FFV's Outrider CF DVR™
Provides Portability and Durability for the Film Industry
October 2, 2007
Source: Fast Forward Video
Fast Forward Video Inc. (FFV), a recognized
innovator of digital video recorder (DVR) technology for broadcast,
industrial video, presentation, and military applications,
today announced that its Outrider CF DVR™ is being utilized
by Munich-based ARRI Rental Deutschland GmbH, a manufacturer
of products and technologies for all aspects of the film industry,
in its new portable and durable Cineassist DVR.
Optimized for video back-up, offline editing, and fast creation
of daily video rushes during film productions, ARRI's Cineassist
enables onboard camera operation for steadycam and crane applications,
and also can be used as a clamshell video recorder with an
attached mini-monitor and battery.
The recorder's main processing unit is the FFV's Outrider
CF DVR. Unlike hard disk or tape recorders, this solid-state
system uses no moving mechanical parts, providing the reliability
and durability needed for rough on-set applications. At only
4.9 inches x 2.2 inches x 0.6 inches in size, the DVR features
all the advantages of a digital video recording system such
as variable frame rates, instant playback, and extended control
features via PC control.
With the Outrider, the Cineassist can record over two hours
of video at 20:1 compression. The recorder provides 720 x
486 image pixel resolution and uses scalable motion-JPEG compression.
Video is captured and played back at 60 fields per second
with a resolution greater than 550 lines at 4:1 compression.
Video is recorded onto readily available CompactFlash cards
as PC-viewable QuickTime™ files or secure video files,
providing easy removal and transfer of recorded material to
a PC via a USB 2.0 interface. From there, the video can be
burned onto a disc that directors can view at their convenience.
"What distinguishes the Cineassist is its portability
and durability," said Conrad de Klerk, electronics technician
for ARRI Rental. "It's not enough to provide a director
with immediate access to recorded material. The equipment
needs to be able to go anywhere and perform under the harshest
on-set conditions. The Outrider CF was a natural choice for
achieving this. It features a very compact size, and has no
moving parts, which makes it extremely reliable."
The Outrider is optimized for OEM applications and is ideal
for high-resolution recording for surveillance, law enforcement,
emergency first-responders, and portable broadcasters.
More information about the Outrider CF DVR and the company's
complete range of digital video recording systems is available
at www.ffv.com.
About ARRI Rental Munich, Headquarters
The headquarters of ARRI Rental Germany are still at the original
location of the ARRI Group, in Tuerkenstrasse, Munich. The
camera rental division offers television, commercial, and
feature film productions the entire gamut of technical possibilities:
D20, ARRICAM ST/LT, ARRIFLEX 435/235, or ARRIFLEX 416 in all
formats: 16mm, 35mm, 65mm, and digital. In addition, ARRI
Rental offers the entire range of lights, accessories, dollies,
cranes, and the most recent generation of remote heads. But
ARRI Rental does not just provide equipment of the highest
quality, it also offers competent consulting and logistical
support. Over many years the staff at ARRI Rental has gained
experience working on demanding and logistically complex shoots
of national and international productions.
ARRI Rental Germany GmbH also has locations in Cologne, Berlin,
Leipzig, Vienna, Prague, and Luxembourg. The entire network
of worldwide facilities and partner companies is available
to all members of the ARRI Rental Group.
About Fast Forward Video
Fast Forward Video designs, manufactures, and markets digital
video recorders, board-level solutions, and time code generator/readers
for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial, and
military applications worldwide. Founded in 1985, the company
was the first to incorporate digital computer technology,
including random-access disk storage and data-compression
capabilities, into professional video products. Today the
company provides video technology solutions to a wide range
of markets.
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