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Canon launches new professional camcorders

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (CVP) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:16:05 +0100

Canon today expands its revolutionary XF series of professional camcorders with the launch of the XF105 and XF100 - the smallest models ever to include the broadcast quality MPEG-2 Full HD recording codec (50Mbps, 4:2:2). Perfect for users who need the flexibility to work in a range of field-based situations, the XF105 and XF100 fit into a new palm-sized category within Canon’s XF family. Their compact design and advanced image quality makes them ideal for operators who may routinely switch between a variety of projects, such as weddings, corporate videos or documentaries. With their unrivalled range of features, including a new Infrared mode and 3D Shooting Assist functions, plus easy-to-carry form factor, each provides the ability to move between assignments with one versatile camcorder. Sales Start – January

0% Interest 2 Year Sony Finance Deal

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Andy Jones) — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:50:32 +0100

Until 31st July 2010 you can get 24 months 0% finance on XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD and HDCAM SR camcorders as well as selected ancillaries*.Call us for advice, to discuss your requirements and arrange a hands-on demo.Sony Season at CVP. Theres never been less interest in our promotions!Click here for more details

NAB Show 2010 report

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:38:43 +0100

Sensor Size Matters!For me, perhaps the most exciting news at NAB 2010 is that both Sony and Panasonic have announced they will ship modular camcorders with large format sensors (and sub-£5,000 price tags) within the next 12 months. These are clearly targeted to counter the latest HD Video-DSLRs’ penetration of ‘their’ professional and broadcast arena. Sony’s offering promises to be an EX-1R type body with full 35mm sensor and XDCAM HD recording onto SxS media at 35Mb/s (and hopefully higher). The Panasonic approach is slightly less exciting, their AG-AF100 prototype looking like an HVX200 chassis with a slightly smaller Micro 4/3” sensor and AVCHD recording onto SDHC media. Both cameras feature a versatile lens mount to enable use of most 35mm lenses, professional grade electronic viewfinders, HD-SDI connectivity, XLR audio inputs etc… I simply can’t wait to get my hands on these cameras, as they promise to address the ergonomic and functional shortcomings encountered when shooting video with DSLRs… Stunning new OLED field monitorA quick look at the new Sony PVM-740 is all it takes for you to realise this is the new standard for field monitoring, thanks to its stunning OLED screen. Shown side-by-side against both a CRT and a LMD-9050 it iss clear to see that the PVM-740 delivered far superior resolution and contrast ratio to both, making it a must-have item for anyone who needs accurate monitoring on location. Set to be sensibly priced at under £3,000 this will be a big seller. LEDelight!It’s now very clear that ‘the writing is on the wall’ for traditional incandescent fixtures, as there now some simply stunning LED offerings. Here’s our pick of the best: 1) Gekko Karesslite: A beautifully engineered LED softlight that’s a genuine substitute for a Kino-Flo Diva 400 with the added benefit of much increased robustness, lower power consumption and almost infinite lamp longevity. 2) LitePanels Sola: these are the first high output LED Fresnel spotlights that are truly viable for studio and location use. The SolaENG camera-top / sun-gun consumes only 28w, is 10-20v DC powered and has the output of a 250W tungsten lamp! It also has excellent beam angle ‘zoom’ and is fully dimmable. At around £500+VAT it is one of those ‘must-have’ pieces of kit. Available from around June. The Sola6 and Sola12 are mains powered studio Fresnel LED’s, offering the equivalent of 650w and 2KW output with excellent beam control and full dimming. All SOLA lams are daylight colour temperature. This Glass is Class: Zeiss MK2 Compact Prime and Zoom lensesIn response to the uptake of DSLR shooting, Zeiss have cleverly updated their range to incorporate an inter-changeable lens mount with Canon EF, Nikon A and PL options, giving users true versatility and future-proofing. These lenses are simply essential tools for anyone serious about shooting video on a DSLR as they provide full manual control and dependable calibration markings with up to 300degree focus ring rotation between MOD (minimum object Distance) and Infinity. 3D disappointmentPanasonic were demonstrating what I can only hope is a very early prototype of their forthcoming 3D camcorder, as the live on-screen results were truly awful. Sony also showed several 3D acquisition products, again only serving to underwhelm. What is clear to me is that the creation of good 3D content requires very careful shot-by-shot set-up in order to deliver anything other than mediocre results. For me, even Avatar (which I thought was a fantastic movie) didn’t need to be 3D, as whilst there were some shots that stunned in 3D, others looked like cardboard cut-outs… I was frequently removing the 3D glassed in order to I’d rather watch 4K than HD in 3D Arri AlexaArri were demonstrating their new Alexa digital 35mm camcorder (which starts at around £70,000 excluding lenses). It’s a great looking camera, robustly designed to deliver easy migration to digital acquisition for film DoPs who are switching from 35mm. As you’d expect, it has excellent camera specifications. Alexa records ARRIRAW or Apple ProRes files onto SxS Pro media. Deliveries are set to start in May 2010. Canon’s Crackers!Canon’s long awaited entry into the tapeless market is here at last in the form of their new XF300 and XF305 camcorders. Both feature full HD 1/3” CMOS sensors, a superb HD-L series 18x lens and use a 4:2:2 long-GOP codec at 50Mb/s for class-leading image quality. Interestingly, 50Mb/s is the data-rate required by the BBC and Canon are clearly hoping that the XF will be approved by the BBC for mainstream acquisition. The XF’s Recording media is Compact Flash (type 1) and there are 2 slots. At 50MB/s you’ll get 160 minutes record time with 2x32GB cards installed. The XF chassis looks like a cross between an XH-A1 and an XL-H1. The XF305 is identical to the 300 other than having TC in / Out, Gen-lock and HD-SDI connectivity. Sony expand XDCAM HD optical disc range.Just as we think Sony have forgotten optical disc media and are pushing all their resources into solid state product development they announce a few brilliant new products for 2011. Firstly a 4 laser mechanism for ultra-fast read / write which will be incorporated into future XDCAM HD products, coupled with a new low cost 128GB write once disc that’s perfect for archiving etc… Better still is their innovative XDS ‘XDCAM Station’ which contains EX card slots, an optical drive and HDD storage. It enables users to back-up to any format and also allows data-rate conversion etc… It is fully networkable and provides multi-seat NAS for FCP!

