1. Independent frame recording keeps it simple – Intra is 100% editable on a frame-by-frame basis, without decoding. Intra doesn’t have the GOP processing, decoding, buffer trajectory recalculation, frame assembly and image-quality variability of long GOP.

2. Intra is robust – Panasonic’s intra-frame compression schemes are highly deterministic, high-quality compression processes that are easy to implement in hardware and software. The image holds up better in rendering and multiple-generation copies – a must for Non-linear Editing Systems!

3. Intra is predictable – Video professionals can count on consistent quality, regardless of scene motion content. Unlike long GOP, Intra has zero interaction with adjacent frame content, so impact of processing is consistent, as well.

4. Intra is low latency – Unlike long GOP which experiences a typical processing delay of a 1/2 second or more (more than one second for full encode decode), intra-frame compression latency is typically about one frame – a huge benefi t for live ENG links.

5. Intra is superior for effects and fast motion – Fast action is no problem for an intra-frame codec, making sports or other productions with video effects easier. Long GOP quality degrades badly even for simple effects such as fade to black.

6. Intra is low power – Our Intra codec requires less memory, less processing and generates less heat. This is critically important for battery-powered devices like pro HD camcorders!

7. Intra is the present and the future – It’s the best choice for video professionals because it offers stable, high-quality images in the ubiquitous DVCPRO format family (DVCPRO HD/DVCPRO50/ DVCPRO) and in new bandwidth-saving AVC-Intra, which incorporates advanced, more elegant compression techniques while maintaining frame-by-frame integrity.