Matrox MXO2 Mini User manual

MATROX MXO2 FAMILY FOR PC Product Guide
June 2011

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents Matrox MXO2 for PC
Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Key features..................................................................................................................................... 3
Convenient form factors................................................................................................................... 4
Portable.................................................................................................................................. 4
Can run off standard field batteries ...................................................................................... 4
Rackmountable ...................................................................................................................... 4
Dimensions and weight .................................................................................................................. 5
Broadcast-quality HD/SD video and audio input/output .................................................................. 5
Video I/O ............................................................................................................................... 6
Audio I/O ............................................................................................................................... 6
Matrox MXO2 Mini Connections...................................................................................................... 7
Matrox MXO2 LE Connections........................................................................................................ 8
Matrox MXO2 Connections ............................................................................................................. 9
Matrox MXO2 Rack Connections .................................................................................................. 10
Flexible support for leading codecs, file formats, cameras, and workflows ................................... 11
Works with a variety of codecs ............................................................................................ 11
Use your favorite file-based formats .................................................................................... 11
RED workflow support ............................................................................................................................11
Closed captioning support with Adobe Premiere Pro.......................................................... 11
Extensive application support........................................................................................................ 12
Editing applications ............................................................................................................. 12
Content creation applications ............................................................................................. 12
H.264 encoding/authoring applications using Matrox MAX technology.............................. 12
Streaming applications ........................................................................................................ 12
DirectShow Filter .................................................................................................................. 12
Adobe Premiere Pro...................................................................................................................... 12
Matrox RT technology for Adobe Premiere Pro ............................................................................ 13
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects with Adobe Premiere Pro........................................................ 13
Realtime primary color correction.................................................................................................. 13
Realtime proc amp controls ................................................................................................. 14
Realtime color match and color balance ............................................................................. 14
Realtime input/output level control....................................................................................... 15
Realtime RGB curves control............................................................................................... 15
Realtime secondary color correction ............................................................................................. 16
Realtime chroma and luma keying ................................................................................................ 16
Realtime speed changes............................................................................................................... 17
Realtime transitions ....................................................................................................................... 17
Native Adobe Premiere Pro effects and transitions....................................................................... 18
Realtime timecode......................................................................................................................... 18
Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame intermediate codec with Adobe Premiere Pro ....................................... 19
Avid Editing Systems..................................................................................................................... 20
HD and SD video monitoring......................................................................................................... 21
Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility............................................................................................ 21
Realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output.......................................... 22
HD to SD downscaling......................................................................................................... 22
SD to HD upscaling.............................................................................................................. 22
Cross conversion ................................................................................................................. 22
Matrox A/V Tools application ........................................................................................................ 23
Matrox MAX option for lightning fast H.264 encoding.................................................................... 23
Matrox MAX H.264 Capture .......................................................................................................... 24
Quick delivery of dailies....................................................................................................... 24
Archiving ............................................................................................................................. 24
Complete controls for the highest quality, lowest bit rate deliveries .................................... 24
Kit contents.................................................................................................................................... 25
Matrox MXO2 Mini ............................................................................................................... 25
Matrox MXO2 LE .................................................................................................................. 25
Matrox MXO2 ....................................................................................................................... 25
Matrox MXO2 Rack .............................................................................................................. 25
HDMI Monitor Calibration – Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................. 26