ARRI ALEXA gets Apple ProRes 422 Codec + SxS media

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:50:21 +0100

ARRI has just announced the specifications of its impressive new ALEXA digital camera range which will ship in June 2010. ALEXA features a Super-35 CMOS Bayer sensor so you can achieve the shallow depth-of-field normally associated with 35mm film and a promised 13.5 stops of dynamic range should deliver excellent shadow and highlight detail. At the moment there are 3 versions announced, 2 available from launch:1) A standard version with Electronic HD Viewfinder2) A Wireless version which has integrated lens remote powering and controls so that users can use follow-focus remotes without additional powering / control modules.3) A flagship model (later) with an optical viewfinder in lieu of the standard electronic unit, designed to appeal more to operators used to the optical viewfinders of film cameras... The camera is set to be a direct competitor to the RED ONE, EPIC and SCARLET cameras, with pricing from around €50,000, however, what sets it apart from the RED system is its adoption of the Apple ProRes 422 Codec and SxS media. This means that the workflow with ALEXA is very streamlined and efficient when compared to RED because files can be seamlessly ingested and edited in Final Cut without any transcoding. In addition, ALEXA can simultaneously record a compressed format and the higher resolution ARRIRAW 2K file, allowing users to rapidly edit in the field and later use the higher quality footage for subsequent on-line mastering. ARRI also promises a host of expansion accessories for the camera, from storage modules and advanced recorders, to viewfinders and an inter-changeable lens mount so you can use your DSLR lenses in addition to PL-mount film lenses.

