FXDekoHD Heads Up Multiple Additions To Deko CG Family.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Pinnacle Systems Pinnacle Systems, Inc. is a California-based American manufacturer of digital video hardware and software for the consumer and broadcast markets. It was founded in 1986. In 2002 Pinnacle purchased VOB Computersysteme GmbH (now pinnaclesys.de). Now Delivers A Full Range of Windows NT-Based Titling Solutions For Desktop, Postproduction post·pro·duc·tion n. A final stage in the production of a film or a television program, occurring after the action has been filmed or videotaped and typically involving editing and the addition of soundtracks. , And SDTV (Standard Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards with 480 lines of resolution. All SDTV formats are interlaced, and SDTV pictures are not as sharp as progressive scan EDTV or HDTV (Enhanced Definition or High Definition). SDTV Vs. and HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates Broadcasters Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCLE) is unveiling seven new members of its Deko family of character generators (1) Circuitry that converts data characters into dot patterns for a display screen. (2) A device that creates text characters that are superimposed onto video frames. today at the 1999 NAB Convention. The Windows NT-based Deko family now provides a complete spectrum of scaleable, upgradeable titling solutions for desktop, postproduction, SDTV and HDTV applications. "With the launch of the FXDekoHD for HDTV and the board-and-software Deko100 for the desktop, Pinnacle offers one of the industry's broadest range of realtime titling solutions," says Bob Wilson Bob Wilson is the name of:
Deko products being launched at NAB '99 NEW! FXDekoHD: Building on the extensive feature set of the resolution-independent FXDeko system, the FXDekoHD adds support for multiple HD resolutions. FXDekoHD also incorporates the latest enhancements to the realtime 3D FXDeko system, including Timelines, effects-edit capabilities, and an expanded library of plug-in effects that can be applied to any graphic object, word, row, layer or page. FXDekoHD effects include pageturns, shards, petals, falling tiles and water ripples. FXDeko HD is housed in a 4RU rackmountable chassis. Shipments of FXDekoHD are scheduled to begin within 90 days. NAB DEBUT! First shown at IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention in September, the FXDeko system is now making its NAB debut. Brand-new FXDeko features being shown for the first time include Timelines and effects-edit capabilities, which deliver expanded flexibility in 3D effects creation. The 4RU FXDeko system is the first CG to use OpenGL technology on a standard PC platform. FXDeko delivers extensive compositional power and unparalleled 3D character manipulation. A growing library of plug-in effects for FXDeko can be applied to any graphic object, word, row, layer or page. For full-fidelity previews, the FXDeko is now available with an optional second channel for Pvw/Pgm or third channel for Pgm A/Pgm B/Pvw. NEW! MCDeko: Designed for master control operations, MCDeko expands on the capabilities of Deko 2000 with the addition of an integrated realtime 3D DVE See digital video effects. and `video in a window' capability. Ideal for delivering school-closing information and breaking news, MCDeko can automatically convert any text file into a crawl and combine this data in realtime with a 'squeeze-back' of program video. Available for immediate delivery, MCDeko is already in use at CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . NEW! Deko100: A boardset and software solution, the unbundled Deko100 is Pinnacle System's most affordable hardware-based character generator. Its realtime dissolves, transitions and downstream keyer make Deko100 an ideal system for cost-conscious broadcasters. Deko100 runs on a Pentium 200 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. with 128 MB of RAM or higher. NEW! Deko2000: A powerful and cost-effective 2D character generator, the Deko2000 offers extensive compositional power and unparalleled 2D character manipulation in a compact 4RU rackmountable chassis. Deko2000, which is available for immediate delivery, can be upgraded to FXDeko. A second preview channel is available as an option. NEW! Deko500: Ideal for TV stations and post houses, the Deko500 is housed in a 4RU chassis. Deko500 delivers powerful realtime titling and effects, including rolls, crawls and dissolves. Available for immediate delivery, Deko500 can be upgraded to Deko2000 and to FXDeko. NEW! Deko200: A compact system ideal for OB vans, Deko200 was designed for applications where space is at a premium. The Deko200 delivers the functionality and power of the Deko500 in a 3RU chassis. The Deko family also includes PostDeko for offline graphic creation and StillDeko, which delivers added image management capabilities. About the Deko Family Using the open Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. platform, the Deko family of resolution-independent CG solutions provides sophisticated font manipulation tools, including instantaneous creation and re-sizing of characters, instantaneous font changes and realtime effects capabilities. With Unicode support, right-to-left operation, and support for any TrueType font, Deko products can operate in Arabic, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai, as well as most Latin languages. The family's powerful range of standard features includes realtime dissolves, wipes, pushes, rolls and crawls; downstream keyer; fit to fill; unlimited editable layers; touch-up paint capabilities; and BroadNeT connectivity with a wide range of platforms and technologies, including Quantel, Chyron Chyron may refer to:
About Pinnacle Systems, Inc. With five Emmy Awards for technical achievement in video engineering, Pinnacle Systems' broadcast, desktop, and consumer products provide video professionals and consumers the cutting-edge tools needed to create dazzling video programs faster and more affordably than ever before. Pinnacle Systems may be reached at 650/526-1600 or on the World Wide Web at www.pinnaclesys.com. Note to Editors: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification or reference purposes only, with no intent to infringe on copyrights. |
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