[vox] [fwd] SpectSoft Announces the Release of Free Software

[Bill Kendrick]

SpectSoft came out to LUGOD to demonstrate their "Rave" disk drive
recorders and associated video software back in Feb. 2009 and
Oct. 2004.  Enjoy!

----- Forwarded message from Ramona Howard <rlh at spectsoft.com> -----

Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:01:01 -0700
From: Ramona Howard <rlh at spectsoft.com>
Subject: SpectSoft Announces the Release of Free Software
To: bill kendrick <pr at lugod.org>

(Oakdale, California ??? September 22, 2011) SpectSoft LLC., a leading
provider of video solutions on the Linux platform, today announced the
release of its Rave and Canvas products for free.

SpectSoft created a name for itself by creating affordable, solid
solutions for the most demanding workflows within the
industry. SpectSofts solutions have been in use by many high-end
facilities worldwide since 2000 and have been used on everything from
full-length features to independent shorts and is now available for
all at no cost. The products are loaded with features that can be used
in a variety of workflows, please refer to the website for complete
feature and current customer information.


Up to 2 SDI streams of 4:2:2 or 4:4:4, simultaneously for capture or playback 
Both Independent dual streams and sync'd stereoscopic support (4:2:2 or 4:4:4) 
Independent resolutions with real-time quality scaling ( SD, HD, 2K,
4K & above)
Mixed colorspace & resolution support 
Uncompressed and compressed formats 
8, 10, 12 and 16bit files 
Both Lin and Log for capture and playback 
3D format and conversion support 
Automatic 3D syncing support 
2D & 3D LUT support 
Color adjustment tools 
Fiber, 10Gb and Infinband for pushing/pulling data from other sources
(Hardware optional)
No license fee for the addition of extra storage shelves 
SAN Support 
Professional embedded timecode and VANC data support 
Master and Slave RS422 support 
16 channels of embedded audio or 8 channels of AES 
Conform, Batch Capture, Export and Conversion Support 
Mixing resolutions and bit depth files in the same project 
Burn-in, Off-speed playback, LUTS and basic image color adjustment tools 
Different file sizes within the same clip sequence

???Facilities are invited to use our software at no cost for as many
licenses as they like, as long as they like.??? comments Ramona
Howard, Co-founder of SpectSoft. ???We will continue to develop both
Rave and Canvas and offer support for anyone who requests it. On
November 14, 2011 we will also be announcing a few new additions as
well as a big announcement for the open source community.??? adds
Howard.


About SpectSoft - SpectSoft, LLC
The brainchild of a mother and son team, was founded in 1997 to serve
the film, media, and broadcast industries. Since its inception,
SpectSoft has worked on technical projects with some of the industries
biggest and brightest companies and continue to push the envelope and
further the state of the art in the film pipeline process. Throughout
the years, SpectSoft has been able to maintain a relatively small
footprint and the family values and ownership that make it so
unique. http://www.spectsoft.com

-- 
Ramona Howard
Oakdale, Ca 95361
209 847-7812 ext 104
www.spectsoft.com

Co-founder of SpectSoft, makers of Rave, DiceHD, CanvasRT and the 3d
Live product line. Home of the Testicle Festival

----- End forwarded message -----

-- 
-bill!
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