Media 100 HD solution

Media 100 has , an $8000 solution powered by new GenesisEngine (844/X) technology, called HDX. Media 100 HD features 10-bit uncompressed resolution-independent native HD and SD editing as well as real-time processing to support resolution independence that allows editors to mix and match HD and SD source material in the same timeline-- a first for personal computers. With HDX, Media 100 HD additionally supports broadcast-quality format conversion between all HD and SD formats. It will ship in February 2004 and will be available as Mac-based system starting at $15,000.

Media 100 HD incorporates Media 100 i software, which supports Mac OS X. It offers DirectEdit technology, which offers access to most system functions directly and easily from the timeline; InstantMedia integration for native media compatibility with any QuickTime application; Adobe After Effects integration, including the ability to export timelinesΩ as separate After Effects layers for independent manipulation; ddvanced sound design support for real-time audio EQ, reverb and dynamics processing on up to 24 tracks of audio; and direct timeline access to advanced Boris character generation, video effects processing and unlimited layers.



The GenesisEngine HDX technology is a single high-density plug-in PCI card that gives Media 100 HD its HD/SD power, including support for 10-bit uncompressed input and output of all HD and SD digital television formats defined by SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M. In addition to native HD (and SD) editing, real-time, broadcast-quality format conversion enables Media 100 HD to convert from any HD format to any HD format, from any SD format to any HD format, and from any HD format to any SD format—in real time.



Media 100 HD is priced at $8,000 for new systems. Current Media 100 i owners can upgrade to Media 100 HD for $7,000. Qualified Media 100 i owners opting to participate in the beta test process for Media 100 HD may upgrade for $6,000. Complete Media 100 HD system configurations, including a new Macintosh workstation with high-speed media storage, are expected to start at approximately $15,000 (with discounts for existing customers).

by MacNN Staff