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MoreThan Just I/O
Lightning Fast H.264 Encoding Too!
As a video professional you need an editing platform you can rely on to
connect to anything, anywhere; work with your favorite apps; and deliver
high-quality video to all the devices your viewers and clients use – the web,
mobile devices, Apple TV, Blu-ray discs, even tape. The award-winning
Matrox MXO2 devices have you covered. You get highly-reliable, broadcast-
quality video and audio input/output and HDMI video monitoring with the
unique Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility as well as 10-bit realtime hardware
up/down/cross conversion on capture and output. The devices can easily be
moved among the desktop systems in your facility, installed in an OB van, or
taken on the road with laptops. Units equipped with the MAX option provide
lightning fast H.264 file encoding.
Support for your favorite editing apps
The Matrox MXO2 devices are the only complete platforms for Adobe
Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium, providing a wealth of productivity
tools. Matrox MXO2 Mini is a cost-effective HD monitoring solution for Avid
editing systems, ideal for file-based workflows. The Matrox MXO2 devices
can also be used with Mac Pros and MacBook Pros, giving you even more
apps to work with.
With four models to choose from you are sure to find the connectivity you need.
Matrox MXO2 Mini – Affordable HDMI/analog video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 LE – Professional HD/SD video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 – Complete HD/SD video and audio I/O
Matrox MXO2 Rack – Most comprehensive HD/SD video and audio I/O
Key features of the Matrox MXO2 family for PC
• Convenient form factors for use in studio, on set, in the field, and in OB vans
• Works with Windows 7 (64-bit) laptops and desktops
• Complete connectivity – PCI Express and ExpressCard/34
• Broadcast quality HD/SD video and audio input/output
• Flexible support for leading codecs, file formats, cameras, and workflows
• Captures to HD and SD codecs – 8- and 10-bit uncompressed and highly
efficient Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame
• Extensive application support including Adobe Premiere Pro, Encore,
Photoshop, and After Effects, Eyeon Fusion and NewTek LightWave 3D
• Matrox RT technology that enhances the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine to
provide full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-layer, realtime video editing and
advanced realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects
• Cost-effective HD monitoring for Avid Media Composer and Avid
NewsCutter with Matrox MXO2 Mini
• 10-bit HDMI input, output and monitoring with the unique Matrox HDMI
Calibration Utility
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output
• Matrox A/V Tools application for fast capture/playback of audio, video, and
still frames
• Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Additional features with Matrox MAX
• Lightning fast H.264 encoding with Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Premiere
Pro and Adobe Encore
• Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application for direct capture to H.264 files for
the web, mobile devices, Apple TV, and Blu-ray discs
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Overview
Matrox MXO2 Rack
Matrox MXO2 Mini Matrox MXO2 LE Matrox MXO2

Convenient form factors
Complete connectivity
The Matrox MXO2 products connect to your computer via a PCI Express
adapter card or an ExpressCard/34 adapter. When purchasing an MXO2
product, you choose the version that includes the adapter you need for your
particular system. Additional adapters may be purchased separately.
Portable
MXO2 Mini, MXO2 LE and MXO2 are lightweight, portable devices that easily
fit into your laptop bag.
Can run off standard field batteries
MXO2 and MXO2 LE can run off standard field batteries or their included AC
power adapter. MXO2 LE attaches directly to a battery via a standard 4-pin
XLR connector. MXO2 connects to a battery via an optional cable that can
be purchased separately.
Rackmountable
MXO2 Rack occupies 2RU in a standard 19” inch rack. It comes with two
adjustable mounting “ears” so that the unit can be mounted in the rack with
the connectors facing the front or back of the rack. The design of the ears
allows you to adjust the depth of the unit in the rack.
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Convenient Form Factors

Dimensions and weight Broadcast-quality HD/SD video and audio input/output
Video I/O
The Matrox MXO2 products provide a full range of professional video inputs
and outputs.
MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack provide RS-422 machine control for frame-
accurate capture and print-to tape with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack provide SD analog black burst
(bi-level) or HD tri-level sync genlock. They can genlock to any type of video
input or to house sync. Timing offset controls can be used to align your video
output relative to your external genlock source to compensate for cable
delays within your facility. On MXO2 Rack, loop through is supported.
Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack support up to five user-selectable
simultaneous video outputs – HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog.
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Inputs and Outputs
Video
MXO2 Mini MXO2 LE MXO2 MXO2 Rack
Video Inputs
Component HD/SD
(YUV or RGB)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
SDI HD/SD No Yes Yes Yes
Y/C Yes Yes Yes Yes
Composite Yes Yes Yes Yes
HDMI (YUV or RGB) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Outputs
Component HD/SD
(YUV or RGB)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
SDI HD/SD No Yes Yes Yes
Y/C Yes Yes Yes Yes
Composite Yes Yes Yes Yes
HDMI (YUV or RGB) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimensions Weight
Matrox MXO2 Mini 6 1/2" x 4 5/16" x 1 1/2"
(166mm x 110mm x 40mm)
0.6 lbs
(280g)
Matrox MXO2 LE 9 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 2"
(235mm x 241mm x 51mm)
2 3/4 lbs
(1245g)
Matrox MXO2 13” x 9½” x 2”
(330mm x 241mm x 51mm)
3 1/2 lbs
(1600g)
Matrox MXO2 Rack 21” x 18” x 8.25”
(533mm x 457mm x 210mm)
15 lbs
(7000g)

