Sony Media Specials
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The Best, Even Better: Gemini 4:4:4 and ARRIRAW
 The Gemini ARRIRAW combination represents a 75% cost savings over existing solutions, at identical quality! Additionally, the Gemini solution offers full-raster (1920 x 1080) debayered output, a built-in LCD screen for viewing video and substantially lower power, weight and size. This will be available through from DVT as a paid firmware upgrade. |
Gemini 4:4:4 New Firmware Release
 Two Channels of Embedded HD-SDI Audio Greatly Enhanced Playback Control Select one or more files for playback and/or looping based on the following metadata
Slate Metadata
LTC Timecode Input via the Remote Control Connector Please note that a Timecode Input cable for LTC input will be needed and the nanoFlash cables will not work. Compatibility with CineFlex Cameras (with early firmware) LCD Screen Flip This does not flip the image that is recorded, as this is to allow more mounting positions for the Gemini 4:4:4. Brightness Control Ability to control the brightness of the LCD and LED’s. |
Atomos Samurai and Ninja Updates Released
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Sony PMW-320K / PMW-350K Trade-In Promotion
 Cameras ordered during the period Feb 7th – March 31st, 2012 are eligible for a trade-in on any 3-chip professional video camera.
This is an ideal opportunity for you to “bring out your dead” and move them up to a new XDCAM EX shoulder-mount camcorder. Terms & Conditions:
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Blackmagic Design Announces a New Range of Super Heavy Duty Mini Converters
 IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced a new family of super heavy duty Mini Converters that feature a unique design that’s machined from a solid block of aluminum for amazing strength, as well as for protecting connectors. Heavy duty mini converters also include innovative features and technologies such as 3 Gb/s SDI. Unlike traditional converters which are designed using standard metal boxes for indoor use, Blackmagic Design’s new heavy duty mini converters have been totally redesigned using techniques taken from military products to allow for super strength, and are better suited for live production environments. Each converter is machined from a solid block of aluminum, and is able to withstand amazing crushing forces such as if accidentally run over by a car or truck. |
Blackmagic Design Announces SmartView HD
 IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced SmartView HD, a new full resolution HD rack monitor with a large 17 inch LCD screen, 3 Gb/s SDI video inputs and centralized network based control to allow easy color matching when used in multi monitor installations.
SmartView HD features a large 17 inch LCD screen in a compact 6 rack unit design that's less than an inch thick. SmartView HD handles SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video standards, and all screens can be remotely adjusted via your Ethernet network, so setup is much simpler when users need to color match all the monitors in a large video wall setup. SmartView HD can be installed into equipment racks for local monitoring in post production, for multi-monitor video walls in master control rooms or for camera monitoring for production switchers! Because SmartView HD is affordable, and supports SDI video standards in SD, HD and even 2K, it’s the perfect solution to install anywhere customers need more monitoring. |
AJA Announces UDC Up/Down/Cross Mini-Converter at IBC 2011
 Amsterdam, Netherlands, IBC Conference Stand 7.F11 (September 9, 2011)--AJA Video Systems today introduced UDC, a broadcast quality Up/Down/Cross-Conversion Mini-Converter which can convert between SD, HD and 3G video formats. Leveraging AJA’s industry-leading conversion technology, the UDC provides very high quality conversions in a small and cost effective package. I/Os include SD/HD, 3G SDI input and output, HDMI output and two-channel RCA style audio output. The UDC also supports eight-channel embedded audio. The UDC can be configured through built-in dipswitches, and AJA’s MiniConfig software via the UDC’s USB connection. |
AJA Ki Pro Mini To Support Avid DNxHD Video Codec
 Amsterdam, Netherlands, IBC Conference Stand 7.F11 (September 9, 2011)--AJA Video Systems streamlined lens to post workflows with the introduction of its Ki Pro family of portable video recorders. The newest product in that family, Ki Pro Mini has been in high demand, facilitating direct camera-to-edit workflows that eliminate the time consuming video encode step. AJA is working jointly with Avid(R) to build support for the Avid DNxHD(R) video codec into Ki Pro Mini, enabling further production efficiencies to Avid Media Co. |
Blackmagic UltraStudio 3D with Thunderbolt Now Shipping
 Blackmagic Design Announces UltraStudio 3D With Thunderbolt Technology™ Is Now Shipping. World's first video product with Thunderbolt™ technology allows portable capture and playback with dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI 1.4a and analog video, 10 bit video and dual stream 3D! Milpitas CA - August 29, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced the world's first video product with Thunderbolt technology. UltraStudio 3D which allows portable capture and playback with full resolution dual stream 3D support, 10 bit hardware architecture, dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, support for up to 1080p60 in SDI and component analog and HDMI 1.4a connections, as well as full SD, HD and 2K support, is now shipping |
