| | | | AJA Announces OEM Relationship With FilmLight; Supports FilmLight FLIP With Multi-Channel I/O On KONA 3G
Visit AJA at booth #SL 3816
Today at NAB 2013, AJA Video Systems announced an OEM relationship with FilmLight through which its KONA 3G capture and playback card will support multi-channel ingest and playout for FilmLight’s new FLIP real-time image processor. FilmLight will bundle AJA’s KONA 3G as part of FLIP, which is designed to take the power of complex Baselight color correction live on set. Leveraging KONA 3G, FLIP users will be able to easily preview the color grading of live raw footage with a range of HD video I/O channel combinations and can set FLIP to record or playback multiple HD-SDI streams such as 1 in and 3 out, 2 in and 2 out, 3 in and 1 out.
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| | | | ASSIMILATE Store Now Offers Innovative Rental Options for SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab
 New Rentals Deliver Ultimate Financial Flexibility to Today’s Adaptable Workforce
ASSIMILATE, the leading global provider of DI and dailies tools for digital cinema, episodic television, commercials and spot workflows, announced today that the ASSIMILATE Store™ now provides on-set professionals and DI artists the option to rent its SCRATCH® and SCRATCH Lab® software for as little as a day, or as long as three months. These new rental options allow artists to pay for SCRATCH and Lab only when they need it – offering incredible financial flexibility as they face constantly evolving production and post-production landscapes. The ASSIMILATE Store is a unique on-line marketplace to discover, evaluate, and purchase SCRATCH, SCRATCH Lab, third-party software and selected hardware accessories.
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| | | | ASSIMILATE’s New SCRATCH Lab v7 Fuels Advanced Dailies Revolution
 The ultimate in shot management and dailies production, with full ACES compliance, married with powerful look creation and color correction, in one truly affordable tool
The RAI – ASSIMILATE, the leading provider of dailies and DI tools for digital cinema and broadcast workflows, has announced the next generation of its production dailies software, SCRATCH Lab® v7. In the rapidly evolving world of digital dailies, where the lines are blurring between production and post-production, SCRATCH Lab v7 empowers DITs and video engineers with the ultimate shot management and dailies workflow tool, enabling them to work at top efficiency and productivity at an amazingly affordable price.
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| | | | ASSIMILATE Announces Support for AMD FirePro Professional Graphics
ASSIMILATE, makers of the powerful, real-time SCRATCH® and SCRATCH Lab® digital intermediate and dailies workflow software for the production and post-production of feature film, episodic television, commercials and spots, today announced support for AMD (NYSE: AMD) FirePro™ W8000 and V7900 SDI professional graphics cards.
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| | | | 2012 Paralympics Reach Worldwide Audiences Online with AJA Technology
 AJA Ki Pro Rack, Mini-Converters, IoHD, KONA and KUMO facilitate dissemination of HD Paralympic Games broadcasts globally across 12 Internet channels
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, worked once again with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to deliver a range of solutions to help bring international audiences comprehensive coverage of the 2012 Paralympic games online. 12 AJA Ki Pro Racks with assorted KiStor Drive module sizes, several Mini-Converters, two Io HDs, a KONA card, two KUMOs and a KUMO CP were leveraged by IPC to record, edit and broadcast multiple feeds from the Olympic Broadcast Service (OBS) on six Paralympic.org channels and six video streams on ParalympicSportTV. Opening Ceremonies kicked off on August 29 and the games will come to a close on September 9.
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| | | | AJA KONA Thunderbolt(TM) Drivers Offer Compatibility with Sonnet's Thunderbolt Expansion Products
AJA Video Systems announced the compatibility of its KONA family of professional video solutions with Sonnet Technologies Inc.’s family of PCIe Thunderbolt™ expansion chassis. The joint effort allows video professionals to simultaneously tap the processing power and flexible conversion capability of AJA KONA hardware, and the enhanced computer performance and connectivity of the Sonnet expansion chassis.
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| | | | AJA Releases SRExpress™ Software Enabling File Transfer from Sony SR-R1 Recorders
 Free AJA Software Controls File Transfers from Sony SR-R1 Recorders to RAID Storage Connected to a Mac with AJA KONA 3G or Io XT
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released AJA SRExpress software to control the fast transfer of files from Sony SR-R1 digital recorders to RAID storage connected to a Mac computer, with PC support coming soon. An AJA KONA 3G card, or an Io XT for Thunderbolt-equipped Macs, serves as the intermediary device for file transfer between the recorder and the computer with RAID storage. Once transferred, the files can easily be edited in many editing systems.
