AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows
by Warren Eig
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Apr 14, 2008 at 10:47:53 pm
AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows
New KONA Software to Add RED-Specific Video Format Outputs
In an effort to optimize support for RED Digital Cinema workflows in post production, AJA Video is adding RED-specific video outputs for some of the unique frame sizes that the REDALERT and REDCINE software applications can produce. This additional support for RED will be included in the version 6.0 software driver for the award-winning KONA 3 video card. The version 6.0 software update will be a free upgrade for KONA 3 users, and will be available for download in late May of 2008.
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by walter biscardi on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:25:05 pm
[Itamar Kool]"I was hoping we would finally get support for Premiere Pro...."
Apparently the market for this feature is extremely small or you would have probably seen this by now. I know they showed it at NAB last year, but obviously something has steered the company away from it.
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by Jeff Bernstein on Apr 16, 2008 at 9:58:31 am
Here is the dealio...
Yes, Premiere Pro support was announced last year. Well, it was "re-announced" this year and shipping early Q3. This will also include the enhanced Red support.
Most importantly, the new Premiere drivers for Mac will allow you to work in 10-Bit RGB with RT effects. So imagine offlining in FCP and conforming with Premiere with the help of AutoDuck. Quack.
Moreover, AJA will also deliver the ability to use the Kona/Xena in either platform. They are no longer locked to a platform due to a termination of a facockta licensing agreement with an unnamed party. This will also allow for Dual Boot/Bootcamp fun and joy.
Incidentally, Xena will also add DVCProHD support with the 6.0 drivers.
Lastly, AJA threw an incredible party tonight. My ears are still ringing. Great people, great friends, perfect evening.
Jeff Bernstein
Digital Desktop Consulting
Apple Pro Video VAR
XSAN Certified
MetaSAN Master Reseller
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by walter biscardi on Apr 16, 2008 at 4:13:59 pm
[Jeff Bernstein]"Lastly, AJA threw an incredible party tonight. My ears are still ringing. Great people, great friends, perfect evening."
They always throw a great party. One of the things I'm really bummed about missing. Somebody should take a picture of the entire AJA gang in the booth right about now to see how they look. :-)
Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Biscardi Creative Media HD and SD Production for Broadcast and Independent Productions.
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by gary adcock on Apr 16, 2008 at 9:53:17 pm
[walter biscardi]"They always throw a great party. One of the things I'm really bummed about missing. Somebody should take a picture of the entire AJA gang in the booth right about now to see how they look. :-)"
Ended at 1:45am when someone pulled the fire alarm in the casino...
It really set a new standard for parties at NAB and everyone was in the booth on time.
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows
Inside look at the IoHD
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by Jason Jenkins on Apr 22, 2008 at 12:35:03 am
[Jeff Bernstein]"Most importantly, the new Premiere drivers for Mac will allow you to work in 10-Bit RGB with RT effects. So imagine offlining in FCP and conforming with Premiere with the help of AutoDuck. Quack.
Moreover, AJA will also deliver the ability to use the Kona/Xena in either platform. They are no longer locked to a platform due to a termination of a facockta licensing agreement with an unnamed party. This will also allow for Dual Boot/Bootcamp fun and joy."
News like this and all you guys want to talk about is the party?! There's gonna be a party in my dual boot Mac Pro with this new driver!
Re: AJA Announces KONA Version 6.0 Supporting Red Post-Production Workflows by Peter Mcauley on Apr 16, 2008 at 5:03:17 pm
I don't see any mention of the new drivers supporting Kona 2 on Dual G5. Any word or can we officially mark Kona 2 as EOL.
Peter McAuley
Toronto
Peter McAuley
Axyz Edit
Toronto
G5 dual 2.0
4 gigs ram
10.4.3
FCP 5.04
QT 7.03
Kona 2 v1.1.4 with K Box
4 X 250 gig external F800 Lacie firewire drive
2 X 23" Apple cinema display
