Media Tools - Digital Media Systems - DV Camcorders, Monitors, DVCAM VTRs, Glidecam

Media Tools is a premiere value added reseller of digital media, non-linear video editing, streaming and content creation systems. Media Tools provides consulting, configuration and installation of turnkey video/audio production solutions on both WINDOWS & MAC platforms.

Selection and integration of components necessary to create professional video demands critical evaluation of both hardware and software. We work very closely with all of our vendors to insure that the products we recommend have been fully tested and work!

As the leader in digital video systems, the Media100 total solution concept and open architecture allow their entire family of products to be compatible with a number of third-party software and hardware products that can enhance your system’s capability to create broadcast quality video.

Media Composer Adrenaline Software: Media Tools can provide a complete Avid system with the latest Avid Adrenaline DNA. A revolutionary new architecture combining the power of next generation Media Composer software with state-of-the-art Avid Adrenaline Digital Nonlinear Accelerator (DNA) hardware - purpose built for 10-bit video, 24-bit 96 kHz audio, HD expansion and flash upgradeability. Up to five real-time uncompressed SD video streams with room to grow. Backward compatible with AVR and Meridien projects and media. Support for even more media formats - mixable right in the timeline.

Avid Xpress Pro with Mojo: is the newest version of software and hardware for the Windows or Mac environment from Avid. You have all of the powerful tools that you will find on the Avid Media Composer on this system. With Mojo you can input from composite and S-Video sources along with DV and edit up to uncompressed resolutions.

Avid Xpress Studio: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or first-time user, you’ll appreciate its integrated, best-of-breed software and hardware, advanced interoperability, and unique combination of power and ease of use.

This standard definition capture card works seamlessly with Apple Final Cut Pro and offers scalable solutions for uncompressed streams of video in both standard and High Definition video.

Pinnacle Liquid Edition/Edition Pro, Silver, Chrome and Blue editing systems feature one of the best interfaces created by the company formerly known as "FAST"

AJA provides video captures for both PC and Mac systems including the KONA 3, LH, LHe and Xena series. These cards have a wide range of applications from standard definition capture to HD/SDI. AJA also makes a series of external capture boxes called I/O's. With analog to digital conversion and firewire interfaces, these boxes are great for use on many systems given their portiability and flexible interfaces. AJA supports both Final Cut Pro and Premiere software.

Media Tools is a Blue Fish Master Reseller. Both HDTV and SD card are now available. At true 10 bit and uncompressed video, 64 RT Desktop video quality is simply stunning and needs to be seen to be believed. 10 bit video eliminates scaling problems when working with 8 bit RGB based Mac applications by allowing for cleaner processing, killing those contouring horrors. Combining this with internal 4:4:4:4 processing at a wide 32 bits precision, 64 RT Desktop is simply the highest quality QuickTime™ card on the planet.

Sony HDV,Broadcast and Professional products are an integral part of any non-linear edit suite. Media Tools is an authorized reseller of the Sony Broadcast and Professional Equipment product line. These include all DVCAM products along with Betacam SP and Betacam SX in addition to the wide range of professional monitoring, cameras and audio equipment. Be sure to contact us for a bid on any studio, field or technical gear.

Apple The Mac Pro provides the power and flexibility that digital video demands. Its QuickTime standard allows seamless compatibility between hundreds of applications.

The diverse choice of compression codecs allow a user to set his or her work to it's optimum settings. This creates the potential for specialized workflows using laptops along with workstations to complete a project.

Media Tools integrates hardware and software solutions as an authorized Apple Computer reseller.

HP Solutions Partner Media Tools is able to configure your non-linear PC based edit system to provide maximum productivity and reliability.

Matrox Electronics Systems is a key player in digital video production hardware. Media Tools configures video edit systems utilizing the complete line of Matrox products including: Axio SD & HD, Axio LE, and MXO

Canon The ongoing quest for video image perfection has yielded the XL2 and GL2 Digital Video Camcorder. Combining true ability of the mini DV format and an industry-first mini DV interchangeable lens system. Media Tools sell the full line of Canon LCD projectors with the very latest LCD technology up to 4300 lumens.

Glidecam The manufacturer of camera stabilization systems and accessories, for use by both film and video makers. From the low cost Glidecam 2000 and 4000 to the V8, V16 and Gold.

JVC Pro When DV was introduced to the world in 1995, it was an immediate hit with consumers because of its small size and high picture quality. Virtually all Mini DV camcorders then--and still, today--were designed around consumer level camera technology, but with an outstanding digital recording system.

JVC Professional HDV is a new line of High Definition DV products that combines the economy and performance inherent in DV with truly professional, full-featured, high-quality, High Definition products. The basic premise of Professional HDV is to allow you to do more, do it better, and do it for less money.

Panasonic is committed to satisfy the customer and to contribute to society and that is why Panasonic continues to be a leader in broadcast electronics. We feature the DV camcorders, monitors and plasma displays.

Sonic Solutions has helped more companies get involved in DVD and HD DVD than all other DVD system providers combined. Sonic knows DVD, and builds the tools that make the process work. And Sonic DVD Creator, Scenarist, Producer and Fusion are the only DVD production systems designed from the ground up as completely-integrated, automated tools for creative and streamlined DVD and HD DVD production.

RAID Inc. As applications continue to push the limits of storage technologies, RAID will keep you ahead by matching our high-performance SCSI and Fiber Channel storage solutions with the latest in hardware and software technologies to create your total digital storage solution. RAID inc.'s open platform storage solutions meet today’s needs and will lead the way into the future continuing to provide you with high-speed online storage and reliable backup ensuring your full data protection.

Lacie boasts a highly experienced team of R&D experts capable of designing and developing most of the components used in product manufacture (electrical power supply, assembly packages, driving software, interface cards, etc.) as a means of optimizing their performance.

LaCie is famous for its design and ergonomic research, which gives it an edge over its rivals and enables it to sell products with their own special look. Some LaCie products are even on display in well-known international design museums, such as the London Design Museum.

Rorke Data Video storage demands a quality and reliability ratio beyond conventional. Rorke Data offers the highest quality components in the industry. Media Tools is pleased to offer Rorke Data Storage solutions.

Blackmagic Design's award winning DeckLink video cards are based on the world's highest quality 10 bit SDI architecture compatible with Mac OS X™ and Microsoft Windows™ systems.

CalDigit provides high performance, low cost RAID storage solutions for both SD and HD editing. They utilize FireWire 800 and eSATA technology to keep performance up while maintaining quality, low cost RAID systems.

Dulce Systems

Dulce Systems offers unprecedented levels of performance and reliability at a great price. Compare the performance, warranty, and cost, to other manufacturers and you have a sweet deal.

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