| | | | AJA KONA and Mini-Converters Keep the Picture Moving for Aardman Animations
Production Facility Uses AJA Solutions for CBBC Series ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and Playhouse Disney’s ‘Timmy’
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 15 KONA video capture and playback cards are in use at the UK’s Aardman Animations, producers of the Academy Award-winning “Wallace and Gromit” films and television series. The KONA family is AJA’s line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform, including KONA 3, AJA’s top-of-the-line video card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats.
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| | | | AJA KONA and Io HD Keep Things Running for ‘And Then Came Lola’
“And Then Came Lola,” A fast-paced romp through the streets of San Francisco loosely inspired by the art-house classic “Run, Lola, Run,” stars Ashleigh Sumner as Lola, a talented but distracted photographer on the verge of success who could lose it all if she doesn’t make it to a crucial meeting on time.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Goes on the Prowl for 'Cougar Town'
Final Cut Pro Editorial for ABC Series Pilot Taps KONA 3 for On-Set Playback, Dailies and Post
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were employed as part of the post production workflow on the ABC series pilot "Cougar Town." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | Media 100 Announces Support for AJA’s KONA LHi Video Card
New Media 100 Version 13.0.3 adds supports for AJA’s KONA LHi Video Card
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Version 13.0.3 is now available. Media 100 v13.0.3 adds support for AJA’s KONA LHi video card, taking advantage of the KONA LHi’s new HDMI output feature.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Helps Watch the 'Watchmen'
Video Capture and Playback Cards Facilitate 2K Review of Warner Bros. Feature
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were employed as part of the post production workflow on the Zack Snyder-directed feature film "Watchmen" from Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 at the Heart of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Edit
Video Capture and Playback Card Supports All-Digital Workflow for Academy Award-Winning Feature Film
Shot primarily on the Grass Valley Viper FilmStream digital cinema camera, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" employed an all-digital workflow that relied on AJA's KONA 3 video capture and playback cards for digital dailies and as an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing platform. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | Seattle's EMP|SFM Archives Oral Histories with AJA KONA 3
David Wulzen is an editor and assistant producer of film and video for the curatorial department of Seattle's Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM). Seattle's EMP|SFM is a museum of music that first opened in 2000, and in 2004 the Science Fiction Museum was opened within the same building. Wulzen is responsible for producing, filming, collecting and editing oral histories from musicians, artists and filmmakers that are maintained as part of the institution's library and archive.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Provides Thunder for Norway's Storm Studios
VFX/Post Facility Uses Video Capture and Playback Cards for Academy Award-Winning Animated Short 'Peter and the Wolf'
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are an integral part of the post production workflow at Norwegian VFX and post facility Storm Studios. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 is Core to 'Max Payne' Editorial Video Capture and Playback Card Boosts All-Digital Post Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were used on the Twentieth Century Fox release "Max Payne." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing platform. "Max Payne" premiered in the US on October 17, 2008.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Enables Post Production for 'Las Meninas'
Video Capture and Playback Card Boosts All-Digital Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that the KONA 3 video capture and playback card was used on "Las Meninas," the first full-length feature film from the Ukraine to employ an all-digital workflow.
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| | | | AJA KONA Cards Raise the Bar for New Steven Bochco Series on TNT
Final Cut Pro Editorial for "Raising the Bar" Taps KONA Cards for Tapeless Review and Playback
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that AJA KONA cards are in use by the team working on "Raising the Bar", acclaimed producer Steven Bochco's latest legal courtroom drama set to debut on TNT on September 1, 2008 at 10/9PMc.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Helps Fuel Edit Platform For 'Burn After Reading'
Video Capture and Playback Cards Provide Robust I/O and Conversion for the Latest Feature from the Coen Brothers
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were in use during editing of Ethan and Joel Coen's latest comedy thriller, "Burn After Reading," to streamline the film's Final Cut Studio editorial pipeline.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 and Apple Final Cut Pro Provide Optimal Edit Pipeline
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that the KONA 3 video capture card was used with Apple Final Cut Pro as the editing platform-of-choice for the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox release "Alien vs. Predator: Requiem".
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| | | | News: AJA KONA Card Enables Real-Time Editing for 'Blackout'
Video Capture Card Allows Topiary Productions to Complete Post Production in Time for Tribeca Film Festival Premiere
AJA's KONA video capture cards were used to facilitate real-time editing for the indie feature "Blackout," which premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. KONA is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link HD and 2K for PCI Express (PCIe) Apple G5 Power Macs and Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Final Cut Studio editing and finishing pipeline.
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| | | | News: Egg Post Production Achieving First 2K DI in Ireland with AJA KONA 3 Card
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that Dublin, Ireland-based Egg Post Production is using the KONA 3 card to enable the 2K digital intermediate (DI) of the upcoming film "Eden." Directed by Declan Recks, "Eden" is the first film in Ireland to be finished in 2K.
