eQ Features and Benefits

Resolution co-existent, multilayer timeline editor
eQ boasts the world’s first resolution co-existent multilayer timeline, making totally flexible finishing a reality for every post application from promos to lonform. Clips of different resolutions can be edited on the
same or different layers without restriction and without rendering. Time is saved as you can instantly work with any format; quality is maximized as no unnecessary conversions are ever performed and disk space is saved as only one copy of each clip need be stored. Fast and simple to use, the timeline editor is jam-packed with features – all available through the systems’ array of one-touch, easily accessed editing functionality.

Off-line integration
The multilayer timeline allows off-line projects to be conformed with exactly the same structure as in the off-line. This includes automatic rebuild of transitions, DVE effects, layer opacity and text, using the open and non-proprietary AAF format compatible with both Apple and Avid editors.

Interactive access
The whole editing toolset is just a gesture away, not hidden under layers of set-up menus. Better still, editors can use the interface they feel most at home with, as many of the functions can be accessed from any of the pen/tablet, keyboard, jog/shuttle or hand unit interfaces.

Freeform desk
eQ’s freeform desk means every editor can work just the way they like, with many sources open at the same time or in the common player/recorder mode. Support for three-point editing, complex trims, matchframe and edit from library deliver total editing control.

Multi-view compositor
The multi-view compositor give artists many ways of interacting with a composite. The timeline or 'blender' view will be instantly familiar to Editbox and Henry operators and is a great place to start work on an effect. The scene tree view gives unlimited heirarchical control over DVE axis and layers. The process tree view gives new control over the order of processes and allows unlimited processes on a layer. Finally the camera view provides a virtual camera view of the composite in true 3D space and gives full control over animating the camera. See Demo

Versatile operation
The multilayer timeline supports segment, track and clip effects, which gives massive flexibility when adding effects and boosts productivity when re-versioning pieces. Intelligent partial rendering saves time by only rendering changed frames, not the complete job – so the whole job gets done more quickly.

Integrated plug-ins
There are over 1,000 plug-ins from all the top developers available for eQ. Want to apply several plug-ins simultaneously? No problem. With the multi-view compositor, any number of plug-ins can be applied in any sequence at the same time.

Paintbox inside
Every eQ comes with the graphics power of Paintbox as a fully integrated part of their toolset. With the benefit of 25 years’ experience in thousands of installations around the world, the Paintbox toolset is quite simply peerless. Paintbox boasts a massive range of brushes – including the best airbrush in the business, brilliant cut/paste, graphics tools and hundreds of vector fonts. So whether it’s a complex graphic or an instant retouch, the built-in Paintbox has all the graphics tools you’ll ever need in the on-line finishing suite.

Deliverables
eQ turns deliverables into a profitable business. Quantel’s unique Resolution Co-existence technology means that eQ can version from one format to another in realtime, without rendering or filling the workspace with different copies of the same clip. Just press play. For example, HD masters can be played out in 625/50 or 525/60 in anamorphic 16:9, letterbox or center-cropped. Everything is handled automatically; all you need to do is simply choose the destination format and press Play! It’s even possible to pan and scan in realtime as part of the playout.

Full-on audio
eQ includes the full range of audio facilities required in the finishing suite. Audio handling is AES/EBU 48kHz, with 8 channel i/o and mono, stereo or quad tracks with channel mapping. Realtime audio equalization and compression can be carried out directly from the timeline. eQ supports AIFF, AAF, BWAV, CD ripping, project export to Pro-Tools and even has a voice over function.

Titling
eQ covers practically every conceivable titling and text requirement. For creative, text-based graphics, the built-in Paintbox offers hundreds of vector-based fonts, all of which can be given the full graphics treatment.
The built-in QScribe facility is perfect for credits and titles. It includes the full array of rolls, crawls and other title animation tools to bring titles to life. In addition, there are a number of popular titling plug-ins available.
eQ’s QScribe module also includes a sophisticated caption compositor, enabling automatic subtitling. In addition, Screen Subtitling Systems software is also available as an integrated plug-in.

Flexible i/o
eQ excels at network and video i/o. Frame accurate VTR control at HD or SD is a given and eQ can even emulate a VTR for RS422 control from external devices such as telecines or color correctors. Network i/o is background and eQ can resize clips on-the-fly for output. QXML lets other devices work with material in eQ's workspace. The powerful eQ architecture enables it to support new formats as they emerge; eQ already handles HDCAMSR, Viper and the Arri Tornado.

Data archive
Overcome the restrictions of video by archiving as data to preserve all the original project information. Archiving becomes a background task via the network and doesn’t interrupt the suite’s operation. Archive to network or to a local DTF2, LTO2 or SAIT data recorder.




Massive Workspace
eQ's Workspace options start at 160 minutes of HD - that's over 13 hours of SD! Quantel's FrameMagic™ disk management makes sure that every minute of disk space is always available without you needing to waste time defragmenting disks or consolidating material. For those that need more Workspace eQ can support up to 18 hours of HD (1920x1080 10 bit 4:2:2 24 fps).

Hardware RAID Workspace
Protecting your work is essential and eQ comes with RAID disk protection meaning you can continue to work even if a disk doesn’t. The system will automatically rebuild the data from the failed disk onto a new replacement.