Barco launches DVE card for the FSN 3Gbps video production switcher at BIRTV 2009
As the next step in the evolution of its FSN multi-format switcher, Barco will debut the new Digital Video Effects (DVE) card at the upcoming BIRTV trade show in Beijing, China, August 26-29, 2009.
Each DVE card provides two channels of real-time 2D digital video effects, and up to two DVE cards can be installed in the system’s FSN-1400 chassis — for a total of four DVE channels at your fingertips. In line with FSN’s positioning as a mid-market switcher with large-market features, the DVE option offers advanced features normally found only in high-end switchers. These include the ability to assign DVE channels to both the cut and fill signals independently, full keyframe editing, dynamic sizing, positioning and cropping, programmable borders and shadows, plus freeze, strobe and color effects. All DVE “moves” can be performed automatically using the AUTO TRANS button, manually using the T-BAR, or automatically from the DVE menu itself.
Another unique feature is the DVE’s ability to smoothly transform between any PIP border type — hard-edged, soft-edged, full halo, inside halo or outside halo. But perhaps the DVE’s most exceptional feature, purpose-built for the live production and events market, is the “shot box.” This feature enables users to quickly store (and name) up to 128 unique single-keyframe “looks,” which can be used on air by themselves, or combined into more creative effects.
“The availability of the DVE option truly makes the FSN a compelling platform,” said Jed Deame, Vice President of Image Processing Products at Barco. “Even with this advanced, four-channel DVE capability, the FSN is still only a fraction of the cost of the big market switchers. Clearly, for small production facilities, mobile trucks, churches and rental and staging companies in particular, the FSN represents a true value, and an extremely flexible way to fulfill any client’s most challenging multi-format demands.”
At the 2009 BIRTV show, the FSN system will be available for hands-on demonstrations in the DET booth (No. 6005 in Hall 6), and in the Socam booth (No. 8B14 in Hall 8).
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