Inlet Technologies Ships Fathom 2.5; Microsoft Studios, Modern VideoFilm, MetaMedia Training International and Others Gain Workflow Efficiencies and Increase Production Throughput.RALEIGH, N.C. -- Inlet Technologies, a leading provider of advanced encoding solutions for digital media, announced today that it has commenced shipping a new version of its comprehensive encoding solution, Fathom(TM) 2.5. This latest product release is the result of Inlet's ongoing response to customer needs, and its commitment to delivering breakthrough advancements for professional video production. With the ultimate goal of helping customers monetize their video content quickly and easily, Fathom 2.5 delivers a more powerful set of workflow tools, new encoding options and enhanced flexibility. Fathom was the industry's first real-time encoding solution for high definition (HD) content in the Windows Media Video See Windows Media formats. and the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, White Plains, NY, www.smpte.org) A professional society for motion picture and TV engineers with more than 9,000 members worldwide. It prepares standards and documentation for TV production. VC-1 formats. Combining hardware for speed, with analysis software for control, Fathom adds efficiencies to the video production process that enables high-quality output in less time. Inlet customers have leveraged these benefits in a range of applications, and realize a 4-6x faster turnaround for standard definition (SD) content and up to 40x faster for HD. "Our clients expect very quick turnaround times, especially when we're producing dailies," said Michael Rebel, data manager, Modern VideoFilm. "Fathom has been an amazing tool for us in this regard - speeding production times by at least 200%. Recently we have been producing WM9 files for Xbox game trailers - a process that used to take 3 hours when using other encoding systems, and now takes us about 15 minutes with Fathom. Boosting client satisfaction is the main benefit, but of course we save time and resources as well." Another customer, MetaMedia Training International, has integrated Fathom in their production process for multi-media educational materials. "Fathom is a user-friendly encoder that gives me a high level of control, along with fast encoding speeds," said Patrick Fisher, senior digital media specialist at MetaMedia Training International, Inc. "I now have the ability to adjust my encoding parameters and evaluate the results with Fathom's graphical analytics tools, so I can maximize quality while striving for economical bit rates. Inlet Technologies is pushing the envelope for advanced encoding technology." MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 2 file ingest in·gest tr.v. in·gest·ed, in·gest·ing, in·gests 1. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption. See Synonyms at eat. 2. , native encoding of interlaced Refers to a display system or image that uses interlacing and does not render contiguous lines one after the other. See interlace and interlaced GIF. content and AVISynth support are among Fathom 2.5's capability enhancements. In addition, concurrent with this release, Inlet is offering a new cost-effective SD-only variant, available in most markets for under $10,000. Full product specifications are available online at http://www.inlethd.com/products/fathom.html. "Fathom's speed translates into an easily recognizable ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). win for high volume, quality WMVHD WMVHD Windows Media Video High Definition (Microsoft) encoding," said Tyler Davis, engineering solutions manager, Microsoft Studios Microsoft Studios is part of building 127 at Microsoft's main Redmond campus. The videos Microsoft shows at the Consumer Electronics Show and its own Professional Developers Conference are created there, as well as content for MSN and many of Microsoft's partners. . "We can accomplish better work in a shorter period of time, saving us money. The Seen by Scene feature will allow an even greater level of quality for the most critical encodes, still within the short turnaround times." About Inlet Technologies Inlet Technologies is one of the world's foremost experts on advanced video encoding technology. The company's innovative solutions enable content providers to drive the proliferation of digital media to a rapidly expanding audience, through a multitude of next-generation distribution vehicles, including video-on-demand, packaged media, broadcast and IP connections. Inlet's Fathom(TM) was the industry's first real-time encoding platform for SMPTE VC-1 and Windows Media Microsoft's audio and video framework for Windows, which embraces playback, encoding and streaming. Windows Media Player is the digital jukebox and media player that comes with every version of Windows. high definition video, setting a standard of innovation that continues today. With Fathom's real-time encoding, video engineers can reduce file sizes, speed processing time and improve output quality. Advanced tools such as Semaphore semaphore (sĕm`əfôr'), device for the visible transmission of messages. The marine semaphore, used by day between ships or between a ship and the shore, consists essentially of a post at the top of which are two pivoted arms. (TM) video analysis software and Seen by Scene(TM) segment re-encoding improve workflow automation, thus reducing staff requirements and increasing throughput. Fathom was selected by Millimeter Magazine as one of the most innovative technology products at NAB 2005, and was honored with a Millimeter "Pick Hit" award. Inlet Technologies is based in Raleigh, NC. For more information, visit www.inlethd.com About Microsoft Studios Microsoft(R) Studios, the internal studio and production facility of Microsoft, is a real-world test bed of products and services for the media and entertainment industries. The 65,000 square foot facility supports the marketing and presentation needs of Microsoft and its partner organizations throughout the world. Microsoft Studios boasts advanced production and post production facilities, including three large stages, state of the art digital post production facilities and an interactive media development group and technology integration lab, delivering products across the full spectrum of media. About Modern VideoFilm Modern VideoFilm's top priorities are QUALITY and SERVICE, and for these, Modern is known to have set the highest standards in the industry. In the early eighties, Modern VideoFilm set a worldwide standard by establishing the first dedicated quality control department in a post-production facility. Since that time, "QC", as it is commonly known, has become an industry standard around the globe. Today, Modern VideoFilm has eight dedicated quality control suites as well as a highly trained QC staff, working 24 hours a day - 7 days a week, to meet client needs and drop-dead deliveries. Modern VideoFilm's credits include feature length films such as Gladiator gladiator (Latin; swordsman) Professional combatant in ancient Rome who engaged in fights to the death as sport. Gladiators originally performed at Etruscan funerals, the intent being to give the dead man armed attendants in the next world. , I Robot, 50 First Dates and hundreds of other titles; and television shows including Desperate Housewives, The West Wing and Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom originally broadcast on CBS from 1996 to 2005. It is one of the most critically acclaimed American sitcoms of its time. . About MetaMedia Training International: For 25 years, MetaMedia Training International, Inc. has designed, developed, and delivered performance-based training and communications programs for government agencies, public corporations, and nonprofit groups. MetaMedia provides state-of-the-art instructional materials including HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk , DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , web-based tools, and print media. For more information, please call 301-515-6300 or visit us on the web at www.metamediausa.com. |
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