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Datavideo CG-500 CG Software & DeckLink 4K Extreme

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Datavideo CG-500 CG Software & DeckLink 4K Extreme
Key Features
  • Windows-Based GFX, Titling, CG Solution
  • Designed for Live and Post Production
  • Multi-Layer and Real-Time Workflow
  • Flexible Play-Out of Multiple Playlists
The CG-500 CG Software & DeckLink 4K Extreme from Datavideo includes Datavideo's Windows-based CG-500 character generator software and the compatible Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme PCIe I/O card.
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The CG-500 CG Software & DeckLink 4K Extreme from Datavideo includes Datavideo's Windows-based CG-500 character generator software and the compatible Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme PCIe I/O card.

The CG-500 features a multi-layer, real-time workflow and supports play-out of multiple playlists even while titles are being created. It's ideal for live and post production broadcast programming in SD or HD. The DeckLink 4K Extreme supports 1080p 4:2:2 via single-link HD-SDI and 1080p 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI. It also supports Component, Composite, and S-Video signals via an included breakout cable.

Datavideo CG-500 HD/SD Character Generator Software

The Datavideo CG-500 HD/SD Character Generator Software is a Windows based graphics, titling, and character generator software for live programming and post production. It features a multi-layer and real-time workflow and supports flexible play-out of multiple playlists, even while titles are being created. It's ideal for SD or HD news, reports, weather forecasts, and entertainment programming.

High-Quality Render & GPU Effects
3D PageCurl, Swipe, Explode, and Linear Light can be rendered in real-time
Effects Keyframing
All effects are keyframe-able
Group & Text Playing
Group and text playing by character, line, and text, with GPU dynamic texture
Premade Templates
A collection of premade templates includes Layout, CGlayout, Animation, Effects, and more
Modify on the Fly
Create and modify without interrupting the current playout
Flexible Playlist Control
3 playlists, 1 subtitle, and 1 quick play list each with sequence play, arbitrary play, schedule time play, or auto play
Real-Time Data
Real-time data for text crawler objects, stock crawler objects, and universal flip objects; these objects can be linked with different kinds of external data sources (like CSV file, text file, etc.) for real-time updating of graphics
Title Editing/Playing Display
External monitor displays title editing and playing through a single VGA link
3D Stereoscopic Creating and Playing
Side-by-side, top and bottom, line interleave output; advanced hardware supports 3D stereoscopic dual output of left eye and right eye (full color, fill color, and alpha color)
Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme Capture & Playback Card

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink 4K Extreme Capture & Playback Card features two SDI inputs supporting 6G and 3G capability, assignable in the Blackmagic Control Panel. With all the latest firmware updates installed, you can ingest DCI 4K, 4:2:2, or UHD 4K, YUV, 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI. The second input shuts off in this setup. DCI 4K, 4:2:2 can also be ingested via the HDMI input with the latest firmware installed.

With 3G-SDI assigned, you can ingest single-link, 1080p, RGB, 4:4:4; and with HD-SDI assigned, you can ingest single-link 1080p, 4:2:2, or dual-link, 1080p, 4:4:4. You can also use the SDI inputs for dual-channel 2D/3D stereoscopic workflows.

The remaining connections include two SDI outputs, an HDMI output, and Component, Composite, S-Video, XLR, RS-422, and genlock on an included breakout cable. The card also features an internal SD/HD keyer and broadcast-quality up/down/cross conversion. DeckLink 4K Extreme is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux based workstations and media servers and supports a comprehensive list of software (please see below).