HP new all in one workstation
 The HP Z1 combines a sleek industrial design with accelerated performance, featuring Intel Xeon processors, NVIDIA Quadro graphics, support for more than 1 billion colors, and HP’s world-class reliability. Built for computer-aided design, digital media, and entertainment professionals, the HP Z1 provides blazingly fast rendering and performance. It offers a full range of workstation-class graphics cards and processors, and is thoroughly tested and certified to work with today’s leading industry applications. Whether it’s an engineer creating 3D components, an architect designing buildings, or a videographer editing event footage, the HP Z1 gives creative professionals the power they need to bring ideas to life faster. “The revolutionary HP Z1 sets a new industry standard for workstation design, performance, and serviceability,” said Jim Zafarana, vice president and general manager, Commercial Solutions. “With its game-changing design and an experience that optimizes visual and computing performance, the HP Z1 will help attract new customers and expand our market leadership.” Read More Here |
Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview
 Mountain Lion brings popular apps and features from iPad to the Mac and accelerates the pace of OS X innovation. Mac users will be able to upgrade to Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store in late winter 2012 (southern hemisphere). |
Matrox support Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 Broadcast Monitoring
 Beta release 3.0.1 also provides support for Apple Compressor 4 with all MAX-enabled Matrox MXO2 devices and the Mojito MAX card. |
AJA Ki Pro V3.0 Firmware update
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AJA IO XT Now In Stock
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Sony Media Specials
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Matrox Announces Upcoming Public Beta Release for Apple Final Cut Pro X
 This release will allow Matrox I/O products; PCIe cards, ExpressCard/34 or Thunderbolt I/O devices broadcast quality output to a variety of monitors; SDI, Analog Component or HDMI monitors while editing with Apple Final Cut Pro X. The unique Matrox HDMI calibration utility ensures the display of colors for projects with the highest fidelity possible on an HDMI monitor. Matrox beta release 3.0.1 supports Apple Final Cut Pro X for Matrox MXO2 Family and Matrox Mojito MAX. Drivers will be available on the Matrox user forum the week of February 13. Best Regards, Matrox Video Products Group |
Blackmagic Design Releases Support For Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 Broadcast Monitoring
 Desktop Video 9.2 beta 1 for Mac OS X is available for download now and is free of charge for all Blackmagic Design customers. This update includes support for all current DeckLink, Multibridge, Intensity and UltraStudio models. Broadcast monitoring in Final Cut Pro 10.0.3 allows video output to external monitors and other equipment using the SDI, HDMI or analog video outputs from Blackmagic Design video hardware. Desktop Video 9.2 beta 1 includes a new control panel for selecting the video output format from Final Cut Pro X for output to devices such as broadcast quality monitors, HDTVs and projectors, so you can see exactly what your master will look like in television colorspace. Desktop Video 9.2 beta 1 also includes Media Express 3.1 beta. Media Express provides capture, logging and management of video files to Final Cut Pro X compatible formats including ProRes and uncompressed video. Media Express features timecode accurate video capture from professional VTRs with RS-422 control, the ability to log additional metadata and to create custom bins for managing all project video media. Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 includes XML 1.1 for exporting primary color grades to DaVinci Resolve. This improved XML support makes it easier to move projects from FCP X to Resolve as any primary color changes carried out during editing can now be imported and applied automatically within Resolve. Once a project has been color graded with DaVinci Resolve it can be reopened simply within Final Cut Pro X for any further editing. “We are extremely pleased to provide immediate support for the new monitoring feature in Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3,” said Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design. “Now working with Final Cut Pro X is even better since our customers can accurately view projects on whatever monitor they choose and can ensure that their final output meets crucial broadcast standards.” Availability and Price Desktop Video 9.2 beta 1 for Mac OS X is available now free of charge from the Blackmagic Design support page at www.blackmagic-design.com/support. Press Photography Images of all Blackmagic Design products are available at www.blackmagic-design.com/press/images. About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company’s DaVinci EmmyTM award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues 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 www.blackmagic-design.com. About New Magic Australia Pty Ltd (Australian and New Zealand Blackmagic Design master distributor) New Magic Australia Pty Ltd is a recognised leader in the distribution and marketing of multimedia hardware and software, representing a carefully selected range of innovative, leading manufacturers and catering for both the professional and consumer markets. New Magic Australia established in 1993 is the Australian distributor of Blackmagic Design, Convergent Design, NewTek LightWave 3D, Hauppauge Computer Works Inc, Rotolight, Cubix, Matrox Video Products and Sony Creative Software products. www.newmagic.com.au |
Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X
 Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 includes a collection of groundbreaking new tools for editing multicam projects. Final Cut Pro X automatically syncs clips from your shoot using audio waveforms, time and date, or timecode to create a Multicam Clip with up to 64 angles of video, which can include mixed formats, frame sizes and frame rates. The powerful Angle Editor allows you to dive into your Multicam Clip to make precise adjustments, and the Angle Viewer lets you play back multiple angles at the same time and seamlessly cut between them. Final Cut Pro X builds upon its robust, one-step chroma key with the addition of advanced controls including color sampling, edge adjustment and light wrap. You can tackle complex keying challenges right in Final Cut Pro X, without having to export to a motion graphics application, and view your results instantly with realtime playback. In the seven months since launch, the third party ecosystem around Final Cut Pro X has expanded dramatically. XML-compatible software like DaVinci Resolve and CatDV provide tight integration for tasks such as color correction and media management. The new 7toX app from Intelligent Assistance uses XML to import Final Cut Pro 7 projects into Final Cut Pro X. In addition, some of the industry’s largest visual effects developers, including GenArts and Red Giant, have developed motion graphics plug-ins that take advantage of the speed and real-time preview capabilities of Final Cut Pro X. Broadcast monitoring in Final Cut Pro X is currently in beta and allows you to connect to waveform displays, vectorscopes, and calibrated, high-quality monitors to ensure that your project meets broadcast specifications. Final Cut Pro X supports monitoring of video and audio through Thunderbolt I/O devices, as well as through third party PCIe cards. Pricing & Availability Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 is available from the Mac App Store for $299.99 (US) to new users, or as a free update for existing Final Cut Pro X customers. A 30-day free trial of Final Cut Pro X is available at www.apple.com/finalcutpro/trial. Full system requirements and more information on Final Cut Pro X can be found at www.apple.com/finalcutpro. Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad. Press Contacts: Monica Sarkar Apple monica_sarkar@apple.com (408) 862-3204 Lacey Haines Apple lhaines@apple.com (408) 862-0985 |
Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™
 IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™ which will allow customers to use a wide range of hardware for building color correction systems with the advantage of a wider selection of GPU processing options with support for up to a massive 16 GPU’s per system. DaVinci Resolve for Windows™ will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design IBC 2011 booth at #7.H20. DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™ will be accompanied by the Mac OS X version, so when a customer purchases DaVinci Resolve, they can choose which operating system they want to use, and then install either one. This allows the flexibility to let customers potentially choose to use a Windows desktop computer in the office with powerful multiple GPU processing, while at any time the customer can unplug the dongle and plug into one of the latest stylish Mac OS X MacBook Pro computers when on set. Only DaVinci Resolve lets customers move between either operating system at any time without the extra expense of purchasing a second copy of the software. As a reward for all current DaVinci Resolve customers, any customer who has purchased the Mac OS X version of DaVinci Resolve will be able to keep using the same dongle for the Windows version of DaVinci Resolve, and they will simply be able to download the Windows version once released. This will ensure current DaVinci Resolve customers are kept up to date with the latest features, and not disadvantaged for purchasing early. DaVinci Resolve, will be available in three models. DaVinci Resolve Lite, the current free version, will be available in both Windows and Mac OS X downloads. DaVinci Resolve Software for €695 will be available for both Mac OS X and Windows and customers will get both operating systems for the one purchase. DaVinci Resolve with the full colorist designed control surface will be available with Mac OS X, Windows and Linux software in the box, allowing the customer to choose any of three operating systems to build their color correction system. “We think this is very exciting because it just makes things even more flexible for DaVinci Resolve customers, and makes it even easier to integrate Resolve color correction into facility workflows when using a wider range of editing and effects software,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. “I am also happy that customers who already have Resolve will get this software free of charge, and it’s a deeply felt thank you to them from everyone here at Blackmagic Design. We really appreciate their support, and hope this update shows how much we appreciate it!” Availability and Price DaVinci Resolve for Microsoft Windows™ will be released Q1 of 2012 and will be included with all current DaVinci Resolve models so customers will get the choice of both Mac OS X or Windows support when installing the software. Press Photography Product photos of the DaVinci Resolve, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at www.blackmagic-design.com/press/images About Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post-production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company’s DaVinci Emmy™ award winning color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues 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 www.blackmagic-design.com |
