Saturday, May 4, 2013

Wacom NabShow 2013

Steven Smith of Wacom Technology Corporation gives us a detailed booth tour on the NabShow Floor 2013..! You're going to love what he has to show you..!

 
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Cintiq

The Cintiq family of interactive pen displays combines the advantages of an LCD monitor with the natural feel and superior performance of Wacom's patented, professional pen technology. When working on a Cintiq, you'll gain all the benefits of working digitally in a creative experience that replicates traditional media.

Cintiq interactive pen displays enable creative professionals to work naturally and intuitively using Wacom's pressure- and tilt-sensitive pen directly on the surface of a high-performance LCD display.
Cintiqs are designed to replicate the traditional experience of working with conventional tools such as pens, markers, brushes, canvas and paper, photographic exposure retouching tools, or sculpting tools and clay, while at the same time allowing users to work with all of the power and flexibility of advanced creative software applications.
Cintiq 24HD touch

Cintiq 24HD touch

Immerse yourself in the creative experience. Zoom, pan, rotate and navigate with intuitive multi-touch control while enjoying the natural feel of Wacom's professional pen technology.
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Cintiq 24HD

Cintiq 24HD

The Cintiq 24HD combines high-definition LCD performance with the ability to work with Wacom's most advanced pen technology directly on the surface of the screen.
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Cintiq 22HD

Cintiq 22HD

The Cintiq 22HD delivers all the benefits of Wacom's professional pen input capabilities in one of the most popular desktop sizes. Discover all of Wacom's proven productivity tools, a sleek design and a new high-definition display.
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Cintiq 22HD Touch

Cintiq 22HD touch

The Cintiq 22HD touch and its 21.5” full HD display feels like nothing less than a natural extension of your senses, offering a seamless on-screen creative experience to maximize your productivity.
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Cintiq 13HD

Cintiq 13HD

Wacom’s compact desktop pen display, the Cintiq 13HD delivers professional pen-on-screen performance in a slim, lightweight design. Ideal as a primary or secondary display, the Cintiq 13HD packs power.
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Intuos

Intuos5 delivers a revolutionary new pen tablet experience, combining our finest pen capabilities with an intuitive multi-touch surface and new productivity features. It’s the ideal choice for professionals and anyone with a serious creative passion in photography, art or design.

Intuos5 Small

Intuos5 touch Small

The small Intuos5 touch is perfect for limited desktop areas or for anyone who wants a highly portable, professional-level tablet that fits comfortably in a laptop bag.
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Intuos5 Medium

Intuos5 touch Medium

The medium Intuos5 touch is the most popular and versatile choice among creative professionals. With 48.4 square inches of working area, this tablet provides ample workspace for most tablet users.
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Intuos5 Large

Intuos5 touch Large

The large Intuos5 is perfect for creative professionals who work in large format or who are trained to work from the shoulder or elbow. With 102.4 square inches of working area, this tablet provides a generous workspace.
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Intuos4 Extra Large

Intuos4 Extra Large

For tablet users who desire an expansive working surface, perfect for concept art or digital painting, Wacom offers the Intuos4 pen tablet. Intuos4 is a pen-only tablet with 218.4 square inches of working area, which provides an enormous workspace.
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Friday, May 3, 2013

AJA NabShow 2013

Tony Cacciarelli of Aja Video Systems gives us a breakdown of their hottest new products including 4K..!

 
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Ki Pro Quad

4K/QuadHD/2K/HD Solid State Recorder

Ki Pro Quad enable a manageable 4K/Quad HD/2K/HD workflow with the efficiencies of Apple ProRes and the flexibility of RAW data in a compact, solid state recording and playback package that easily mounts directly on a variety of cameras.

Only $3,995 US MSRP*



* Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.
Please contact a local AJA Reseller for pricing details.
Ki Pro Quad



Overview Features Tech Specs Options Support


Manageable 4K

Utilize the power of Apple ProRes to work in high-quality 4K without the need for a supercomputer.

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HD now, 4K when you need it

Ki Pro Quad supports 4K, Quad HD, 2K and HD resolutions at 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, giving you the flexibility to use one device now and into the future.

