Computer editing

BlackMagic Design - Multibridge Multibridge is the world’s first external PCIExpress capture and playback solution that instantly switches betweenSD, HD and 2K, in 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 video quality. Connect to your PC orMac with high speed 10 Gb/s PCI Express for the world's highest qualityediting system, or use independently as a bi-directional SDI videoconverter. With two models to choose from, there is a Multibridge modelfor every workflow. Capture andPlayback Multibridge connects to your computer via PCI Express andworks just like a capture and playback card that plugs into your Mac orPC. All electronics are contained in a compact external chassisconnected to your computer via an included PCI Express cable and plugin board. This unique design allows space for lots of video and audioconnections, and you can use Multibridge as a video converter when notconnected to your computer. All Multibridge models are fully compatiblewith your favorite video software such as Apple Final Cut Pro™,Adobe® Premiere Pro® and more. High speed 10 Gb/s PCI Expresshas 25 times faster bandwidth than FireWire so editing is responsive.With 2 models to choose from, you can edit, design and paint in SD, HDand 2K at 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 video quality. Connect to Anything All Multibridge models support SDI, HDMI and analog videoinput and output. Capture and playback from any SDI, HDMI or analogbroadcast deck, camera or monitor. Use Multibridge as a bidirectionalvideo converter and convert from SDI to analog and HDMI, and analog toSDI and HDMI simultaneously. For the widest compatibility, SDI, HDMIand analog component connections switch instantly between standarddefinition and high definition. With all Multibridge models supportingDual Link SDI and 3 Gb/s SDI, you can capture and play back 4:4:4 videowhen used with decks such as Sony HDCAM SR™, or play back in real time2K film resolution at 24 fps with Blackmagic Design's HDLink Pro. More audio connections No other editing system has such a wide range of audioconnections and metering. Multibridge Eclipse supports a massive 12channels of AES/EBU digital audio on balanced XLR connectors, as wellas 4 channels of pro balanced analog audio on XLR connectors.Multibridge Pro supports 8 channels of AES/EBU digital audio on amulti-pin DB-25 connector, as well as 2 channels of pro balanced analogaudio on XLR connectors. All models of Multibridge support sample rateconverters on AES/EBU inputs for the widest plug and play audiocompatibility, and all models include 2 channel RCA audio outputs forlow cost HiFi monitoring. New 3 Gb/s SDI Connections Multibridge Eclipse and Multibridge Pro are the first editingsolutions to include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections. 3 Gb/s SDI isthe latest version of the SDI video standard that allows 4:4:4 RGB and2K film connection with a single BNC type connection. 3 Gb/s SDI runstwice the data rate of normal HD-SDI video, however instantly switchesto traditional standard definition and high definition SDI. 3 Gb/s SDIallows 4:4:4 RGB workflow or full resolution 2K feature film quality 24fps 2048 x 1556 capture and playback. 2K via SDI allows a revolutionarychange to feature film workflow as now you can connect film resolutionvideo around your facility easily as video is handled today. Thiseliminates retraining time and cost when you want to work on filmprojects. The All-in-oneConverter When you disconnect the PCI Express cable from the hostcomputer you have the ideal solution for converting analog equipment toSDI-based digital systems, as all Multibridge models will instantlyswitch into a bi-directional broadcast video and audio converter.Simultaneously convert from digital to analog, and analog to digitalall at the same time with selectable audio embedding and de-embedding. Built in HDMI You'll love the full resolution HDMI input and output builtinto every Multibridge model. Use the HDMI output for connecting to anyHDMI television or video projector for full HD resolution monitoring atmuch lower cost than a dedicated HD broadcast monitor. Imaginepresenting your work to your clients using cinema size large screenvideo projectors or televisions! Use the built in HDMI input forcapturing from cameras with HDMI outputs. Unlike FireWire capture,using the HDMI output of consumer cameras means you get the highestquality uncompressed video from the camera, and your video files canuse the native compression of your editing software, such asuncompressed, JPEG, DVCPRO HD, and ProRes. Unlike FireWire compression,the native compression of your editing software lets you use real timeeffects and real time playback direct to large screen displays andbroadcast monitors. World's HighestQuality Fully compatible with SDI and HD-SDI 4:2:2, MultibridgeEclipse also features Dual Link HD-SDI 4:4:4 connections for featurefilm quality. Dual Link 4:4:4 is used on the latest Sony HDCAM SRdecks, and contains additional color detail giving you full RGB colorbandwidth and extra precision of up to 10 bit SDI video. When connectedvia PCI Express to a host computer, this higher quality video can becaptured and played back completely uncompressed for amazing featurefilm quality. Multibridge also takes a new lead in quality with thelatest 3 Gb/s SDI technology, so you can connect RGB 4:4:4 and 2K via asingle SDI connection. 