Overview
Conform, Composite, Stereo 3D, Graphics, and High-Res Editing and Finishing
Create high-end content quickly and efficiently with Avid DS, the single-source solution that gives you deep, high-resolution effects capabilities, rich creative workspaces, and a resolution-independent architecture for 2D and stereo 3D projects. Now, you can meet the challenging demands of any project using the DS toolset, which combines superior compositing, graphics, effects, and finishing capabilities with advanced conform from Media Composer, Unity, and Interplay integration.
Inspired Creativity
Inspiring creativity while keeping pace with your unique workflows, the sophisticated Avid DS toolset turns in stellar performances on any project, from broadcast promos and television projects to theatrical commercials, music videos, and feature films.
Maximum Workflow Control
Easy to install, integrate and use, Avid DS features high bit depth and high-resolution support, dual link I/O for HD-RGB (AJA dual link I/O required), and RED, ARRI, and DPX finishing. Increase your system ability to work with R3Ds with the new RED Rocket accelerator card, available separately from RED Digital Cinema.
Open Integration
From start to finish, open integration with Avid Interplay, Avid Unity and Avid Media Composer allows Avid DS to make you more productive and creative. This powerful toolset allows you to finish any project and make every session more productive by accepting industry standard project formats such as AAF, EDL, and OMF.
Worldwide Community Support
Inspired by our worldwide community of passionate, world-class users, Avid provides an unparalleled level of service and support. Our online forums help you connect with the best editors in the business. Experienced, dedicated support and training programs keep you on top of your game at costs you can afford. Online real-world user communities provide feedback, news, and ongoing support.
Avid DS Specifications Picture Editing
Avid DS is a tightly integrated, turnkey system comprised of the following components:
Hewlett Packard Workstation Z800
2.93 GHz dual quad-core Intel Xeon processor
6GB DDR SDRAM
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 OpenGL graphics accelerator card
AJA 2Ke Dual link I/O card with K3 breakout box
320GB SATA Boot Drive
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Avid VideoRaid SR storage configurations of 8TB and 16TB
30-inch Flat Panel LCD monitor or optional dual 20-inch monitors
9×12 graphics tablet with pen, keyboard, and mouse
One Avid DS RP (Remote Processing) license
One Avid Media Composer software-only license

Stereoscopic editing
3D convergence tools
Real-time playback and effects
User selectable Frame Rate Conversions for preserving or changing clip durations within the timeline
Unlimited number of video and overlay tracks
Mix multiple compression ratios, resolutions and proxy images within a sequence
Direct timeline manipulation of all edits
Source-side timeline display mode
Timeline multi-selection for copying, moving and adding effects to multiple clips
Ability to overwrite, insert, and replace editing with fit-to-fill capabilities
Split edits and sync-point editing
Video interlacing and de-interlacing
3:2 pull-down removal and replacement
Sync selection for adding edits to multiple clips simultaneously
Sophisticated sync-locking capabilities
Global and local timeline ripple controls
Full-featured edit trimming, clip rolling and slipping tools
New zoom and pan controls for easy manipulation of the image
Unlimited clip, track and timeline-based effects
Timeline overview area for fast orientation and navigation
Ability to display tracks in small, standard or large format
Ability to customize start time in the timeline
Match-frame and match-clip capabilities
Clip and timeline-based markers for navigation and synchronization
Containers for managing multi-layer effects and organizing complex timelines
Reference clips allow sharing and reuse of containers with multiple layers and effects
Simple powerful user interface including Swift Menus for fast gestural selection of common functions in the Avid DS system
Media Composer-style track patching