WEVA NEWS MINUTE: Telestream's New Episode 5.0 Encoder for FCP
May 22, 2008
Sarasota, FL - To meet the needs and lifestyle of today’s bride, videographers are looking for faster, more efficient ways to format weddings and events for viewing on multiple displays: the Web, DVDs, iPods, cell phones, PSP, Apple-TV, etc. Telestream (developer of Flip4Mac) says the desktop encoder in their new Episode 5.0 for FCP is the “most powerful desktop media” encoder on the market, “up to 8 times faster than Cleaner.”
The new Episode 5.0 desktop encoder is designed to extend FCP workflow beyond QuickTime. WEVA NEWS MINUTE producers Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson were at Telestream’s NAB booth last month to find out more about Episode - and get this live demo. WATCH NOW – Click Here! (Allow for QuickTime download - if you encounter a page error, use your WEVA Member ID to log into the WEVA Forums, then return here and click again.)
Episode offers many features for streamlining FCP workflow:
Ultimate Quality and Format Support:
* Future-proof software offers extensive support for current and emerging video and audio file formats, up to HD resolutions in and out.
* Includes VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, WM9, DV, 3GPP/2, M4A, MOV, ATSC A/52 for 5.1 audio enc, QT codecs.
* Plus, high-end professional formats: MXF, IMX, GXF, H.264 High Profile, HDV, DVCPRO HD (with Final Cut Pro), MPEG-2/-4 Transport Streams, WMA Pro (incl surround sound), 3GPP, mobile multi-bitrate, and more.
* Optimized codecs, filters and the most extensive fine-tuning compression capabilities on the market.
* Optimized Flash 8 encoder option provides superior Flash 8 quality.
More Choices; Hands-On Control:
* Intuitive user interface gives you complete hands-on control of the encoding settings.
* Choose from a wide range of advanced encoding settings, designed by experts.
* Use dozens of preset templates or create your own custom settings.
* Extensive range of video and audio filters, with powerful preview windows.
Audio filters include balance, channel mixing, channel mapping, fade in/out, five-band equalizer, high pass/low pass filters, change field order, and audio normalization.
Video filters include timecode burn in, black and white restoration, contrast, fade, gamma correction, HSV levels, RGB filter, sharpen, smoothing, visible watermark, resize, de-interlace, fade in/out, inverse telecine, and noise reduction.
Encoding, Performance, Ease of Use:
* Universal application optimized for Mac OS X Intel and PowerPC Macs.
* Includes multi-pass encoding for H.264, WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263.
* Auto-batch encoding: simply drag & drop one or more media files to the Batch Job window.
For more information about Telestream's Episode 5.0 visit Flip4Mac.com. "Wedding and event videographers can go hands-on with cutting-edge digital video products and technologies this summer at the WEVA 18th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, August 11-14, 2008 at Orlando Grande Lakes," said John Zale WEVA’s Director of Educational Development. WEVA EXPO 2008, the biggest convention and trade show for wedding and event videographers is open to all industry professionals (WEVA members receive discount registration).
The JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, host hotel for WEVA EXPO 2008, is already taking EXPO room reservations. The special discount for all EXPO attendees is only $99/night (single or double). To reserve rooms Click Here and in the "Additional Information" area, checkmark the Group Code box, then enter the code: WEVWEVA. The special EXPO rate is also valid three days before and after WEVA EXPO 2008. Watch WEVA.com for new WEVA NEWS MINUTE uploads, and WEVA EXPO 2008 updates.
About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)
Founded over a decade ago, WEVA International is the world's largest trade association for professional wedding and event videographers and leads the field with education that's on the cutting-edge of industry developments. WEVA is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers globally through continuing education at events such as Wedding & Event Video Expo 2008 and WEVA's Wide World of Weddings & Events, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees, new media, including Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide, plus WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos, WEVA On-The-Air Podcasts, and streaming video on WEVA-TV.
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