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Now that digital broadcasting service areas are expanding, and with the
appearance of high-definition content on Blu-ray and HD DVD media, there is a
strong demand for high definition content production.
Until these recent developments, HD content production had been comparatively
simple, with the source of input being mainly limited to HD camera recordings.
With television shifting to high definition and the rapid spread of high-definition
video cameras for consumer use, location shooting in consumer HDV format with
inexpensive cameras is becoming more popular. Meanwhile the transition to a
tapeless era for broadcasting is underway. Overall, an extremely complex situation
has arisen. If this had been a complete shift towards digital data in files handled by
codecs, IP and the world of networking, this may not have presented so many
challenges. In reality, we cannot ignore the world of real-time transmissions in
which data streams of various formats are distributed via cable connection.
When viewed as, “Hi-Def”, the various HD formats probably look the same to
many. In reality, however, video from different sources are likely to have different
resolutions, bit rates, and frame rates. Moreover, when these are transmitted, it may
be physically impossible to access files with different formats. It is getting so that
you can’t easily manage simple tasks like dubbing or monitoring.
What is needed for this world of many formats is a multi-format converter that
can convert from many formats to any other form. While it is possible to get devices
that can specifically convert between just about any of the existing formats, for
example between component and SDI, they are not cost effective or bi-directional.
To resolve the various challenges, Roland has designed the Edirol VC-300HD.
This product has been shipping since March 2007 and has already proved to be very
popular. This has occurred because production studios, broadcast facilities and
duplication houses are pro-actively looking for multi-format converter solutions to
avoid format compatibility issues and speed up the conversion process, saving time
and money.
This document is designed for people who are considering the purchase of a
multi-format converter. Here you will discover detailed information about the
features and benefits of the VC-300HD. We hope that you will find valuable and
informative in this challenging world of multi-formats.