Audio I/O
The Matrox MXO2 products provide a full range of audio inputs and outputs
with the flexibility to map any audio track in Adobe Premiere Pro to any audio
output.
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Inputs and Outputs
Audio
Audio Inputs MXO2 Mini MXO2 LE MXO2 MXO2 Rack
RCA Audio
(unbalanced)
2 channels 2 channels 2 channels No
XLR Audio (balanced) No 2 channels 2 channels 4 channels
AES/EBU
(unbalanced)
No No 2 channels 4 channels
SDI embedded audio
(8 channels)
No Yes Yes Yes
HDMI embedded
audio (8 channels)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audio Outputs
RCA Audio
(unbalanced)
2 channels 2 channels 6 channels No
XLR Audio (balanced) No 2 channels 4 channels 8 channels
AES/EBU
(unbalanced)
No No 2 channels 4 channels
SDI embedded audio
(8 channels)
No Yes Yes Yes
HDMI embedded
audio (8 channels)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Direct surround sound
monitoring
No No 5.1 5.1 and 7.1

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Connections
Matrox MXO2 Mini
Analog component HD/SD
or Y/C (with adapter) and
composite
HDMI – HD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio Power connector
HDMI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
Host interface
RCA – 2 channels of
unbalanced audio
RCA – 2 channels of
unbalanced audio
Analog component HD/SD
or Y/C (with adapter) and
composite
Two Y/C (S-Video) adapters included

Matrox MXO2 LE Connections - Outputs
Matrox MXO2 LE Connections - Inputs
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Connections
Matrox MXO2 LE
Power switch Power connector
(connects directly to standard field batteries
or the included AC power adapter)
RS422
Host interface
Analog component
HD/SD
XLR - 2 channels of
balanced audio
Two SDI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
per output
Composite
Y/C – S-Video
RCA - 2 channels of
unbalanced audio
HDMI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
Analog component
HD/SD
XLR - 2 channels of balanced audio
SDI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
CompositeY/C – S-Video
HDMI – HD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
RCA - 2 channels of
unbalanced audio
Genlock – bi-level and
tri-level genlock via a single BNC connector

Matrox MXO2 Connections - Outputs
Matrox MXO2 Connections - Inputs
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Connections
Matrox MXO2
Power switch
Host interface
Power connector
(Matrox MXO2 battery power
cable sold seperately)
RS422
RCA - 2 channels of
unbalanced audio
XLR - 2 channels of
balanced audio
Y/C – S-Video Analog component – HD/SD
Genlock – bi-level and
tri-level genlock via a single
BNC connector
SDI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
Composite
AES/EBU – 2 channels via a single
BNC connector
HDMI – HD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
Analog component
HD/SD
Two SDI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
per output
Composite
Y/C – S-Video
AES/EBU – 2 channels via a single
BNC connector
XLR – 4 channels of balanced
audio
RCA – 6 channels of unbalanced audio
(for surround sound monitoring)
HDMI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
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Matrox MXO2 Rack Connections
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Connections
Matrox MXO2 Rack
XLR - 8 channels of
balanced audio
Analog component
HD/SD
Two SDI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
per output
Power connector RS422 Host interface
XLR - 4 channels of
balanced audio
Y/C
Y/C
SDI – HD/SD with
up to 8 channels of
embedded audio
HDMI – HD/SD with up to 8
channels of embedded audio
HDMI – HD with up to 8
channels of embedded
AES/EBU – 4 channels via 2
BNC connectors
Composite
Composite
Genlock – bi-level and
tri-level genlock via a
single BNC connector
with loop through
AES/EBU – 4 channels
via 2 BNC connectors Analog component
HD/SD

