Mel Feliciano
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Hey Jeremy, did you finish that review on the Cache-A Prime Cache. It’s been more than a month. I would like to read about your experiences and opinion on this very needed device. Thomas Tomchak posted a really good review on his Blog at https://www.suitetake.com but we need more reviews from different people.
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Without AV i/o this devise would be nothing more than a hard drive. The idea is to make it a truly VTR replacement; a hybrid concept that will cover all the bases. The file transfer method is efficient and that is why an ethernet port should be included, but not all play-back video servers use the same file format,albeit the mayority of then use MXF. Manufacturers customize the file format to improve performance, making the system more proprietary than open standard. What all video server have in common is video and audio in/out. A VTR like HD will be more versatile since it can be used as a play back device for presentations or as a slave for tape to tape editing or dups. It is about having more options and no excuses. Computer networks in broadcast operations are complex and most broadcasters will feel more confortable connecting a “VTR” to their editing or on-air play-back systems than having to mess with the IT network.
Mel Feliciano
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This is what I think BMD will announce at this NAB2005.
A portable (Focus Firestor like)recorder/direct capture Hard drive with Firewire, ethernet, SDI and RS-422 ports. Is going to use JPEG, Avid DNxHD,DV50 and DV100 codecs.
This portable VTR/HD is going to revolutionize and improve the workflow for editing and distribution of uncompromised quality video to Television Stations.
Think about this. You edit Uncompressed video (using Decklink or other sdi card), output SDI to SDI on the VTR/HD, then take the VTR/HD to the TV Station and ingest the video to the play-back server. It is going to be a true VTR replacement.
Still today the most commonly used way to distribute content to tv stations is on Beta sp tapes. With a portable VTR/HD there is no need for big and expensive analog VTRs. If a tape dub is required, use the in-house VTRs at the client office.
“A bright idea for the genius at BMD”
Mel Feliciano