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ROOT6 Technology introduces new developments to ContentAgent with v2.5 (22/4/2009)

ContentAgent v2.5 introduces Blu-Ray authoring in the first truly automated High Definition dailies deliverables system for film and episodic deliveries. Other new features include a software-only version for file based workflows and two new products; ContentCentral and JobAgents to streamline workflow and cut costs in transcode-intensive environments.

ContentAgent, the universal platform for managing, transcoding and distributing digital media files will be transformed at NAB with the introduction of three important new developments.

Utlizing ROOT6 Technology's proprietary Platinum Engine for transcode processing, the new V2.5 release for ContentAgent obviates the need for specialised hardware in file-based workflows.

New features incorporated in the latest release, include automated Blu-Ray authoring with integrated Rimage disc publishing; a new MPEG2 codec and Auto Reel Assembly Node. This builds upon ContentAgent's popular reel creation capabilities enabling templates to be created for clip opening and closing credits.

For larger scale transcode-intensive environments, ROOT6 Technology introduces the benefits of parallel processing with ContentCentral and JobAgents. ContentCentral is a job distribution server with cluster management to intelligently manage and distribute rendering across JobAgents - low-cost render accelerators.

Running on V.3 ContentAgent software, the combination of ContentCentral and JobAgents will enable users with multiple systems to input new transcoding jobs which will then be automatically allocated to individual JobAgent processors across the clustered units. Scalable as requirements change, further JobAgents may be added at will to increase performance and spread workload.

"In the current climate it's particularly important that customers' investment is maximised at all times, " said ContentAgent Product Manager Kevin King. "These new developments provide an extremely cost-effective solution in busy transcode operations ensuring all systems are working to capacity and that bottlenecks are eliminated."

ContentAgent provides a comprehensive toolset to simplify the repurposing of digital content in all commonly used formats including 2K and 4K DPX files and R3D format for RED camera workflows. At the front end, the intuitive 'real-world' GUI has been designed for non-technical operators who can utilise templates to automate all aspects of file import, capture, transcoding, output and distribution. Interactive DVDs and Blu-Ray discs are also easily created and published through integration with Rimage.

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