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Flexible Workflows
Flexible support for leading codecs, file formats,
cameras, and workflows
The MXO2 product family lets you work with virtually any codec, file format,
camera, and workflow out there.
Works with a variety of codecs
The Matrox MXO2 devices let you work with all the codecs supported by
Adobe Premiere Pro including AVCHD, HDV, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50,
DVCPRO, and DV. You can also capture video from within the Adobe
Premiere Pro capture interface to 8- and 10-bit uncompressed and Matrox
MPEG-2 I-frame codecs in HD and SD.
Use your favorite file-based formats
The Matrox MXO2 devices give you full-screen monitoring as you work with
file-based formats such as XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, and P2HD
in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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RED workflow support (does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini)
RED users can benefit from Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2 or MXO2 Rack to
capture, monitor, and playback on set. Back in the post suite, you can use
your Matrox MXO2 device to work with R3D files and output to SD, 720, or
1080.
Closed Captioning Support with Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 lets you attach a closed
caption data file to a sequence and display the closed
captions in the Program Monitor and through Firewire
DV output. Compatible file types are described as
.mcc and .scc files for use in DTV (CEA-708) and SD
(CEA-608) transmissions respectively.
All Matrox MXO2 devices can add appropriately
formatted closed captioning data to line 21 of analog
SD outputs for monitoring and print-to-tape. They can also let you use
standard (non-closed captioning enabled) monitors to preview HD timelines
with closed captioning data by overlaying decoded closed captioning text
over the previewed video. This is the ideal cost-effective way to see your
closed captions, even when you’re using an inexpensive HDMI display as
your program monitor.
Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2, and MXO2 Rack can also embed closed captioning
data in SDI streams in accordance with the above specifications and let you
simultaneously deliver HD-SDI and analog SD masters containing closed
captions.
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Extensive application support
The Matrox MXO2 products amplify your productivity with editing, content
creation, H.264 encoding/authoring, and streaming applications on the PC.
Editing applications
You benefit from the full range of Matrox MXO2 features with Adobe Premiere
Pro CS5.5. Matrox MXO2 Mini provides a cost-effective HD monitoring
solution for Avid editing systems.
Content creation applications
The Matrox MXO2 devices provide WYSIWYG support for applications
suchas Adobe Encore, Photoshop, and After Effects as well as Eyeon Fusion
and NewTek LightWave 3D.
H.264 encoding/authoring applications that take advantage of Matrox
MAX technology
The Matrox MXO2 devices equipped with Matrox MAX technology tap in to
Adobe Media Encoder to let you quickly and easily create H.264 files for
Blu-ray, the web and mobile devices. You can create Blu-ray H.264 level
4.0 files, directly from Adobe Media Encoder that can be authored in Adobe
Encore and burned without re-encoding on either Blu-ray or DVD media.
These Blu-ray H.264 level 4.0 files can also be used for mass replication of
Blu-ray discs.
Streaming applications
The Matrox MXO2 devices let you stream from any camera, anywhere there
is an internet connection using Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder. News,
sports, concerts, educational seminars, religious services, and corporate
meetings are just a few of the many types of live events where an MXO2
device will come in handy for creating your internet broadcasts. You can also
stream material that was previously recorded.
DirectShow Filter
The Matrox MXO2 DirectShow source filter lets developers create DirectShow-
based applications to access the high quality digital and analog audio and
video inputs of the MXO2 devices as well as the onboard scaler.
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Adobe Premiere Pro
The Matrox MXO2 platforms go far beyond the capabilities of systems that
combine Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 and a simple I/O card. The additional
benefits you get include:
• Matrox RT technology that enhances the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine
to provide full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-layer, realtime video editing
and advanced realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects
• Convenient form factors for use with laptops and desktops in studio, on
set, in the field, and in OB vans
• 10-bit HDMI input, output and monitoring with the unique Matrox HDMI
Calibration Utility
• 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output
• Capture to HD and SD video to 8- and 10-bit uncompressed AVI files
• Capture to HD and SD video to the highly-efficient Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame
intermediate codec at bit rates from 50 to 300 mbps
• Playback of 32-bit MPEG-2 I-frame AVI files with alpha
• Matrox A/V Tools application for fast capture/playback of audio, video, and
still frames
When you include the Matrox MAX option in your MXO2 device you also get:
• Matrox MAX technology for lightning fast H.264 encoding with Adobe
Media Encoder, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Encore
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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Matrox RT Technology
Matrox RT technology for Adobe Premiere Pro
The Matrox MXO2 platforms feature Matrox RT technology that enhances the
Adobe Mercury Playback Engine to provide full-resolution, full-frame-rate, multi-
layer, realtime video editing.
Matrox RT technology is designed for use with or without the presence of GPU
acceleration. It provides many of the benefits of GPU acceleration but works
with any system, even laptops. It optimizes your system to output to professional
monitors at full-resolution and full-frame-rate.
In addition, Matrox RT provides advanced realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects
such as primary and secondary color correction, smooth speed changes,
and many more; along with a high-quality, highly-efficient MPEG-2 I-frame
intermediate codec that streamlines working with CPU-taxing footage such
as AVCHD and XDCAM.
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU effects with Adobe Premiere Pro
The Matrox MXO2 platforms work in conjunction with the power of your CPU
to perform a variety of advanced realtime effects including:
Realtime primary color correction
Realtime secondary color correction
Realtime chroma and luma keying
Realtime speed changes
Realtime transitions
Native Adobe Premiere Pro effects and transitions
Realtime timecode
Realtime primary color correction
Primary color correction is a critically important effect for all productions,
whether to achieve continuity when cutting between shots, ensure broadcast
safe levels, or establish and emphasize a “look”. The primary color corrector
provides basic proc amp control; three-way color correction complete with
master, shadows, midtones and highlights control; input/output level control;
and RGB curves control.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU Effects
Realtime proc amp controls
The Matrox MXO2 devices let you easily adjust four proc amp controls -
hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast. Hue adjusts the tint of the colors in
the image, saturation adjusts the vividness, contrast adjusts the difference
in luminance between the lightest and darkest areas of the image, and
brightness adjusts the level of black. You can also use these controls to
create special effects, such as black and white, in real time.
Realtime color match and color balance
Colors can be corrected using nine parameters related to the black
(shadow), midtone, and white (highlight) levels of your clips. You can easily
match colors or balance blacks, whites, and grays against a reference shot
in one simple step.
Reference
Match
Corrected

