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Gee Broadcast adds Sony XDCAM EX support to Lightworks (11/6/2008)

Following the introduction of the XDCAM EX format by Sony, Gee Broadcast
have implemented support for the new format to their Geevs Server and
Lightworks Editors. Files from the new Sony XDCAM EX cameras can be imported
to Geevs for Playout or into the Lightworks Softworks and Alacrity Editors.
The import keeps the clip timecode and original 1920x1080 format.

Geevs and Lightworks have always supported the XDCAM file format and it was
a simple step to add the EX version support. EX offers full 1920 x 1080
resolution throughout the production chain starting from the imaging chip in
the camera. The Solid State memory used (PCMCIA ExpressCard34 technology)
also improves operation in the field and speeds up the file transfers.

Material from XDCAM EX can be freely mixed with other material for editing
on Lightworks or playout on Geevs Servers.

Keith Gee said "It was a natural extension to our family of products to add
the XDCAM EX support. We have seen substantial interest in this format since
its introduction and already have several customers using it in production.
The improvement in quality over the original XDCAM format has clearly been
appreciated by our customers. We expect to see significant growth in this
area during 2008 because of the advantages of the tapeless operation and
great picture quality."

www.geebroadcast.co.uk  

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