3 Gb/s SDI technology is the video standard ofthe future for post production, and allows "beyond HDTV resolutions".Multibridge is ideal for connecting to Digital Betacam™, PanasonicHD-D5™ or the new Sony HDCAM SR decks. Uncompressed 10 bit video is thehighest quality possible from the SDI television system, and onlyuncompressed video will hold up under heavy working conditions demandedby clients today while retaining a delicate film look. StandardDefinition, HDTV or 2K Film All Multibridge models feature dual rate SDI and arecompletely format independent, so you can switch between highdefinition or standard definition instantly. Easily connect to 270 Mb/sstandard definition SDI equipment such as Digital Betacam. As well as1.485 Gb/s high definition SDI equipment such as HDCAM, HD-D5. BecauseMultibridge models include the extreme quality of Dual Link SDIconnections, you can work in 10 bit 4:4:4, and connect to the latestdecks such as Sony HDCAM SR. With the ability to update new formats viaUSB, you can connect to virtually any equipment, now and in the future.With built in 3 Gb/s SDI, you can connect 4:4:4 with a single SDIcable, or even edit in high resolution 2K film in real time. Compatible withall Video Software Multibridge models include a high speed PCI Express connectionso you can connect to a host computer, and then use a wide range ofvideo software for video capture and playback. Multibridge iscompatible with QuickTime™ and DirectShow so you can use any supportedvideo software in standard definition, high definition, or even 4:4:410 bit RGB HD. Unlike pre-built systems, with Multibridge you cancustomize your system for different tasks simply by selecting the videosoftware you prefer to use. Use Final Cut Pro™ on Mac OS X™ andPremiere Pro on Windows™ or Mac OS X™ for editing, then combine AfterEffects®, Fusion™ and Photoshop® for broadcast design andpaint. Then finish your job by using DVD authoring software to giveyour clients a DVD. That’s unlimited flexibility to work in any way youwant. Finally the choice is yours. Down Conversion and Real Time Effects Multibridge features massive processing power, that isfantastic for broadcast quality HD down conversion and other processingbased features. Down conversion is great when Multibridge Eclipse isplugged into Mac OS X and Windows platforms via the built-in PCIExpress connection. Even complex multi layer HD editing can be downconverted and played out in standard definition all in real time. Downconversion uses our custom polyphase interpolation and filtering forincredible quality at the highest 10 bit precision. Loads of SoftwareUtilities Free Multibridge includes the famous DeckLink software, whenconnected to a host computer via PCI Express, giving you a wide rangeof free software utilities. For broadcast graphics and paint, weinclude Photoshop plug-ins for capture and output of still frames. Thefamous Media Express application lets you control a deck remotely viaRS-422 and capture and play clips to and from tape with timecodeaccuracy, which is great for broadcast designers. For easy disk arraysetup we include Disk Speed Test, for a real-world check of yourcapture disk, with speed results displayed in easy to understand videoframes per second. When moving media between systems, use the freeBlackmagic Software Codec for opening and rendering media even when youdon’t have hardware installed. Two Amazing Models Multibridge comes in two individual models to suit yourworkflow. Multibridge Pro provides Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI andanalog capture and playback in SD, HD and 2K, with 8 AES/EBU and 2channels of analog audio for only $1,595. Multibridge Pro's low costalso makes it a great general purpose rack mounted video converter.Multibridge Eclipse, at $2,395, features a larger 2 rack unit size fora massive 12 channels of AES/EBU, and 4 channels of balanced audio,HDMI in and out, Dual Link 3 Gb/s SDI in and out, and an advanced frontpanel design with status lights and 32 audio level meters.