CVP rescues GearBox

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:29:59 +0100

CVP (Creative Video Productions Limited), the purchasers of Mitcorp (UK) Ltd in January 2008 have acquired all assets and trading names of GearBox (sound and vision) Ltd (In Administration) in order to operate the business as a going concern. GearBoxâ€™ founder Richard Eastwood has been retained as General Manager of the new operation, reporting to Mark Forth, Managing Director. All staff and regional offices have been retained. Service to GearBox clients is uninterrupted.â€œThis acquisition enables GearBox to significantly improve the product range and service quality provided to customers whilst delivering several strategic benefits to our enlarged groupâ€ commented Phil Baxter, CEO of CVP â€œGearBox now has the financial stability, improved infrastructure, increased range of equipment and in-house engineering capability that will not only ensure itsâ€™ survival but provide an excellent platform for growth â€“ The future is bright for GearBox.â€GearBox was established in 1997 and provides specialist broadcast audio and video equipment rental from its offices in Soho, West London, Cardiff and Leeds. At its Park Royal HQ, GearBox also provides high quality â€˜dryâ€™ and â€˜wetâ€™ hire production suites in the form of its â€˜White Roomsâ€™. In addition, itsâ€™ lavishly appointed Cream Recording Studio facilities provide a spectacular World-class environment for the highest standard of music recording and mixing â€“ from chart-topping bands to producers of feature film soundtracks. CVP was established in 1986, originally providing crewing and equipment rental services to the broadcast television industry. The business transformed to selling equipment in 1997, pioneering internet marketing and e-commerce techniques to establish Europeâ€™s No.1 professional and broadcast video website and growing organically until acquiring Mitcorp (UK) Ltd in January 2008. The group has sales offices in Soho, West London, Midlands, the North and Glasgow. It is a BBC approved supplier and provides System Integration (SI) services nationwide. It also offers specialist equipment hire through the Mitcorp Broadcast Rental operation in Brentford. The group has a current annual turnover in excess of Â£35m.For further information on CVP group companies visit:www.creativevideo.co.ukwww.gearbox.comwww.mitcorp.comwww.creamrecordingstudios.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark II V2.0.3 Firmware Update

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:13:21 +0000

Canon are preparing a firmware update that enhances the movie function of the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera.This update will become available for download from mid-March 2010.Functional Enhancements of firmware Version 2.0.3: Adds or changes the following movie frame rates NTSC: 1920×1080：30 fps (changed - actual 29.97fps) 1920×1080：24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps) 640×480：30 fps (changed - actual 29.97fps) PAL:1920×1080：25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps) 1920×1080：24 fps (added - actual 23.976 fps) 640×480：25 fps (added - actual 25.0 fps) Adds a function for manually adjusting the sound recording level (64 levels). Adds a histogram display (brightness or RGB) for shooting movies in manual exposure. Adds shutter-priority AE mode (Tv) and aperture-priority AE (Av) mode to the exposure modes for shooting movies. Changes the audio sampling frequency from 44.1 KHz to 48 KHz. Fixes a phenomenon* where communication between the camera and the attached lens is sometimes interrupted after manual sensor cleaning.*This phenomenon only affects units with Firmware Version 1.2.4.

Have 3D HD TVs come of age?

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemoose) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:37:40 +0000

Forget memories of blurry images whilst straining your eyes through flimsy and uncomfortable cardboard glasses - The latest 3D TVs are High Definition and deliver full colour 3D experience in which objects appear to virtually leap out of the screen through one of two display techniques:1) The majority of latest generation displays incorporate an integral transmitter that works in conjunction with active shutter 3D glasses to consecutively project right eye and left eye images in Full HD (at 2x frame rates). (These transmitters should also be available separately).2) There are TVs which dont require glasses for viewing instead they incorporate minute cylindrical lenses known as lenticules over every pixel of the display. These lenticules are optimised to allow vision of adjacent pixels to left and right eyes only*. A quad-HD resolution display can therefore display full HD resolution to left and right eyes, however there is a limitation with this kind of display: *The viewing angle is very critical in order to see the image in 3D and there are only a limited number of sweet spots where this is possible. In other words, if you have one of these displays your viewing position will be defined by the TV, not you and the odds are that if you are in a sweet spot watching glorious 3D then the person next to you will be watching 2D as they are not in a sweet spot... Suddenly the active shutter spectacles become more appealing to me!The big question is will viewers be prepared to invest their hard-earned cash and wear headgear in order to experience 3D at home? Now I am a home cinema and PS3 enthusiast that relishes watching movies and games on a big screen with full surround sound and Id probably love the full 3D experience in that context, however I just cant imagine bothering to put specs on to watch every-day television... Frankly Id rather have great quality HD content in 2D for the majority of the time with 3D reserved for occasional special interest programmes, games and important sporting events...

