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. published 3 months agoread more
AJA Video Ships Io Express Portable Audio and Video I/O Device Ideal for File-Based Workflows AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released Io Express, a highly portable audio and video I/O device that’s designed for the latest file-based workflows. AJA will be demonstrating Io Express September 11-15 at IBC 2009 in Hall 7, Stand F-11 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam. published 3 months agoread more
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. published 3 months agoread more
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. published 4 months agoread more
AJA Video Announces KONA Support for New Apple Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Pro 7 New AJA KONA version 6.5 software supports new Apple ProRes formats 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 playback and capture cards: KONA LSe, LHe, LHi and the top-of-the-line KONA 3. published 4 months agoread more
AJA Video Sends a Clear Signal to Gray Television 130+ AJA FS1 HD Frame Syncs Boost Transmissions for 36-Station Broadcaster AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its multi-format FS1 frame synchronizers are in use at the 36 network member stations owned by broadcast company Gray Television. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format, all in a slim 1RU form factor. published 5 months agoread more
AJA Ki Pro Extends Workflow Flexiblity of JVC GY-HM700 ProHD Camcorder AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced compatibility of their Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder with JVC's new GY-HM700 camcorder. Ki Pro records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and post with its extensive analog and digital connectivity, delivering10-bit ProRes 422 media that is immediately available to edit within Apple's Final Cut Studio. published 7 months agoread more
AJA Video Announces New Sales Organization and Team Industry Veterans Fill Key Sales and Product Marketing Roles;Dedicated AJA Sales Partners Secured in Europe and Asia AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced new hires and organizational changes to their sales and marketing groups that reflect the company’s exponential growth worldwide in the professional broadcast and post production markets. published 9 months agoread more
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. published 10 months agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
AJA Video I/O Solutions Integrated Into Autodesk Lustre Autodesk Taps AJA OEM Technologies for Top Quality Input and Output of Video Files AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Autodesk has chosen to integrate AJA's video technologies into its Autodesk Lustre 2009 digital color grading system. published 1 year agoread more
News: AJA Video Sweeps Awards at NAB 2007 Io HD Earns Five Best of Show Awards from Broadcast Engineering, TV Technology, Millimeter, Digital Content Producer and Videography; FS1 Converter Wins Videography Vidy Award AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that the company garnered six awards at NAB 2007 for its Io HD and FS1 input/output and video conversion products. published 3 years agoread more
"Where the Wild Things Are" Taps AJA KONA 3 for Digital Workflow AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that its KONA 3 digital video I/O cards were used by the "Where the Wild Things Are" editorial team to build efficiencies into their digital production and post workflow. published 3 weeks agoread more
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. published 1 month agoread more
AJA Moves to New Custom-Built Grass Valley, CA Facility 66,000 Square-Foot AJA Campus Designed to Streamline Operations and Future Product Development. AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today moves into its new corporate campus, custom-built to AJA’s specifications in the heart of Grass Valley, California. published 2 months agoread more
Media 100 Announces Support for Blackmagic Design Video I/O Cards New Media 100 Suite Version 1.1 Now Available Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post production, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Suite Version 1.1 is now available. Media 100 Suite v1.1 adds support for Blackmagic Design's Intensity Pro, DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Studio, and DeckLink HD Extreme video cards. published 2 months agoread more
AJA Converter Provides Optimal Signal-to-Screen Solution for HP DreamColor Display DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher Selects AJA HDP2 HD-SDI to HDMI Mini-Converter for True 10-bit Signal, Performance and Picture Quality DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher has been working on commercials and independent films for the past fifteen years. He recently started using the AJA HDP2 converter with an HP DreamColor LP2480zx 24-inch display as part of the monitoring solution in his color-grading bay. published 2 months agoread more
