Archive for June, 2007
Apple MacBook Pro Update for Final Cut Pro 6
Apple today update MacBook Pro line of products with 2.2GHz and 2.4GHz Santa Rosa processor, 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB/256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and dual-link DVI, LED Display with 1920X1200, 802.11n wireless.
MacBook Pro Models
15″ 2.2 GHz Macbook Pro
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 resolution
2GB memory
120GB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 128MB SDRAM
$1999
15″ 2.4 GHz Macbook Pro (differences from above model are in bold)
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1440 x 900 resolution
2GB memory
160GB hard drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 256MB SDRAM
$2499
17″ 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro-(differences from above model are in bold)
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
1680 x 1050 pixels (unchanged – still no 1920×1080!)
2GB memory
160GB hard drive1
8x double-layer SuperDrive
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with 256MB SDRAM
optional 1920×1200 screen for an extra $100 preferable for true HD editing.
Apple press release:
Latest Intel Core 2 Duo Processors, Memory Up to 4GB and Higher Performance Graphics Across the LineCUPERTINO, California—June 5, 2007—Apple® today updated its MacBook® Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics in a stunning, lightweight, aluminum enclosure that is just one-inch thin. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional high-resolution display. All models include a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, Apple’s MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.*
“With Intel Core 2 Duo performance, more memory and state-of-the-art graphics, this MacBook Pro is a portable powerhouse for creative and professional users,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Apple’s notebooks have always led the industry in innovation with features like built-in 802.11 and the MagSafe Power Adapter, and now the industry’s first 15-inch LED-backlit display is another step toward completely eliminating mercury from our displays.”
Every MacBook Pro model includes an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB of shared L2 cache, an 800 MHz frontside bus and 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory, running professional applications like Final Cut Pro® 6 and Logic® Pro 7 more than 50 percent faster than the original MacBook Pro with Core Duo. Delivering more realistic graphics for animation and gaming, every MacBook Pro now includes the state-of-the art NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT and is more than 50 percent faster than the original MacBook Pro with Core Duo.**
The MacBook Pro’s lightweight, aluminum enclosure is just one-inch thin and is available in three models: 2.2 GHz and 2.4 GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro models, and a 2.4 GHz 17-inch MacBook Pro model. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro models feature a brand-new, power-efficient LED-backlit display and are the first of Apple’s notebooks to transition to LED backlighting as part of the company’s effort to eliminate the use of mercury in its products. The 17-inch model now offers a new optional 1920-by-1200 high-resolution display, providing over 30 percent more screen real estate than the standard 1680-by-1050 display.
Designed for mobile professionals, the MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord to the MacBook Pro and safely disconnects when under strain, and the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g. Every new MacBook Pro also includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), a FireWire® 800 and a FireWire 400 port, a backlit illuminated keyboard, an ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot for expansion solutions such as 3G wireless networking, and a DVI video output to connect up to a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.
The MacBook Pro comes with iLife® ‘06, the next generation of Apple’s award-winning suite of digital lifestyle applications featuring iPhoto®, iMovie® HD, iDVD®, GarageBand™ and iWeb™. The MacBook Pro also comes with the latest release of the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS® X version 10.4.9 Tiger, including Safari™, Mail, iCal®, iChat AV, Front Row and Photo Booth.
Pricing & Availability
The new MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 2.2 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440-by-900 LCD display;
• 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
• 120GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
• built-in iSight video camera;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
• two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
• one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:
• 15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440-by-900 LCD display;
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
• 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
• built-in iSight video camera;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
• two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
• one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:
• 17-inch widescreen 1680-by-1050 LCD display;
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor;
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 4GB;
• 160GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• a slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
• NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
• DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
• built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
• built-in iSight video camera;
• Gigabit Ethernet port;
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
• ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
• three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, and one FireWire 400 port;
• one audio line in and one headphone out port, each supporting optical digital audio;
• Scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
• the infrared Apple Remote; and
• 85 Watt Apple MagSafe Power Adapter.