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Powerful

Ki Pro Quad is the hub of 4K production with real-time debayering of RAW data as well as simultaneous HD and 4K monitoring.

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Affordable

Getting into 4K doesn't have to be expensive. Ki Pro Quad offers functionality not found in recorders of ANY price.

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ROI

Mini-Converter

AJA's ROI Mini-Converter allows exceptionally high quality conversion of computer DVI and HDMI outputs to baseband video over SDI at an affordable price and a very portable size. With incredible image scaling, extensive aspect ratio and frame rate conversion, and audio functionality ROI fulfills the growing need to properly incorporate computer signals into the video world without sacrificing budget or space.

Only $995 US MSRP*



* Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.
Please contact a local AJA Reseller for pricing details.
ROI



Overview Tech Specs Support


Region of Interest

The free MiniConfig application lets you interactively select a Region of Interest from the incoming DVI or HDMI signal and control how that region is scaled to the output resolution using AJA’s high quality scaling algorithms for the cleanest picture quality possible. Eliminate extra interface clutter and menu bars and extract only the portion of the image you want.

Conversion

Take full control of aspect ratio and frame rate conversion with on-screen controls in the MiniConfig software that show you exactly what your source and output will look like and what formats are coming in and going out. Simple menu controls let you quickly choose the proper output for any situation.

Connectivity

ROI utilizes a DVI loop through, allowing it to be placed in-line so you still have a connection to an external DVI or HDMI monitor while extracting to SDI. The reference input ensures the SDI signal out of ROI is locked for use throughout a production or facility.

Audio

ROI accepts 2-channel audio from the 3.5mm analog audio input or embedded 8-channel audio from an HDMI input. The audio source and routing can be selected in the MiniConfig software and is embedded in the SDI output. This allows computer audio to be embedded within the SDI signal for easy, synchronized routing.

Features

  • DVI to SDI conversion
  • Region of Interest scaling
  • DVI loop through
  • Audio embedding
  • Aspect ratio conversion
  • Genlock input
  • Configure via USB port and supplied MiniConfig software
  • Uses 5-18VDC power (universal power supply included)
  • 5-year warranty

 

Hi5-4K

Mini-Converter

AJA's Hi5-4K Mini-Converter provides a simple monitoring connection from professional 4K devices using 4 SDI outputs to new displays with 4K-capable 1.4a HDMI inputs. Hi5-4K is a single, highly-portable device that allows more affordable monitoring solutions in professional workflows.

Only $595 US MSRP*



* Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.
Please contact a local AJA Reseller for pricing details.
Hi5-4K



Overview Tech Specs Support





Connectivity

The latest generation of 4K monitors utilize the new HDMI 1.4a connection, which allows a full 4K signal to be passed over a single cable. Typical professional 4K workflows use four SDI cables to carry the full resolution image, making it difficult to incorporate the newer monitors. Hi5-4K is an easy-to-use converter that bridges the gap between these two worlds.

Audio

Up to 8-channels of embedded audio in the incoming SDI signal are carried through seamlessly into the HDMI 1.4a output, ensuring your audio is always in sync and can be easily played back on the connected monitor.

4K and UltraHD

Typical 4K signals use a resolution of 4096x2160 pixels while UltraHD signals measure 3840x2160. This difference can prevent some monitors from being used either in full 4K workflows or in UltraHD workflows. Hi5-4K can compensate for these resolution differences, allowing UltraHD monitors to be used in 4K productions and vice versa.

HD Support

Not every job is a 4K job. When you're not working in 4K, Hi5-4K can still be a useful tool for converting HD-SDI to HDMI. A single HD-SDI signal coming into the Hi5-4K will be sent out as an HD resolution HDMI signal, much like AJA's Hi5-3G Mini-Converter.

Features

  • 4 3G-SDI inputs
  • HDMI 1.4 output
  • HD conversion supported
  • Embedded audio support
  • Configure via USB port and supplied MiniConfig software
  • Uses 5-20V power (universal power supply included)
  • 5-year warranty
 

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Rampant Design NabShow 2013

Founder and CEO Sean Mullen of Rampant Design Tools gives us a quick breakdown of their Amazing Products for the Professional Video Editor..!