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| | | | News: AJA KONA 3 and Apple Final Cut Pro Provide Optimal Edit Pipeline for Alien vs. Predator 2
KONA Uncompressed Video Capture and Playback with Final Cut Pro Facilitate DVC Pro HD 1080i 60 Edit for Twentieth Century Fox Feature
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that the KONA 3 video capture card is being used with Apple Final Cut Pro as the editing platform-of-choice for the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox release Alien vs. Predator 2. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for PCI Express (PCIe) Apple G5 Power Macs and Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing pipeline.
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| | | | News: AJA KONA 3 Enables 2K Workflow and Digital Intermediate for 'The Flock'
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that the KONA 3 video capture card was used to facilitate a unique 2K workflow and Digital Intermediate (DI) for the Bauer Martinez feature release "The Flock." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link HD and 2K for PCI Express (PCIe) Apple G5 Power Macs and Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing pipeline. Warner Bros performed scanning, color correction, and film out for the project.
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| | | | AJA Video Keeps the Ball Rolling for Timeline Television
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and FS1 Frame Syncs Boost Tapeless Workflows for Outdoor Broadcast Events
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and FS1 frame syncs are in use by UK broadcast systems provider Timeline Television, via AJA reseller Jigsaw Systems, Ltd., to enable HD and SD broadcasts of outdoor sports and news events.
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| | | | AJA Video Announces KONA Support for Snow Leopard
New AJA KONA 7.0 Software Supports Mac OS X v.10.6 Snow Leopard
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released a new software version for its popular KONA line of video capture and playback cards: KONA LSe, LHe, LHi and the top-of-the-line KONA 3.
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| | | | The Foundry Ships Nuke 5.2
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry, has announced the latest release of its powerful compositing application Nuke.
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| | | | AJA Video Crosses the Finish Line for NASCAR Media Group
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and FS1 Frame Syncs Boost Apple ProRes Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 34 KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are in use at NASCAR Media Group (NMG), the production and creative services company for NASCAR. KONA 3 is AJA’s top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and is an integral part of the NMG post production workflow.
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| | | | AJA Debuts KONA LHi at NAB 2009
Mac Video Capture and Playback Card Adds Support for HDMI and 3G SDI,and 10-bit Up, Down, and Cross-Convert
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the KONA LHi, AJA’s newest uncompressed video capture and playback card for SD, HD and 3G SDI single-link 4:2:2 formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | LaCie Introduces Three High-Performance, Economic Storage Combinations for Video Professionals
Today LaCie announced three new product combinations for professionals who expect fast, high capacity and reliable storage solutions to enhance their workflow. Leveraging the quality and reputation of the award-winning LaCie 4big Quadra-which is recognized for its high capacity, speeds, data protection, and design-LaCie premieres the 4big Quadra Bundle, which boasts huge capacities up to 32TB and fast transfer speeds up to 700MB/s. LaCie also announced today a new 8TB model of the 4big Quadra, an integral part of the 32TB LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle.
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| | | | Feature Film 'Skellig' Captures Directly from Camera to Laptop with AJA Io HD
Footage Shot With ARRIFLEX D-21 Recorded Straight Into MacBooks for Seamless On-Set Playback, Dailies and HD Edit Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that the company's Io HD products are enabling a fully HD capture and editing environment for the forthcoming feature film "Skellig." Io HD is AJA's popular video ingest and output device bringing HD editing to the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro utilizing Apple's ProRes 422 technology while also supporting SD editing workflows.
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| | | | Omneon and Sienna Solutions Streamline Shared Edit and News Production Environments
Integration of Omneon Spectrum™ and MediaGrid™ Active Storage Systems With Gallery's Sienna Suite Supports Highly Efficient and Reliable Collaborative Workflows
Omneon Inc., a leading provider of media server and active storage systems, today announced that Gallery has integrated its PictureReady software with the Omneon MediaGrid™ active storage system to enable direct ingest and instant editing of DVCPRO 25, 50, and HD material with Final Cut Pro®. The complete Sienna news automation suite from Gallery also is integrated with the MediaGrid system and Omneon Spectrum™ media server to enable a reliable and robust news production workflow, allowing users to edit in place with Final Cut Pro just seconds after capture begins.
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| | | | AJA Video Hits a Home Run for MLB Network
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and Mini-Converters Boost Tapeless Workflow at Baseball's New Home on Cable
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and mini-converters are in use as part of a tapeless workflow at the newly launched MLB Network. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and is an integral part of the network facility's editing environment.
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| | | | TV Magic Partners With Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to Present Workshop on File-Based HD Workflow
Leading Developers and Vendors of HD Solutions Gather Nov. 6 to Provide Workflow and Product Demonstrations
Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic is partnering with Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to present a workshop on file-based HD workflow. During this free event, Nov. 6 at TV Magic's San Diego facility, the four companies will showcase industry-leading technologies, including the Sony XDCAM HD series cameras, AJA KONA capture card, and Apple's Final Cut Pro® nonlinear editing system, that support flexible, efficient workflows in the HD realm.