Additional build-to-order options for the MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to a 160GB (5400 rpm), 160GB (7200 rpm), 200GB (4200 rpm) or a 250GB (4200 rpm) hard drive, up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple USB Modem, glossy widescreen display, 17-inch 1920-by-1200 high-resolution display and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork™ ‘06, Logic Express 7, Final Cut® Express HD 3.5 and Aperture™ 1.5.
*AirPort Extreme is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors. iChat AV and video-conferencing require broadband internet connection; fees may apply.
**Based on estimated results comparing a pre-production 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro with a 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro.
FCP Rescue for Final Cut Pro 6 for free
FCP Rescue for Final Cut Pro 4, 4.5, 5 and 6
Anders Holck Peterson of FCP Rescue has posted today FCP Rescue for Final Cut Pro 6. What FCP Rescues does is it can rescue, backup and trash FCP prefs. The application is free and if you like to donate him pls. do here by clicking the paypal button in the footer of the site.
Thanx Mike Curtis of HDforindies.com for the above post.
HD DVD vs Blu-ray
HD DVD 212 vs Blu-ray 247.
Blu-ray
Blood Diamond (Warner)
Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band: Live in Dublin (Sony Music)
Coming to America (Paramount)
The Cowboys (Warner)
Hellboy (Sony)
The Messengers (Sony)
Norbit (Paramount)
Rescue Me: The Complete Third Season (Sony)
Rio Bravo (Warner)
Trading Places (Paramount)
HD DVD
Coming to America (Paramount)
The Cowboys (Warner)
Norbit (DreamWorks)
Rio Bravo (Warner)
Trading Places (Paramount)
Visume – Video Resume
Posted by gbalaji in video resume on June 4, 2007
For people who are familiar with traditional resume, here is an intersting article i read yesterday in Business Line supplementary Eworld dated Monday June 4,2007 page no 1 under the heading “Present your visume”.
The interesting part on the article is Vault Inc, a carrer consulting firm informally asked employers if they would watch a video resume if it were submitted to them and most said yes. Interestingly, The Employers also said video resumes would become a common addition to future job application.
How to shoot a Video Resume.
- You need a video camera or web cam (most laptops today comes inbuilt with webcam, thanx apple for driving it from front)
- Good lighting conditions
- Basic editing applications like Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere or Quicktime for Mac (which has the capability to capture video directly from webcam or external cameras)
- Sound filters
- Better encoding formats like H.264, Flv or WMV for Web and Mpeg2 for DVD
Resume in DVD will be more appealing if the projects done by the candidate made as a screencast movie and included in the DVD with Menus like Visume, Projets X, Y, Z.. etc.,
For more help on how to build a professional Visume (video resume) for Web and DVD touchbase with me.
Microsoft Surface Computing
Posted by gbalaji in Microsoft, NLE, surface computing on June 2, 2007
Microsoft has officially announced their latest computing platform called Surface in D conference organised by Wall Street Journal. Surface can be used in hotels, retails and public entertainment venues and ready for public use from winter 2007. The Surface custom software platform runs on Windows Vista™ and has wired Ethernet 10/100 and wireless 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity.
Overview:
Surface is the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp. It turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. In essence, it’s a surface that comes to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Soon to be available in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and public entertainment venues, this experience will transform the way people shop, dine, entertain and live.
Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that’s easy for individuals or small groups to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. Surface can simultaneously recognize dozens and dozens of movements such as touch, gestures and actual unique objects that have identification tags similar to bar codes.
Surface will ship to partners with a portfolio of basic applications, including photos, music, virtual concierge and games, that can be customized to provide their customers with unique experiences.
About Surface Computing:
Surface computing breaks down traditional barriers between people and technology, changing the way people interact with all kinds of everyday content, from photos to maps to menus. The intuitive user interface works without a traditional mouse or keyboard, allowing people to interact with content and information by using their hands and natural movements. Users are able to access information either on their own or collaboratively with their friends and families, unlike any experience available today.
Features:
Multi-touch display. The Surface display is capable of multi-touch interaction, recognizing dozens and dozens of touches simultaneously, including fingers, hands, gestures and objects placed on the surface.
Horizontal orientation. The 30-inch display in a table-sized form factor allows users to share, explore and create experiences together, enabling a truly collaborative computing experience.