 
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ALL ABOUT RAMPANT


HOW DID RAMPANT GET STARTED?

“Hey Sean, can you make me something that…” was generally how the conversations started. On the other end of the phone, professional editor and producer friends looking for that something “extra” to make their current edits pop. After years as an award winning visual effects artist for the big & small screen, Sean Mullen (IMDB him!) decided… there has to be a better way. Rampant is that better way.

WHAT DOES RAMPANT DO?

At Rampant, it’s not what we do… it’s what YOU do. Our products are created with you and your production in mind! Rampant’s exclusive drag, drop & go design makes giving a Hollywood edge to any production beyond simple! With the highest resolution video elements in the industry, our stock content helps create the perfect look for artists and editors of all skill levels.

WHAT PRODUCTS DOES RAMPANT OFFER?

Stock elements, after effects templates, royalty free music and sound effects, stock photos & textures, vector imagery, free software, product training and… well, what else do you need? Seriously, tell us!

WHAT MAKES RAMPANT DIFFERENT?

What makes Rampant different is that we’re not some huge, faceless corporate entity. In fact, we’re really more of a “mom & pop” operation. But don’t let that fool you… we are anything but old-fashioned! Rampant is a small group of working artists and award winning industry professionals who understand the needs of today’s editor. From TV to film to web content, our products make your productions awesome! The other thing that sets us apart from our competition is our pricing and availability. With prices to fit ANY budget and immediate downloads available, you can buy it today and drop it in your timeline… today!

WHAT ARE SOME OF OUR CLIENTS DOING WITH RAMPANT PRODUCTS?

Just turn on your TV and you can see our content being used everywhere! From on-air promotion for network series to the series themselves, our elements give every production a polished, professional edge! Our ever growing client list includes NBC, CBS, VH1, Technicolor, MTV, ABC and Disney just to name a few.

ATTO Technologies NabShow 2013

Wayne Arvidson of ATTO Technologies, Inc. gives us a brief history over the past 25 years bringing quality products to the Media & Ent. industry and also highlights some of their hottest products being shown at NabShow 2013..!

 
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“This NAB, we are excited to illustrate how ATTO’s 25 years of innovation has made us the leader in powering every facet of high-performance audio and video workflows,” said Wayne Arvidson, vice president of marketing at ATTO Technology, Inc. “We are proud to display our latest advances in our booth, but a true testament of ATTO’s industry leadership can be seen in over 60 booths throughout the show floor. These presentations, coupled with our extensive partner network, are a perfect example why content creators in the media and entertainment industry consistently rely on ATTO to produce high-performance solutions.”

The ATTO FastStreamTM is the industry’s first 16Gb/s RAID Storage Controller and is an ideal
choice for customers needing a low-cost, shared storage infrastructure without a complex system.
It allows users to edit up to six streams of uncompressed HD video or three streams of 4k RAW.
The FastStream offers pay-as-you-grow flexibility as storage requirements expand by allowing
access to multiple JBODs of RAID protected storage.


ATTO’s 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel family represents the industry’s first complete SAN
connectivity solution made up of HBAs, RAID Controllers and Switches. It includes the industry’s
only quad-port HBA that allows data transfers of over 6,000 MB/s, a superior choice for streaming
media applications. ATTO’s latest 16Gb/s Fibre Channel solutions provide double the
performance of 8Gb systems while preserving existing storage infrastructure investment.


ThunderLinkTM and ThunderStreamTM Desklink™ products provide high-performance storage and
network connectivity for Thunderbolt™-enabled devices. They allow powerful new portable devices
such as all-in-ones, Ultrabooks and laptops to connect to external 6Gb SAS/SATA storage, 8Gb
Fibre Channel and 10Gb Ethernet networks for on location, on-set or in-suite editing and
management of data. ThunderStream adds RAID protection to SAS or SATA storage and both
solutions now support Windows® 8.


