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Realtime multi-layer workflows
Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE are designed primarily for realtime native HDV, DV, and Panasonic P2 720p and SD editing, but
also provides a high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame codec so you can capture other HD and SD formats over the analog
inputs, and mix all types of footage on an HD or SD timeline in real time.
Matrox RT.X2 SD is designed primarily for realtime DV editing, but also provides a high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame SD codec
so you can capture other SD formats over the analog inputs, and mix the various types of footage on an SD timeline in real time.
Extensive camera support
Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE support a wide range of analog, DV, HDV, and P2 cameras from the world's leading manufacturers
including most of the resolutions of these new models:
· JVC HD110, HD200, HD250
· Sony HVR-A1, HVR-Z1, HVR-V1, PDW-F330
· Panasonic HVX200, HDX900, HDC27H, HPX2000
· Canon XH A1, XH G1, XL H1
Highest quality realtime effects
The Matrox RT.X2 platforms are designed to overcome the limitations of software-only editing by providing performance- and
quality-optimized effects processing. Built on Matrox Power of X and Flex technologies, The Matrox RT.X2 platforms leverage
CPU and GPU power to provide a tightly integrated, high performance editing environment for Adobe Premiere Pro CS3. The
Matrox RT.X2 platforms’ broadcast quality effects are fully keyframeable and feature a high level of control for detailed work.
Each effect has a series of parameters that can be fine tuned to get just the look you want. To save time you can use the
preconfigured effects presets or create and save your own presets.
Most realtime video/graphics layers
Many editing systems compromise quality or effects refinement and complexity to increase the number of layers, whereas the
Matrox RT.X2 platforms always deliver maximum realtime quality. Timelines with more layers and/or effects than can be
processed in realtime can still benefit from hardware-accelerated previews. The Matrox RT.X2 platforms always play back the
timeline at the best possible quality and if necessary, gracefully reduce the frame rate. You always get in-context feedback as
you work.
The number of layers that can be processed in real time depends on your system CPU and GPU as well as the characteristics
of your workflow – the video resolution you are working with, the frame rate, the codec, and the number and complexity of
effects. System selection guidelines and lists of computers, motherboards, and GPUs validated for use with the RT.X2 cards are
posted in the support section of the Matrox website.
Realtime native HDV editing workflow (does not apply to RT.X2 SD)
Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE provide the flexibility you need to get the most from your HDV editing experience.
Capture
You can transfer native HDV footage over 1394 to your RT.X2 system. Other HD footage with the same resolution and frame
rate can be captured from analog HD sources using RT.X2’s high-quality MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-frame codec.
Edit
On a reasonably performing system, you can expect to edit at least two HD video layers with color correction plus multiple
graphics layers in real time.
Native HDV material can be mixed in real time on your HD timeline with MPEG-2 I-frame clips. You can also place SD clips on
your HD timeline and RT.X2 will upscale them in real time so you can mix NTSC material into a 1080i at 29.97 fps timeline or
PAL material into a 1080i at 25 fps timeline. You can also mix 576p or 486p material into a 1080p timeline.
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