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| | | | AJA Video Ships Io HD, KONA, XENA and FS1 Upgrades at IBC 2008
Product Updates Support Latest Industry File Formats and Video Codecs
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released new software versions for its popular Io HD, KONA, XENA and FS1 products, along with a set of new AJA Mac plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.
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| | | | AJA Solutions Go to School
AJA KONA, XENA and Io HD Products Help Ohio State University and the University of Oklahoma Streamline Video Production
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is experiencing rapid growth in the educational sector with a rise in adoption of the company's popular KONA, XENA and Io HD products at top educational institutions.
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| | | | AJA Applauds "No Country for Old Men" for Academy Award Wins
AJA KONA 3 Creates Efficiencies in Film's Editorial Pipeline
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, congratulates "No Country for Old Men" on its four Academy Award® wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. AJA's KONA 3 video capture and playback card was integral to the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing pipeline.
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| | | | AJA To Support New Apple Leopard Mac OS
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced they will offer support for Leopard, Apple's powerful new operating system for its Intel-based professional Mac Pro and MacBook Pro computers.
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| | | | News: Sonnet Announces Rackmount RAID Storage Systems for Video Editing
High Performance, Direct Attached Storage Systems Ship in Configurations Up to 8TB
Sonnet Technologies, a leader in storage systems for professional users, announces the Sonnet Fusion™ R800RAID 8-drive SATA disk array storage system, designed for use in film and video editing, and professional broadcast applications.
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| | | | News: Divergent Media Introduces ScopeBox
The First Full-Featured Video Monitoring and Disk Recording Software Suite for the Mac
Divergent Media announced today the immediate availability of ScopeBox™, the first ever high-end suite of Mac-based image monitoring, capture, and analysis software for video production and post production. This unique solution replaces thousands of dollars of traditional hardware waveforms, vectorscopes, preview monitors and direct-to-disk recording tools.
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| | | | News: AJA Supports New Apple Mac Pro
AJA Io for Seamless Video Workflow Available Now for Intel-Based Mac Pro; Version 3 Software Update for KONA Video Cards Supporting Mac Pro Available Within Three Weeks
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced support for Apple's new Mac Pro line of Intel-based professional desktop computers.
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| | | | News: AJA and 12 Inch Design Help Post-Production Professionals Tap into High-Quality, Royalty-Free Motion Graphics
Limited-Time Promotion for AJA Customers Offers 12 Inch Design's PowerBlox, ThemeBlox and ProductionBlox Graphics Libraries at 75% Off
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today a special discount for new AJA KONA, Io or XENA customers for the purchase of high-quality motion graphics collections from 12 Inch Design. 12 Inch Design offers a wide range of animated background and elements that are royalty free and ready to be dropped into a project to save time and enhance the overall look of a production.
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| | | | News: AJA, Apple & Panasonic Canada sponsor September 14th free Toronto production event
FrameBlender announces “It’s All Happening” event to be held September 14, 2005 in Toronto, a night of industry leaders speaking about their recent projects at OSIE on the University of Toronto Campus. The night will include an after-party at The Berkeley Church with music, fashion and refreshments. The goal of the evening is to highlight the amazing work being completed by Toronto artists using new tools such as Apple’s Final Cut Pro 5, AJA’s Kona 2 and Panasonic’s Varicam.
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 Up-Converting SD for HD Projects and HD Cross-Conversion Using AJA Kona 3
Need SD upconversion for HD projects, and HD cross-conversion? Broadcast editor and Final Cut Pro community leader Shane Ross recently had a DVCPRO HD project shot with the Panasonic Varicam and HVX-200 at 23.98 that had to be converted to 1080psf 23.98 for delivery on HDCAM. After long research and experience with many FCP-compatible cards, he concluded that the AJA Kona 3 was the way to go. It even handles SD upconversion too, all in real time. Read why he chose this specific card, and how he got the job done.
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 Media 100 breaks out of its shell at last
Have a bunch of Media 100 projects archived that you'd like to have access to, again? Media 100 breaks out of its shell at long last, releasing new versions of their editing system that are software-only, or that can run on cards like the AJA Kona.
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 Cal Digit S2VRHD
CreativeCOW's Bob Zelin tests a Cal Digit S2VRHD with a host card for a PCI-X computer, and a PCI-E computer. He used the incredible AJA Kona System Test, to evaluate the drive speeds. He was determined to 'break it.' Did he? No. He determined that...''If you want to do uncompressed HD, for a fraction of the price of an Apple Xserve RAID, or other hi end SCSI or Fibre Channel drive arrays, THIS IS YOUR BOX.'' Read the rest to find out why.
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 AJA Kona SD v2.1
CreativeCOW leader, Marco Solorio reviews the new AJA Kona SD v. 2.1. For those seeking the latest uncompressed capture card for your Final Cut Pro system, this may be the answer you're looking for. With version 2.1 in public release, this system has unique features that other capture cards can only dream of.
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