SD card capacity jumps to 2TB with new SDXC format

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemoose) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:33:50 +0000

The next-generation SDXC (eXtended Capacity) memory card specification has been announced at CES and promises to further seal the demise of videotape as the preferred storage medium for consumer and professional video acquisition as media card capacities rise and prices drop.The new SDXC specification provides up to 2TB (2 terabytes) storage capacity and accelerates SD interface read/write speeds to 104MB/s (megabytes per second) this year, with a road map to ultimately deliver 300MB/s. The SDXC specification, developed by the SD Association leapfrogs memory card interface speeds while retaining the world-leading SD interface. SDXC is also the first memory card specification to provide 2TB storage without hindering the high-speed performance necessary for high-end photography and HD video recording.The SDXC specification uses Microsofts exFAT file system to support its large capacity and interoperability in a broad range of PCs, consumer electronics and mobile phones. The exFAT system was designed for increased compatibility with flash media, from portability of data to interoperability with multiple platforms and devices on removable media.

Panasonic show prototype 3D HD camcorder at CES

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemoose) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:06:01 +0000

At CES 2010 Panasonic have shown their forthcoming professional 3D camcorder which is designed to greatly simplify the process of 3D image capture.It looks very much like a souped up AG-HPX171 with a special 3D lens grafted onto it and unlike current 3D rigs (which are fairly cumbersome and expensive) this unit has the lenses, camera head and P2 recorder in a single, lightweight body. The camcorder also incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls making it easier to use and operate - You can adjust both horizontal and vertical displacement in order to optimise convergence.The camcorder records Right and left video streams in full HD onto P2 solid state cards.Panasonic also plans to offer a professional grade Full 3D HD LCD monitor for field use, as well as a new 3D HD digital vision mixer for live event production.Pricing for the camcorder is expected to be around £13,500+VAT with deliveries starting late 2010.

Apple Launch Final Cut Pro 7

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:49:20 +0100

Apple have released the latest and highly anticipated version of Final Cut Studio with over 100 new features, native AVC-Intra support and refined collabrative workflows. Final Cut Pro 7 now offers 3 new ProRes codecs for offline, broadcast and 4K workflows and seamless collabration with clients via a new iChat interface. Blu-Ray support and improved H.264 encoding is added with Compressor 3.5, enchanced 3D options and compositing tools in Motion 4 and RED, DPX and Cineon 4K support in Color 1.5.Further features and pricing is available here or full product information via Apple.

CVP awarded court judgement against F451 Ltd

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:35 +0000

In early 2008, David Girdlestone of F451 Limited purchased several items of equipment from CVP.Mr. Girdlestone issued a cheque which was dishonoured and despite numerous promises of payment, it was not forthcoming, leaving us with no alternative other than to take legal action in an attempt to recover the debt.We can report that on 27 February 2009, District Judge Schroeder sitting at Telford County Court heard the case brought by us and dismised the defence of F451, awarding full judgement for CVP in the sum of £18,465.71.We have made this information public in order to help our fellow suppliers and potential customers alike to learn from our experiences dealing with Mr. Girdlestone / F451 Limited...

CVP-Mitcorp now exclusive distributor for Zacuto

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:29:34 +0000

Zacuto USA manufacture a wide range of high quality and innovative camera accessories, ideal for customising compact modern cameras in order to improve usability and ergonomics.We are delighted to announce that from 1st March, 2009 Zacuto USA have appointed CVP-Mitcorp as their distributor and master reseller for the UK.

