Productivity features

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms offer tight integration with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and a variety of productivity features that help you get your work done quickly and efficiently.

Downscaling HD projects for SD delivery (does not apply to RT.X2 SD)

Matrox RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE feature broadcast-quality NTSC and PAL analog output of downscaled HD projects with proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space. You can print your HD edit to SD tape in real time.

Panasonic VariCam 720p support (does not apply to RT.X2 SD)

RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE support Panasonic VariCam 24p and 25p workflows with the Panasonic HVX200 camera via MXF file transfers. The camera actually saves 60 or 50 frames in the P2 MXF file and tags the ones that should be used to playback at 23.98 or 25 fps. RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE let you play those MXF files in a 23.98 or 25 timeline without any additional processing. RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE will detect and remove the repeated frames on the fly. The camera also features a “pN” native mode in which it will only save the required 23.98 or 25 frames on the P2 card. RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE also support realtime playback of those “pN” files.

WYSIWYG for compositing and graphics applications

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms include a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) video output plug-in for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop that lets you see your work directly on your video monitor. The Adobe Dynamic Link feature is supported so you can work in After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro simultaneously and Alt+Tab between the applications. The video output will change to show the output of the active application.

The WYSIWYG plug-in also supports Autodesk Combustion and 3ds Max, eyeon Fusion, and NewTek LightWave 3D. This feature lets you ensure proper 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio in NTSC or PAL, and check for exact color temperature, safe-title area, and any interlace artifacts that may be present in your images. You can also view the alpha channel of your output on the video monitor to check for defects.

WYSIWYG video output for Adobe Bridge and Windows Media Player

You get instant output of video files such as MPEG, DivX, and AVI on your broadcast monitor using Adobe Bridge, Windows Media Player or other DirectShow-based applications. You can use this feature to show different versions of your work to clients on a broadcast monitor without having to open Adobe Premiere Pro. You simply double click on the file in Windows Explorer.

Voiceover recording in the timeline

The voiceover feature of Premiere Pro is supported to let you record audio directly in the timeline. It is based on ASIO driver technology, which provides low latency. ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Surround sound support

The Matrox RT.X2 platforms support the multi-channel 5.1 surround sound mixing feature of Adobe Premiere Pro. Monitoring is done via your sound card.