SpectSoft Releases RaveHD Software-and-Boardset for Linux
June 22, 2004
Oakdale, CA - SpectSoft, LLC's RaveHD system is now available in a software-and-videocard only version.
RaveHD is a second generation, open source, Linux based, hybrid digital disk drive recorder and video editor geared toward professional video, film and graphics industries. It utilizes open standards and protocols, and features a data agnostic core that allows it to work with today's uncompressed standard and high definition video as well as tomorrow's super-high data rate video, the company describes. Running on top of the Linux operating system, RavelHD can leverage pre-existing Linux tools like Perl, Python, Cinepaint, Shake, Maya, RenderMan, Houdini, and Softimage|XSI.
Using AJA's new I/O card which supports SD/HD & DL on the same board, RaveHD supports a whole gammut of video formats in the (digital disk drive) DDR market. End-users are now able to build up DDR-based systems and/or install the software on existing systems to reduce the cost. SpectSoft is breaking new ground by releasing a full-featured software package that provides client access to the source code.
With features like frame oriented, standard file system storage and centralized database asset tracking, RaveHD is the first DDR to really focus on the problems faced in working with film. Other features like RP188 (embedded timecode), Varicam support, realtime color correction, programmable cadence (2:3, 3:2:3, 2:3:3:2, etc), and RS422 machine control are standard as well.
The RaveHD software/card combo sells for under $8,000 (USD).
For more information, visit
www.spectsoft.com
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