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The new version of RFPlay will come with the following improvements:
- a project manager
- platform-independent batch processing
- full clip history
- Smart Cache for better performance
- completely new media handling tools
- Direct connection to Apple Shake
- quality-management tools
- 64-bit optimized
- support for direct 10-bit DPX file playback
The little brother of this program is PFClip, the first version of which was presented here at Siggraph. It is a RAM-based viewer for digital intermediates. Its most important features are:
- 3D LUT technology (Look Up Table)
- Cinespace and Kodak are supported
- API for integrating other color spaces
- Smart Cache for intelligent memory management
- true 64-bit version available to manage large amounts of memory
- all operations take place on the GPU
- full 2K 10-bit playback on all system including Macintosh G5
According to the provider, PFPlay will be available from August 8 for 4,999 US dollars. PFClip will appear on the same date and is to cost 349 US dollars. The Pixel Farm grants discounts for multiple licenses.
Further Links:
- Manufacturer’s website
