Serious Magic Unveils Lower Cost DV Rack
December 10, 2004
Los Angeles, CA - Serious Magic has unveiled DV Rack Express, a budget version of DV Rack, its DV production software supporting hard disc recording, PC field monitoring and more.
DV Rack Express features streamlined versions of three of the ten modules found in its award-winning big brother, DV Rack - the DVR 600, PDM 840 and DV Grabber Express, the manufacturer reports.
DV Rack Express gives shooters the benefits of recording directly to hard drive and using a broadcast-quality field monitor for accurate viewing of video. Additionally, the DV Grabber Express module allows users to grab full-resolution DV video stills for client approvals, digital storyboards and instant reference frames of their video.
DVR 600 - Digital Video Recorder
DV Rack Express turns a PC or laptop into a powerful Digital Video Recorder with the DVR 600, a scaled-down version of DV Rack's DVR 1000. The DVR 600 supports true random access, instant shot review, shot logging, clip naming, and a visible clip waveform. The DVR 600 also eliminates the risk of tape dropouts and writes DV files compatible with standard video editors.
PDM 840 - Broadcast Field Monitor
Videographers can't make good video if they can't accurately see the image they're recording. By following a simple on-screen guide, in less than 20 seconds the PDM 840 turns a computer display into a broadcast-standard reference monitor. It works by understanding the inaccuracies in how the PC or laptop displays video. It then uses real-time image processing to recalibrate the displayed video to match broadcast standards. In fact, it's even better than bulky traditional field monitors because it shows the video in pure native DV, instead of in analog video format.
DV Grabber Express
DV Grabber Express captures DV video at native resolution and saves JPG stills directly to disk making it an ideal solution for quick frame grabs
for client approval or storyboards.
Availability
DV Rack Express is currently available worldwide through authorized video resellers and via electronic download from SeriousMagic.com for $99.95
throughout 2004. Starting in January 2005, DV Rack Express will be available for $149.95.
For more information, visit
www.seriousmagic.com
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