AJA KONA 3G, Installation And Operation Manual

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2K Workflows
For large facilities, KONA 3G's 2K support allows ingest of 2K media via HSDL (high speed data
link), using SDI connections, from 2K telecine machines or DDRs into the KONA 3G as 2K
sequential DPX files and 2K QuickTime reference movies simultaneously. 2K playout via HSDL
or 3G SDI further enhances the flexibility of KONA 3G to work with other 2K equipment such
as DDRs and projectors that work with 2K. For cost-conscientious facilities, playback of 2K to
HD 24P supported monitors helps lower the price barrier for working with, and especially
viewing, 2K material.
When comparing the traditional 2K path and a potential KONA 3G 2K path, the potential for
cost and labor savings becomes apparent. By avoiding the telecine to tape and instead going
straight to disk with media, the KONA 3G 2K path can immediately save users the cost of tape
stock and the time associated with then digitizing these tapes into a non-linear editor. By
generating 2K DPX files during the digitize phase, the
Kona 3G also moves a portion of the 2K process up to the beginning - instead of the end - of
the post production process; this means that shots intended for visual effects work could be
given to visual effects artists at full resolution at the beginning of the process instead of
waiting until near the end of the process. The flexibility of an offline using Final Cut Pro
leveraged against the power of QuickTime and Final Cut Pro's media management tools,
allows easy access to 2K resolution files and even potential 2K online possibilities.