AJA Launches KUMO Compact SDI Routers at IBC 2009 New KUMO Line Delivers Cost-Effective LAN-Controllable 3G SDI Routers for Post, Broadcast and Mobile Production Environments AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today the new KUMO line of compact SDI routers. AJA’s KUMO 1604 and 1616 routers are small and cost-effective, while offering powerful features like SDI, HD-SDI and 3G SDI compatibility, as well as unique web-browser control over a LAN allowing easy integration into any post and production environment. published 3 months agoread more
AJA Ships Ki Pro Portable Digital Disk Recorder Ki Pro Bridges Gap Between Camera Acquisition and Post, Recording Directly to Apple ProRes 422 Codec AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released Ki Pro, a portable tapeless video device that records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera. published 3 months agoread more
ToolsOnAir ready for Mac OS X Snow Leopard ToolsOnAir Broadcast Engineering today announced that its broadcast products fully support Apple MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), which is now shipping. published 3 months agoread more
Media 100 Suite Now Available Next-Generation Media 100 Software with MultiClip Editing and Matrox MXO2 Support Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Suite, next-generation Media 100 software with MultiClip Editing and Boris RED, is now available. Media 100 Suite adds new support for Matrox MXO2 for portable, broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Media 100 Suite also includes a new VoiceOver Tool for audio recording direct to the Media 100 timeline. published 4 months agoread more
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. published 6 months agoread more
AJA Kicks Off Global Road Show to Launch Ki Pro Tour Stops in 23 Cities Across The Americas, Asia and Europe to Showcase Award-winning Ki Pro Lens-to-Post Workflow Breakthrough AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is preparing to kick off a 23-city global road show to follow on the successful debut of Ki Pro. Ki Pro is a portable digital disk recorder that uniquely records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and post. published 6 months agoread more
AJA Io Express Showcased at NAB 2009 Cross Platform, Portable Audio and Video Input/Output Device Ideal for File-Based Workflows AJA Video Systems, the leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the Io Express, a new highly portable audio and video I/O device that’s designed for the latest file-based workflows. published 7 months agoread more
AJA Ki Pro Garners Support from Professional Camera Manufacturers ARRI, Canon and RED Endorse Portable Tapeless Video Device for Streamlining Digital Acquisition Workflows AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder has been endorsed by top camera manufacturers including ARRI, Canon and RED. published 7 months agoread more
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. published 7 months agoread more
AJA Announces Ki Pro Portable Digital Disk Recorder at NAB 2009 Ki Pro Bridges Gap Between Camera Acquisition and Post, Recording Directly to the Apple ProRes 422 Codec AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced Ki Pro, a portable tapeless video device that records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera. Ki Pro provides a new way of connecting production and post with its extensive analog and digital connectivity; virtually any video and audio source can be fed into Ki Pro to record pristine 10-bit ProRes 422 media that is then immediately available to edit within Apple’s Final Cut Studio. published 7 months agoread more
AJA Introduces XENA LHi Windows Video I/O Card and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium Support at NAB 2009 Windows Desktop Video Capture and Playback Card Adds Support for HDMI and 3G SDI, Bridging the Gap Between Analog and the latest HD Formats AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the XENA LHi video capture and playback card, along with support for Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium software across the entire XENA line. published 7 months agoread more
AJA Debuts Two New Mini-Converter Products at NAB 2009 Hi5-3G and HDP2 Deliver AJA Reliability and Performance for Increased Video and Audio Format Support. AJA Video Systems,, the leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is releasing two new Mini-Converters at NAB 2009, the Hi5-3G and the HDP2. These Mini-Converters are designed both for the broadcast and post-production display markets and provide support for a wide array of the latest video and audio formats. published 7 months agoread more
Media 100 Introduces Media 100 Suite Next-Generation Media 100 Software with Multicam Editing and Matrox MXO2 Support Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced Media 100 Suite, next-generation Media 100 software with Multicam Editing and Boris RED for $1,295. In addition to AJA video I/O cards, Media 100 Suite supports Matrox MXO2 for portable, broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Media 100 Suite also includes a new Voice Over Tool for audio recording direct to the Media 100 timeline. published 8 months agoread more
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. published 8 months agoread more
