Computer Graphics World

April 2011

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tations. Simian Projects features a micro- site builder with predesigned themes, as well as role-based log-ins and secure link sharing for collaborating on video, images, audio, documents, and rich media. Simian Reels boasts an expanded interface, capabilities, and 4GB of fast GDDR5 memory for work on even the largest projects. Other features include the Nvidia CUDA parallel computing architecture, Nvidia 3D Vision Pro, Nvidia Scalable Geometry Engine, and Nvidia GPU Tessel- lation Engine technologies, as well as support for OpenGL 4.1, Shader Model 5.0, and DirectX 11. Nvidia; www.nvidia.com/quadromobile simplified tools, and an analytics tracking system. Simian Media Library includes a customizable asset manager for catalog- ing digital assets. Version 2.0 also features media file search and retrieval, technical metadata importation and display, video transcoding, and support for social sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Simian; www.gosimian.com WIN HARDWARE GRAPHICS PROCESORS Quadro on the Go Nvidia has unveiled a new line of Quadro professional graphics solutions for mobile workstations employed by animators, film and video editors, industrial designers, and engineers. The new Quadro graph- ics processing units (GPUs) leverage the Nvidia Fermi architecture, combining fast visualization and high-performance computing; Nvidia Optimus technology, which automatically powers the GPU only when needed and can drive up to four displays simultaneously; massively parallel processing horsepower; and twice the number of CUDA cores and twice the graphics memory compared to previous generations. The new product line includes the ultra-high-end Quadro 5010M, high-end Quadro 4000M and Quadro 3000M, and mid-range Quadro 2000M and Quadro 1000M. The Nvidia Quadro 5010M delivers Error Correction Code (ECC), 64-bit double precision 48 April 2011 MAC GRAPHICS CARDS Edge Overlap Matrox Graphics announced multi-projec- tor edge overlap support with the 4.00.02 display driver for Matrox M-Series graphics cards operating under Microsoft Windows 7. The new Matrox PowerDesk Edge Overlap feature enables M-Series users to adjust the number of overlapping pixels between blending-enabled projectors to create a seamless, unified image. With edge overlap natively supported at the GPU level and no scaling required, M-Series cards can be combined with edge blending-enabled projectors to drive seamless digital content on up to eight projectors in a range of configurations for digital signage, presentation, board- room, and classroom applications. Matrox Edge Overlap on M-Series graphics cards allows users to combine a standard PC with cost-effective projectors to create a seamless, multi-projector solution. The new feature is now available for download from the Matrox drivers Web page. Matrox Graphics; www.matrox.com/edge_overlap VIDEO Portable Recorder AJA Video Systems is now shipping Ki Pro Mini, a smaller, lighter version of its portable tapeless recorder that captures images to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera. Able to mount easily to a range of digital cameras and accessories, Ki Pro Mini can capture high-quality, 10-bit 4:2:2 files that are immediately ready for editing. Ki Pro Mini bridges production and post, effectively eliminating log and capture, and also supports SDI and HDMI cameras. Additional features include: 10-bit, full- raster recording to Apple ProRes 422 SD and HD formats, recording of SD/HD files from digital video cameras to Compact Flash cards, professional video connectiv- ity through SD/HD-SDI and HDMI I/O, and aircraft-grade aluminum construction. Optional Ki Pro Mini Mounting Plates and an optional Mini Stand are also available. Ki Pro Mini is priced at $1995. AJA Video Systems; www.aja.com, www.ajavideo.com DISPLAYS HD Desktop NEC Display Solutions of America intro- duces the 23-inch MultiSync EA232WMi display. A 16:9 model designed for engi- neering, CAD, and other professional appli- cations, the new MultiSync EA232WMi maintains an IPS panel for superior color, viewing angles, and image quality, in addi- tion to featuring energy-efficient LED-back- lit, ambient light sensor, and ECO ModeT technologies. The MultiSync EA232WMi offers 1920x1080 full-HD resolution, a 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, an integrated four-port USB 2.0 hub, and DisplayPort, DVI-I, and VGA connectivity. Available now, the MultiSync EA232WMi is priced at $299 with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty. NEC Display Solutions of America; www.necdisplay.com

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