Key features Matrox RT2500
	• True three-layer realtime editing - two video layers plus a graphics layer simultaneously • Realtime, broadcast-quality, keyframeable 3D digital video effects powered by Matrox Flex 3D • Native DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, and MPEG-2 editing  • 4:3 and 16:9 widescreen editing • Turbo-charged multi-layer compositing engine • Advanced productivity tools • Analog and digital video input/output - Y/C, composite, 1394 • Accelerated MPEG output for DVD and CD authoring • RealVideo, Windows Media, and QuickTime output for web video streaming • Complete content creation software bundle

	Capture
	Capturing video to the hard disk in your computer is the first step in nonlinear video editing. The new Matrox MediaTools capture application fully automates the DV capture process saving you hours of valuable time. It automatically scans, logs, and batch captures clips, unattended. It also lets you capture still frames to easily create photo montages. Matrox RT2500 and RT2000 let you work with both analog and digital equipment to get the most from your editing system. You can even mix clips captured from analog video with native-DV clips in the same project. If you're using DV equipment, the Matrox editing cards let you take advantage of the full video-quality potential of your DV camera. The built-in 1394 port lets you digitally transfer your DV footage to your editing system in its native DV format so there's no recompression or transcoding that can degrade the quality of your video. If you're working with analog equipment you can choose to capture in DV or in MPEG-2. MPEG-2 I-frame editing lets you capture at high compression ratios so you can fit more video on your hard disk. It's great for off-line editing of long-form programs. You can also capture MPEG-2 IBP clips in realtime for immediate use in you DVD authoring program.

	Edit in real time
	As a video editor, your goal is to complete the greatest number of projects, with the highest production values, in the shortest possible time, and have fun doing it. Editing is more productive and more enjoyable when your editing system lets you see the results of your edit decisions immediately; when you have complete creative control; when you AVOID RENDERING! RT2500 and RT2000 let you work with two video streams plus a graphics/title track, all at the same time, with maximum creative freedom. You get over 1000 realtime, broadcast-quality 2D and 3D digital video effects and transitions including page curls, organic wipes, particle effects, distortions, 3D tiles, and 2D and 3D DVEs with customizable drop shadows, soft edges, and color borders. You can even use key frames to size position and rotate your clips in real time to get exactly the look you want. Over 60 of Adobe Premiere's native transitions can also be used in real time. If you're into effects, the RT2500 and RT2000, with their vast repertoire of dazzling realtime transitions and filters, are definitely the editing platforms for you. But even if you prefer a more conservative look, you can still save countless hours of rendering thanks to the true three-layer realtime editing architecture of the Matrox cards and their essential realtime capabilities such as transparency, colorization, cropping, picture-in-picture, and realtime title preview.

	Deliver anywhere
	Whether you're creating commercial spots, documentaries, music videos, interactive training, corporate presentations, product promos, point-of-sale kiosks, wedding video, or home movies, Matrox RT2500 and RT2000 let you easily deliver your project in any format you need. Deliver on tape RT2500 and RT2000 let you easily record your finished production to DV, VHS, and S-VHS tape. Deliver on CD CDs are an inexpensive way to deliver rich audio, video, and multimedia content. RT2500 and RT2000 let you export in the formats needed to create CDs that play on PCs and set-top players. . Deliver on DVD Low cost DVD burners are making the delivery of high-quality video content more accessible to everyone. RT2500 and RT2000 let you quickly export MPEG-2 files and use them to create DVDs with the bundled DVDit! LE authoring application. Deliver to the web The internet is an exciting new way to deliver your video programs. Matrox RT2500 and RT2000 include the tools you need to quickly and easily publish your projects to the web, bridging the gap between your camera and a vast new audience.

	Specifications
	RT2500 General PCI interface RT2500 3/4 size PCI codec card Regulatory compliance FCC Class B, CE Mark Class B Video Features Inputs 1394 6-pin composite video (CVBS), RCA jack S-video (Y/C), mini-DIN NTSC, PAL, and SECAM Outputs 1394 6-pin composite video (CVBS), RCA jack S-video (Y/C), mini-DIN NTSC and PAL Video formats ITU-R601 YUV 4:2:2 NTSC: 720x480 at 30 frames/sec PAL/SECAM: 720x576 at 25 frames/sec 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios Video overlay programmable NTSC and PAL video-in-a-window support on console at 60/50 fields/sec Audio Features Genlock to video SMPTE-272M and AES11-1991 compliant Analog audio I/O unbalanced stereo I/O (1pair RCA in, 1 pair RCA out) Sampling method 16 bit, 48 kHz, 64X oversampling Video Codec Multi-format C-Cube DVxpress-MX25 codec supports single stream capture and dual-stream playback DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO, NTSC 4:1:1, PAL 4:1:1 and 4:2:0 MPEG-2 4:2:2 I-Frame from 10 to 25 Mbps MPEG-2 MP@ML output

	Matrox RT2500 system requirements
	Matrox RT2500 requires the following minimum system configuration: • Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 1 is recommended)1 or Windows Me (Millennium Edition) operating system. • Intel Pentium II CPU, 350 MHz or AMD Athlon CPU.2 • 256 MB physical memory (RAM). • Free PCI slot. • Display card (Matrox Millennium G450 recommended). • 500 MB of free space for software installation on system drive. • Separate hard drive for A/V content. • 16-bit soundcard. • CD-ROM drive for software installation. • Video camera or VCR. Certain complex realtime effects may require a more powerful system. For optimal system performance, we recommend the following configuration: • Pentium III or AMD Athlon CPU, 750 MHz or faster. • DV video camera (to use 1394 connections). • NTSC or PAL video monitor. Note   All Matrox RT2500 effects will run on a properly configured computer that meets the minimum system requirements outlined above. Some of the complex effects, however, may cause dropped frames during playback. For those cases, you can use the Force render option to ensure smooth playback without dropped frames. For more information, see your Matrox RT2500 Installation & User Guide. 1 All Matrox testing and validation of compatible motherboards and computer systems is carried out using Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1. 2 The current generation of Intel Celeron processors cannot be used with RT2500 because they have a 66-MHz Front Side Bus whereas RT2500 requires at least a 100-MHz FSB.

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