ATTO’s ExpressSAS/SATA 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s solutions are engineered to specifically meet the
needs of direct attached storage found in high-performance media and entertainment workflows.
Representing the latest advances in SAS technology, ATTO’s new 12Gb/s HBAs achieve up to
8,000 MB/s to enhance the performance of streaming media applications today while being ready
next generation platforms and infrastructures. In addition, this demonstration features another
breakthrough in storage availability and performance, ATTO’s Adaptive Path Optimization (APO)
feature. APO improves RAID group reliability by eliminating single points of failure and
automatically tunes connection pathways to deliver predictable performance and uninterrupted
workflows via a single cable.


ATTO FastFrame™ NICs and CNAs offer a complete portfolio of 10GbE connectivity aggressively tuned for audio and video workflows that outperform competitive products by up to 25 percent. Quad-, dual-, and single-port CNAs and SFP+ NICs all include high-quality SFPs, and may also be used with Direct Attach Copper cabling. Single- and dual-port 10GBASE-T cards are built on the industry's first single-chip, low-power 10GBASE-T controller by Intel. All FastFrame adapters include iSCSI support and have drivers for Windows® servers and workstations, multiple Linux distributions, and Mac® OS X.


ATTO’s Multipath Director™, the world’s only technology that allows direct connectivity to enterprise storage not just for servers, but also workstations. As the only universal SAN connectivity solution for Mac, Windows and Linux workstations and server environments, it increases productivity while protecting data through load-balancing and fail-over. Additionally, direct workstation connection to storage eliminates server latency resulting in improved real-time performance.

About ATTO Technology, Inc.:
Celebrating 25 years of industry leadership, ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader of storage and network connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO provides a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures host bus adapters, RAID adapters, network adapters, RAID storage controllers, ThunderboltTM-enabled DesklinkTM devices, bridges, switches and software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including Fibre Channel, SAS, SATA, iSCSI, 10GbE, FCoE and Thunderbolt. ATTO distributes its products worldwide through Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, value-added resellers, and authorized distributors.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

HP (Hewlett Packard) A/V, Workstations, and Display Solutions

Dan Bennett of HP gives us an Awesome Breakdown of the Z1 All In One Workstation..!


 
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HP Z1 Workstation

No compromises were made on the Z1 — it combines the capabilities of a workstation with the elegance of an all-in-one to meet the demanding visualization and computing needs of our customers.

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Z1 Product Tour
See the Z1 in action
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The Making Of
HP Z1 Workstation
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Dan Bennett of HP gives us a nice detailed explanation of the benefits their Dreamcolor Display offers..!


 
HP Dreamcolor Displays Nabshow 2013 from Ryanb. Aka: Filmguy on Vimeo.
 

HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display

 

 

Gold Standard Color-Critical Displays

 

HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional DisplayThe gold standard color critical display for creative professionals. The LP2480zx display is used by many of the world’s leading animation studios and visual effects companies as well.
The HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display has the features that color professionals need to excel in their work. This display is ideal for a wide range of color workflows including animation, visual effects, post production, digital photography and digital pre-press.



 
DreamColor Customers


                                                                                                          
The DreamColor display Broad Format Support and Broad Frame Rate Support
  Broad Format Support & Broad Frame Rate Support
The DreamColor display has an excellent range of frame formats including: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, NTSC and PAL. Customers working in feature films can work at 2048X1080 at 24 or 48 fps—2K is the current digital cinema standard.

     A major film studio identified the LP2480zx as the only display in class that correctly displays 48 fps material without motion artifacts introduced by the display. Native support for all standard video/film frame rates without frame rate conversion: 23.976p, 24p, 29.97i/p, 30p, 48p, 50i/p, 60i/p.


  




Out of the Box Productivity Features
You asked for an interface that works well in both high and low light environments without distracting LED backlights. HP Night Vision User Interface is the answer and features convenient on-screen menu tags and LED backlit buttons. After a period of inactivity, the buttons auto-fade to black.




A Wide Range of Inputs
The DreamColor display also includes an 4-way comfort adjust stand with quick release, integrated cable management and 4-port USB hub. Inputs include DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, VGA, Component, Composite and S-Video.