Softron Media Services Announces OnTheAir Video Express Mac Based Entry Level Professional Playout Application Supports All QuickTime Movie Formats including Reference Movies, Key Channel and HDV/H.264 Clips Softron Media Services® will demonstrate OnTheAir Video Express® at its booth (SL08928) during NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, NV, USA on April 20, 2009. It will be available for purchase online or from authorized Softron resellers on the same day. published 8 months agoread more
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. published 8 months agoread more
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. published 8 months agoread more
AJA FS1 and KONA 3 Help NASA's Goddard Television Take Flight Video Capture, Playback, and Conversion Solutions Boost HD Workflow AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its FS1 converters and KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are an integral part of the HD post production workflow at Goddard Television, the media distribution arm of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format, and 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. published 10 months agoread more
AJA Supports the Canon XH G1S with Software Updates for Io HD and KONA AJA Offers Unique 1080 VFR Support for the Canon XH G1S with Software Version 6.0.2 for Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, recently released version 6.0.2 software for the AJA Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe products. With version 6.0.2, AJA has added support for the extraction of 23.98 fps video from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal. published 11 months agoread more
Paul Weiser Joins AJA as Vice President Sales and Marketing Industry Veteran Brings Over 20 Years Experience in the Post Production Sector AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Paul Weiser is joining the company as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Weiser comes to AJA after having spent the past two years as Director of Sales, Americas for Autodesk Media & Entertainment’s Systems products, where he oversaw a 30-person team. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
KJTV-TV Installs 19 FS1 Converters from AJA Fox Affiliate in Lubbock, TX Streamlines HD, SD Broadcasts AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 19 FS1 converters to Fox affiliate KJTV-TV in Lubbock, TX via AJA reseller Lubbock Audio Visual. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
WDBJ-TV Installs 23 FS1 Converters from AJA CBS Affiliate in Roanoke, VA Streamlines HD and SDI Broadcasts AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 23 FS1 converters to CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, VA, via AJA reseller Digital Video Group, Inc. published 1 year agoread more
AJA Gets Into the Game at the 2008 Beijing Olympics AJA Products at CCTV, Televisa, Beijing Olympics Broadcaster, YLE and SVT to Facilitate Broadcasts of the XXIX Olympiad this Summer AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that a slate of international AJA customers are using the company’s KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and FS1 converters to facilitate international broadcasts of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
"The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno Taps AJA XENA 2Ke Video Solution VFX Editorial Team Uses XENA 2Ke for Seamless Integration with Adobe After Effects and Top Quality HD Ingest AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno is using AJA's XENA 2Ke video card as a key component of its VFX editing pipeline. published 2 years agoread more
G-Technology Enhances Product Line For Creative Pros New G-RAID Pro, G-RAID and G-RAID mini External Disk Arrays Offer High Performance, Affordable Storage Solutions for an All-Digital Workflow G-Technology, a Fabrik company and manufacturer of premium storage solutions for the video, media and entertainment market, today announced that it has added the new G-RAID Pro drive to its award-winning product line; increased the performance and quiet operation of its G-RAID drive; and added RAID 1 protection and eSATA connectivity to its G-RAID mini portable drive. published 2 years agoread more
AJA Introduces XENA 3.5 with DVCPRO HD support New AJA XENA version 3.5 software adds powerful real-time compressed HD workflows AJA Video today announced XENA 3.5, a new software upgrade to the company's Windows-based line of video playback and capture cards. XENA 3.5 will provide real-time DVCPRO HD capture, playback and editing support in Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS3 as well as in AJA's Machina™ stand-alone deck-control, playback and capture application. published 2 years agoread more
AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting RED Post-Production Workflows New KONA Software to Add RED-Specific Video Format Outputs In an effort to optimize support for RED Digital Cinema workflows in post production, AJA Video is adding RED-specific video outputs for some of the unique frame sizes that the REDALERT and REDCINE software applications can produce. published 2 years agoread more
