Panasonic AG-HPX250PJ Understanding P2 Workflow: Matrox Axio Systems - Page 2

Matrox Axio HD/SD/LE Certified Systems Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0/Adobe Production Computer/OS Specification Axio HD/SD systems (dual-card PCI-X) are sold only as turnkey systems by approved Matrox Axio dealers and are capable of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback. Axio LE systems (single-card PCI-X) can playback 10-bit uncompressed, but capture only 8-bit uncompressed video. Axio LE systems allow the user to build and configure their own system based on Matrox-approved components. For a list of approved Axio LE system and hardware configurations, visit the Matrox website at http://www.matrox.com/video/support/ axio/rec/le/mb_sys/home.cfm Overview This paper will provide current and prospective P2 customers a step-by-step understanding of how to use P2 with Matrox Axio HD/SD/LE editing systems. Native editing of P2 on Axio-accelerated Premiere Pro systems means: • Direct P2 file transfer via USB from P2 cameras such as the AG-HVX200, AJ-HPX2000 and other P2 HD camcorders; P2 file transfer from P2 Store (AJ-PCS060), P2 Card Reader (AJ-PCD20/AJ-PCD10) • P2 or 1394 stream transfer from Focus Enhancements MXF-capable Firestore (via 1394) drives to NLE computer • Direct import of MXF files into Premiere Pro projects-operability of MXF files is similar to other captured video files • Accelerated or render-free editing of multiple streams of P2 MXF DVCProHD, including all P2 shooting modes/frame WITH THE EXCEPTION of 486/30p and 1080/30p P2 shooting modes which are not supported at this time. 486/30p will be supported in a future release of AxioUtils • Accelerated or real time export of P2 MXF footage to any of the native Matrox codecs including export from the timeline back to MXF formats and to P2 hardware • Native codecs/support for DV/DVCPro/DVCPro50/DVCProHD (100Mbit) footage or P2 MXF files • Native support for MXF files and Matrox effects in Abobe After Effects • WYSIWYG output for After Effects, Combustion and others Axio system configuration, processor speed, RAM, graphics card and hard disk drive access speed affect real time performance Breakout options vary with Axio HD/SD/LE and should reflect video and audio I/O needs per customer's existing equipment Used by permission-Source: Matrox Video Products Group Overview: Axio and P2 MXF - A New Paradigm The P2 MXF workflow offers Axio owners an entirely new workflow paradigm that is independent of the Axio HD/SD/LE breakout box! In a tapeless workflow, video/audio capture, edit decision, lists, deck control, and other challenges of working with linear tape are gone. Brilliantly liberating, but the wise Axio/P2 editor will carefully consider his/her market, clients and quality needs, then standardize the operation as much as possible to use P2 shooting modes/frame rates that minimize the need for multiple project settings.