Digital
Processing Systems presents dpsVelocity: a realtime
nonlinear editing solution for professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What
is dpsVelocity?
dpsVelocity is a non-linear video editing software providing "Faster,
Sharper, Easier Edits" for the digital video professional. The integration
of DPS hardware and software in the dpsVelocity-2D and dpsVelocity-3D
editing bundles provides a single PCI card broadcast-quality real-time
video editing solution with real time 2D or 3D effects. With its easy
to use, extensive real time capabilities, the dpsVelocity intuitive user
interface boasts the powerful features expected from a high-end system.
- Fully integrated Hardware/Software system
- dpsVelocity editing software (faster, sharper, easier edits)
- Single card, single IRQ dpsReality hardware with on board ultra wide SCSI interface
- Mix clips captured at different compression levels (including uncompressed)
- 200+ predefined real time 3D transitions (sub pixel movement, for superb quality)
- Infinitely customizable 2D/3D transitions and effects
- 200+ predefined real time 2D transitions (12bit, 16x smoother than any other system, with anti-aliased, colored, softedge borders)
- Supports two graphics overlays on top of real time transitions
- Real time rolls and crawls (supports both playing back at the same time in real time)
- Real time picture in picture / 3D Perspective
- Real time dynamic speed changes
- Real time reverse varispeed playback
- Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio I/O
- Separate Stereo CD/Aux Audio Input
- Real time 8 channel (Four Stereo Pair) audio mixing
- DPS Virtual Tape File System...enables seamless integration with third party graphics applications and supports workgroup file sharing
- Live video pass through (allows the placement of live video on the timeline with immediate title controls at the push of a button)
- Trimming (3 and 4 point edits with Trim Window)
- Multiple gallery (bins) with search capabilities
- Hardware accelerated rendering for multi-pass 2D/3D effects
- Render Bank Technology (remembers renders minimizing need to re-render)
- Fully keyframeable proc amp controls with waveform & vectorscope display (can be applied to multiple layers)
- EDL import and export
- RS422 control of integrated Batch Capture, Recapture & Print to Tape
- Flexible video I/O: composite, component & S-Video (DV and SDI optional)
- Adjustable genlock timing referenced to video input
- Dedicated preview channel output
- Sound Forge XP for audio sweetening
- Inscriber CG for professional titling
- Digital Fusion DFX compositing/special effects software
What
is the best compression possible using the dpsVelocity solution?
The video quality of the dpsVelocity-2D and 3D systems is truly extraordinary.
Because the dpsReality hardware can support data rates from very low all
the way up to totally uncompressed, dpsVelocity systems can edit and playback
a mixture of compressed and uncompressed video clips and For real time
dual stream playback, data rates up to 15 MB/s per stream are possible.
I
am a current DPS customer, can I use my current video files with dpsVelocity?
Yes, conversion tools are being developed to convert your current DPS
video files, into dpsVelocity’s native video file format.
What
tools are available for video capture?
dpsVelocity features Quick Capture which is used for on-the-fly capturing
of individual clips. RS422 control allows for fully integrated Batch Capture
and Batch ReCapture of multiple clips.
How
many layers can dpsVelocity handle in real time?
dpsVelocity is one of the most flexible systems available, handling up
to 5 layers of combined video, graphics, and titles in real time. One
of many example is the use of two layers of video (both of which have
speed changes and proc amp color corrections) transitioning behind, a
semi-transparent 32bit TGA with a keyframed PIP effect, and a crawling
title sliding across the screen…all in real time!
How
many real-time transitions are available in dpsVelocity?
There are over 200 2D and 200 3D predefined transitions in dpsVelocity.
With its intuitive and easy to use real time effect controls, dpsVelocity
offers unlimited possibilities for users wishing to create their own customizable
transitions and effects.
What
is the dpsVelocity Render Bank Technology?
The dpsVelocity’s advanced Render Bank Technology keeps track of rendered
segment information, and re-applies existing renders in order to eliminate
any unnecessary re-rendering.
What
editing features are available?
With dpsVelocity even the most complex three/four point edits are easy
to achieve with the intuitive advanced Trim Window interface. dpsVelocity
allows any editor to work in a comfortable fashion with multiple ways
to achieve many basic edit operations.
What
audio I/O does dpsVelocity support?
dpsVelocity systems using dpsReality cards support balanced, unbalanced
and CD input. With the optional Digital I/O, support for AES/EBU audio
is added.