Reinphase Announces the Global Availability of FCP Manager V1.5 for NAB 2008 Company introduces FCP Manager, an application for preference and settings management for professional users of Final Cut Pro®. reinphase Inc., today announced the newest version of its software application, FCP Manager V1.5, and its global availability through the professional video reseller channel. published 2 years agoread more
Media 100 to Debut Version 12.5 at NAB 2008 Highlights of the new release include support for HDV and Multi-Channel Audio Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 will unveil version 12.5 at the NAB 2008 exhibition held in Las Vegas NV from April 14 to 17, 2008. published 2 years agoread more
AJA Debuts New Mini Converter Products at NAB 2008 3GM, 3GDA, HD10CEA and HA5 Deliver AJA Reliability and Performance for Increased Video and Audio Format Support AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is releasing four new mini converters at NAB 2008. The products are designed both for the broadcast and post-production markets and provide support for a wide array of the latest video and audio formats. published 2 years agoread more
AJA Io HD Enables 4K Digital Screening for 'The Gene Generation' Independent Sci-Fi Feature Uses HD Video I/O Device to Facilitate Screening Room Projection AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that its award-winning Io HD was used to facilitate both test and cast and crew screenings of the sci-fi indie feature, "The Gene Generation." published 2 years agoread more
60 AJA FS1 Converters Deployed by NEP for Live Event Broadcasts Leading provider of outsourced teleproduction services taps AJA FS1 for Super Bowl, NASCAR and NBA broadcasts AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, completed a sale of 60 AJA FS1 units to NEP. FS1 is the universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter from AJA, and NEP is a leading provider of live event teleproduction services. published 2 years agoread more
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. published 2 years agoread more
AJA Takes Io HD on Tour with Apple and Final Cut Studio 2 Road Show Highlights Io HD Benefits to Apple Pro Res 422 Workflow AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, hits the road with Apple on a cross-country tour showcasing AJA Io HD and Final Cut Studio 2. published 2 years agoread more
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". published 2 years agoread more
AJA Delivers Leopard Support for Io HD and KONA Product Lines AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced availability of new software drivers supporting Apple’s Leopard OS X 10.5 for Io HD, KONA 3, KONA 3X, KONA LH/LHe, KONA LS/LSe and KONA 2. published 2 years agoread more
Boris FX Releases Boris Graffiti 5.2 Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced today the release of Boris Graffiti 5.2. Boris Graffiti is a 2D/3D titling solution with extensive title animation capabilities including support for; EPS import and extrusion, resolution independent vector text, advanced type-on title animation, text on a path and automated rolls, crawls, fades and zooms. published 2 years agoread more
Magic Bullet Looks Wins 2007 Digital Content Producer Vanguard Award Red Giant Software Magic Bullet Looks was recently awarded a 2007 Vanguard Award by Digital Content Producer. Vanguard Awards go to the most groundbreaking new products for video production professionals that are released in the calendar year. published 2 years agoread more
Band Pro Hosts One World on HD '07 December 13, 2007 is the date for Band Pro's Annual “One World on HD '07” Open House dedicated to showcasing the newest in HD technology. Band Pro is inviting leading artists, technicians and innovators to share ideas and check out the latest in High Definition technology in a casual atmosphere. published 2 years agoread more
AJA FS1 streamlines live NHL broadcast HD, SD digital and analog transmissions AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has installed multiple FS1 converters at Nashville's Sommet Center to enable the arena's conversion to an all-digital broadcast infrastructure. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format. published 2 years agoread more
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. published 2 years agoread more
News: AJA Ships FS1 Converter at IBC 2007 FS1 Supports Input/Output for all HD and SD Video Formats AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, released the FS1 converter supporting virtually any video input or output in HD or SD for professional video post and broadcast environments. published 2 years agoread more
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. published 2 years agoread more
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. published 2 years agoread more
News: AJA XENA Card Travels with Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' Tour ‘Short and Spikey Provides Real Time Editing for Video Playback Concert Footage AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that its XENA 2K and LS video playback and capture cards are being used as part of the on-site backstage editing system for Christina Aguilera's worldwide "Back to Basics" tour. published 2 years agoread more
