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New MediaMaster 1.1 from ArKaos

ArKaos has announced the release of MediaMaster 1.1, the latest version of its successful media server software. MediaMaster 1.1 is a professional tool for creative projection and LED use within video design. Designed specifically with the show and lighting market in mind, it is a cost-effective software solution for all video performances and installations with multi-media requirements.

Built on the latest generation of technology from ArKaos, MediaMaster 1.1 delivers blistering performance on any MAC or PC on which it is installed, including standard laptops. Alternatively MediaMaster 1.1 can run on an octo-core server playing HD movies at up to eight layers without dropping frames.

Some major improvements to MediaMaster 1.1 make the new software a real smooth operator.

Improved Frame Blending Support, at up to 60 frames per second with software genlock, gives extremely smooth video playback even at slow speeds. This is particularly beneficial when projecting on huge surfaces, such as LED walls, and a welcome enhancement for theatre and television. In addition, perfect Soft Edge Blending within the Collage function allows seamless blending of multiple projectors and improved accuracy of projection. Higher output resolution is now possible with MediaMaster 1.1 supporting output visuals larger than 4096 pixels, on any hardware which can keep up with it!

The software is fully compatible with Matrox Dual, TripleHead2Go Analog and Digital Edition, so several projectors can be connected to a single server. MediaMaster 1.1 also supports alpha channels embedded in video loops which ensure perfect composition when playing media. This new feature gives visual artists full control of mask compositions by using applications such as Adobe After Effects to generate dynamic masks.

MediaMaster 1.1 is the only solution offering so many decompression engines for almost any video format. This dispenses with the need to recompress video files which, in turn, provides maximum flexibility for the designer who can work with almost any file in a very user-friendly way. Installation and maintenance are also simplified by the inclusion of several built-in codec such as MPEG 2 and 4.

ArKaos' latest update has enhanced CITP support whereby Media Server Extensions (MSEX) enable media information to be displayed on many lighting consoles, including those from Avolites, Chamsys, Compulite, ETC, Zero88 and ADB. MA Lighting's grandMA is the most recent addition to this list since, working in collaboration with MA Lighting, ArKaos has designed MediaMaster 1.1 to support the MA-eDMX protocol. By this means, MediaMaster 1.1 will listen directly to a GrandMA console resulting in a simpler and more efficient setup between these two very popular products.

Finally, the ArKaos A-Series Media Servers, the A5 and the A10 HD, already incorporate the new MediaMaster 1.1 software. These super-fast media servers are designed for customers who demand high-performance, turnkey solutions which guarantee the best video performance and are able to run large shows seamlessly.

ArKaos CEO, Marco Hinic, says: "We are pleased to have many active users around the world using MediaMaster installations. These include the Magritte museum in Brussels and the Zouk club in Kuala Lumpur. We believe our popularity comes from our willingness to provide our customers with the high quality product they need, backed up with the solid technical support we are happy to give them.

"Our MediaMasters have also been used on the Opening Ceremony for the XIII Games of the Small States of Europe in Cyprus, on television with Australian Idol 2009, and at the Nature One Festival in Germany which is Europe's largest open air electronic music festival."

ArKaos is keen to share its expertise in video technologies and to educate its customers on the use of MediaMaster 1.1. A series of training sessions and demonstrations dedicated to distributors and customers across the Europe, US and Asia is planned for the autumn, details of which will be announced on the ArKaos web site in September. You can also download a trial version of Media Master.

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New MediaMaster 1.1 from ArKaos

7th September 2009

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