Key Features
- PCIe I/O card compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux based workstations and servers
- DCI 4K, 4:2:2, or UHD 4K, YUV, 4:2:2 by single-link 6G-SDI
- DCI 4K, 4:2:2 by HDMI
- 1080p, RGB, 4:4:4 by single-link 3G-SDI
- 1080p, 4:2:2 by single-link HD-SDI
- 1080p, 4:4:4 by dual-link HD-SDI
- Dual-channel 2D/3D stereoscopic by SDI
- Component, Composite, S-Video, XLR, RS-422, and genlock on an included breakout cable
- Internal SD/HD keyer
- Broadcast-quality up/down/cross conversion
Mac OS X Support
Drivers are available that work with software such as Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Symphony, and Avid News Cutter. For visual effects, DeckLink 4K Extreme supports full compatibility with Adobe After Effects, The Foundry Nuke, and Adobe Photoshop. For audio, it supports ProTools, Steinberg Nuendo, and Cubase. And for streaming, you can use Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, or Livestream Procaster.
Linux Support
DeckLink 4K Extreme is an open standard capture card and is perfect for the development of Linux based video applications. The availability of a free, well documented SDK facilitates developing specific solutions to meet your needs or to work with solutions developed by others. A free download of Blackmagic Design Media Express is available for capture and playback when using DeckLink 4K Extreme with Linux operating systems.
Windows Support
In use with a Windows system, you get access to vast range of software because DeckLink 4K Extreme supports WDM, DirectShow, and QuickTime. For editing, you can use Avid Media Composer, Avid News Cutter, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio, CyberLink Power Director, and MAGIX Video Pro. For visual effects, the card is compatible with After Effects, The Foundry Nuke, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop. The list of supported audio software includes Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase. And for streaming, you can use Flash Media Encoder, Xsplit Broadcaster, Wirecast, and Livestream Procaster.
Supported Applications
Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, Nuke - The Foundry, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Autodesk Smoke, Adobe Photoshop, Steinberg Nuendo, Avid Symphony, Avid News Cutter, Tools On Air just:in / live:cut / just:play / just:live, Softron OnTheAir / MovieRecorder / OnTheAir CG, Flash Media Encoder, Wirecast, Livestream Procaster, Resolume Avenue 4, Sony Vegas Pro, Corel VideoStudio Pro X4, CyberLink Power Director, MAGIX Video Pro X4, Vidcaster Pro / Studio / Broadcast, Uniplay, Playbox AirBox, CasparCG, Magicsoft CG, Xsplit Broadcaster, Harris Infocaster
Kit Contains:

Datavideo CG-500 HD/SD Character Generator Software

Minimum System Requirements
For HD:
Intel i5 Quad Core 2.8 GHz
Able to support Pixel/Vertex Shader Model 3.0 graphics card or above
512 MB graphics memory and 128-bit or above
NVIDIA card with 192 or more stream processors
ATI card with 720 stream processors or more
2 GB system memory / 500 GB system hard disk space
1400 x 900 screen resolution monitor or higher
Windows 7 64-bit Professional

For SD:
Intel Core Duo 2.4 GHz
Able to support Pixel/Vertex Shader Model 3.0 graphics card or above
256 MB graphics memory and 128-bit or above
NVIDIA with 96 stream processors or above
ATI with 480 stream processors or above
1 GB system memory / 500 GB system hard disk space
1280 x 800 screen resolution monitor or higher
Windows XP Professional SP2
Recommended System Configuration
For HD:
Intel i7 2600 3.4 GHz
NVIDIA card with 336 or more stream processors
ATI card with 1120 or more stream processors
1000 MB graphics memory and 256-bit or above
4 GB system memory / 1 TB system hard disk space
1680 x 1050 screen resolution monitor or higher
Windows 7 64-bit Professional or Ultimate

For SD:
Intel i3 3.0 GHz or i5 2.8 GHz
NVIDIA card with 192 or more stream processors
ATI card with 720 or more stream processors
512 MB graphics memory and 128-bit or above
2 GB system memory / 1 TB system hard disk space
1440 x 900 screen resolution monitor or higher
Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit Professional or Ultimate
Compatible PC Hardware Cards
Decklink SD: SD Internal Key
Decklink Studio: SD Internal Key, SD External Key
Decklink 4K Extreme
Decklink HD Extreme 3D: SD Internal Key, SD External Key, HD Internal Key, HD External Key
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6"

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