Mojo HDV, any news?

[Oliver Peters]

[Samuel A. Martin] “Any news on a new mojo able to handle HDV? Doubt the current one has the power to move the increase in file size. Will NAB see the presentation? I would imagine it will be available within the month or two the very latest? Probably when they anounce the release of native HDV editing? It wouldn’t make sense before then, would it? “

Sam,

Wait until NAB. Remember that this has nothing to do with Mojo. HDV fits within the current DV datapath, so direct connection to 1394 into the computer is sufficient. As with current XproHD, Mojo will probably work for monitoring only. HDV support has to do with Windows supporting the data – i.e recognizing the file – and Avid’s ability to edit long-GOP material as well as mix it with frame-based media, like, DV, 1:1 and JFIF resolutions.

Sincerely,
Oliver

Oliver Peters
Post-Production & Interactive Media
Orlando, FL
http://www.oliverpeters.com

[Scott Dennis]

In other words, Mojos now being used can continue to be used. No need for some type of HD upgrade. True?

[Oliver Peters]

There has been one firmware update so far, so you should check if your model is OK. Basically, though current SD Mojos work with the current shipping version of Xpress Pro HD. When you work with HD footage (DVCProHD or DNxHD) you can set your timeline format to SD and the Mojo will show a downconverted SD image on your monitor. This is field-doubled, preview-quality and NOT broadcast quality. It is also an anamorphic image in a 4×3 frame, so your external monitor will need to be able to switch to 16×9.

Since HDV support as part of this has not been released yet, it is only an assumption whether of not the Mojo will still work when HDV is available. Of course, in two weeks at NAB, there may a totally new story. TBD.

Sincerely,
Oliver

Oliver Peters
Post-Production & Interactive Media
Orlando, FL
http://www.oliverpeters.com