The ideal computer-based video editing system would be simple, reliable, and powerful.

Simple - meaning that it is intuitive to operate - it won’t get in the way of the creative process.

 Reliable - meaning that it can handle projects of varying complexity without corruption or instability.

 Powerful - meaning that it can play multiple tracks of native long GOP video (like HDV and XDCAM HD) in real time without transcoding, with real time effects and accelerated export, in both SD and HD, compressed or uncompressed, 8-bit or 10-bit.. In other words, it works at the highest quality, and won’t slow you down.

We present the Adobe/Matrox combination:

Adobe CS3 Production Premium is the popular bundle of world class video/print/graphics production tools that includes Premiere Pro CS3, After Effects Pro CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, Illustrator CS3, EncoreDVD CS3, Flash Pro CS3, Soundbooth, On Location, and Ultra.

Matrox add-in cards give the system a huge editing power boost; along with analog and digital inputs and outputs, real time effects, accelerated export, and the addition of professional format support to the Adobe suite, including all DVCPRO and XDCAM formats.

Although Final Cut Pro on a Mac is a popular system, it lacks the power, simplicity, reliability, and value of the Adobe/Matrox combination. We invite you to see for yourself by arranging a demonstration at our facility in Portland.

Maine Video applies it’s 15+ years of experience configuring editing workststions to create an optimized system that include octo-core CPUs, cutting-edge graphics processors, and high performance disk arrays. All components are top of the line, and system configurations are certified by Adobe and Matrox. By assembling and configuring these systems in-house, we can assure you a working system on delivery  - at a considerable savings over name brand workstations. However, if you prefer, we are an HP workstation dealer.

Finally, we offer expert local training and support, including free phone support, just in case that sort of thing is important to you.

MVS offers three base configurations:

  1. Single Processor Workstation (Intel Core2 Quad) with Matrox RTX2 Card.
  2. Dual Processor Workstation (2 Intel Quad Core Xeon) with Matrox RTX2 Card.
  3. Dual Processor Workstation (2 Intel Quad Core Xeon) with Matrox Axio LE card.

Systems are totally customizable, but typically include:

- Intel (Single Proc.) or Supermicro (Dual Proc.) motherboard
- 4 GB Kingston DDR2 RAM
- ATI X1950 PRO 512 Graphics Card
- 160 GB Seagate SATA2 Boot Drive
- (2) Removable 500 GB Seagate SATA2 Video Drives (RTX2 systems)
- Dual Controller SATA2/SCSI RAID Disk Array (Axio systems)
- Sony 3 ½” Floppy Drive
- 13-in-1 SD Card Reader
- Plextor Dual Layer DVD Burner (Standard or Blu-Ray)
- Black Mid-Tower Case / 650W Power Supply
- Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard and Optical Wheel Mouse
- Logitech Stereo Speaker System
- Windows XP Professional
- Adobe Production Studio Premium CS3
(includes Premiere Pro, After Effects Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, Encore, Soundbooth, Flash Professional, Ultra, On Location, Bridge, Device Central)
- (2) NEC 1920x1200 Widescreen LCD Computer Monitors

Why buy a system from us?

- Each system is thououghly tested and ready to work right out of the box.
- We constantly update our configurations with the latest hardware and software.
- Only the highest quality brand-name components are used.
- Out configurations are 100% certified by Matrox, ensuring warranty tech support.
- We test and use our configurations in an actual production environment.
- Each system is configured individually. We don’t “ghost” our systems.
- We strictly adhere to proper “clean install” procedures.
- All software is fully up to date upon delivery.
- Emergency backup of the system drive is performed as part of the configuration.
- Free phone support is included (technical and operational) for the life of the system.
- We have been in the video business for 38 years, and selling NLE systems for 18 years.
- Our customers range from broadcasters and high-end production houses to hobbyists.
- Introductory training is included with the system. Additional training is available.
- Systems are available for inspection and demonstration at our Portland  location.

 

What will the system cost?

Since every system is custom configured, the price will vary somewhat. Single processor RTX2 systems are typically under $6,000. This includes the workstation, the RTX2 card and breakout box, the Adobe Production Studio Premium CS3 software suite, and two 23" widescreen 1920x1200 computer monitors, one of which can double as an HD program monitor (see above list for details).

Dual Processor Axio LE systems range between $12,000. and $20,000. depending largely on the storage system chosen.