Blackmagic Design Announces Intensity Extreme
 IBC 2011, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - September 9, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced Intensity Extreme, a new low cost and extremely high quality video capture and playback product for professional videographers with HDMI and analogue video based on the new Thunderbolt technology
Intensity Extreme is the first Thunderbolt technology based device to combine the high quality of HDMI capture and playback with the wide compatibility of analogue component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video and analogue audio capture and playback in a compact size that’s completely powered from the Thunderbolt connection on the computer. This means Intensity Extreme is the perfect solution for adding video to laptop computers as it powers from the laptop battery. |
AJA Introduces KONA LHe Plus at IBC 2011
 Amsterdam, Netherlands, IBC Conference Stand 7.F11 (September 9, 2011)--AJA Video Systems is debuting the next-generation KONA LHe Plus, offering powerful video capture and playback capabilities at a new reduced price--almost 25% lower--and with greater performance than its predecessor, the KONA LHe. Read More |
AJA Ki Pro Mini To Support Avid DNxHD Video Codec
Amsterdam, Netherlands, IBC Conference Stand 7.F11 (September 9, 2011)--AJA Video Systems streamlined lens to post workflows with the introduction of its Ki Pro family of portable video recorders. The newest product in that family, Ki Pro Mini has been in high demand, facilitating direct camera-to-edit workflows that eliminate the time consuming video encode step. AJA is working jointly with Avid(R) to build support for the Avid DNxHD(R) video codec into Ki Pro Mini, enabling further production efficiencies to Avid Media Co. |
New ExpressCard34 to Thunderbolt Adapter
 Typically only seen on laptops, ExpressCard34 is a faster connection alternative compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. Apple has removed the ExpressCard slot from the 13″ and 15″ MacBook Pros, but have added Thunderbolt to most of their new computers, so you will now be able to connect directly with these devices. |
Blackmagic UltraStudio 3D with Thunderbolt Now Shipping
Blackmagic Design Announces UltraStudio 3D With Thunderbolt Technology™ Is Now Shipping. World's first video product with Thunderbolt™ technology allows portable capture and playback with dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI 1.4a and analog video, 10 bit video and dual stream 3D! Milpitas CA - August 29, 2011 - Blackmagic Design today announced the world's first video product with Thunderbolt technology. UltraStudio 3D which allows portable capture and playback with full resolution dual stream 3D support, 10 bit hardware architecture, dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, support for up to 1080p60 in SDI and component analog and HDMI 1.4a connections, as well as full SD, HD and 2K support, is now shipping |
Special Offer on Thunderbolt Enabled Matrox MXO2 Devices
 Contact DVT for more information. Terms and conditions: * Offer valid between April 10th and September 30th, 2011. * Customers must register their product in order to qualify for this offer. * The person or company requesting the discount must be the present owner and the purchaser of the MXO2 device. * This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon, or promotion from Matrox. |
Media Design School Premier Latest Movie
 The Media Design School premiers Dr Grordbort Presents: The Deadliest Game, based on Weta Workshop conceptual designer Greg Broadmore's future-retro world. The short film is directed by James Cunningham, with visual effects and 3D by Media Design School students. Check out the trailer here. More Details |
Get current and save upto 20% with Autodesk Products
 Do more with the latest release and save! Move to software specific to your industry, such as Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya®, or Autodesk® Softimage, and optimise your performance at a significant discount. * Discount of up to 20% off standard upgrade SRP for eligible product. SRP is Autodesk's suggested retail price (excluding taxes, freight and handling) for the specified product in your region. SRP is used for reference purposes only as the actual retail price is determined by your reseller. Actual savings may vary due to local currency conversion, taxes and other factors. Contact your local Autodesk Reseller for more information. # Get Current Promotion offered 1 August 2011, through 14 October 2011. Product must be registered with Autodesk before 1 August 2011. The offers for individual product to product upgrades, and individual product to suite upgrades under this Get Current promotion, cannot be combined. Eligibility criteria apply. Actual savings may vary. Contact DVT for more information. |
