Leitch Adds Support for HDV, VariCam and More to VelocityHD
April 19, 2005
Toronto, ON - Leitch Technology unveiled new version 9.1 software for VelocityHD, adding support for the HDV high-definition format, variable frame rate processing for content from Panasonic’s VariCam, and broadened standard-definition format support.
VelocityHD 9.1 supports direct IEEE-1394 I/O of both 1080i and 720p material from HDV devices. HDV content can be mixed seamlessly with other HD formats on the timeline.
VelocityHD 9.1 also adds processing of Panasonic VariCam variable frame rate material, enabling the removal of VariCam material’s non-active frames while recording the HD-SDI input stream. In addition to enabling ingest and editing of 24fps VariCam content, VelocityHD supports VariCam’s “overcranking” and “undercranking” for in-camera off-speed effects.
VelocityHD’s standard-definition format support has been broadened with direct timeline support for DV25 and DVCPRO content including that from Panasonic’s P2 media-less memory-based products and many tapeless recording devices. VelocityHD 9.1 also adds direct support for project and media files from Leitch’s standard-definition Velocity and VelocityQ editing systems.
VelocityHD features full-quality HD playback of two video streams and two dynamic graphics streams with true dual-stream real-time HD transitions and effects. An optional A3DX DVE daughtercard provides real-time 3D effects. VelocityHD supports 1080i, 1080PsF and 720p frame formats at all common frame rates, with mixable compressed and uncompressed video. All VelocityHD systems also offer multi-stream standard-definition editing performance.
VelocityHD version 9.1 is scheduled for release in May and will be available as a free download from the Leitch website for all registered VelocityHD users.
HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). VariCam is a registered trademark of Panasonic.
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