Hi everyone and happy new year! I have just received an
update to the questions some of you have been asking on the DS-List.
First I’d like to thank you for your patience and
prodding (especially Gus :) ) while waiting for me to post. Your questions
were taken
seriously at Avid.
Onward……….
Your first question surrounds our commitment, development
and plans for upcoming releases for DS.
Rest assured that Avid DS Nitris is being developed
actively. The product continues to focus on the growing trend to
high-resolution RGB workflows (HD-RGB, DI, etc.) and you can continue to use
Avid DS Nitris and its unique features with confidence.
Our development plans include a new dual-link HD-SDI
upgrade card as a purchasable option for Nitris that will provide native
connection and AFE conform of 4:4:4 HD-RGB sources such as HDCAM SR decks (No
pricing information is available at this time). Plans also include a 64-bit
version of DS software that will allow significantly more memory for handling
large, complex sequences. But maybe the most exciting element is the planned
purchasable option to install both Symphony Nitris and DS Nitris on the same
box. With this option you can, for example, launch Symphony for an HD conform
project or DS for a DI project. The best of both worlds.
As for the question of Symphony relative to DS; the key
points here are that we’re actively developing both platforms for
different purposes. Symphony Nitris is ideal for HD Total Conform, Avid user
interface and full Avid Unity and workgroups support. DS is ideal for
high-resolution RGB workflows such as HD-RGB and DI, DS interface and
today’s FX and compositing toolset. Remember, we’re planning an
option to switch back and forth between the two applications.
I know the information I have shared provides only a
glimpse into the future but this should be enough for you to know that; 1. DS
is actively being developed and 2.it continues on the previously-announced
trajectory focusing on the growing trend to high-resolution RGB workflows (HD-RGB,
DI, etc.), and 3.we have a major release in the works for you in 2006.
Thanks again for all your patience … see you at NAB
and here is to a great 2006!
Marianna