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU Effects
Realtime input/output level control
Using the histogram display and level controls, luminance levels can be
remapped to maximize the dynamic range of a clip. For example, bright
areas can be made brighter and dark areas can be made darker. Five
parameters are available - black, white, and gamma levels on the input; and
black and white levels on the output. Auto white and auto black controls are
also provided.
Realtime RGB curves control
RGB curves control offers a fast, natural way to fine-tune the colors in your
video. If, for example, you want to remove a blue tint from your video, you
simply drag the blue curve down. With RGB curves you can also achieve
wild color effects and other looks that are otherwise impossible.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU Effects
Realtime secondary color correction
The secondary color corrector is an advanced tool used for fine-tuning or
dramatic effects creation. It offers all the controls found in the primary color
correction filter with the added capability of limiting the effect to a specific
range of pixels. Pixel selection can be done using color and/or brightness.
Using the simple garbage matte tool, you can also limit the effect to a specific
region. The pixel selection can also be inverted.
The secondary color corrector lets you achieve effects such as color pass
and color replace. It can be used, for example, to change the color of a
dress, deepen the background sky color, or to achieve an effect similar to the
film Schindler’s List where only one object or person remains in color while
the rest of the image becomes black and white.
Realtime chroma and luma keying
The Matrox MXO2 devices provide one of the finest realtime chroma keyers
in the industry. Clean blue- and green-screen keys are easy to achieve,
even with HDV and AVCHD material shot in less than optimal lighting
conditions. Your video is upsampled to 4:4:4:4 resolution and advanced
noise reduction algorithms are used to ensure superior results. The auto key
button intelligently adjusts the key with soft edges, spill removal, and shadow
preservation. If needed, you can further refine the key with manual controls.
You can key on any color, not just blue and green. You can also invert the
selection and display the matte being generated to fine tune the key.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU Effects
The realtime luma keyer gives you low clip, low gain, high clip, high gain, and
transparency controls.
Realtime speed changes
You can use speed changes to emphasize special moments, extend the
duration of shots to match voiceover timing, or enhance the feeling of
dramatic shots. You can apply smooth slow and fast motion with field or
frame blending.
Realtime transitions
The Matrox MXO2 devices support standard dissolves, SMPTE wipes, and
organic wipes with soft edges and color borders.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Realtime Matrox Flex CPU Effects
Native Adobe Premiere Pro effects and transitions
Some of Adobe Premiere Pro’s most popular native effects and transitions
such as Opacity, Crop, Dip to Black, Black and White, Dissolve, and Additive
Dissolve can be used in real time in SD. The Matrox MXO2 devices accelerate
these effects and transitions in HD.
Realtime timecode
The MXO2 devices overwrite the Adobe Premiere Pro timecode filter so that
it becomes realtime. The realtime time code effect lets you generate and
overlay a time code counter on a video production. You can use it to make
a dub of source tapes with time code “burn-in” then use these tapes to log
scenes, create edit decision lists, or get client feedback on your finished
production.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
Matrox MPEG-2 I-Frame Intermediate Codec
Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame intermediate codec with Adobe
Premiere Pro
The Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame intermediate codec is a high-quality, highly-
efficient 8-bit 4:2:2 video codec used mainly as a less processor-intensive
way of working with long-GOP footage such as HDV, AVCHD, and XDCAM
HD. The bit rate of the codec can be set between 50 and 300 Mbps, giving
you the flexibly on each clip to make your own tradeoffs between video
quality and storage considerations.
It can be used with Adobe Premiere Pro in four ways:
1. as a full-raster capture codec when capturing from SDI or analog;
2. as an intermediate editing format when working with CPU-taxing formats
such as AVCHD to maximize quality as well as editability;
3. as a rendering codec to ensure that “flattened” files maintain high quality
when exporting or printing to tape; and
4. as an effective archiving codec for material that may be used in future
projects.