Videomaker Reviews Media 100 Suite

Sunday, October 11, 2009

"If you are in the market for a new nonlinear editor you should definitely give the Media 100 Suite a test drive. If you are considering upgrading to the latest version of Final Cut Studio or Adobe After Effects, then by all means, download the free trial and open up some of your existing projects to see how Media 100 Suite works. Everyone has a different style of editing and some programs are more comfortable to your style. I was very impressed with the MultiClip Editing feature and will try using it on the next multi-camera project I have."

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Labels: Media-100, Media-100-Suite

Making the Transitions to HD with Media 100

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Everyone was talking HD to Creative COW's Nick Griffin. Everyone that is except his clients... until the latter part of last year. With Media 100 Version 13, making the transition from a Standard to a High Definition shop was far simpler than he'd ever imagined. In this article, Nick describes the transition.

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Labels: Media-100, Media-100-V13, Review

Media 100 Delivers Creative Efficiencies for MonsterQuest

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

"I have used Media 100 faithfully for 18 years now. It's like a box of sharp pencils for my video 'art creations'. Media 100 has helped my career grow and prosper as a successful producer of National TV programming. It allows for creative efficiencies in editing like no other system."
- Doug Hajicek, series creator of MonsterQuest, Whitewolf Entertainment

"I like the fact that Media 100 was designed from the ground up as an online solution with built-in, razor-sharp editorial efficiencies. I don't have enough hours in the day to use a system that doesn't operate at my speed or in my work style. I guess that is why you could call me a Media 100 zealot."
- Dan Nyberg, Founder, Electric Picture Company

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Labels: Media-100, Media-100-User-Story

Media 100 Announces v13, New Apple Final Cut Studio Integration

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Media 100 Version 13 will be released in October 2008!

New features include:

* XML Interchange. Transfer projects to and from Apple Final Cut Studio via the industry-standard XML language format. Filtered clips and non-standard transitions and titles can be automatically pre-rendered for seamless integration with Apple Final Cut Pro. Standard video transitions and audio cross-fades remain fully editable. Work on the system of your choice within a larger workgroup or collaborate with Apple Final Cut Pro editors on the same project. Bring your Media 100 timeline into Apple Color for color grading, keeping all of your edits intact and linking to your original media files. Learn More

* Multi-Channel Audio Output. You can now assign multiple audio tracks to virtual buses and process each bus separately in the timeline. Each bus can separately master to one or more output hardware channels. The new multi-channel audio mixing and output capabilities give you tools for complex mixing tasks with different language versions within your timeline. Through the use of multiple mixing buses you can easily create sub-mixes for voice and music and keep complex mixing sessions clearly arranged. Plus, when needed, you can output all the different mixes to tape or to a QuickTime file in a single pass, reducing the time needed to master multi-track projects. Now you can easily monitor and master surround mixes by using multiple outputs. The mixing capabilities with the ability to assign tracks to multiple buses and the option to apply audio effects both to individual clips as well as audio buses makes Media 100's audio features comparable to dedicated audio workstations. Learn More

* JKL Keyboard Control for video trimming and Time-code Support on imported BWF and WAV files, speeding up workflow.

Customers holding valid Media 100 Platinum Software Updates Agreements will receive v13 free of charge. Media 100 Suite customers may purchase a Media 100 Platinum Software Updates Agreement for $895 USD. Media 100 Producer customers may upgrade to v13 for $295 USD; alternatively, a Media 100 Producer Platinum Software Updates Agreement is available for $595 USD.

Customers who buy Media 100 now will receive v13 free of charge.

Labels: Media-100, Media-100-Producer, Media-100-Suite, Media-100-V13

Media 100 Version 12.7 Now Available, New XDCAM Import

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

New Version 12.7 features include:

* Sony XDCAM Import. Media 100 Version 12.7 offers menu-level integration with Sony's XDCAM Transfer utility. Imported XDCAM media is automatically transcoded to any supported video format including Media 100 HD or Apple ProRes 422 and appears in Media 100 bins, ready for editing in Media 100.

* Deferred HDV Acquire. Media 100 Version 12.7 provides support for acquiring from HDV devices with Mac systems previously unable to keep up with HDV acquire, such as MacBook Pros and G5 desktops.

* Macintosh OS 10.5.3 Leopard Support. Media 100 Version 12.7 is optimized to work with Mac OS 10.5.3 and the latest version of QuickTime.

Media 100 Suite is available for an MSRP of $1,495 USD. In addition, Media 100 Suite is now included with the Boris Box Set. The Boris Box Set gives customers the complete collection of Boris and Media 100 technology for just $1,995 USD!

