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by Michael Castaneda
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, announced that Media 100 Suite, next-generation Media 100 software with MultiClip Editing and Boris RED, is now available. Media 100 Suite adds new support for Matrox MXO2 for portable, broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Media 100 Suite also includes a new VoiceOver Tool for audio recording direct to the Media 100 timeline.
Media 100 Suite New Feature Highlights
MultiClip Editing. Media 100 Suite's new MultiClip Editing feature facilitates real-time editing of multiple video and audio sources in a familiar, easy-to-use interface. A camera can be added to an existing MultiClip as its source media becomes available, allowing editors to begin cutting a multicam shoot faster than ever before. Cameras can be synced via timecode, sync marks, or in-points. When syncing via timecode, additional footage can even be assigned to an existing camera - extremely helpful in situations where a camera has been stopped to change tapes or batteries.
VoiceOver Tool. Media 100 Suite's new VoiceOver Tool allows direct-to-timeline audio recording while playing back timeline audio and video. Primarily designed for recording narration, the VoiceOver Tool leverages Media 100 Suite's new MultiClip architecture to allow for multiple takes nested inside a single audio clip in the timeline. VoiceOvers can be recorded as stereo pairs or separate channels allowing different narrators to record in a single take. Other possibilities include simultaneously recording dialogue to separate channels or laying down a live music track.
Matrox MXO2 Support
Media 100 Suite adds new support for Matrox MXO2, a portable I/O device that delivers broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Compatible with MacBook Pros and Mac Pros, MXO2 weighs under 3½ pounds and lets editors work seamlessly in any Media 100-supported format. For those looking for a traditional rack-mounted installation, Media 100 Suite also supports the MXO2 Rack. The Matrox MAX option for accelerated encoding to H.264 direct from Media 100 is also supported.
Other Media 100 Suite Improvements include the ability to export Media 100 timelines to Adobe After Effects CS4, support for Apple's new Final Cut Studio 3 release, improved Apple Color integration, full support of QuickTime timecode tracks, export of timecode "burn-in", support for 24-bit audio import, and the ability to output RP188 timecode with supported AJA video I/O cards.
I/O Support
Media 100 Suite supports AJA's KONA 3X/3, KONA LH/LHe, KONA LHi, and KONA LS/LSe video I/O cards, Matrox MXO2 and MXO2 Rack, and the Media 100 HDx. FireWire I/O and Panasonic P2 import are also supported. Media 100 Suite supports PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.
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Media 100 Key Features
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Simply Compatible
- Media 100 HD-native software codec
- QuickTime® support (including ProRes 422, Animation, Motion JPEG B, Uncompressed 10-bit, DVCPro/50/HD, DV Codecs and more)
- Mix any supported codecs in one timeline without conversion or rendering
- Integrated Panasonic P2 acquisition capabilities
- Support for all legacy Media 100 timelines, bins and programs.
Multiple Tracks, Powerful Effects
- Multiple video tracks (up to 99) with opacity controls in the timeline
- Real-time audio effects with audio dynamics, reverb and EQ.
- Advanced keyer with RGB, YUV and HSL controls with real-time performance
- Intuitive color correction with real-time performance Full motion alpha channel support with realtime performance
- Integrated Boris RED plug-in for 2D/3D Compositing, Titling, and Effects
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High Performance
- Real-time rendering of many complex effects
- Real-time editing and multi-stream effects
- Accelerated HD editing and multi-streameffects
- Host-based acceleration support for maximum performance
- Compressed and Uncompressed HD workflow
Broad Support for HD and SD Standards—with Real-Time Format Conversion
- 10-bit uncompressed SDI I/O: 1080i, 720p*, 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)
- 10-bit uncompressed component video I/O 525/60 (NTSC), 625/50 (PAL)
- All-On-One Mastering: capture and conform to and from multiple HD and SD resolutions
- Real-time, broadcast-quality HD to HD, HD to SD,SD to HD format conversion*
- Real-time aspect ratio conversion (when format converting on I/O
- Simultaneous HD and SD output for program out and monitoring
- Professional 19" rack-mountable I/O break-out box with genlock
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Pricing and Availability
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Media 100 Suite is immediately available through the Media 100 worldwide reseller channel and direct from the Media 100 web site for an MSRP of $1,295 USD. Customers can upgrade to Media 100 Suite from Media 100 Version 10 and higher, including Media 100 Producer, for an MSRP of $595 USD. Alternatively, Media 100 Platinum Software Updates is available for an MSRP of $895 USD and provides one year of Media 100 Suite software upgrades. Media 100 Suite replaces the Media 100 and Media 100 Producer software applications.
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Conclusions
We installed the Media 100 Suite on a Mac Pro Intel Dual-Core and connected a Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM in just a few minutes. Importing video clips with the included Sony XDCAM Transfer Software was easy and fast. The interface of Media 100 is very intuitive and with the help of the excellent tutorials even an inexperienced editor can master the program in a short period of time. Our team tested and used all major editing programs - semi-professional and professional. After working with the Media 100 Suite for a week, we came to the conclusion that this program is best suited for training departments and training companies. There are several important reasons. In today's video editing market you can find a full spectrum of programs with varying features und prices. You can buy a very expensive Avid Media Composer System or you can get a reasonable priced Final Cut Studio Pro or Adobe Premiere package. But if you are looking for a high-end editing system with broadcast-quality and tremendous flexibility for your next training videos or corporate presentations, you should definitely go with the Media 100 Suite. Compared to all the other professional editing programs, Media 100 has the smallest learning curve. This is an important factor with tight budgets, but it is equally important with brutal deadlines. Therefore we wholeheartedly recommend the Media 100 Suite.
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About Media 100
Media 100, a division of Boris FX, is a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post production, and new media industries. The company's flagship product, Media 100 Suite, features the industry's most intuitive and easy-to-learn video editing interface. For more information, visit www.media100.com.
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For more information, visit www.media100.com
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