CVP-Mitcorp deliver TV studio to BBC in Kabul

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:55:04 +0000

Our in-house System Integration team have recently supplied a three-camera studio to the BBCs World Service for deployment out in Kabul, Afghanistan. The studio is based around three Sony DSR-450WSPL DVCAM camcorders and a Sony DFS-800 production switcher - The system strikes a neat balance between capability and flexibility. The BBC also specified an additional aim of making the install process in Kabul as quick as possible. The CVP-Mitcorp team thus completely built and tested the studio in the UK, before disassembling it ready for shipment by the BBC out to Afghanistan, where Mitcorp Systems Manager, Stuart Currie, estimated that a two to three man team could bolt it all together in a few days. â€œWe wired it up to the last nut and bolt and tested it fully,â€ he explains. â€œEvery aspect was tested, even the feeds to the wall boxes, and we undertook as much as we could here in the UK to make sure that the assembly team could complete the job in as short a time as possible. We even put cable termination panels on all the equipment racks so that they could just plug them straight in.â€Ali Shah, BBC World Service Technology Manager, said â€The testing that Mitcorp and the BBC team completed in the UK gave the BBC the confidence to deploy the system to Afghanistan. The on site install went smoothly and this is a testament to the hard work put in by CVP-Mitcorp and the BBC back in the UK and the close working relationship between the teams. Working with Stuart and his team was a pleasure.â€ About BBC World Service:BBC World Service is an international multimedia broadcaster delivering programmes and services in 32 languages. It uses multiple platforms to reach 182 million listeners globally, including shortwave, AM, FM, digital satellite and cable channels. It has around 2,000 partner radio stations which take BBC content, and numerous partnerships supplying content to mobile phones and other wireless handheld devices. Its news sites include audio and video content and offer opportunities to join the global debate. For more information, visit bbcworldservice.com. To find out more about the BBCâ€™s English language offer and subscribe to a free e-newsletter, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/schedules.

Panasonic announce HPX301E full HD P2 camcorder

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Phil Baxter) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:21:17 +0000

Panasonic has unveiled the worldâ€™s first affordable professional camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2, individual frame recording and native 2.2 megapixel imagers. Incorporating an innovative, low profile shoulder mounted design, the 1/3â€ AG-HPX301E P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of interchangeable lens but comes standard with a 17x HD Fujinon lens.

The AG-HPX301E imager incorporates advanced 1/3â€ 2.2-megapixel 3-MOS technology to acquire full native resolution HD images. With a redesigned optical block and a high-precision prism bonding technology, these advanced 3-MOS imagers provide exceptional image quality while minimizing any flare and chromatic aberration. A new 20-bit digital signal processor (DSP) also enhances the HPX301Eâ€™s image performance. The solid-state 1/3â€ HPX301E offers the security of a five-year warranty program (1 year + 4 additional years with registration), ultimate quality and flexibility in an affordable, full-size HD camcorder.

Delivering the impressive quality of AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50, the HPX301E also records individual frame images in 100Mbps DVCPRO HD and in standard definition in DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV, which provides faster workflow and less degradation in multigenerational rendering.

The AVC-Intra 100 and 50 codecs let you record in a choice of HD video formats like Pal and NTSC frequencies. Moreover, it records also in SD frequencies in interlinear and progressive mode. The camera also supports 1080/23.98PsF output (via HD-SDI) for use in high-end movie production. The output of the camera can be set for down conversion or cross-conversion with letterbox, 4:3 crop or squeeze.

The HPX301Eâ€™s interchangeable lens design gives video pros the flexibility to utilize a wide range of broadcast and production HD lenses. The camera is equipped with numerous popular features including Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC) to maximize lens performance, built-in scan reverse for use with film lenses, a Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) function to help compensate for wide variations in lighting, a waveform and vector scope display, and two focus assist functions â€“ a picture expanding function and a focus bar.

For added creative flexibility, the HPX301E also has variable frame rate functions for creating fast and slow motion effects. In 720p mode, a user can choose between 20 variable frame steps between 12p and 60p. Because the HPX301E records images at the frame rate set in the camera, users can preview the speed effect right on the spot, without using a frame rate converter. When working with the cameraâ€™s advanced 1080/480 24pA mode, users have the option of using 2:3:3:2 pull down, which allows most nonlinear editing systems to easily extract 24 frames on ingest.

