapter List: - Introduction
- Input/Output Connections
- Choosing Matrox Project Presets
- Video capture for DV, HDV and analog
- Premiere Preference Settings
- Matrox Wipe Transitions
- Creating Custom Wipes
- Matrox Move & Scale
- Matrox 3D DVE
- Matrox Shadow
- Matrox Color Correction Primary
- Matrox Color Correction Primary Advanced
- Matrox Color Correction Secondary
- Matrox Speed Control
- Matrox Blur/Soft Focus
- Matrox Shine
- Matrox 4-Corner Pin
- Matrox Chroma Key/Chroma Key Shadow
- Matrox Luma Key
- Matrox Track Matte
- Matrox Page Curl
- Matrox Ripple
- Matrox Twirl
- Matrox Mask (incl. Mask Blur and Mask Mosaic)
- Creating Custom Masks
- Matrox Impressionist
- Matrox Crystallize
- Matrox Pan & Scan
- Matrox Cube
- Matrox Old Movie
- Matrox Lens Flare
- Matrox Surface Finish
- Matrox Sphere
- Using Matrox 32-bit AVI + Alpha AVI codec
- Export to tape for analog, DV and HDV
- Matrox Media Encoder output for DVD, Blu-Ray, web, etc.
- Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel and plug-ins
Notes: - Over 3 hours of invaluable training
- Viewer should be familiar with the features of Premiere Pro CS3
About the Instructor Jeff Pulera has been a professional videographer for over 15 years. He owns Digital Vision Productions, a Milwaukee-based company that specializes in corporate, event and wedding videography. The author of many tech reviews and articles, Jeff is widely known throughout the industry as the "Matrox guru."
"I have to say that I quite like it!! Jeff did a real nice job, love some of the techniques, and I actually learned a few things from it." - Wayne Andrews, Matrox RT Product Manager.
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