PRODUCT NEWS AVID UPDATES MEDIA COMPOSER
The latest version of Avid’s editing software Media Composer has been rebuilt to make it a 64-bit application. Avid marketing manager, professional
segment, Angus Mackay said Media Composer 6, which will have its UK debut at BVE North, addressed customer requests. “At a high level, it brings us to a place where Media Composer is as open, fast and modern as it can be. “This version has been rebuilt from its core
and, as it is 64-bit, it can access more RAM and is able to work at a much higher level, so it increases the number of streams and increases complexity while maintaining performance.”
BLACKMAGIC LAUNCHES RESOLVE 8.1
Blackmagic Design has launched the latest version of its DaVinci Resolve software, which now includes support for Apple Final Cut Pro X XML round trip. Users of Resolve 8.1 can import and
export Final Cut Pro X timelines using the new Final Cut Pro rich XML file format. When working in FCPX, users get full timeline round trip so that projects can be moved between Final Cut Pro X and DaVinci Resolve. Blackmagic said it will allow users
to retain multi-track timelines with frame-accurate cuts, dissolves and speed changes. DaVinci Resolve will also use rich XML from Final Cut Pro X to link to original camera footage. The grading software is also compat- ible with Avid AAF for round trip with Avid Media Composer. The AAF support includes effects such as dip to colour, edge and centre wipe with border, clock and venetian blind wipe, and also cross, oval and diamond iris wipe.
Mackay also drew attention to the inter-
operability of the software with third-party hardware, with AJA, Blackmagic, BlueFish, Matrox (below) and MOTU signed up to the company’s development programme. There is “beefed-up” audio functionality,
with surround sound and multiple round track support for 5.1 and 7.1. The software also has a tabbed interface, rather than separate windows for bins, and effects control has been brought together into one window for “a more contemporary way of working”. The software will begin shipping on 15
November, with Media Composer 6 and Newscutter both priced at £1,714. Symphony version 6 will cost £4,115, while Nitris DX will cost £3,772. Upgrades start from £205.
TERADEK UPGRADES CUBE
Teradek has updated the software in its Cube series of HD-SDI devices to make the encoders more suited to news-gathering. TDK 5.0 adds adaptive streaming technology to automatically adjust bitrate, frame rate and buffer controls in real-time to match the quality of a network connection.
PARADISE LAUNCHES 3D RIG
Paradise VFX has launched wireless, self-contained, 3D stereo rig Helios (right) for Red’s Epic camera. The 3D camera system supplier says it will provide faster on-set deploy- ment, streamlined post- production and more cost-effective 3D stereo production. Helios is manufactured
from magnesium and alumin- ium alloy and is designed for use with Red Epic cameras, with planned compatibility for
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Arri Alexa M and Sony F3 cameras. It is offered with a range of matched lens pairs, including Arri Ultra Prime and Angenieux Compact Zoom lenses. Using Preston G4 wireless controls, Helios’
interaxial range can be adjusted from 0 to 2 inches, and convergence from 10 inches.
TIFFEN REFRESHES FILTER SUITE
Tiffen has released version three of its Dfx digital filter suite. The video and still-image editing effects suite contains enhanced multi-processor acceleration for faster interaction and rendering of images, 10 new filters for optical effects, and updated host support
interface. Dfx v3
is available for Windows XP, Vista and 7, and Mac OS X 10.6x and 11.6x platforms. It can be supplied as Dfx standalone software or is available as a plug-in.
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