How
many audio tracks does dpsVelocity handle in real-time?
dpsVelocity can preview and playback 4stereo pairs of audio in real time.
The software also features a real time multi-channel audio mixer, which
allows the adjustment of individual track volume while playing back the
complete production.
How
does dpsVelocity handle additional audio tracks?
We have taken into account that more than 4 stereo pairs of audio may
be required by a project at any given time. Therefore dpsVelocity features
automatic mix down of excess audio tracks, allowing them to be previewed
and played back in real time.
Can
I export to other external audio programs?
dpsVelocity uses standard system compatible WAV files. Any external program
that can manipulate WAV data is compatible with dpsVelocity.
Is
dpsVelocity compatible with third party software packages?
dpsVelocity comes bundled with Inscriber CG for real time rolling/crawling/still
titling capabilities and Sound Forge XP for audio sweetening. The dpsVelocity
rendering engine offers compatibility as a host to a variety of additional
plug-in packages, a complete plugin compatibility list will be available
soon.
Can
I use AVI, image sequence, or other multi-media file formats?
Yes dpsVelocity offers support for the following file formats: DPS, DVA,
AVI, WAV, BMP, DIB, FLI, FLC, GIF, JPG, PCX, PCT, TGA, SGI, IFF, VPB,
RAS, RLA and TIFF.
Does
dpsVelocity have support for importing animation sequences?
Yes, animation sequences can be created directly onto the video drive
through the Virtual Tape File System, using one of many popular animation
packages. These files are then easily accessed for real time playback
by simply collecting the into dpsVelocity from the video drive.
What
EDL formats does dpsVelocity support?
dpsVelocity currently offers EDL import and export support for CMX 3600.
Additional EDL formats, such as Sony, are planned for a future release.
Can
I print to tape?
Yes, the print to tape function of dpsVelocity allows for both insert
and assemble edits.
Can
I back up / restore my work?
Yes, dpsVelocity features its own backup and restore functions that allows
the user to backup and restore all media that is in use within the active
project, including video files stored within the DPS Virtual Tape File
System.
Does
dpsVelocity support dual VGA monitors?
Yes dual monitor modes are supported. Please check the DPS web site for
a current list of compatible hardware.
Can
I export to Quicktime?
Digital Fusion DFX compositing software, which is bundled with dpsVelocity
systems, can export both Quicktime and AVI files. Export of Quicktime
movies from within the dpsVelocity application is planned for the next
release.
How
can I create DVD’s with dpsVelocity?
dpsVelocity is compatible with various hardware and software MPEG-2 encoders
that can create MPEG-2 video files used by standard DVD authoring tools.
What
input and output options are available on the standard dpsReality board
set?
The dpsReality hardware supplied with dpsVelocity-2D and 3D bundles supports
Component, S-Video and Composite video inputs and outputs.
Is
there a DV I/O option available?
Yes. There is an optional DV I/O card which attaches to the dpsReality
card via the Movie-2 bus. The DV card also provides AES/EBU and S/PDIF
digital audio I/O.
Is
there a Serial Digital I/O option available?
Yes. There is an optional SDI I/O card which attaches to the dpsReality
card via the Movie-2 bus. The SDI card also provides AES/EBU and S/PDIF
digital audio I/O.
Can
I equip my system with both Serial Digital and DV I/O?
Yes. There is an optional SDI/DV I/O card which attaches to the dpsReality
card via the Movie-2 bus. The SDI/DV card also provides AES/EBU and S/PDIF
digital audio I/O.
Is
the hardware available separately?
Yes. You can purchase the dpsReality hardware by itself for use in general
purpose animation and digital video recording applications. The best overall
value is to purchase a dpsVelocity-2D or dpsVelocity-3D non-linear editing
bundle complete with the dpsReality hardware and the dpsVelocity software.
How
many slots does the dpsVelocity system require?
dpsVelocity is the most advanced full capability 3D system available today.
Whether you prefer the 2D or 3D version of dpsVelocity, due to the highly
integrated nature of the dpsReality hardware, only a single PCI slot and
a single IRQ is required, providing you with the most flexibility when
choosing a compatible PC.
What
are the recommended dpsVelocity system requirements?
For maximum performance dpsVelocity’s recommended system requirements
are: Pentium II Processor, 128MB of RAM, running on Windows NT 4.0 or
greater.