AJA Ki Pro

Jon Thorn · August 25th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Manuel L. - Since Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files are 10-bit in Windows via the Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder, perhaps the issue is simply a setting in Premiere Pro. After speaking with some of the AJA staff that are more familiar with Premiere Pro, they suggested you look at how the Sequence Settings>Video Previews>Codec is set.

Mark David W. - The Ki Pro does not record H.264 files, but Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) QuickTime files. With the Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder for Windows installed, you should be able to import the QuickTime files that Ki Pro creates into Adobe After Effects 7 or Sony Vegas 9.

Barry A. - The Ki Pro will initially support Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) as defined in the Apple whitepaper that you referred to in your post.

Regards,
Jon Thorn
Product Manager
AJA Video Systems, Inc.
California

Manuel Lopez · August 27th, 2009, 07:13 AM

No, in After Effects CS4 (in Vista64 system and quicktime 7.6) quicktime files with blackmagic Uncompressed 10 bit codec is correctly interpreted (10 bits), but quicktime ProRes 10 bit files are truncate to 8 bits. For After Effects ProRes is only 8 bits. And it is very important for color grading and VFX.

Thad Huston · August 27th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel Lopez

No, in After Effects CS4 (in Vista64 system and quicktime 7.6) quicktime files with blackmagic Uncompressed 10 bit codec is correctly interpreted (10 bits), but quicktime ProRes 10 bit files are truncate to 8 bits. For After Effects ProRes is only 8 bits. And it is very important for color grading and VFX.

Manuel,

Why do you think that the ProRes is being truncated?

Can you describe your workflow in more detail?

Thanks,

Manuel Lopez · August 27th, 2009, 05:40 PM

When I import Quicktime ProRes 10 bit files in After Effects CS4 (in Vista 64) and I apply a level efect, the histogram is not continue, it is truncated. This not happen with another quicktime 10 bit codec. See attached.

Andrew Stone · September 3rd, 2009, 02:33 PM

Just received an email from AJA. The Ki Pro is now shipping.

Lance Librandi · September 3rd, 2009, 07:37 PM

That's great news at last, I hope they shipping overseas orders simultaneously this may just save me. I checked the AJA web site and found that they have also posted the Ki Pro manual and quick start documentation for download.

Gary Bettan · September 4th, 2009, 07:28 AM

We got the word yesterday afternoon. Lots of backorders at AJA, so I don't know when we'll actually get our first shipments.

As you would expect, we've put together some mighty aggressive bundles with KiPro and the new FCS3 to get things launched. Videoguys.com KiPro Bundles

Gary

Eric Emerick · September 4th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Wonder why B&H has pushed back their arrival time to October? I really want one of these, now!

Gary Bettan · September 4th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Like I said, lots of backorders placed by dealers with AJA. We put our order in right after NAB, as I'm sure B&H did. It's going to be tight availability for a while.

Right now we have more units on order with Aja then backorders to customers. So if you place your order with us, you should get from our first shipment. Unfortunately as of today, I can't give you a firm date when that will be.

Gary

Gary Roberts · October 16th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Hey Gary, do you guys have the Ki Pro available for rental?

August 27th, 2009, 07:13 AM	#107
Manuel Lopez Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 40	No, in After Effects CS4 (in Vista64 system and quicktime 7.6) quicktime files with blackmagic Uncompressed 10 bit codec is correctly interpreted (10 bits), but quicktime ProRes 10 bit files are truncate to 8 bits. For After Effects ProRes is only 8 bits. And it is very important for color grading and VFX. __________________ http://digitalfrozen.com/

August 27th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#109
Manuel Lopez Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 40	When I import Quicktime ProRes 10 bit files in After Effects CS4 (in Vista 64) and I apply a level efect, the histogram is not continue, it is truncated. This not happen with another quicktime 10 bit codec. See attached. Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://digitalfrozen.com/

September 4th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#112
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	We got the word yesterday afternoon. Lots of backorders at AJA, so I don't know when we'll actually get our first shipments. As you would expect, we've put together some mighty aggressive bundles with KiPro and the new FCS3 to get things launched. Videoguys.com KiPro Bundles Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

September 4th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#113
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	B&h Wonder why B&H has pushed back their arrival time to October? I really want one of these, now! __________________ esquared

September 4th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#114
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	Like I said, lots of backorders placed by dealers with AJA. We put our order in right after NAB, as I'm sure B&H did. It's going to be tight availability for a while. Right now we have more units on order with Aja then backorders to customers. So if you place your order with us, you should get from our first shipment. Unfortunately as of today, I can't give you a firm date when that will be. Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

August 25th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#106
Jon Thorn AJA Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 252	Manuel L. - Since Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files are 10-bit in Windows via the Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder, perhaps the issue is simply a setting in Premiere Pro. After speaking with some of the AJA staff that are more familiar with Premiere Pro, they suggested you look at how the Sequence Settings>Video Previews>Codec is set. Mark David W. - The Ki Pro does not record H.264 files, but Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) QuickTime files. With the Apple ProRes QuickTime Decoder for Windows installed, you should be able to import the QuickTime files that Ki Pro creates into Adobe After Effects 7 or Sony Vegas 9. Barry A. - The Ki Pro will initially support Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) as defined in the Apple whitepaper that you referred to in your post. Regards, Jon Thorn Product Manager AJA Video Systems, Inc. California

September 3rd, 2009, 02:33 PM	#110
Andrew Stone Major Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 975	Just received an email from AJA. The Ki Pro is now shipping.

September 3rd, 2009, 07:37 PM	#111
Lance Librandi Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 374	That's great news at last, I hope they shipping overseas orders simultaneously this may just save me. I checked the AJA web site and found that they have also posted the Ki Pro manual and quick start documentation for download.

October 16th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#115
Gary Roberts New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6	Hey Gary, do you guys have the Ki Pro available for rental?