- Replace tapes and videotape recorders (VTRs) with ingest and play back in standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) and the ability to import almost all file formats as well as reading XDCAM and P2 SD/HD disks and memory cartridges.
- Convert between any camera format and benefit from the best scaling and de-interlacing technology on the market, giving you the best up, cross and down conversion you will ever see in a software product.
- Speed up non-linear editing (NLE) operations by encoding directly in P2 or XDCAM formats using the most appropriate wrapper for your NLE systems, such as Apple or Avid.
- Integrate into proprietary systems with software that is regularly updated and upgraded to the latest industry formats, which means that no matter what other systems you use, you will no longer have to perform upgrades.
- Ingest direct to network-attached storage or storage area networks (NAS/SAN) to save time in copying files and forget about having to pay twice for storage space.
- Provide low-bit-rate proxies to be able to provide editors, producers or other partners your content at a low bit-rate so you do not have spend time and money sending large files.
- Encode satellite feeds direct to disk with standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) serial digital interface (SDI) ingest and pre-compressed asynchronous serial interface (ASI) MPEG-2 ingest.
- Repurpose masters from high definition into standard definition tape, different flavors to feed different non-linear editing systems, to create dailies or multiple proxy formats… all on ingest.
- Repurpose vertical blanking information/vertical ancillary data space to different formats to provide professional metadata for the broadcast market.
Get the best production encoding
Improved workflows with AmberFin’s iCR Production Encoding
Benefits at a glance:
If it is true that you are what you ingest then it pays to opt for the best production encoding on the market.
Of course there are many packages out there that will take care of your basic input and output work. But will they offer you anything more than basic benefits?
If you are looking to keep your expensive non-linear editing (NLE) equipment free for value-added tasks, and are looking for a platform that will carry out your day-to-day production encoding, then the chances are that you want to ensure you have the best ingest on the market.
And you will get this with iCR Production Encoding from AmberFin.
iCR Production Encoding is a system which allows you to encode live standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) video to files or import pre-compressed files from external acquisition devices such as Panasonic DVCPRO P2 and Sony XDCAM drives and memory cards.
If required, it can also transcode files to the formats suitable for your production and editing needs, with integrated HD and SD up-, down- and cross-format conversion to allow immediate content access.
The content is then directly available for your editors to start the creative work right away without wasting their time waiting for files to import into your favorite non-linear editing system.
With an iCR Production Encoding-enhanced workflow you can be sure all your input, output and conversion work is done flexibly, reliably and with full automation support, helping your business to save money and meet customer demands.
Top-quality encoding
If your business relies on quality video and audio then you’ll be glad to know that iCR Production Encoding is the system of choice for high-end encoding to a wide range of professional formats.
We have staked our reputation on leading image quality and so you can rest assured iCR Production Encoding will cater for even the most exacting of encoding tasks.
It is down to an ultra-reliable ingest process which ensures there are no dropped frames or other quality issues.
This gives you a way into the growing market for premium and/or HD content, allowing your business to achieve greater profitability and bigger market share.
Automate as much as you want
iCR Production Encoding can be anything from an acrobat to a robot: you decide.
Its flexible graphical user interface (GUI) allows you to easily and quickly specify complex one-of-a-kind jobs, but equally templates can be pre-defined to help complete regular, repetitive work more simply.
You can even use iCR Production Encoding for completely automated tasks, for example integrating it into your asset management and automation architecture.
However you choose to use it, you’ll find iCR Production Encoding is easy to set up, integrate, configure and run.
Storage no problem
Another benefit of iCR Production Encoding is its ability to interface directly with generic storage IT systems, making it easy to improve the efficiency and flexibility of your input and output operations.
Production Encoding - Traditional Workflow
Production Encoding - Improved iCR Workflow
