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RT4- Videoguys' Real-Time Capture Round Up version 4

Videoguys' Comprehensive Comparison Chart of
the latest Real-Time capture cards and their Real-Time features and Performance!

 I have added several new categories and features since our last matrix. I have also identified several important features with RED lettering and a Red X. I feel these specific features are not only important, but help to better differentiate the Real-Time solutions. To find out why I picked these particular features, go back and read the main RT4 round up article.

Pinnacle, Matrox & Canopus are constantly releasing new drivers and utilities that make these cards more powerful and valuable. I'll be updating this chart often over the next few months to keep it current. If you have any questions or comments about this chart please email me videoguy@videoguys.com

Videoguys' Real-Time comparison Matrix (January 2003)
Brand Pinnacle Dazzle Matrox Pinnacle Matrox Canopus Avid
Model # DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DV Storm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Our Price  $   499.95  $   499.95  $   499.95  $   799.95  $   999.95  $     1,299  $     1,499
Real-Time Output DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
VGA Preview X X X X X X X
Analog Breakout Box X X X X X X Yes, with dual head graphics card
DV / FireWire       X X X  
Real-Time MPEG2 file for DVD         X X  
Real-Time Transitions DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Dissolves & 2D wipes X X X X X X X
Page Curl      X X X X  
Picture - In - Picture   X X X X X X
PIP w/ 3D Motion     X X X X  
Motion PIP w/ Shadow, Outline & Edge   X X X X   X
3D Transitions     X X X X  
Complex Animated 3D FX w/ Graphics & Video       HFX RT   Xplode  
Keyframeable 3D model objects       HFX RT   Xplode  
Keyframeable real-time FX     X X X X X
Real-Time Filters DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Chroma Keying         X X X
Blur     X   X X  
Ripple       X X    
Pan & Zoom   X X X X   X
Rotate     X X X   X
Crop   X X X X   X
Cube     X X X    
Custom Masks     X   X   X
Image Stabilizer       X      
Motion Tracking X     X      
Apply 3DFX as filters     X X X    
2 PIP w/ 3D motion path     X X X    
3D Transitions on Graphics     X X X    
Real-Time Speed Control DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Speed Control   X X X X X X
Field Based Speed Control   X X X X X  
Reverse Speed   X   X X X  
Video layers w/ real-time speed control   3 2 2 2 2 4
Real-Time Color Correction DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Basic image processing X X X X X X X
Advanced image processing     X X X X X
RGB  Color Correction     X X X X X
Image Control Parameters     7 9 18 20 25
Auto White Balance     X   X X  
Color Matching             X
Vector Scope           X X
Keyframeable Color Correction     X   X X X
Video layers w/ real-time color correction   3 2 2 2 5 4
Multiple Real-Time Layers DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Maximum Video Layers 2 3 2 2 2 5 4
Maximum Combined Video + Graphic Layers 2 5 4 4 4 10 5
Total Combined Layers of Video, Graphics & Filters 2 5 12 10 16 15 5
Real-Time Fitlers & FX on 2 layers simultaneously   X X X X X X
2 PIP over animated background   X   X   X X
Multi Layerd 3D Compositing     X X X X  
View background layers while applying Filters & PIP     X X X   X
Real-Time 3D Motion PIP w/ color correction on same layer     X X X X  
Real-Time 3D Motion  PIP w/ Slo-Mo on same layer     X X X X  
Premiere 6.5 Optimization DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Adobe Certified X X X X X X N/A
Real-Time Audio Mixer X X X X X X N/A
Real-Time Premiere FX   X 60   60   N/A
JKL Shortcuts X X X X X   N/A
Single Frame AVI     X   X   N/A
Real time graphics support     X X X   N/A
Accelerated 3D Rendering X X X X X   N/A
Accelerated DV Output X   X Real-Time Real-Time Real-Time N/A
Accelerated web export     X   X X N/A
Real-Time Titling DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Real-Time Titling Software TitleDekoRT Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 TitleDekoRT Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 Xpress DV
Basic Titling X X X X X X X
Real-time Background Preview X X X X X X X
Real-Time TV Preview X X   X      
3D Motion Titling     X X X    
DVD Creation DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Authoring Software Impression DVD SE DVD Complete DVDit! LE w/ SE upgrade Impression DVD Pro DVDit! LE w/ SE Upgrade DVD Workshop SE DVDit! SE
MPEG1 Encoding Software TREX   Ligos TREX Ligos SoftMPEG  
Re-Edit MPEG2 files X X   X   X  
Real-Time MPEG2 capture     X   X X  
MPEG2 Export for DVD
(1x= real-time, 2x = twice as long)		 1.2x 2X 2x 1.2x Real-Time Real-Time 1.2x
Burn DVD from timeline             X
DV Acquisition DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
Batch Capture X X X X X X X
Capture Utility DV Tools Premiere Media Tools DV Tools Media Tools Canopus Xpress DV
Scan & Capture X   X X X X  
Single Pass Scan & Capture     X   X X  
Capture over 4GB file size X X X X X X X
Multi-Stream Capture           3  
Photo Grab X   X X X    
Bundled Software DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
NLE Software Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 Premiere 6.5 & Strom Edit Xpress DV
Titler TitleDekoRT Premiere Premiere TitleDekoRT Premiere Premiere Graffiti Ltd
2D & Organic FX Alpha Magic   Pixelan Spices Alpha Magic Pixelan Spices Xplode  
3D FX Software HFX BFX Ltd Flex 3D HFX RT Flex 3D Xplode  
DVD Authoring Software Impression DVD SE DVD Complete DVDit! LE Impression DVD Pro DVDit! LE DVD Workshop DVDit! SE
Audio Software QuickTracks QuickTracks QuickTracks QuickTracks QuickTracks QuickTracks  
After Effects WYSIWYG Plug-In     YES   YES YES  
CPU & OS Support DV500 DVD DPS RTVP RTX.10 Pro-ONE RTDV RTX.100 DVStorm2 Plus Xpress DV 3.5
P4 Optimized X X X X X X X
Athlon X X X X X X X
Laptop Compatible   X         X
Dual Processor Support X X X X X X X
Dual Processor Optimized   X       X X
Videoguys Minimum Recommended CPU 800 Mhz 1.8 Ghz 2.2 Ghz 1 Ghz 2.2 Ghz Dual 1.4 Ghz or 1.8 Ghz 1.4 Ghz
Recommended RAM 256 512 512 256 512 768 512
Win98 & ME X            
Win2k X   X X X X  
XP X X X X X X X

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