Adobe and Industry Leaders Collaborate on OpenHD Certified Solutions

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Adobe, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Dell have joined forces to develop a line of open, scalable desktop solutions for HDV and HD video production, targeted at professionals in the video, film, and broadcast industries. The open standard, called OpenHD, aims to make HD technology more accessible and affordable for a broader audience. The collaboration is designed to simplify the purchasing process and provide customers with the confidence that they are buying a validated turnkey system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OpenHD initiative is a collaboration between Adobe, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Dell to develop a line of open, scalable desktop solutions for HDV and HD video production.
  • The initiative aims to provide a certified line of turnkey systems optimized for HD video production, making HD technology more accessible and affordable for a broader audience.
  • The first four OpenHD Certified Solutions, supporting HDV to uncompressed HD RealTime, will be demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB 2005).
  • The solutions will be powered by Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor-based workstations from Dell, HP, and IBM, and will include software from Adobe such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Encore.
  • The certified solutions will provide a streamlined purchasing process and instant productivity with optimal performance, making it easier for professionals to move to HD video production.
  • The collaboration is designed to provide a validated turnkey system, reducing the complexity and cost associated with HD video production.
  • The OpenHD initiative is expected to be a key driver in the adoption of HD video production, enabling professionals to create high-quality content more efficiently and effectively.
  • The solutions will be available for purchase from the participating companies, with prices and availability to be announced.

Statistics:

  • 64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor-based workstations will power the OpenHD solutions, providing the necessary computing power for HD video production (Source: Intel(R) Corporation).
  • The first four OpenHD Certified Solutions will be demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB 2005), showcasing the capabilities of the initiative (Source: NAB 2005).
  • The OpenHD initiative has the potential to make HD technology more accessible and affordable for a broader audience, with the participating companies aiming to simplify the purchasing process and provide customers with confidence in their purchase (Source: Adobe Systems Incorporated).
  • The collaboration between Adobe, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Dell is designed to provide a validated turnkey system, reducing the complexity and cost associated with HD video production (Source: OpenHD).

Sources:

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated, "Adobe and Industry Leaders Collaborate on OpenHD Certified Solutions"
  • Intel(R) Corporation, "Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processor-based workstations"
  • National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB 2005), "NAB 2005"
  • OpenHD, "OpenHD Certified Solutions"
  • Dell, "Dell Precision Workstations"
  • HP, "HP xw8200 and xw9300 Workstations"
  • Microsoft Corporation, "Windows Digital Media"
  • Sony, "Sony HVR-Z1 camera and HVR-M10 recorder"