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| | | | MAXX DIGITAL Announces Production Dailies Cart System Based on SCRATCH Lab Digital Dailies Software
MAXX DIGITAL is proud to announce that they have teamed with ASSIMILATE and offer a turnkey Production Dailies Cart System, built around SCRATCH Lab®, the industry’s most powerful end-to-end production dailies software. Designed to meet the needs of DITs and Video Engineers who produce dailies on-set for television shows, commercials and feature films, the new turnkey Cart provides image acquisition, data management, look refinement and dailies deliverables with support for all popular cameras formats such as ARRI Alexa, Sony F65, and RED Epic and Scarlet.
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| | | | ASSIMILATE announces SDI output, for SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab on Mac OS X via AJA KONA 3G card
New remote color grading and stereo features round out IBC technology demonstrations.
ASSIMILATE, the leading provider of powerful post-production tools for digital workflows, announced today that it has collaborated with AJA Video Systems to deliver SDI output for its industry-leading SCRATCH® and SCRATCH Lab™ products, running on Mac OS® X, via the KONA 3G card. The company also announced that, during the show, it will be previewing brand new remote grading, and stereo/3D features.
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| | | | ToolsOnAir Announces Broadcast Suite Update
ToolsOnAir have announced an upgrade to their popular just: Broadcast Suite of Mac OS based applications for broadcast video professionals. The new version 1.5 update adds significant features and enhancements to the company's highly acclaimed software suite.
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| | | | ToolsOnAir Exhibits Updates to Broadcast Suite at NAB
Continuing the company's theme of creating a complete TV Station in a Mac, ToolsOnAir will be featuring the latest updates to their acclaimed Broadcast Suite, including the updated version of their just:play and just:live playout applications.
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| | | | AJA Mini-Converters Power "CONAN"
Production uses AJA gear to monitor and distribute high-definition broadcast feeds
Getting the one-hour variety show, "CONAN" to air every week is no small feat. The program is shot in front of a live studio audience in Burbank, California, and employs a variety of AJA products including Hi5, HA5, HD10CEA, HD10C2, and HD10DA -- over 90 total AJA Mini-Converters -- to keep the production flowing smoothly.
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| | | | New Psalmist Baptist Installs Five Hitachi HD Cameras
New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD recently installed five new Hitachi Z-HD5000 multi-format HD cameras within the 4,000-seat main sanctuary of its new multi-million-dollar worship center, known as The Holy City of Zion.
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| | | | AJA is The Right Call for XOS Digital’s HD Instant Replay System
System Leverages AJA KONA LHi I/O Cards and HDP2 Mini-Converters to Deliver Uncompressed HD Video Recording and Playback to NCAA Football Officials For the First Time
While college football fans have been watching games in high definition (HD) for some time, the 2010-11 season marks the first that officials will be getting their instant replays in HD -- in uncompressed quality that is far superior to what viewers see at home. The system delivering this evolution is the XOS HD Replay, based on video technology from AJA Video Systems.
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| | | | CineForm Teams Up with AJA to Deliver Stereo 3D Workflow Support for New KONA 3G
CineForm Collaboration with AJA Simplifies Direct Ingest and Output of Stereo 3D Files; Neo3D Support for Kona 3G Eliminates Need for Separate Stereo Multiplexing
CineForm®, Inc., creators of high-fidelity compression-based workflow solutions for the post production marketplace, announced today that it has teamed up with AJA to offer full stereo 3D workflow support for the newly launched KONA 3G card, the multi-format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K video I/O hardware for Mac.
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| | | | AJA Ships KONA 3G for Professional Video and Audio I/O
KONA 3G Supports Multi-Format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K I/O; Offers New Stereographic Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today ships its new KONA 3G capture card. The multi-format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K video I/O hardware for Mac and PC-based systems is available now, with an optional K3G-Box for additional connectivity.