Dimensions. Surface is 22 inches high, 21 inches deep and 42 inches wide.
Materials. The Surface tabletop is acrylic, and its interior frame is powder-coated steel.
Will Surface computing change the digital media interactive experience. I will be analyzing the benefits of using surface computing for Non-Linear Video Editing Applications and will it bridge the gap between linear and non-linear medium of interaction, user experience and creative freedom?
Final Cut Studio 2 manuals
Posted by gbalaji in Uncategorized on June 1, 2007
Installing Your Final Cut Studio 2 Software (05/18/2007) – 15pages – 290kb
Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual (05/16/2007) -2033pages – 47.2MB
Final Cut Pro 6 Working With High Definition and Broadcast Formats (05/16/2007) – 112pages – 1.2MB
Final Cut Pro 6: New Features (05/16/2007) - 10pages – 58KB
Apple Qmaster 3 and Compressor 3 Distributed Processing Setup (05/16/2007) – 86pages – 2.2MB
Cinema Tools 4 User Manual (05/16/2007) – 256pages – 3MB
Compressor 3 Batch Monitor User Manual (05/16/2007) – 9pages – 209KB
LiveType 2 User Manual (05/16/2007) - 157pages – 3MB
Compressor 3 User Manual (05/16/2007) – 346pages – 5.4MB
Motion 3 Supplemental Documentation (05/16/2007) – 114pages – 2.8MB
courtesy Apple
HD Primer
Posted by gbalaji in Uncategorized on June 1, 2007
Overview of HD formats
Because of the multiple frame sizes, frame rates, and scanning methods supported by the latest high definition video specifications, there are a large number of high definition formats currently available. While the most commonly used formats are described below, many other variations exist today
1080i60
This is a common broadcast format that is compatible with standard definition NTSC video.
1080i50
1080i50 is compatible with standard definition PAL video.
1080p24
1080p24 is sometimes simply referred to as 24p and is considered by some to be the most flexible frame-rate choice because it is possible to transfer to NTSC video, PAL video, and—perhaps most important—film. Choose this format if you plan to transfer your finished video to film, or if you are trying to emulate a film look on your final video. This format is similar to 720p24, but with much higher resolution.
720p60
This format is smaller than 1920 x 1080, but the smaller image dimensions decrease the per-frame data rate. This means the frame rate can be doubled compared to 1080i formats without significantly increasing the data rate.
720p30
720p30 is a particularly flexible format because it is compatible with standard definition NTSC video (because it has a matching frame rate of 29.97 fps) as well as streaming and downloadable video (because it is progressively scanned). Because of the progressive scanning, 720p30 is also useful when you need a video format that can output high-quality still frames.
720p24
720p24 is sometimes simply referred to as 24p, and is considered by some to be the most flexible frame rate choice because it is possible to transfer to NTSC video, PAL video, and film. Choose this mode if you plan to transfer your finished video to film, or if you are trying to emulate a film look on your final video.
HDV
HDV is a new high definition video format created by a consortium of manufacturers including Sony, Canon, Sharp, and JVC. HDV allows you to record an hour of high definition video with a consumer-priced handheld camcorder on standard mini-DV videocassettes. You can connect an HDV camcorder to your computer via FireWire, so you can capture and output just as you would with a DV device. HDV uses MPEG-2 compression to achieve a maximum video data rate of 25 Mbps, which is the same data rate as DV. This means you can fit the same amount of video on your scratch disks as you can when using DV. Although the HDV workflow is nearly identical to a typical DV workflow, a few additional steps are required. Avid Xpress Pro HD, Avid Film & Media Composer and Final Cut Pro allows you to capture, edit, and output HDV video in its native format.
DVCPRO HD
DVCPRO HD is a high definition addition to the DV/DVCPRO format family, making it simple to adapt your existing DV- and FireWire-based editing workflow to high definition video.
