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AVIO non-linear video editing system with firewire & DVD
for under $1499.00.
NOTE: The AVIO series of
Casablanca editors was recently discontinued. This page is left up on the site
as a reference.
The AVIO is a truly affordable, full featured, self-contained non-linear video
editing system. Under $1499 for the basic system, or around $1650 with the PRO
software added.
There are no computers to futz with; just run a line to your TV/monitor and you
are ready to edit.
AVIO comes to us from MacroSystem, who are famous for their Casablanca editing
system. We are selling them as fast as we get them in. The AVIO DVD/Pro costs
less than most miniDV camcorders.
AVIO is based on DV (not compressed MPEG) technology. This allows the system to
store digital video on its internal 120 gig hard-drive (several hours worth).
Larger IDE drives are inexpensive (sales can always be found at the leading
computer supply companies) and can be easily installed as a user upgrade.
The AVIO has a fixed internal drive, but offers floating partitions to work on
up to 10 projects simultaneously.
The AVIO features instant 2D transitions between scenes (dissolves, wipes, etc).
Rendering is still required for more complex 3D effects and some image
processing effects.
Add-on software (additional effects, fonts, features) are available at slight
extra cost.
AVIO (Pro) has 6 sets of stereo soundtracks (production tracks, commentary/sound
effects, music) that can be mixed together.
Although some edit systems can do more, and would be choice for professional
editors who need elaborate bells & whistles, the AVIO is an excellent choice for
filmmakers who do not require more than a standard menu of effects, titles, and
audio handling. Being portable and quick to learn makes it ideal for schools and
colleges!
The AVIO is a box not much larger than a consumer VCR. It has inputs and outputs
for Firewire, RCA and S-Video, along with RCA audio. Your finished project can
be burned onto a DVD, complete with professional menu, options, and backgrounds.
AVIO DVD PRO package (what we sell) is more inclusive than
the basic AVIO that you may see advertised elsewhere for less $$. Don’t get
fooled.
AVIO PRO is a software upgrade (under $199) that greatly expands the editing
capabilities of any AVIO. It adds features such as Audio Scrub, Auto Split, Full
Screen Preview, Scene, Clipboard, 10-project, and 6-soundtrack.
This software is so useful to anyone doing video editing, that we would not feel
comfortable selling the AVIO without it. So we bite the bullet, cut our profit
margin, and include it in our packages.
Audio Scrub is the ability to monitor audio while scrolling frame-by-frame
through a shot. A waveform monitor enables you to visualize the audio editing
point at the same time. This gives the editor the option of marking a cut on a
specific frame of picture or sound.
Auto Split allows the edit .system to read the camcorder start/stop signals
encoded in firewire digital video. When you import footage via the firewire, the
AVIO can automatically split your new material into camera takes.
Full Screen Preview comes in handy when applying Image Processing to a scene. A
still frame is displayed full screen that instantly reflects your selected
changes & color corrections. You can scroll through the shot to select which
frame is currently displayed. You can also preview the original, the new effect,
or a split screen showing “before and after”.
The Scene button allows you to save an effect, transition, audio mix, etc. as a
new clip. All of improvements are permanent in the new clip, as if you had
downloaded footage from a finished movie. You can save a single effect, or a
range of scenes from across your storyboard. The new clips can be added to your
existing storyboard, allowing you to LAYER effects over effects!
Clipboard gives you the ability to copy video & audio from one project to
another. Great for re-using logos and title sequences. Used in conjunction with
the Scene button, it becomes simple to sync dailies film-style (marrying
separate audio tracks to picture) and then add this raw footage to another
project.
AVIO PRO increases the number of projects from the standard 3 up to 10. It also
increases the number of available audio tracks from 3 to 6. And if you need to
mixdown more than 6 audio tracks, the Scene button allows you to save the first
6 as one.
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