News: Media 100 Ships Version 11.6; Support for Intel-based Macs Media 100 Editing and Effects Product Family Now Available for new Apple hardware Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post-production, and multi-media industries, recently announced the release Media 100 version 11.6 for the Intel-based Macintosh systems. published 3 years agoread more
News: Powerful new AJA 3.0 software upgrade for XENA AJA XENA Video Playback and Capture Cards Set to Support Upcoming Cross-Platform Releases of Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, After Effects CS3 and Photoshop CS3 AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced a new software upgrade to its XENA line of video playback and capture cards. XENA 2K, LH, and LS will support the upcoming versions of Adobe(r) Premiere(r) Pro CS3, After Effects(r) CS3 and Photoshop(r) CS3, all of which are part of the Adobe Creative Suite(r) 3 Production Premium release. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA launches new converters at NAB 2007 FS1 Features "Everything In, Everything Out" Architecture for HD and SD Video; GEN10 is Flexible SD/HD/AES Sync Generator AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced two new converters, the FS1 supporting virtually any video input or output in HD or SD and the GEN10, an SD/HD/AES sync generator for professional video post and broadcast environments. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Introduces Io HD for 10-Bit HD Editing Leveraging Apple's New ProRes 422 Format AJA Io HD Natively Supports Apple's New ProRes 422 Format Enabling Portable HD editing on MacBook Pro and Mac Pro AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced Io HD, the next generation of AJA's popular Io series, delivering HD editing to the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro via its unique Firewire 800 (IEEE-1394b) interface. Io HD is the first device to natively support Apple's newly introduced ProRes 422 post production format in hardware. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Converters Enable Video Distribution System for Jazz at Lincoln Center AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that the AJA Hi5 converter was used by Acme Professional to facilitate a high-resolution video distribution system for Jazz at Lincoln Center, a multi-venue performing arts facility located in the Time-Warner Center in New York City. published 3 years agoread more
News: ProMax Announces 12th Annual Charles McConathy Digital Caf PROMAX SYSTEMS, INC., the leader in high performance video and storage systems, is proud to announce they will again be hosting the Charles McConathy Digital Café April 17th, 2007 at the Empire Ballroom in Las Vegas. published 3 years agoread more
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. published 3 years agoread more
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. published 3 years agoread more
News: Media 100 to Exhibit at NAB 2007 Demonstrating Field to Finish Editing and Effects Workflow on Intel-based Macs Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post-production, and multi-media industries, will demonstrate the new version 11.6 Media 100 product family running on the Intel-based Macintosh systems at NAB 2007, held in Las Vegas NV from April 16 – 19, on stand 10520. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Announces Changes In Executive Leadership to Support Increased Market Share Nick Rashby appointed to President; Founder John Abt to remain as CEO AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has appointed Nick Rashby to President announced AJA founder and CEO John Abt. This appointment comes as AJA is experiencing unprecedented growth with near ubiquity of its KONA video cards among professional Mac editors, the debut of its growing XENA line for Windows, and its well established strength and innovation in the video converters market place. Nick Rashby, former AJA Director of Sales and Marketing, will oversee day to day operations of worldwide activities from the company's headquarters in Grass Valley, CA. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA introduces miniature converter for HDMI New HI5 Offers Small Footprint and High Value for Viewing SDI and HD-SDI Material on HDMI Displays AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion products, announced today HI5, a miniature converter with full support for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI. AJA is introducing HI5 and showcasing it this week at the DV Expo in Los Angeles, November 15-17th at LA Convention Center from booth #617, and at the Inter BEE Expo in Japan at the Makuhari Messe convention complex from November 15th-17th at booth #6307. HI5 offers cost-effective conversion and a small footprint for viewing SDI and HD-SDI material on HDMI displays. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Technology Integrated Into AVID DS Nitris 8.0 Customized dual link I/O hardware a key feature for high-resolution Avid finishing system AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion products, today announced that it is supplying Avid Technology, Inc. with a customized OEM solution that enables dual-link HD-SDI connectivity in Avid® DS Nitris® version 8.0. The AJA technology, which began shipping with the system in June, plays a key role in enabling full HD-RGB bandwidth capture, editing, and output with Avid's flagship editing and finishing system for real-time, multi-stream SD, HD, and 2K/4K DI work. published 3 years agoread more
