SGO Inspires Aspiration in Post with Cutting-Edge Technology at NAB

(Las Vegas Convention Centre, Booth SL3825--March 20, 2015) Creative post production specialists SGO presents version 8.5 of the Mistika colour grading and finishing system and version 2.06 of the Mamba FX compositing software on Booth SL3825 at NAB2015.

Be Distinctive with Mistika - Powerfully Different - Leading the products on display is Mistika, the market's most powerful comprehensive visual creation suite designed for ambitious artists who aspire to be at the cutting-edge of post production. It has gained kudos by redefining the Hero suite model with seamless integration between colour grading, visual effects, conforming and editing. It effortlessly handles any client and project size including 4K, 8K and beyond, for broadcast, cinema and commercials at impressive speed in real-time. The Mistika product range offers scalable solutions for a variety of applications, including Mistika Air which provides efficient and prolific capabilities for broadcasters of content, from HD to 8K 60P, and everything in between.

Discover the Radical Effects of Mamba FX - Affordable Node-Based Compositing - Mamba FX is the Complete Real-time VFX Suite. It is SGOs dedicated VFX compositing software which can either be used as a stand-alone visual effects platform or as the perfect add-on for any editing or colour suite. Mamba FX includes infinite layer compositing, tracking, keying, painting, restoration, optical flow, warping and many built-in effects. It can also be extended with OFX plug-ins and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. With an intuitive node-based interface which can be set to flow in any direction and with its very wide file format support, it fits seamlessly into almost any post production pipeline. From under $260, it represents unbeatable value. More information and a free trial are available at www.sgo.es/mamba-fx.

Read the latest review of Mamba FX published by highly regarded industry publication Post Magazine www.postmagazine.com/Publications/Post-Magazine/2015/February-1-2015/Review-SGOs-Mamba-FX-2-0.aspx

Geoff Mills, SGOs Director of Global Sales and Operations states, SGO develops technology for aspiring artists that want to stand out as being the best in their field, and with Mistika, we provide a high-end system that enables them to achieve this. We are passionate about excellence at SGO, continually striving to make the difficult easy with determination to make technology accommodate creative intent. Our motivation is always to best serve the creative industry by equipping every driven artist with exceptional tools.

Highlights for NAB 2015

The Mistika Precision Control Surface, unveiled for the first time at NAB is an enticing differentiator. The Panel provides the ultimate interface for complete project-finishing and is not restricted to purely manipulating colour; but also provides a tactile and intuitive surface for controlling every facet of the finishing process.

Pioneering facilities company, ONSIGHT, invested in the Mistika Precision Grading Panel hours after SGO's announcement at NAB last year, complementing its long-standing Mistika offering and the skills of its creative team.

Max Horton, ONSIGHT's new Senior Colourist with a wealth of experience in film and high-end television, remarks,

As I begin to use the Mistika Precision Panel more and more, it's clear it offers increased flexibility and time efficiency. Having four track balls means I can work faster when accessing additional Mistika tools in a grade, particularly luminance specific functions. I also noticed accurate and quick control with the mini-joy stick. The surface design looks great too!

Cluster Playback is another revolutionary feature for Mistika. Already the envy of its competitors due to its real-time performance and incredible processing speed, the Mistika Cluster Playback facility allows Mistika operators to create stunning images in real-time no matter how complicated the processing is that is required, or how high the image resolution needs to be.

Not only can Mistika make use of multiple GPU cards within a host platform, it can also harness the CPU and GPU power from multiple computers to provide limitless scalability. Unlike a traditional render farm, Mistika aggregates the available processing power to permit the artist to create images in real-time, rather than having to wait for rendering before playback. The result allows Mistika users to out-perform their competitors, to benefit from greater project throughput and to take on complex projects that were previously inaccessible.

Mistikas AAF conform features have also been further developed, offering the benefit of advanced compatibility with Avid-based workflows. Editing effects created in Avid are accurately replicated in the Mistika timeline, including animated re-timing curves, shot framing, multi-camera groups and multi-track conforms. Mistika can read and write Avid compliant media files which permit round trip pipelines between Avid and Mistika.

The Mistika is a great conform environment, with its truly mixed media format timeline, re-link and versioning tools. The new enhanced AAF features build on this solid foundation and are another useful tool for the online editor.

Rob Gordon, Senior Online Editor at Park Road Post Production, New Zealand

Mistikas Extended and High Dynamic Range (EDR/HDR) workflows are another exciting upgrade addition that have undergone supplementary refinement, including PQ support according to SMPTE 2084 regulations. Supporting next-generation technologies such as these, ensures that SGOs customers are the first to embrace new opportunities and provide market-leading services for their clients.

Mistika also boasts over fifty new enhancements, including updates to accommodate the latest ACES specifications, interface advancements such as user-inspired upgrades to

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