Equipped with two P2 card slots and new 64GB P2 cards, the HPX301E offers recording capacity that exceeds that of tape based camcorders. The HPX301E offers all the benefits of a faster, file-based P2 HD workflow including recording features like instant recording startup, clip thumbnail view for immediate access to video content on all cards, and a host of time-saving recording modes including continuous recording, card slot selection, hot swapping, loop, pre-record (three seconds in HD and seven seconds in SD), one-shot and interval recording. The camera also features an SD memory card slot for saving or loading scene files and user settings, or proxy data (optional AJ-YAX800G Proxy board required).

The HPX301E has advanced gamma functions offering six shooting scenarios, including the popular Cine-Like Gamma modes found on Panasonicâ€™s popular VariCam camera, which gives recordings the characteristic warm tone of film recordings. A scene file dial on the side of the camera provides quick access to six pre-loaded settings; the dial can also be programmed with user-defined settings.

The cameraâ€™s interfaces include two SDI outputs (switchable between HD/SD-SDI output), video output (down-converted SD video only), IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 interface compatible with host mode, time code input/output (with built-in SMPTE time code generator/reader). Additional features include, Genlock input, 4-position ND optical filter controls, DC power input, color bar switch, three XLR audio jacks (one in the front, two on the rear), wireless microphone slot (2-channel UniSlot wireless receiver compatible) and programmable user buttons.

The HPX301E can also be used as a studio camera. It is equipped with a remote control terminal (RCU) for use with the optional AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit and compatible studio remote control systems.

At eight pounds, the HPX301Eâ€™s lightweight, well-balanced design and ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to use. All operation switches, volume controls and card slots are on the left side for easier operation. The HPX301E is equipped with a widescreen 1,226,000-dot LCOS color viewfinder and a widescreen 921,000-dot 3.2-inch LCD color monitor. Its power consumption is low at only 18 watts.

Adobe announces new audio software

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Adobe) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:46 +0100

Adobe have released the first details regarding their newest software named Adobe Soundbooth - a specialised audio application designed for Video Editors, Creative Professionals and Designers who want fast, intuitive audio editing and creation without requiring an expertise or specialism in audio processing as required by some of Adobe Auditions features. Its key toolset will enable users faster access to refine their work by removing noise from recordings, polish voiceovers and remove unwanted errors in your audio youll also utilise established audio effects and filters and create customised music and beds. Soundbooth will continue Adobes development of their innovative user interface and workflow processes currently seen in Production Studio. At this point release schedule and pricing is to be confirmed!

Panasonic HVX200 Special Package Deal

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:45 +0100

Introducing our best ever package deal on the HVX200 DVCPRO HD camcorder. For just £4,080+VAT you get the superb HVX 200 camcorder (with 2 year EU wide Panasonic warranty) PLUS 2 x 16GB P2 media cards and the AG-SC200K soft case. Click here to view this special package deal

CVP Welcomes Bella Custom Keyboards

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:44 +0100

We are pleased to introduce Bella Pro Series 3.0 and Advantage Series 2.0 custom keyboards to you!Bella offer the ultimate in custom keyboards combining patented built-in technology with comfort and ease of use at incredible value for money.The Advantage Series 2.0 offers simply the best price available for a solid, reliable custom keyboard, and Pro Series 3.0 includes a built-in Jog/Shuttle controller and the fantastic Neo-lite - a dual LED soft light to illuminate your workspace in darkened edit suites. Click Here To View The Product Range

Matrox RT.X2 3.0 Released

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:43 +0100

Matrox have released RTX2 support for Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 This release supports projects with new progressive SD and HD video formats such as 576p @ 25 fps and 1440×1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps. This means that RT.X2 now supports all the HDV resolutions of the Sony HVR-V1 cameras, as well as the Canon HDV 24f and 30f modes.Matroxs EZ-MXF utility allows editing of Panasonic P2 .mxf files in SD and 720p formats using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects including support of Panasonic VariCam .mxf files in 720p @ 23.98/25 fps.Also includes new Matrox sphere effect, and acceleration of Adobe Premiere Pros Timecode and Garbage Matte effects. Matrox RT.X2 v3.0 drivers can be downloaded by registered users here. (Please note earlier versions of Adobe Premiere Pro require their equal version drivers, and RTX2 SD does not support HD options).

Amazing XDCAM HD Package Deal!

