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Virtual Studio / RCG software
Brainstorm eStudio |
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The Brainstorm eStudio is a 3D realtime graphics software package for broadcast studios. It features an open architecture design for flexible support of a wide range of applications.
*On-air 2D/3D graphics
*Virtual studios
*Presentations
*Visualization/3D caves
*Film pre visualization
*Education and research |
 Superior user interface |
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Intuitive desktop operation based on drag and drop operation
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Global Lists for maximizing performance
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Custom interfaces where users can build their own unique environments |
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| Advanced expandability |
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Sockets for allowing external control of all parameters
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Python language for easy function expandability
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DLL for advanced function expansion |
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| Audio support |
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Support for WAV, MP3, and a wide range of other audio formats
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Simultaneous playback of multiple files and volume and balance control for each file |
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| Database management |
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Database management enables any selected combinations of multiple scenes by the user. |
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| Powerful graphics presentation capabilities |
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Data created using 3ds Max, Maya, and SOFTIMAGE|XSI can be converted to animation using a special plug-in.
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Detailed performance tuning including display lists and VBO
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Shaders, particles, drawings, shape changing, and other advanced presentation capabilities
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Wide variety of animations and event management |
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| Multi-platform support |
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Compatible with Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Mac OS X, and SGI IRIX |
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Desktop GUI
GUI provides an intuitive interface based on drag and drop operation for enabling easy creation of scenes. |
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Graphics manipulator
A wide array of different manipulators (such as handles for transforming objects) is available for enabling you to check and adjust objects visually. |
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Custom folder screen
Users can easily create unique GUIs for specific programs. Numbers and text input windows that are commonly used can be registered to a custom folder and constantly displayed for simplifying daily operation |
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Event setting screen
All effects in Brainstorm can be registered as events. From shortcut key settings to complex workflows, there are no limitations on event details |
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3D text setting screen
3D decorative effects can be easily applied to fonts. Bevels and other extruding shapes are available. |
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Global List GUI
All Brainstorm parameters can be controlled from this GUI. The parameter settings are located in menus organized by icons for enabling the user to make quick adjustments to fine details. |
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Shader effects
The latest shader functions are provided for enabling you to produce textures that were not possible before without rendering and advanced graphics presentations in realtime. |
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Timeline
Objects in an animation can be edited using a timeline. |
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| Recommended PC specs |
| Windows or Linux recommended operating environment |
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OS: Windows XP/2000 or Linux
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Dual CPU (Intel Pentium 4 Xeon recommended)
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RAM: 1 GB or more
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Graphics card: Support for OpenGL 2.0 or higher
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PCI Express included
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SCSI HDD recommended: This enables high-speed transfer of movie files.
Please contact FOR-A for the recommended environment settings for Macintosh and SGI IRIX. |
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| Recommended video input/output hardware |
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nVidia: FX4000SDI HD/SD compatible: Video output only
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AJA Video: HD/SD compatible: Supports video input/output (It can also be used as the FX4000SDI input card)
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Bluefish: SD only: Supports video input/output It can also be used as the FX4000SDI input card
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Panasonic: AV-CGP500A/350 HD/SD compatible: Supports video input/output |
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| Licenses |
| The Brainstorm eStudio software uses a licensing system. Three types of licenses are available based on its usage. |
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Global: This license enables usage of all Brainstorm eStudio functions without any restrictions. Video input and output is also possible.
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Desktop: With this license, several functions of Brainstorm eStudio are restricted, but cost-effective operation is possible. Like the Global license, video input and output is also possible.
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Preparation: With this license, all functions of Brainstorm eStudio can be used without any restrictions, but video input and output is not available. This license is suitable for content creators. |
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