Imagine Releases Macintosh Video Logging Software
June 17, 2004
Carmel, IN - Imagine Products has released HD Log-X, an organizational software tool used to index and catalog video from serial (RS-422) or FireWire decks in preparation for editing, archiving or sharing.
HD Log-X is specifically designed for users of Apple Computer’s Final Cut Pro HD, Avid Technology, Media100, Adobe Systems, and Accom editors. It is especially helpful in long form projects, transcriptions, and extracting frames for printing, the manufacturer reports, saving time and hard disk space, and freeing editor and equipment for other revenue producing activities.
HD Log version X is a new Cocoa application, built for Mac OS X. It requires OS X 10.2.3 or higher.
HD Log-X directly controls the deck transport functions through RS-422 or FireWire for detailed video logging without pre-digitizing. The software allows transcriptions and unlimited clip notes with on-the-fly spell checking. It marks timecode, grabs JPEG thumbnails, sorts and prints storyboards. Mark just the best shots for batch capture lists or printing.
HD Log-X doesn't require pre-digitizing. The logger extracts crisp, clean JPEGs and clip timecodes of video on-the fly. It can be used in the field to grab clips right off the camera for immediate annotation and access. Imagine sells accessories such as a USB Video Capture cable and Pocket LTC Timecode Reader to facilitate field logging from HD without DV downconverting, or from traditional analog sources such as BetaCam.
The easy to use floating video Monitor-Controller puts you in charge of the logging process. It features familiar commands including Jog and Shuttle, and short-cut keys for each.
The software also works seamlessly with Contour Design, Inc.’s Jog and Shuttle Controllers. This collaboration gives users the ability to control frequently used commands with the touch of a button on the external controller, and enables jog wheel control of RS-422 or FireWire decks. The pre-configured settings for ShuttleXpress and ShuttlePro are available for download.
As well, a demo of HD Log-X, and information about accessories for deck control, shuttle controller, USB video capture, portable timecode readers and RS422 serial cables are available online.
The price for the HD Log-X software is $299 US.
For more information, visit
www.imagineproducts.com
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