New upgrade from ROOT6

ROOT6 Technology has launched V2 software for its ContentAgent-XR encoding and delivery platform.
The new software represents a radical departure from previous versions and, in conjunction with new high-performance hardware, incorporates the implementation of a proprietary third-generation GPU-accelerated capture, playback and transcode engine.
V2 Software also introduces a hitherto unattainable level of operational flexibility in the encode/transcode workflow in SD, HD and 2K DPX film environments, including the ‘single-click’ easy creation of interactive HD DVDs.
Building on the success of the original SD version, ContentAgent-XR facilitates the automated capture, playback, encoding, and tapeless global delivery of multi-format, multi-resolution digital media. Material may be imported from any source and transcoded to any format, including PAL/NTSC and aspect ratio conversion.
Featuring a new user interface, V2 software enables complex workflows to be easily and quickly assembled – and saved as templates for future use if required. Encoded media may be accessed remotely via the built-in web server or delivered by email, RSS, ftp, SD or HD DVD, or output to SD and HD video.
XR’s powerful SQL database engine enables flexible user, media, and template management in addition to multi-machine distributed encoding. Additional new features include single-click web-based asset sharing, the incorporation of a logo burn-in facility on any encoded or transcoded stream, and high quality PAL/NTSC standards conversion. XR offers an optional 'out-of-the-box' fully configured client/server implementation of Windows Media DRM encryption, including user authentication.
The unique provision of 2K DPX-to-2K WMV transcoding means that the massive files normally associated with 2K film may now be easily and securely distributed via the Internet for viewing by database-defined, authorised production staff. For exceptional encoding performance in both SD and HD, XR utilises hardware acceleration from Aspex and Tarari.
“XR is a system designed to earn its keep,” said ROOT6 Technology’s Marcus Hume-Humphreys. “Now, with a seamless route to HD, our customers will see even faster returns from streamlined workflow and increased productivity.”
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