Matrox DSX-based Newauto Himalaya Xtreme Non-linear Editing Systems Used in China 10th National Games
IBC 2005, Amsterdam, September 2005 - Matrox Video® Products Group today announced that Matrox DSX-based Newauto Himalaya Xtreme nonlinear editing systems will be used in a media sharing system at the International Broadcast Center along with Panasonic P2 production systems to broadcast China's 10th National Games.China's 10th National Games will be held in Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province from October 12-23, 2005. Since it is the last big games before the 2008 Olympics to be held in Beijing, the 10th National Games is a very important sporting event in China. The media sharing system of the International Broadcast Center of the 10th Games is equipped with 50 editing stations plus 30 capturing stations and servers.
Newauto will cooperate with the Jiangsu Province TV station to provide the live graphics broadcast, the media sharing systems and the P2 production systems. Newauto will be using its Newauto Shenbi A8 character generator, its Himalaya Xtreme series non-linear editing systems, and its Auto.MAM media asset management systems, all based on Matrox technology. Newauto began installation in early August and will also provide the optimization, training, and maintainance of the systems for the October event.
The Newauto Himalaya Xtreme non-linear system is based on the Matrox DSX HD/SD digital video platform. It supports HD and SD editing, realtime multilayer video and graphic compositing, multiformat input and output, and the ability to mix different video, audio, and graphic formats.
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 Newauto Established in 1990, Newauto Silicon Valley Video Technology Co., Ltd., specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-tech video products. As an award-winning enterprise of Zhongguancun Science Park, Beijing Newauto has obtained many state patents as well as various state honors. Newauto products are not only being applied in CCTV, Province/City/District TV stations and other domestic professional networks but also exported to the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal and other countries. Newauto products were instrumental in the broadcasts of the ceremony for the return of Hong Kong to China, the ceremony for the return of Macau to China, the Olympics, the Asian Games, APEC, the World Cup of Soccer and many other high-profile events. For more information visit www.newautovideo.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 |