News: Media 100 Announces Version 11.5 Version 11.5 adds Firewire I/O and tapeless workflows with Panasonic P2 support Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and multi-media industries, today announced Media 100 version 11.5. The new Media 100 release will be demonstrated at the IBC 2006 convention held in Amsterdam from September 8 – 12 (stand number 7.831). published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA XENA Now Supported by Sony Vegas 7 Software Next-Generation Vegas 7 Nonlinear Video Editor to Utilize AJA XENA I/O Solutions, Providing Robust HD/SD Capture, Playback and Downconversion on the Windows Desktop Leading professional video interface and conversion solutions manufacturer AJA Video Systems announced compatibility of AJA's XENA retail hardware with new Sony Vegas® 7 software. The debut of Vegas 7 software integration with XENA solutions continues to demonstrate that AJA-engineered I/O and playback cards are the industry's choice to complement the top digital video editing applications today. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Chosen by Autodesk for Video I/O Solutions Autodesk Advanced Systems Products Incorporate AJA OEM Technologies to Support Input and Output of Top Quality SD, HD and 2K Files AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is proud to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Autodesk. AJA's award-winning video technologies have been integrated as part of Autodesk's advanced visual effects and editing and finishing solutions, allowing the systems to tap AJA technology for input and output of SD, HD and 2K files. AJA OEM solutions are now used across the Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Flint visual effects systems, as well as the Autodesk Fire and Autodesk Smoke editing and finishing systems. published 3 years agoread more
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. published 3 years agoread more
News: AJA Showcases Video Solutions Tailor Made For Animators And Effects Artists At Siggraph 2006 The company's KONA and XENA video capture cards cater to artists with advanced support for leading graphics and effects applications and cost-effective HD I/O AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, will be showcasing the latest versions of its KONA (Mac) and XENA (Windows) video playback and capture cards at SIGGRAPH 2006. The KONA 3 v2 and XENA 2K feature advanced support and plug-ins for seamless integration with leading graphics and effects applications, such as Apple Shake and Motion, Autodesk Combustion®, Eyeon Fusion®, Adobe After Effects® and Adobe Photoshop®. AJA Video will be demonstrating these technologies from Booth 1031 at this year's SIGGRAPH Conference, to be held in Boston, MA from August 1-3, 2006. published 3 years agoread more
News: Media 100 Qualifies RAID, Inc. Storage Solutions for the New Version 11 Systems Optimizing the performance of the new family of SD and HD NLE products with industry leading IT storage solutions Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and multi-media industries, today announced the qualification of RAID Incorporated’s Falcon Series storage solutions for their new version 11 product line; Media 100 HD Suite, Media 100 HDe and Media 100 SDe. “We have a long history with the team at RAID and work hand-in-hand with them to ensure Media 100 systems gain the maximum performance and throughput from RAID’s outstanding storage products,” comments Rob Newman, product manager, Media 100. “The qualification of RAID’s Falcon series provides our Media 100 customers a proven, high-quality IT storage product that they can cost effectively scale according their capacity needs.” published 3 years agoread more
News: Media 100 to Exhibit at IBC 2006 Showcases new SD and HD NLE product line Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and multi-media industries, will bring its new Media 100 product line to the IBC 2006 convention held in Amsterdam from September 8 – 12 (stand number 7.831). On the heels of the successful launch of their new version 11 product line, the Media 100 company will introduce additional functionality and workflow enhancements with their next release -. Media 100 version 11.5. published 3 years agoread more
News: Media 100 Ships Version 11 Enhanced SD and HD workflows increase performance across the Media 100 product line Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and multi-media industries, today announced that Media 100 HD Suite, Media HDe and Media 100 SDe version 11.0 are now shipping. Announced at NAB 2006, the version 11 release offers Media 100 editors 10-bit uncompressed HD and SD editing capabilities, support for broadcast-quality format conversions, and increased system performance by leveraging Mac OS X® and AJA Video OEM solutions. The version 11 release is also a first step towards native integration with the Boris FX product line, bringing the world-class compositing and effects technology seamlessly within the Media 100 interface. published 3 years agoread more
