Serious Magic, Inc. announced
today that DV Rack, the company's powerful direct-to-disk video recording
and monitoring software, will support the Panasonic AG-HVX200, the world's
first hand-held high definition solid-state memory camcorder.
"DV Rack records direct-to-disk eliminating the need to swap P2 cards while
shooting," said Karl Soule, product manager for DV Rack. "Because DV Rack
monitors video and audio signal quality in real-time for either 1080i or
720p video, a PC or laptop connected to the HVX200 will enable users to
obtain the best quality footage while saving time by identifying and
correcting lighting, video, audio and continuity problems while on
location."
DV Rack enables users to instantly review a clip, scrub to any frame, zoom
in, check levels, see audio peaks, and compare shots in a split screen and
more – all without wasting time and head-wear searching tape. Recent
enhancements to the software include expanded timecode support for slave
recorded clips in the QuickTime and AVI formats. A keyboard shortcut has
been added to zoom into a 1:1 aspect ratio of the Field Monitor providing
line-for-line accuracy. This provides ideal resolution for critical focus
when working with high definition. The new Flip Mode feature allows the
image in the Field Monitor (and the signal in the Waveform Monitor) to be
flipped horizontally, vertically, or in both dimensions. This support is
particularly valuable to videographers using 35mm lens adapters such as the
Redrock M2.

Availability
DV Rack support for the HVX200 will be available in early summer for $199.95
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