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| | | | AJA Recognized with IBC Awards for Ki Pro Mini and KONA 3G
Ki Pro Mini 10-bit 4:2:2 Flash Disk Recorder Wins Broadcast Engineering Pick Hit Award; KONA 3G Multi-Format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K I/O Hardware Wins TV Technology STAR Award
AJA Video Systems received two awards last week at IBC 2010; one for its new, highly portable Ki Pro Mini file-based recorder and one for KONA 3G, its new multi-format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K video I/O solution for Mac and PC-based systems.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3G Delivers Unrivaled Flexibility for Professional Video and Audio I/O
KONA 3G Supports Multi-Format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K I/O; Offers New Stereographic Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today unveiled its new KONA 3G capture card. The multi-format SD/HD/Dual Link/3G/2K video I/O hardware for Mac and PC-based systems is available next month, with an optional K3G-Box for additional connectivity.
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| | | | P+S TECHNIK announces powerful CineForm Cross-Applications Workflow Solutions for the 16Digital SR Mag
An efficient and convenient workflow for the 16Digital SR Mag from P+S TECHNIK is ensured by various partners
CineForm formats open various post production pipelines for 16Digital SR Mag shot material meeting all the demands of the market. The new 16Digital SR Mag from P+S TECHNIK will include native support for the CineForm RAW 12-bit format and the CineForm HD 10-bit 4:2:2 format. These formats recorded on standard removable SSD storages allow for an easy and direct access to various digital post production workflows. CineForm Digital Intermediate workflows are designed for both Windows and Mac and are known for achieving safe, high quality performance and pristine image quality at a very cost competitive price. The CineForm RAW format is also used by the P+S TECHNIK highly-acclaimed SI-2K camera.
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| | | | SEVERE CLEAR Edited and Sound Designed Using Media 100 Suite
Sirk Productions Relies on Media 100 Suite for Award-Winning Feature Film Documentaries
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Sirk Productions edited and sound designed SEVERE CLEAR using Media 100 Suite.
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| | | | AJA Releases Ki Pro Support for Apple ProRes 422 LT and Proxy
Ki Pro 1.1 Software Drop Coincides With Launch of Version 7.5 Software for KONA, Io Express and Io HD, Adding Support for Multiple AJA Products on Mac Systems and Double Speed Transfer from Supported Sony VTRs on KONA 3
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released new software updates for their award-winning Ki Pro, KONA, Io Express and Io HD products.
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| | | | AJA Congratulates "500 Days of Summer" Editor Alan E. Bell on ACE Award Nomination
Long-time Customer Used KONA Card in Film's Final Cut Pro Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, congratulates film editor Alan Edward Bell, whose work on the hit romantic comedy "500 Days of Summer" is recognized with a nomination for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy or Musical) from the American Cinema Editors. Bell, a long-time user of AJA products, used the KONA LHe video capture card with Final Cut Pro in his editorial workflow.
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| | | | ‘A New Hope,’ Documentary Shot With Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD Varicam, Screens At Louisiana’s Angola State Penitentiary, Monday, Feb. 1
Faith-Based Prison Documentary Shot on Location at Angola Aired on FamilyNet Television as Part of Emmy-Award Winning Series, ‘On Mission Xtra’
"A New Hope", a 30-minute documentary shot at Louisiana’s Angola State Penitentiary with several Panasonic P2 HD camcorders--the VariCam 3700, AJ-HPX2000, AG-HPX500 and AG-HVX200A—will screen Monday, February 1 at the prison for an audience of inmates, staff, and state corrections and other elected officials.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Only Qualified Video Card for Autodesk Smoke on the Mac
 AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Autodesk has qualified the KONA 3 as the only digital video I/O card approved to work with Autodesk Smoke editorial finishing software running on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
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| | | | "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.
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| | | | 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 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 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 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 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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| | | | 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 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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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Paragon Studios Brings Sound And Picture Editing Under One Roof
Nashville Audio Post-Production Facility Unveils New Picture Edit Suite
Paragon Studios, an industry leader in audio, broadcast and film post-production, recently put the final touches on its brand new state-of-the-art picture editing suite. This addition creates a multi-faceted studio that now allows for all picture and sound post-production needs to be completed at one single location.
