Planet PC’s Apple Video Edit Workstations incorporate the latest 8-core Apple Mac Pro workstation and Final Cut Studio 3.

Specification:

• Apple Mac Pro workstation including:
• Two Intel Xeon Quad-Core 2.26GHz processors
  
• 6GB (6 x 1GB)
  
• 640GB Serial ATA 7,200 rpm hard drive
  
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express graphics adapter
  
• 18x DVD SuperDrive
  
• Keyboard with Numeric Keypad & Mighty Mouse
  
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  
• 3 x 1TB Serial ATA 7,200 rpm hard drives (RAID 0)
  
• Apple Final Cut Studio 3

• 1 year RTB parts & labour service
  
• 1 year telephone & email technical support
  
• 1 year remote system support (broadband internet connection required)
  
• Manufacturers software warranty

As the next major release of the leading video post-production suite, the new Final Cut Studio offers powerful new features, dramatically improved performance, and tighter integration. Its six applications give video editors all the tools they need to edit, animate, mix, grade, and deliver at a price that’s more affordable than ever.

Final Cut Pro 7
Precision editing tools let you work in real time with virtually any format, including the revolutionary ProRes.

Motion 4
Powerful text and compositing tools make it easy to design stunning motion graphics in 2D and 3D.

Soundtrack Pro 3
Easy-to-use tools for sound design, editing, and mixing bring professional audio post-production to Final Cut editors.

Colour 1.5
Sophisticated colour grading tools let you create signature looks in resolutions up to 4K.

Compressor 3.5
Simplified digital delivery lets you easily export to Apple devices, publish to the web, and burn to disc.

DVD Studio Pro 4
The industry standard in DVD authoring brings drag-and-drop ease to the production of fully interactive, studio-quality titles.

Level 1:
As seen on propeller TV this DVD is aimed to get you started with using Final Cut Pro. After going through the bite-size modules you will be able to start confidently using Final Cut Pro and also be able to use the DVD as a reference guide.

This DVD contains the following modules:

• The Interface, Windows and Workspaces
  
• Preferences, Projects and Sequences
  
• The Browser and importing media
  
• Capturing video and creating a custom capture preset
  
• Logging media and batch capture
  
• Creating and organising sub clips
  
• Batch export
  
• Organising bins and colour coding
  
• Introduction to the Viewer
  
• Viewer tabs
  
• Navigating through your Viewer
  
• Adding clips to the timeline

• Managing audio and sync in the Timeline
  
• Keyframe and track controls in the Timeline
  
• Autoselect controls and moving clips around
  
• Transitions
  
• Log and transfer
  
• Auto conform
  
• Text
  
• Lower 3rd text generator
  
• Scrolling text
  
• Boris Title 3D
  
• Animate Boris 3D and Scrambler
  
• Outline text

• Introduction to Multiclip
  
• Advanced Multiclip
  
• Ripple and roll edits
  
• Slip and slide edits
  
• Trimming with shortcuts
  
• Trim window
  
• Filters
  
• Matts and masks
  
• Speed changes
  
• Time remapping
  
• Exporting
  
• Print and edit to tape

Continuum Complete is a set of more than 180 FXPlug filters, transitions and generators that are applied and animated in the native Final Cut Pro interface. A wide range of effects delivers everything from basic everyday utility and convenience to extraordinarily eye-catching special effects.

Working directly in your native Final Cut Pro interface, you can access filters and features that let you create unforgettable effects with ease.

Key Features:-

• High quality SD to HD conversion tool
  
• Professional Ken Burns effect with large still images
  
• Integrated Match Move right inside Final Cut timeline
  
• More than 1500 presets, save your own settings and share with other editing systems
  
• Precise Keying and advanced Matte filters
  
• Motion Tracking is integrated into all appropriate effects
  
• Integrated PixelChooser masking tool
  
• Each filter includes integrated online help
  
• Common post production tasks are simplified with wire removal, light wrap, as well as dust and scratches

The Editcam Component is a QuickTime component and Final Cut Pro plug-in that allows users to move to a file-based media workflow when ingesting from Ikegami Editcam digital acquisition tools. File transfer over USB 2.0 connection provides the fastest import of content possible.

Now Macintosh users can benefit from an all-digital, file-based media workflow. Ingest from Ikegami Editcam digital acquisition tools to Apple Final Cut Pro 5 real-time editing software using the new Flip4Mac Editcam Component.