Panasonic P2
A P2 card (P2 stands for Professional Plug-in) is a compact, solid-state memory card designed for professional video use. Since they have no moving parts, P2 cards are free from many of the pitfalls associated with tape-based media, such as temperature and moisture sensitivity, tangled tape, dropouts, and tedious logging and capturing. Panasonic currently produces proprietary P2 cameras, decks, and card readers. The original P2 card had a capacity of 2 GB, or roughly 8 minutes of DV 25 footage. A fully loaded five-slot array could therefore hold 10 GB, or 40 minutes of DV 25 footage. Cards with 8 GB capacities are now available and capacities are projected to grow geometrically with each new P2 card release.
XDCAM HD
The original XDCAM format uses the Sony Professional Disc (a 120 mm disc like CD and DVD discs that can record 23.3 GB of media by using a a 405 nm blue violet laser) to record a variety of standard definition digital video formats, including: DVCAM: 25 Mbps DV (NTSC or PAL),MPEG IMX: 30, 40, or 50 Mbps MPEG-2 (I-frame only, NTSC or PAL) Note: Although the Sony Professional Disc uses a blue-violet laser, it is not compatible with Blu ray disc technology. The Sony Professional Disc supports a transfer speed of 72 Mbps, whereas a consumer Blu ray disc has a maximum rate of 36 Mbps. All video and audio content is stored on disc within MXF container files. Much like QuickTime movie files, MXF files can store video and audio data in almost any frame rate and codec, as well as metadata about the content, such as date of recording, GPS positioning data, and so on.
Apple ProRes 422
The Apple ProRes 422 codec is a high-quality 10-bit 4:2:2 video codec designed for demanding post-production workflows. Both SD and HD resolutions are supported at two quality levels—standard and high. All standard frame rates are available -23.98, 25, 29.97, and 59.94 fps. The standard-quality format is called Apple ProRes 422 and the high-quality format is called Apple ProRes 422 (HQ). The Apple ProRes 422 codec uses variable bit rate (VBR) encoding. The actual bit rate depends on the dimensions, frame rate, image complexity, and quality you are using.
Advantages of using the Apple ProRes 422 codec
- Provides superior real-time performance and lower storage costs compared to the
Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit codecs. - Can be used to capture using a third-party video interface with SDI or HD-SDI inputs.
- Can be used to transcode formats that Final Cut Pro does not support natively.
- Can be used to render long-GOP MPEG-2 formats (such as HDV and XDCAM HD) to
avoid MPEG-2 reencoding artifacts before output. - The 8-bit Apple ProRes 422 codec can serve as an intermediate format when working
with film transfers or 2K digital cameras. This may replace some DVCPRO HD
intermediate film workflows. - The 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 codec can be used for preview screenings (avoiding
costly film transfers) and for color grading. - The Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec can be used for output to a high-end mastering
format or even for outputting to film on lower-budget productions.
Avid DNxHD
The Avid DNxHD codec is specifically designed for nonlinear editing and multi-generation compositing, including collaborative postproduction and broadcast news environments. Avid DNxHD technology is based on the MXF standard, ensuring that media can be exchanged with any other MXF-compliant system. It offers a choice of 8- or 10-bit sampling, three user-selectable bit rates, and the ability to maintain image quality more effectively than other HD codecs.
