AJA Video Systems, manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion systems, announced that its Io, T-TAP and KONA product familes will support the next version of Adobe video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe SpeedGrade, for Mac and Windows users. New device driver and application plug-in software will be available from AJA as a free download shortly after the software’s release.
“The addition of integrated SpeedGrade color grading support, ProRes capture for our Mac customers, and DNxHD capture for Mac and Windows customers using Adobe editing tools with our KONAs, Io XT, T-TAP and Io Express, offers up incredible workflow acceleration and flexibility in editorial and post,” said Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video Systems.
AJA’s new plug-ins and drivers will ensure that users of the next versions of Adobe’s professional video tools are able to maximize the performance of their I/O workflow with AJA gear. The drivers also add AJA support for Adobe SpeedGrade color grading software. Additional new features supported by the new AJA drivers are Apple ProRes codec capture in Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac, Avid DNxHD codec capture in Adobe Premiere Pro on Mac and Windows, along with integrated support for Adobe’s new enhanced export to tape interface.
“Adobe’s video editing tools enable our customers to create amazing, high-quality productions, and we’re revealing some incredible new features at NAB that will be in the next version of the products,” director of strategic relations at Adobe, Simon Williams said. “AJA’s KONA, Io XT, T-TAP and Io Express products deliver excellent performance for our customers. Because their solutions are widely used by video and film professionals, AJA’s support of Adobe Premiere Pro and SpeedGrade is extremely important to give our users the best tools for their workflows.”
At NAB, Adobe will preview its next generation of professional video and audio products (NAB Booth SL3910).