Flip4Mac Editcam Component adds ingest from the NLT SAT-110 Adapter for DV25, 50 or IMX 30, 40 or 50 MPEG for editing. The Flip4Mac Editcam Import Component produces a .mov file that is placed right into your project bin. Simply drag and drop the clip on your timeline and you are ready to edit.

With the Flip4Mac Editcam Component, Mac users can import and browse NLT SAT-110 devices for quick, easy access without going to baseband video. This means a faster, more efficient, file-based workflow that provides greater efficiency and productivity for you.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The XDCAM Component is a QuickTime component and Final Cut Pro plug-in that allows users to move to a file-based media workflow when ingesting from and exporting to Sony XDCAM digital acquisition tools. File transfer over Gigabit Ethernet connection provides the fastest import of content possible.

Now Macintosh users can benefit from an all-digital, file-based media workflow. Move MXF files between Sony XDCAM digital acquisition tools and Apple Final Cut Pro realtime editing software using the Flip4Mac XDCAM Component.

Flip4Mac XDCAM Component provides direct ingest from Sony XDCAM Camcorders and Compact Decks for HDV, DV or IMX MPEG editing and export of IMX files back to Sony XDCAM devices. Flip4Mac XDCAM Component places a .mov file directly into your project bin. File transfer is performed over a Gigabit Ethernet connection for fast transfer of low-res proxies or high-res media files.

With the Flip4Mac XDCAM Component, users can import and browse Sony systems for quick, easy access without going to baseband video. File preview enables easy scene preview and selection prior to import. Now you can also export IMX files back to XDCAM devices. Get the clips you want, when you want them right to your Final Cut Pro project bin.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

K2|Profile Component is a QuickTime component and Final Cut Pro plug-in that allows users to move to a file-based media workflow when ingesting from and exporting to Grass Valley K2 and Profile servers. File transfer over 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection, providing the fastest import of content possible.

Telestream leverages its expertise in digital media workflows to enable an all-digital, file-based media workflow between Apple Final Cut Pro editing systems and Grass Valley professional media servers.

Now Final Cut Pro users can import DV and IMX D-10 video and uncompressed audio from Grass Valley servers for editing in Final Cut Pro using the Flip4Mac K2|Profile Components.

Import content directly from Grass Valley servers into the Final Cut Pro project bin. Edit. Then export from Final Cut Pro for seamless file transfer to Grass Valley servers.

This means a faster, more efficient, file-based workflow that provides greater efficiency and productivity for you.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

The Infinity Component is a QuickTime component and Final Cut Pro plug-in that allows users to move to a file-based media workflow when ingesting from Grass Valley Infinity digital acquisition tools. File transfer over USB 2.0 connection provides the fastest import of content possible.

Now Macintosh users can benefit from an all-digital, file-based media workflow. Import MXF-based media from Grass Valley Infinity Series Digital Media Camcorder directly to Apple Final Cut Pro 5 real-time editing software using the new Flip4Mac Infinity Component.

Flip4Mac Infinity Component imports DV25 media directly from Grass Valley REV PRO drives without transcoding the media file. Flip4Mac Infinity Import Component produces a .mov file that is placed right into your project bin. Simply drag and drop the clip on your timeline, and you are ready to edit.

With the Flip4Mac Infinity Component, Mac users can import and browse REV PRO drives for quick, easy access without going to baseband video. This means a faster, more efficient, file-based workflow that provides greater efficiency and productivity for you.

See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.

Logickeyboard's custom keyboard for Apple Final Cut Pro / Express, is based on the original Ultra Thin Alu Apple Pro keyboard. It offers plug-and-play setup with any current or recent USB-equipped Macintosh computer, with good feel and stylish, modern appearance that match the "new Apple look".

The custom keyboard for FCP makes controlling Apple Final Cut Pro / Express with the keyboard a lot simpler and faster. It is ideal for post-production facilities, professional video editing houses and anyone else who requires all the custom key commands to readily accessible from a dedicated, clearly labelled, colour-coded keyboard. Using this keyboard is also a great way to learn the Apple Final Cut Pro / Express key commands.

And since the Apple Final Cut Pro / Express custom keyboard also features all the regular letter, number, and symbol labelling that you will find on a conventional keyboard, it can either be added to your computer in conjunction with your conventional keyboard or simply be used as a substitute for it.

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