|
Format |
Avid DNxHD 145 |
DVCPro HD |
HDCAM |
Avid DNxHD 220 |
HDCAM SR |
|
Bit Depth |
8 -bit |
8-bit |
8-bit |
8-bit and 10-bit |
10-bit |
|
Sampling |
4:2:2 |
4:2:2 |
3:1:1 |
4:2:2 |
4:2:2 or 4:4:4 |
|
Bandwidth |
145 Mb/sec |
100Mb/sec |
135 Mb/sec |
220 Mb/sec |
440 Mb/sec |
Black-magic Resellers
Posted by gbalaji in Uncategorized on June 1, 2007
Black-Magic Resellers in India – Updated on June 1, 2007
Genesis Forte Tech (Master Reseller)
Cottage #18
West Patel Nagar
New Delhi 110008
T: +91 11 25881929, +91 11 25881930 | F: +91 11 25885411 | info@genesisforte.com
26, Ground Floor, Shiv Chambers
Sector 11, CBD Belapur
Navi Mumbai – 400614
T: +91 22 27578833 | F: +91 22 27564193 | mumbai@genesisforte.com
Rahul Commerce
3/14 Sadhu Vaswani Road
Shop No. 1
Opposite Hotel Amir
Pune 411001
T: 98 22 023 194 | F: 612 7752 | rahulsales@vsnl.com
A-1 Anand Milan Apt
Milan Subway Road
Santacruz
Mumbai 400 054
T: 2617 1366 | F: 2617 1368 | rahulc@vsnl.com
Flat No: A301 1-8-32
Bapu Bagh Colony
P.G. Road
Secundrabad 500 003
T: 040 632 9860 | rchyderabad@vsnl.net
Vignesh Villa
25/6 Padmavathi Nagar Road
Velacheri Chennai 600 042
T: 5587 3582 | lvrajan@dnsmediasolutions.com
164 Harish Mukherjee Road
Calcutta 700 026
T: 2455 8656 | deven@rahulcommerce.com
101 Tara Apartments
132 Infantry Road
Bangalore 560 001
T: 286 8090 | F: 286 5193 | rahulbangalore@vsnl.net
RSG Infotech (P) Ltd
14/10 Basement
Near Deshbandhu College
Kalkaji New Delhi 110 019
T: 2628 6006 | F: 2623 3639 | rsg@del2.vsnl.net.in
1st Floor Maina Gul Building
Caesar Road Amboli
Andheri
(W) Mumbai 400 058
T: 2679 4243 | F: 2678 0841 | rsg@del2.vsnl.net.in
Unicorn Infosolutions
A-234/shivalik/Malviya Nagar
New Delhi – 17
T: 26688171, 9811165858 | F: 26688171
45 Kuber Complex
New Link Road
Andheri West Mumbai 53
T: 56929440/41, 56943423/9821526399 | F: 56929441
Cinthamani Computer
15/2A, Rajabadhar Street
T.Nagar, Chennai – 600017
T: 2815 3842, 2815 0169 | F: 2815 5891 | cinthamani@touchtelindia.net
Intensity Pro from BlackMagic
Posted by gbalaji in Black-Magic, HDMI on June 1, 2007
Black-Magic today announced the availability of their Intensity Pro card for sale across their dealers for the price of $399. They have another card with HDMI input/output only for the price of $249.Intensity features HDMI technology for highest quality capture and playback on windows and Mac computers. HDMI allows to work on true 4:2:2 color space and full true 1920X1080 HDTV video and better than compressed HDV of 1440X1080 size.
Intensity and Intesity Pro comes with low cost live telecast production software On-air.
Intensity ProTechnical Specifications
Connecions
Intensity™ Intensity Pro™
Digital Video Input 1 x HDMI input.
Digital Video Output 1 x HDMI output.
Supported HDMI formats 525 NTSC, 625 PAL, 720HD and 1080HD switchable.
HDMI Audio Input 2 Channels.
HDMI Audio Output 2 Channels.
Analog Video Input Component, NTSC, PAL or S-Video.
Analog Video Output Component, NTSC, PAL or S-Video.
Analog Audio Input 2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.
Analog Audio Output 2 Channel RCA HiFi audio in 24 bit.
SPDIF Audio Output 2 Channel 24 bit.
Dual Rate support HDMI and Analog Component switches between high definition and standard definition.
Sync Input None
Device Control Use FireWire if capturing from HDMI cameras.
Standards
HD Format Support 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50 and 720p59.94.
SD Format Support 625/25 PAL and 525/29.97 NTSC.
HDMI Video Sampling 4:2:2.
HDMI Color Precision 4:2:2.
HDMI Color Space YUV 4:2:2.
HDMI Audio Sampling Television standard sample rate of 48 kHz and 24 bit.
Card type PCI Express 1 lane, compatible with 1,4,8 and 16 lane PCIe slots.
Processing
Colorspace Conversion Hardware based real time.
HD Down Conversion Real time 1080HD and 720HD to standard definiton during video playback.
Real time standard definition to 1080HD and 720HD during video capture.
Real time effects Apple Final Cut Pro™ internal effects on Mac OS X™.
Adobe® Premiere Pro® internal effects in DV, MJPEG and uncompressed edit formats.