VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video solutions, today enhanced
the P2 production workflow with the introduction of the Focus FS-P250
Proxy Recorder. The Focus FS-P250 Proxy Recorder records H.264 proxy
clips in parallel with the high-resolution clips of the Panasonic
AG-HPX250 P2 HD handheld camcorder. While users can both instantly view
streamed clips and input custom metadata from the Focus FS-P250 web
interface.
While recording proxy clips, the Focus FS-P250 also captures matching
timecode and camera-based metadata from the Panasonic AG-HPX250. The
user may select various resolutions and bit rates for proxy recording
depending on workflow and application. The web interface can be accessed
from either a PC or mobile device using the optional Panasonic AJ-WM30
Wireless Module.
“Our customers have been eager to utilize the new proxy modes and
wireless metadata entry found in the AJ-HPX3100 P2 camcorder, and they
have also been asking for a way to enable these features in our more
affordable, lighter weight cameras such as the AG-HPX250,” said Kunihiko
Miyagi, Director of Professional AV Business Unit of Panasonic. “Thanks
to our partnership with Vitec, this will be possible, including live
streaming of the proxy video over Wi-Fi. With the FS-P250, our AG-HPX250
customers will be able to take immediate advantage of emerging
production tools utilizing wireless technologies and the cloud.”
“VITEC is honored to be a long time solutions partner with Panasonic,”
said Mark D’Addio, VP of Business Development for VITEC. “The Focus
FS-P250 is a perfect companion recorder for the AG-HPX250 camera as it
enables collaborative cloud-based workflows for AVC-Intra mobile
acquisition.”
Highlights of VITEC’s Focus FS-P250
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HD-SDI / SD-SDI input with loop through
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Small, portable, battery powered design
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Record .MOV proxy clips onto a standard SD card
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Use proxy clips for instant sharing and production workflows
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Wireless web interface for streaming and metadata input
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Includes a desktop application that synchronizes proxy clips to P2
clips and aggregates metadata with the AG-HPX250’s P2 clips
Pricing and Availability
Focus FS-P250 will be available in Q2 2012 for a MSRP of $1395.