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:42 +0100

Creative Video guarantee you the UKs best deal on XDCAM and with our latest XDCAM HD package you get the Sony PDW-F330L Camcorder PLUS a Canon 19x VCL-719BXS HD lens for just £8955 + VAT! (This is a limited offer, strictly while stocks last) The PDW-F330L Camcorder offers superb features and versatility and XDCAM HDs Professional Disc format gives fast, reliable file-transfer based options for your post-production setup. Call now to book a demo with our Sony Specialists or Click Here for complete package details.

Avid Media Composer for £1495!

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:41 +0100

Avid have cut the price of Media Composer software by 50% - making Avid Media Composer more affordable than ever and offering the full Avid editing toolset to a wider range of professionals. CVP can now offer Media Composer for £1495 +vat.With this price cut Avid have annouced that Xpress Pro software is now discontinued and will cease shipping on 30th June - also with immediate effect further releases and updates will not be made available. To ensure Xpress Pro users benefit from this change upgrades to Media Composer are now available for £310 +vat. Key advantages of Media Composer inlcude: More resolutions, Scriptsync, Timewarp, Blend and SpectraMatte effects

New Blackmagic Design Range

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:40 +0100

Blackmagic Design are continuing to grow their award-winning product range and Creative Video are pleased to present the complete range of Decklink, HDLink and Multibridge products - now bringing 2K, 4:4:4, HD and SD I/O, conversion or distribution to you at unbelievable prices!New to the range is the Multibridge Eclipse, offering the worlds first 3Gb/s SDI connection for 4:4:4 and 2K video support for beyond HDTV resolutions via a single SDI cable! Also HDLink Pro adding support for DVI-D displays up to 30, 6ch de-embedded SDI audio & SDI loop-through. Take a look at our Blackmagic Design product range here

The Next Generation Of Avid Is Coming...

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:39 +0100

Avid have announced their next generation editing systems built around an all new DX architecture to improve speed, efficiency and responsiveness within the latest releases of their world-class software including Media Composer (v3.0), Newscutter (v7.0) and Symphony (v3.0).The DX architecture utlilises a PCI-e hardware connection to the host system delivering a high performance, high-bandwidth effects engine. The line-up includes new Avid Mojo DX - with HD/SD-SDI and HDMI video I/O in a 1RU 19 rackmountable chassis and Avid Nitris DX with DNxHD encoding, HD/SD-SDI, YUV,Y/C video I/O in a 19 2RU chassis.Media Composer v3.0 delivers the feast of new features youd expect from a major Avid release key support includes native codecs for Panasonic AVC-Intra, Sony XDCAM EX, JVC 23.97/25P - and now supports Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard.All hardware and software is due June 2008. Info on Mojo DX can be found here. Creative Video will be the first to bring you UK pricing!

Native XDCAM In Premiere Pro CS3

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Craig Heffernan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:38 +0100

Adobe have released Premiere Pro CS3 v3.20, an update to improve handling and support of MPEG streams and specific support for Sony XDCAM HD, and Sony XDCAM EX workflows with .mxf media.The support frees Premiere Pro editors from needing third-party .mxf plugins to benefit from the exceptional tapeless features and performance XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX offer. The update can be downloaded via the Update option within Premiere Pro CS3 software, and will be made publically downloadable at a later date. Release notes for the update can be found here.

24 months 0% finance on AG-HPX500*

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:27:37 +0100

In conjunction with Panasonic UK and Fineline Media Finance we are offering 24 months 0% finance on the superb AG-HPX500E P2HD camcorder. Better still, you can add Panasonic accessories such as a microphone and tripod plate to the deal too...This is a limited time offer which expires on 30 December 2008. *Subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Please call us on 01527 854222 for more information.

Apple FCP 5.1.2 gives 25p support

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:19 +0100

Sony Expands HDV range

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:18 +0100

Canon XH-A1 & XH-G1

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Mic Hewitt) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:17 +0100

24 Months 0% Finance on XDCAM HD

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Dr. Ivan B. Tonklemousse) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:16 +0100

Matrox announce new MXO & RT.X2

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (Mic Hewitt) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:15 +0100

NewTek TriCaster from CVP

sales@creativevideo.co.uk (NewTek) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:22:14 +0100