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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 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 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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| | | | Sonnet's Fusion
Redundancy, Speed, Capacity, and Appealing Price Point Make Fusion System a Smart Solution for Mac®-Based Design and Post-Production Company
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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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| | | | 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: 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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| | | | Softron Media Services Announces Update to OnTheAir Video
AJA Kona™ and Blackmagic Design™ Video Cards Now Fully Supported
Softron™ Media Services is pleased to announce that its latest release of OnTheAir Video™ supports AJA's Kona series of video cards as well as Blackmagic Design's Decklink™ and Multibridge™ product lines.
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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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| | | | 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 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.
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| | | | News: AJA Debuts 2K Video Support And HD Cross-Convert With Kona 3 V2 Upgrade
Customers Can Bring in and Play Back 2K Material - an Industry First for Editing and Finishing on the Mac
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced 2K resolution video support with the v2 upgrade to the recently released KONA 3, the company's top-of-the-line uncompressed HD/SD capture card. In a major development, KONA 3 will now provide customers editing and finishing on an Apple Power Mac G5 with the capability to bring in and play back material at 2K.
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| | | | News: AJA introduces KONA 3, setting a new standard in video capture for PCIe Power Mac G5s
KONA 3's new extensible architecture and high-bandwidth design debuts at MacWorld 2006, offering optimal video capture solutions for SD, HD and Dual Link HD
MacWorld Expo, San Francisco, CA -- January 10, 2006) AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced KONA 3, AJA's new top-of-the-line HD/SD video capture card. Offering 40% more processing power than the industry-leading KONA 2, the new KONA 3 is the ultimate uncompressed capture card for SD, HD and Dual Link 4:4:4:4 HD for PCI Express (PCIe) Apple G5 Power Macs and Apple Final Cut Pro. KONA 3 makes its worldwide debut this week during MacWorld Expo San Francisco at the AJA booth, #1449; the new card will ship worldwide on January 30th, 2006.
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| | | | News: AJA Debuts New XENA Video Capture and Playback Workflows for Windows XP
XENA LS and LH Offer Integrated Capture and Playback Solutions for Motion Graphics and Design Professionals
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced the XENA LS and XENA LH video and audio I/O cards for Windows XP. The new XENA lineup marks AJA's entree into integrated video capture and playback solutions designed to fit a variety of creative workflows based on the Windows XP platform.
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| | | | News: AJA Announces KONA LHe 10-bit Uncompressed Video Capture Card for New Apple PCI Express Power Macs
10-bit KONA LHe uncompressed video capture card supports new PCI Express Apple Power Macs
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced the KONA LHe, a new PCI Express version of the popular KONA LH. Identical in feature set to the KONA LH released one month ago, the KONA LHe is a 10-bit uncompressed video capture card that supports editing on the new PCI Express Apple Power Macs with Final Cut Studio. Reinforcing the company's commitment to supporting the latest hardware upgrades, AJA is introducing the KONA LHe as Apple prepares to debut its new PCI Express line of Power Macs. KONA LHe is the only PCI Express (PCIe) card available for OSX and Final Cut Studio that provides a cost-effective, single-card HD/SD analog and digital I/O solution with the superior broadcast quality for which AJA is known.
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| | | | News: AJA Used on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
KONA 2 used live during Wheel of Fortune for HD playback to feed HD video wall displaying scenes of destination prizes around the world, adds new visual excitement
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 2 video capture card is being used on two of the most popular game show in the world – Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! from Sony Pictures Television.
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| | | | News: AJA Introduces New KONA LH 10-bit Uncompressed Video Capture Card for Editing on Apple with Final Cut Studio
New card offers a full-ride to HD with no-compromise of quality or features
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced the immediate availability of its new KONA LH, a 10-bit uncompressed video capture card for editing on the Apple G5™ with Final Cut Studio™. KONA LH is the only PCI card available for OSX and Final Cut Studio that offers both HD and SD analog and digital I/O -- in one convenient card, at a low price, and with the same excellent broadcast quality for which AJA is known.
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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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| | | | News: AJA Video Systems Approve ADTX RAID
L Series High Performance RAID Receives Official Qualification on Kona 2
Advanced Technology and Systems Co., Ltd. (ADTX), a leading manufacturer of reliable and affordable high performance computer storage for the video, film and broadcasting industries, announces qualification of L Series High Performance SATA RAID for use on AJA Video Systems Kona 2 capture card.
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