As technology evolves, ARRI continues to sustain and improve the performance of the ALEXA family of cameras with the release of ALEXA Software Update Packet (SUP) 9.1 and the ARRIRAW Converter (ARC) 3.0. The ARRIRAW Converter is ARRI s free reference tool for processing ARRIRAW files in the optimal quality. A new, exciting feature includes the ability to uprez to 4K or UHD-1. For ALEXA XT and ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module Upgrade, SUP 9.1 increases the cameras DNxHD 444 recording capabilities and provides a better user experience.
Now available, SUP 9.1 and the ARC 3.0 can be downloaded here: http://www.arri.com/camera/digital_cameras/downloads/
Software Update Packet 9.1
The successful introduction of SUP 9.0 in 2013 brought new features like CFast 2.0 card support, ProRes 4444 at 120 fps, DNxHD 444 and ProRes pre-recording to thousands of ALEXAs. Now the release of SUP 9.1 maintains ARRI's commitment to the ALEXA as a sustainable long-term business model for camera owners.
SUP 9.1 brings high speed frame rates for DNxHD of up to 96 fps to ALEXA XT cameras and to ALEXA Classic cameras that have been upgraded with the XR Module. In addition, SUP 9.1 contains a number of refinements and bug fixes for all ALEXA cameras.
ARRIRAW Converter 3.0
ARRIRAW is an uncompressed, unencrypted and uncompromised file format popular for feature films and commercials. ARC 3.0 is the most current reference tool to show the highest quality debayer for ALEXA ARRIRAW files.
ARC 3.0 includes:
Support for ALEXA XT Open Gate sensor mode
Support for the ALEXA Black and White camera (available through the ARRI Rental Group and ARRI Rental Partners)
uprez to 4K or UHD-1
support for user pixel mask
The ARC is also available as command line tool (CMD) for integration into processing pipelines in postproduction and visual effects studios. Both ARC and CMD are free of charge and available through ARRI's website. Both are based on the ARRIRAW SDK, a software toolkit which is used in several postproduction tools from members of the ARRI Partner program, such as Flame/Lustre from Autodesk, Pablo from Quantel, OSD from Colorfront, Digital Vision Nucoda, Adobe Premiere CC, Foundry Nuke and Hiero, Eyeon Fusion, Assimilate Scratch and many more.
About ARRI:
With headquarters located in Munich, Germany, Arnold and Richter Cine Technik (A&R) was founded in 1917 and is the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of motion picture camera, digital intermediate (DI) and lighting equipment. The ARRI Group comprises a global network of subsidiaries and partners that covers every facet of the film industry, including worldwide camera, grip and lighting equipment rental through ARRI Rental; turnkey lighting solutions through the ARRI System Group; lab services, postproduction and visual effects through ARRI Film & TV; and film distribution through ARRI Worldsales. Manufactured products include the ALEXA camera system and AMIRA documentary-style camera; Master Anamorphic lenses; L-Series LED and M-Series HMI lights; Pro Camera Accessories; and ARRISCAN archive technologies. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recognized ARRI's engineers and their technical contributions with 18 Scientific and Engineering Awards.
For locations and more information please visit http://www.arri.com
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As technology evolves, ARRI continues to sustain and improve the performance of the ALEXA family of cameras with the release of ALEXA Software Update Packet (SUP) 9.1 and the ARRIRAW Converter (ARC) 3.0. The ARRIRAW Converter is ARRI s free reference tool for processing ARRIRAW files in the optimal quality. A new, exciting feature includes the ability to uprez to 4K or UHD-1. For ALEXA XT and ALEXA Classic cameras with the XR Module Upgrade, SUP 9.1 increases the cameras DNxHD 444 recording capabilities and provides a better user experience.