The Boris Box Set for Mac includes:

* Media 100 Suite: Broadcast Quality Mac OS X Video Editing
* RED 4.3: Integrated 3D/2D Compositing, Titling, and Effects
* Continuum Complete 5 AE: 180 Native Filters and Transitions for Adobe CS3
* Continuum Complete 5 FxPlug: 180 Native Filters and Transitions for Apple
* Final Effects Complete 5 AE: 100+ Native Filters for Adobe CS3
* Final Effects Complete 5 FxPlug: 100+ Native Filters and Transitions for Apple
* Final Effects Complete 5 AVX: 100+ Native Filters for Avid
* Title Toolkit: Dynamic Titling Plug-ins for Adobe After Effects

Please contact us for more information.

Labels: Media-100, Media-100-Producer, Media-100-Suite, Media-100-V12.7

Media 100 Version 12.5 Now Available, New HDV Support

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

The new Media 100 Version 12.5 release expands on Media 100's workflow acquisition options and finishing capabilities with support for HDV capture via FireWire and multi-channel audio input. Media 100 Version 12.5 is the fifth major feature release since the acquisition of Media 100 by Boris FX.

Visitors to NAB 2008 can see Media 100 Version 12.5 in action at booth SL8720.

Media 100 Version 12.5 Pricing
* Media 100 Suite with Boris RED: $1,495 USD
* Media 100 Producer with Boris RED: $995 USD

Media 100 Producer includes all Media 100 Suite features except for video I/O card support. Both Media 100 Suite and Media 100 Producer provide FireWire I/O as well as P2 acquisition capabilities. Please contact us for more information.

Hardware-based System Upgrades
Platinum Software Updates subscribers whose agreements are in effect as of April 9, 2008 are entitled to receive Version 12.5 at no charge. More Information

Customers without a Platinum Software Updates agreement may obtain Version 12.5 by purchasing a Platinum Software Updates agreement for $895 USD.

Media 100 Producer Upgrades
Media 100 Producer customers may upgrade to Version 12.5 for $295 USD.

Labels: Media-100, Media-100-Producer, Media-100-Suite, Media-100-V12.5

TV Technology Reviews Media 100 Version 12

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Here is an excerpt from the review:

"Overall, it is quite amazing (and instructive) to see how Media 100's development has come along recently, with features being added slowly but steadily, and extremely intelligently. They've patiently updated what was necessary to bring the platform back into the modern marketplace, adding and refining features methodically and leveraging the software assets and capabilities of Boris Graffiti, FX, and RED.

They have done all of this and kept the price of both the hardware-based and software-only packages very reasonable. For those who prefer Media 100's clean and uncluttered interface and extensive feature set, this is all very good news. For those who have moved to other editing platforms, it is definitely time to take a peek back into Media 100 and see how it all looks. For those looking to set up a Mac-based suite, a look at the new Media 100 HD is more than worth the effort: Media 100 has reconstituted itself as a full featured, efficient, fast, and price and value worthy editing platform."

Read the complete review in the February 20, 2008 issue of TV Technology.

Labels: Media-100, Review

Media 100 Version 12 Now Available

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

New features include:

* Progressive Scan Support. Acquire, Edit, and Master in interlaced and progressive formats. Version 12 supports 720p 23.98, 1080psf 23.98, 1080psf 24, 625i 25, 625psf 25, 1080i 25, 1080p 25, 525i 29.97, 525psf 29.97, 1080i 29.97, 1080p 29.97, 1080i 30, 1080p 30, 720p 50, 720p 59.94, and 720p 60.

* Integrated Clip Preset FX. Edit and apply Boris Preset Filters directly to clips in the timeline, or modify and save preset filters for later use.

* Boris Library Browser Mode. Create and edit titles faster and more efficiently.

* Integrated Boris Transitions. Gain access to hundreds of Boris transitions.

* Master FX. Select up to six layers of compositions right in the Media 100 timeline and then directly create effects in Boris RED, Boris FX, or Boris Graffiti.

* Media 100/Boris Bin Browser Improvements.

* Apple ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 HQ Support. Capture, Edit, and Master using Apple's new ProRes 422 video codec or choose any QuickTime format.

* Adobe After Effects CS3 Universal Binary Support. Import Media 100 Program Timelines directly into Adobe After Effects CS3.

* Timecode Burn-in. Enhanced editing functionality and client proof review.

* Support for SD 4:3 to 4:3 Letterbox (Media 100 HD Suite only).

* Optimized for Intel-based Macs. Edit on PowerPC or Intel-based Macs.

Customers who purchased Media 100 Producer, Media 100 Producer Suite, Media 100 SDe, Media 100 HDe, or Media 100 HD Suite on or after July 12, 2007 are eligible for a free upgrade to Media 100 Version 12. Customers with Platinum Software Updates agreements that were valid on July 12, 2007 or after this date are also entitled to receive Version 12.

