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The presentation will take place at Mediatec, Widderdorfer Str. 217
50825 Cologne, on June 24 from 9:30 a.m. Further details on registration for the event will shortly be available on the Quantel homepage.
Version 2 is a cross-platform upgrade with numerous new tools and functions that primarily concern teamwork and networking. The innovations at a glance:
Workflow
- New project-based library
- Import/export improvements, including support for Windows Media 9 Player
- Loading external film LTUs
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Improved interactivity and processor speed
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Intelligent and partial rendering
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EDL Grade Management
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Safe Area Generator with Projection, Clean, Action and Caption Safe Areas
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Low-resolution images (Browse) in QShare
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720/60p support on the timeline
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HDCAM-SR support in iQ
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AAF recommendation for audio postproduction (for example Pro Tools, Sadie)
Editing
- Complex trimming
Audio rubberbanding
Save and Restore of settings for the audio frequency curves (Equalisation)
Audio compression and limiting
New simplified user interface for QScribe
Significantly faster editing for rolls and crawls
Text on curves
Regional support for Indian, Hebrew and Arabic
New Bezier functions
Color-picker paint bucket and image picker
Effects & Paint
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Multi-View Compositor
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3D compositing environment with camera viewing angle
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Multiply animatable ambient, point and spot light
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Display of the process history
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Control of the DVE axes
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Integrated plug-ins
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Unlimited number of layers
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New tracker tools
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New combination modes
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Integrated text
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Spray Brush
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Size Brush
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Tools for alpha channel and stencils
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Improved control of Garbage Matte
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