Version 8 shipping at NAB; New developments to be released throughout the year

At NAB, Quantel will be rolling out its Version 8 software development program for its Editbox, Henry and Infinity editing and effects systems. Version 8 will start shipping at the show; new features include OMFI support, Maya on Quantel option, improved TimeCode Out and enhanced 24fps support. Further releases to the Version 8 program will be announced later in the year including support of Clipnet background networking and new tracking technology.

Previewed at IBC last year, OMFI support is now available for Quantel’s editing family. This new tool allows for the import of the useful aspects of Avid multi-layered clips into the Quantel environment. This process eases workflows between off- and on-line applications and allows customers to more easily conform multi-layer projects. Enhanced 24fps is also a feature of the upgrade.

Version 8 will include the option to run Maya on Quantel. Following technology previews last year, some new ideas have been developed that enhance still further the workflow between 2D and 3D environments. Maya layers can now be imported directly into the Quantel environment over a network connection and tighter integration between the two enables free selection of the right function for the right job offering the potential of even better results. (See separate release).

Improved Time-Code Out functionality enables new connectivity and integration with third party systems such as caption generators, audio workstations, subtitling systems and BITC readers for voice-over. In addition, Quantel is announcing enhanced audio facilities for its editing range which are designed to equip facilities with the tools to meet the challenges of DTV/HD production. These new features facilitate the use of DolbyE and the award-winning SADiE audio workstation. (See separate release).

The Version 8 release is just the beginning of a wealth of new features currently under development for Quantel’s successful editing family. Further developments to be released later this year include a brand new tracker enabling multi-point tracking in a single pass, keyframe editing and graphical representation of the tracker path for faster and finite tweaking.