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HP DreamColor Calibration Solution
The studios that use the HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display take full advantage of custom calibration so that what they see in the screening room matches what they see at their desks and what the audience will see in the theater.
 
Panel Specs

Size/resolution
24” 1920x1200
Panel technology
IPS
Panel bit depth per color
10 bits
Gamut - coverage of srgb / adobe / dci
100% / 100% / 98%

Monitor Specs
inputs
Displayport, HDMI, DVI, Component, Composite, S-Video
USB Ports
4
Response time - gtg
6 ms
Backlight technology
RGB LED
Panel Frame Rate support
48, 50, 60 +/-0.5fps
Contrast ratio – typical
1000:1
Factory Calibrated Presets
sRGB, Adobe, 601, 709, DCI-P3, Full, User
User Calibration Option
HP DreamColor Calibration Solution


Max Brightness – cd/m2, typica
250
Min White level – cd/m2, typical
50
Black level – cd/m2, @ min luminance, typ CR
0.05
Surface Treatment
Anti-Glare, 25% Haze



User Calibration OS Support
Windows/Mac



Dan Bennet of HP gives us a breakdown of the HP Red Edition Z820..!

 
 
HP Red Edition NabShow 2013 from Ryanb. Aka: Filmguy on Vimeo.




 Dan Bennet of HP gives us insight on the Yamaha Nuage Post Production DAW Powered by the Z820..!


 
@HP #Yamaha #Nuage #Daw Powered by #Z820 Nabshow 2013 from Ryanb. Aka: Filmguy on Vimeo.


 

A New Platform for Unprecedented Post-production Productivity

Digital audio workstations, controllers, interfaces: professional post-production capabilities can only be realized when all components work together in perfect harmony. Nuage Integrated Audio Production System brings it all together in a collaboration that defines new standards of quality and workflow efficiency for virtually every aspect of the production process. Yamaha control and interface hardware seamlessly integrates with Steinberg Nuendo DAW software in a purpose-built system that offers unprecedented productivity and flexibility as well as premium audio quality.
Discerning engineers and artists who already depend on the sonic quality and intuitive workflow of Steinberg’s native-processing Nuendo DAW will be pleased to learn that Nuendo 6, included with Nuage, takes that performance to a new level. And for maximum system versatility the dedicated Yamaha control surface and audio interface hardware is modular, so you can easily create a custom configuration that ideally matches your application.

Nuage for mixing, editing, dialog replacement in audio post production applications. Top-class hardware and software in perfect harmony at last.

NUAGE System Components

 

 

Nuendo 6, with an all-new mixer window and expanded feature set, is the core of the Nuage Advanced Production System. Nuage includes refined Nuage Fader and Nuage Master control surfaces for intimate access to all Nuendo functions via an abundance of switches and encoders in a clear, comprehensive layout. Add a selection of extraordinary DSP-equipped Nuage I/O audio interfaces that communicate via a Dante digital audio network, plus a PCI-Express standard Dante Accelerator card for ultra low latency audio transmission with high channel counts, and you have the makings of an extremely versatile high-performance audio production system that promises unprecedented efficiency, quality, and productivity. Nuage Fader and Nuage Master units can be freely combined as required, and the three Nuage I/O models can be cascade connected to create systems accommodating a wide range of studio needs and budgets.

Unparalleled Workflow Efficiency

 

 

A sleek user interface that combines time-tested elements with thoroughly researched and proven innovations, plus comprehensive visual feedback, give Nuage components intuitive, stress-free operability that significantly enhances productivity.

 

Superior Production Output Quality

 

 

To the client, the only thing that really matters is end product quality, and here’s where Nuage really delivers. In addition to a low-stress working environment for engineers and re-recording mixers, Nuage offers advanced processing capabilities and sublime sonic quality that makes a marked difference in the final sound.

 

Flexible Modular Architecture Plus Network Audio

 

 

With a modular architecture that lets you combine components you need to ideally support your application, plus network audio that allows you to lay out your system to match available infrastructure and installation requirements while maintaining undiminished audio transmission quality throughout, Nuage offers outstanding system flexibility and scalability.