WHAT IS DIGITAL VIDEO ASSIST (DVA)?

Digital Video Assist (DVA) is the ability to record and manipulate the video assist feed within the digital realm. Allowing you complete flexibility, reliability and accuracy.

DVA is both the technology and personnel to provide instant video replay on set for the Director, DOP, Producers and Crew. DVA personnel are responsible for setting up and recording the live feed from the cameras and replaying it on the fly.  DVA technology includes all the monitors and cables used on set, as well as the playback system which can be Digital SD, HD, or 3D.

Some of the many services we provide:

• Multi-Camera Capture
• VFX Composting
• Real Time Effects
• Variable Speed Playback
• Anamorphic Conversion
• Final Cut Pro / On Set Editing
• Wireless Handheld Encrypted Monitors
• On Set Internet Access
• Media Backup

QTAKE HD System

QTAKE HD is a powerful software application designed and developed for video assist professionals. It is used to log, capture, playback, edit and process video output of the Digital Cinema Cameras.

This system is used by some of the best video operators in the world. QTAKE HD is updated on a monthly basis using valuable input from real production professionals to bring you the best in HD Digital Video Assist.

QTAKE HD is a powerful, but easy to learn system, that integrates every aspect of modern video assist into the single solution. Extensive logging capabilities, rapid shot selection with tree-based visual browser, simple and intuitive non-linear editor, import and export, realtime overlay with blending, keying and wipe... and much more.

Take your video assist services to the new level!

• Durable Packing Case or light-weight X-frame enclosure
  
• AC Power Sourcing with optional Uninterruptible Power Supply
  
• Up to 12TB of Spinning Hard Drives
  
• 2x Kona LHi or Kona 3 PCI Express cards
  
• 3D, HD/SDI and SD In
  
• 3D, HD/SDI and SD Out
  
• BlackMagic Smart Videohub for macro-based HD/SDI routing
  
• Gefen Scaler, allowing for a wide variety of video signal formats
  
• Optional Extras include Audio Pre-Amplifiers, Video Distribution Amplifiers, and almost anything rack-mountable...

Other DVA Systems

Single Camera Digital DVA
Multi-Camera Digital DVA
(2,3 or 4 cameras)
Multi-Camera HD DVA (Summer ‘09)
Multi-Camera 3D DVA (Summer ‘09)

All DVA Systems include a digital recording & playback of all cameras in sync, B&W video printer, matrix switcher, wireless receiver, talkback system and UPS.

Now Available

We also have Portable Digital Media Backup for RED, P2, and SxS.

ADDITIONALS

Wireless Transmitters

CipherLink System
Modulus
CanaTrans
CamWave

Useful for Steadicam, handheld, awkward locations, & guerilla style shooting.

Switchers

Fades, wipes, chroma key for greenscreen, matching and other VFX needs.

Printers

Video prints in B&W or colour.