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To: BillyG who wrote (24737)	11/3/1997 10:40:00 AM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Vela Research (CUBE customer) introduces new MPEG2 encoder system. It looks like it's based on CUBE's new DVx encoder, because of the incorporation of encoder features such as inverse telecine, which converts film frame rate to DVD frame rate................ Vela Research Delivers New Version of Argus MPEG-2 Encoding System ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1997-- Argus 3.0 Provides Broadcast-Quality Encoding with Advanced Features for Windows NT Vela Research Inc., a leading provider of video compression products for the cable and broadcast industries, announced today it has begun shipping Argus 3.0, its Windows NT-based MPEG-2 encoder system designed for a broad range of professional applications needing broadcast-quality digital video. Argus has an extensive range of encoding capabilities for multimedia applications and corporate information networks, as well as high-quality broadcast applications like digital ad insertion and video-on-demand. "Vela Research is dedicated to providing an end-to-end digital video solution at the system level to meet the needs of broadcasters," said Scott Cooper, president of Vela Research. "This newest release of Argus provides full-featured MPEG encoding that can be combined with Vela's industry-leading decoders to provide a complete broadcast quality solution. This complete product offering gives broadcasters one-stop shopping for the most advanced and highest quality solutions available today." New Features Provide Argus Users With Leading Encoding System Argus 3.0 is a full featured MPEG encoder on the Windows NT platform. New features available on Argus include variable bit rate encoding, caching FTP, improved API and inverse telecine. "Argus allows us maximum flexibility in our encoding process by providing excellent quality, reliability and interoperability," said Paul Roston, president of Roscor Corporation. "We have purchased six encoders and rely heavily on new features such as caching FTP and multiple audio channels to be able to broadcast 30 channels of programming on a single video server." The variable bit rate (VBR) encoding function of Argus 3.0 has two modes, VBR encoding for DVD and VBR encoding for storage. When using VBR encoding for DVD applications, Argus 3.0 creates MPEG streams that vary the data rate to achieve better picture quality by increasing data rates during fast movement scenes while maintaining compliance with DVD drive speeds. VBR encoding for storage based environments creates MPEG streams that conform to the smallest file size by decreasing the data rate during low movement scenes. A new option of Argus 3.0 is the caching FTP feature. While encoding from a video source, Argus 3.0 allows the user to simultaneously multiplex and transfer the file across a WAN or LAN using file transfer protocol (FTP) to a remote hard drive or server on the network. With this time-saving function, the user is never burdened with tedious file transfers after the encoding process. An important function of Argus 3.0, inverse telecine, is a process by which duplicate fields are eliminated. Film is shot at 24 frames-per-second as compared to video which is captured at 29.97 frames-per-second. So when film sources are transferred to video, fields are duplicated to increase the frame count appropriately. Argus 3.0 detects these redundant fields in film-originated video and removes them while encoding. By doing so, Argus 3.0 eliminates motion artifacts, improves encoding efficiency and allows for smooth playback of the encoded file. Vela Research offers a robust and versatile application programming interface (API) for Argus to empower integrators and developers in creating their applications. The Argus API gives developers the tools they need for enhanced interactivity and to maintain complete control over the Argus encoder. And, because Argus is a Windows NT based environment, ease of use and future-ready developments are guaranteed. Available as a rack-mount or desktop configuration, Argus 3.0 creates streams at MPEG-1 SIF, MPEG-2 Half D-1, MPEG-2 D-1 (FOE), and MPEG-2 D-1 (AFF) resolutions. To better serve its customers, Vela Research has added Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) enhancements to Argus 3.0. In Europe and the United States, many broadcasters are adopting the DVB standard. Argus 3.0 provides MPEG streams that are capable of being decoded on DVB compliant equipment. Argus 3.0 is available immediately at a base price starting at $30,000. Special upgrade pricing and options are available to current Argus users. On-going technical support and volume discount