Rave Suite of Tools

RaveHD Software

RaveHD is a video solution that offers a flexible VTR replacement and is available at no cost (free download). The RaveHD software installs on a variety of hardware configurations and provides some basic high-end tools.  RaveHD is realizing world-wide use, replacing decks in many aspects of the workflow.

RaveHD Key Features

VTR Emulation master mode only
Can be used as both a file server or as a video device
Proxy Generation and Format Conversion

RaveHD Standard Features

Conversion (Transcode) Tools
Job Scheduling/Queuing
Burn in Text, TC, Keycode, Frame Info (SDI Output)
VTR Control via RS-422
Frame Accurate Insert or Assemble to Tape
Frame Accurate Batch Capture
Wild (Non-Controlled) Capture
Easy to use EDL/Playlist
EDL Conform from Video
Display/Enter Position as Frames or Timecode
Video/Audio Confidence Display
Variable Frame Rate Support
Easy Settings Interface
Uses a Standard File System
Preferences that can be Moved from System to System, or User to User
Keyboard Shortcuts
View Metadata (Keycode, Timecode, Etc) Overlays on Video
Drag-and-Drop
Varicam Support
Up, Down & Cross Convert
Real-time 2D (LUT) Support

RaveHD Specifications

Defining a RaveHD setup depends on a few standard configuration specifications. RaveHD is designed to take advantage of earlier, as well as the latest cutting edge, technology. You can select what you would like to use, however, these components are the primary considerations for a minimal configuration.

Component Option
Linux 64bit OS (Kubuntu 9.10 or Cent 5 or 5.5) Required
AJA Kona 3 or (3G support coming soon for Canvas) Required
Nvidia CUDA supported board (Recommend 9800GT or higher) Required
PCIe 2.0 Motherboard Required
8Gb RAM Required
Dual Core (Minimum) or Quad Core CPUs (the faster the CPUs, the faster the transcode) Required
3ware 9750 (3ware API allows for performance tweaks and drive monitoring, other Linux supported controllers will operate but will loose these additions). Optional
LTC (Adrienne electronics RG1) Optional
Antona Serial 6204 or 6204s Optional
AJA Breakout box Optional

RaveHD can be connected to a SAN via fiber or can use internal storage via a controller (we recommend the 3ware 9750, but any will work that have Linux support). AllianceIT provides all the packages and rpms to make installation and setup easy (including OS).

Currently, RaveHD is available for download only. Contact AllianceIT directly( allianceIT.com) if you are interested.



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