Fission HDCore Broadcast Automation System from Fission Software, Inc. based on Matrox DSX Platform
IBC 2005, Amsterdam, September 2005 - Matrox Video® Products Group today announced that Fission Software, Inc. has adopted the Matrox DSX platform for its new Fission HDCore Broadcast Automation System. Fission HDCore is a set of four modules - insertion, management, capture, and feed capture - that can either share the same workstation or server hardware, or be fully independent according to specific needs. A system may have as many of each module as the workflow requires. All modules are connected to a database, where information is shared and stored. The same networking and storage infrastructure can be used among different operational areas. This allows Fission to create a cost-effective custom environment scaled to meet the needs of small, medium, or large broadcasters and cable facilities. Fission HDCore will be demonstrated on the Matrox stand 7.128 and the Rorke Data stand 1.423."We decided to base our product on the Matrox platform five years ago. There were many reasons for us to rely on Matrox. Functionality, reliability, stability, compatibility in the product line, are some of the key factors for this plus the fact that their product roadmap matched our current and future software development demands," said John Carapella, president of Fission Software, Inc. "One of Fission's recent projects was a complete installation for all of the local stations and most of the repeater stations of Telesistema Mexicano, part of Grupo Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world, and a major player in the international entertainment business. In order to automate its operations, convert to a unified digital environment and cut costs, Televisa performed a massive update that completely relied on Fission along with Matrox hardware for their workflow."
About Matrox DSX
Matrox DSX is a family of HD and SD video and audio components designed to allow OEMs and developers to create a wide variety of cost-effective products and applications including NLE systems, capture/playout servers, character generators, clip and still stores, graphics/production servers, automation and master control units, multi-layer compositors, and CATV barker channels. Matrox DSX combines codec and effects technologies and a full range of professional hardware components with a comprehensive Windows XP-based SDK.
Key features of the Matrox DSX platforms
| • | Modular 10-bit architecture gives developers the flexibility to meet technical and price targets |
| • | Full range of HD and SD audio and video I/Os |
| • | Simultaneous input and output of different video standards in HD and SD |
| • | Multi-format SD codec support in software – DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50, D10, MPEG-2, 8- and 10-bit uncompressed |
| • | Multi-format HD codec support in software – MPEG-2 at online and offline bit rates, 8- and 10-bit uncompressed |
| • | Exploits CPU power to perform software effects on multiple streams in real time |
| • | Infinite layer 10-bit compositing |
| • | Professional realtime effects including color correction, chroma/luma keying, graphics overlay, smooth speed changes |
| • | GPU co-processor for realtime 3D effects |
| • | Key input and output support |
| • | Multiple board support in a single chassis |
| • | SDK based on the mature DigiSuite platform which has been used on-air by broadcasters worldwide for more than 8 years |
| • | Application development support by a team of dedicated, experienced engineers |
| About Fission Software, Inc. Fission Software, Inc., headquartered in Connecticut, is a software development company specializing in the television and cable broadcast markets. It is an international company with offices in North America, South America, and Asia Pacific. For more information visit www.fission-sw.com. About Matrox Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of HD and SD digital video hardware and software for realtime editing, DVD authoring, capture/playout servers, clip/still stores, and CGs. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators, and videographers worldwide. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information visit www.matrox.com/video. Matrox is a registered trademark and Matrox DSX is a trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Contact our Communications Team |