In nuce: DNEG is working on new open-source software for playback, reviewing, editing and grading. The software has been christened XStudio and is intended to replace all other existing reviewing tools within DNEG. According to the announcement, XStudio will be released in the course of the year. Furthermore: According to DNEG, XStudio will be tailored to the industry-specific needs of VFX professionals. On the one hand, the software will function as a standalone tool, while on the other hand, XStudio can also be integrated into existing pipelines via integrated interfaces to Python and C .
Functions of XStudio: Some of the flagship features presented in the accompanying press release are as follows. You can find out more about the full range of functions at dneg.com/xstudio.
- Playback of all common media formats and codecs – with almost any bit depth and resolution (up to 8K)
- Precise colour management thanks to integration with OCIO v2.0
- Accurate playback, where picture dropouts should be a thing of the past
- Link between audio playback and video playback: this should prevent drift or distortion
- Pop-out viewer: Used to display across multiple screens simultaneously
Clicked further: Press release about xStudio. See the corresponding Twitter posting right here below.