Platinum Software Updates subscribers receive Boris software with Version 12:

* Media 100 SDe customers: Boris FX 9.1 and Graffiti 5.1
* Media 100 HDe customers: Boris FX 9.1 and Graffiti 5.1
* Media 100 HD Suite customers: Boris RED 4.1
* Media 100 HD (HDx) customers: Boris RED 4.1

Media 100 Version 12 is available exclusively via download. Customers eligible for a free Version 12 upgrade should go to this web page for more information: http://www.media100.com/support_training/upgrades.asp

For pricing and additional information, please contact sales@channelwolves.com

Labels: Boris, Media-100, Media-100-Version-12

Media 100 Now Supports Apple ProRes 422

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Media 100 now supports ProRes 422, Apple's new post-production media format that offers uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes. Use ProRes 422 when collaborating on shared storage, when working with non-native camera formats, or to preserve maximum quality for composites. With Media 100 v11.6.3, you are able to capture, edit, and output using Apple's ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 HQ codecs. Media 100 v11.6.3 is a free update for v11.6.x users.

Labels: Apple-ProRes-422, Media-100, Media-100-Producer

Media 100 Announces Version 12

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Media 100 has announced Version 12, adding support for progressive frame formats and deeper integration with the Boris FX product line. With Version 12, Media 100 editors will be able to acquire, edit, and master progressive formats. The enhanced integration with Boris FX plug-ins will enable Media 100 editors to apply Boris filters and preset effects directly to individual clips as well as a range of video right from the Media 100 timeline.

Media 100 Version 12 Feature Highlights and Benefits

* Progressive Frame Support: Media 100 HD Suite and Media 100 HDe will support 480p, 720p 23.98 (HD Suite Only), 720p 50, 720p 59.94, 720p 60, 1080PsF 23.98, 1080PsF 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97, and 1080p 30. All progressive formats playback in realtime without rendering.

* Boris FX Integration: Clip effects and transitions can be applied and saved as favorites within the Media 100 interface. Effects can be processed in 16-bit per channel color space for maximum quality and color accuracy.

* Intel Mac Acceleration for Effects Creation: Boris FX plug-ins take advantage of the latest Intel Mac processors to render at optimum speeds.

Media 100 Version 12 will ship in Q3 2007. Customers who buy Media 100 HD Suite, Media 100 HDe, or Media 100 SDe between now and the Version 12 release will receive six free months of Platinum Software Updates.

Labels: Boris, Media-100, Media-100-Version-12

Promotion: Media 100 Producer and Boris Continuum Complete

Monday, June 11, 2007

For a limited time, Media 100 Producer and Boris Continuum Complete are available for a special bundle price of $995 (U.S. SRP, part # 41225). If purchased separately, the cost of these packages is $1,590.

Media 100 Producer is a software-only NLE that offers FireWire I/O and Panasonic P2 acquisition capabilities. Ideal for in-the-field or mobile editing, editors using Media 100 Producer can shoot using their Panasonic P2 camera and immediately begin editing; they can even offload the media and continue to use their Panasonic P2 card. In addition, Media 100 Producer can use media captured by Apple Final Cut Pro, Media 100 i, 844/X, Media 100 HD, Media 100 HD Suite, Media 100 HDe, and Media 100 SDe systems to edit, composite, and mix and output via FireWire or export to DVD or web.

Boris Continuum Complete is an expansive plug-in filter set that lets you create effects from the practical to the inspired directly in the native interfaces of Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Autodesk Combustion, Boris RED, Boris FX, and Boris Graffiti. Over 150 filters include lights, advanced keying, matting, image processing, distortion, temporal effects, generators, wipes, and motion tracking. The filters give you the creative freedom to animate your graphical elements or video at any speed, acceleration, or position.

This special offer expires on June 29, 2007.

Labels: BCC, Boris, Media-100, Media-100-Producer

Media 100 Producer Reviewed on Creative Cow

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Creative Cow's Nick Griffin, a longtime Media 100 user, recently took time to explore Media 100 Producer. Here is an excerpt from the review:

"You never forget your first girlfriend, right? The laughs, the late nights, the... well you know. Now imagine that you run into her years later and instead of being just older, she's much, much better looking -- knockout gorgeous and now with so many of the features she lacked before..."

"At $795 the cost of Media 100 Producer is, IMHO, competitive in today's environment. But add in the Boris Red 4 bundle for a combined price of $1,295 and it's a great value. For returning Media 100 users like me, calculate the time savings and convenience of having access to old as well as current work and the value of the package shoots through the roof."

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Labels: Media-100, Media-100-Producer

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