pricing are also available. Vela Research Inc. is a leader in video compression products for the cable and broadcast industry. Its extensive background in these markets as well as its presence on the ANSI NCITS L3-1 (MPEG) Committee provide the expertise to design and manufacture broadcast quality MPEG-2 video encoders and decoders. Vela Research provides a complete range of MPEG products through a world network of system integrators, OEM relationships and distributors. Vela Research has U.S. offices in St. Petersburg, Fla. and Andover, Mass. Vela Research also has a European subsidiary in Castlenau De Brassac, France. Additional information may be found on the World Wide Web at vela.com . Vela Research is a registered trademark of Vela Research, Inc. Argus is a trademark of Vela Research, Inc. All other products or company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Product slides and review copies are available upon request. CONTACT: Vela Research, Inc. Mark Fears, 813/572-1230 x. 7287 mfears@vela.com or Collaborative Communications, Inc. Dan Sher, 617/520-9105 sher@collaborative.com or Lucien Brodeur, 617/520-9117 brodeur@collaborative.com

To: BillyG who wrote (24737)	11/3/1997 1:26:00 PM
From: DiViT	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50808

Sony's MPEG2 encoding solution is Huge compared to Cube's... If that's true then what is in this Professional Camcorder? ------------------------------------------- biz.yahoo.com Sony Offers a Family of 16:9 Acquisition Solutions NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1997--Sony Electronics has begun demonstrating the market's first portfolio of 16:9 widescreen products for video acquisition in standard definition environments. The products will adapt to a range of television industry recording formats, as well as to customers who will use the products in digital SDTV, DTV and widescreen applications. Included among Sony's widescreen acquisition options are the DXC-D30WS Digital Signal Processing camera for high-end corporate, business & industrial, cable and small market broadcast environments; the DNW-9WS Betacam SX(R) camcorder for ENG broadcast and cable applications in the DTV era; and the DVW-700WS Digital Betacam(R) camcorder for prime time television and independent feature production. ''No one camera will suit the needs of the entire video production market as the industry migrates to 16:9,'' said Charles Steinberg, president of Sony Electronics' Business and Professional Group. ''Sony has applied our experience in every stratum of the video production arena to develop three very different and powerful DTV-ready migration solutions.'' The DXC-D30WS is Sony's newest 16:9/4:3 switchable aspect ratio camera targeted for all high-end business and industrial professional video production houses, as well as small to mid-sized broadcast and cable television stations. Unlike other widescreen cameras, the DXC-D30WS is a versatile digital camera head that docks to several acquisition formats including Betacam SP(R), DVCAM(TM), and Betacam SX for SDTV applications. It can also be configured as a full featured studio camera with component Triax. Sony's DXC-D30WS offers outstanding performance even in low-light applications, offering 0.5 lux with F1., a typical signal-to-noise ratio of 63dB, a typical 70% modulations depth at 5MHz, and a sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux. Further, the camera supports the ClipLink(TM) system, allowing video professionals to create index pictures on tape during shooting when using Sony's DSR-1 DVCAM recorder. These index pictures facilitate drag and drop editing with the ES-7 nonlinear edit workstation. The DNW-9WS, which originates in 4:2:2 digital component, is a switchable 16:9 to 4:3 aspect ratio camcorder primarily for digital television news acquisition. It is the only available dtv-READY(TM) all-digital one-piece camcorder that utilizes the Betacam SX compression format MPEG2 4:2:2 Profile@Main Level, for faster and easier news production. Offering faster than real time transmission and the benefits of the ''good shot marker'' system during acquisition, the SX format integrates into existing news facilities and fits the migration to a server based digital news facility. The widescreen capabilities of Betacam SX offers news operations outstanding acquisition performance for the DTV era. The DVW-700WS is a widely-used one-piece camcorder with switchable 16:9 to 4:3 aspect ratio, using the Digital Betacam recording format. This camcorder offers full 4:2:2 digital component recording at very low compression for high end Digital Cinematography Electronic Field Production. The DVW-700WS provides the producer with the highest performance SDTV solution digital program origination.