Everyone from broadcasters to indie filmmakers can probably agree on one
thing: the possible choices for image acquisition are daunting. Different cameras, different formats, different recording media and different compression
schemes. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to simplify acquisition so
that virtually any camera, digital or analog, could record the same format and
resolution? Enter the AJA Ki Pro.
The AJA Ki Pro is a tapeless video recording device that records high-quality
Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files onto computer-friendly media. Because it
features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs, you can interface with virtually
any type of camera you might own or rent. Enjoy monitoring flexibility through
Ki Pro's numerous simultaneous outputs, connecting to both professional and
consumer monitors.
Ki Pro is portable and rugged; designed for real production environments. With
the optional exo-skeleton it can sit below your camera-out of the way of your
battery adapters, wireless mics and other accessories. Integration with your
other production gear is seamless.
Ki Pro is intuitive to operate. Alongside the camera, the familiar VTR-like buttons
provide immediate controls for basic operation. From a distance, use a web
browser via ethernet or WiFi to control operations from a laptop or iPhone.
A revolution in production and post
Eliminate the cost and inconvenience of logging and capturing footage.
Ki Pro produces Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files that are ready for
immediate use within Final Cut Studio. Simply connect the media to a host
computer and begin editing. Unify SD, 720 and 1080 cameras and formats
with one superior 10-bit full-raster codec-Apple ProRes 422. Ki Pro features
cross-conversion so you can have a 720p camera produce a 1080i recording
to match your other camera... or vice versa. And if you've got high-quality SD
cameras, Ki Pro can even help you extend their use since it also up-converts
SD camera signals to HD recordings.
No more digitizing
No more worrying about which camera to use
High-quality ready-to-edit video
Ki Pro in the field
Ki Pro is portable and rugged; designed for a variety of production
environments. Powered through an industry standard 4-pin XLR, you have
flexible AC and battery options. An optional exo-skeleton can be used with
your camera and tripod-complete with sliding baseplate and slots for
15mm rods.
Ki Pro connects
Capture the full quality of your camera by tapping the direct uncompressed camera outputs. Connect any digital camera or VTR via component analog, SDI or HDMI to Ki Pro. Balanced and unbalanced audio connectors, LTC input/output, and even LANC, are provided. By bypassing tape or recordable media compression, Ki pro maintains the best possible image quality your camera produces.
Ki Pro and Final Cut Studio
From acquisition to delivery, use the codec at the core of Apple's Final Cut Studio suite of applications. Ki Pro supports an Apple file-based workflow by recording standard Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files on industry standard media. Record to removable 34mm ExpressCards, or a removable HDD Storage Module containing a hard disk drive (standard) or an optional SSD Storage Module with a solid state disk. When removed, the Storage Module functions as a standard bus-powered FireWire 800 drive. If bus power is not avaialble, the Storage Module has a standard DC power connector for a usersupplied AC power adapter.
Features
Unit Dimensions: 9in W/5in D/3.25in H - Handles add 1 inch to Depth.
Simultaneously record to host camera and Ki Pro
Bridge proprietary compression schemes by recording to Apple ProRes 422
Bridge media complexity by recording to portable file-based storage
Bridge format chaos via hardware up/down/cross-conversion
Extend client review capabilities
Bridge production and post-production, effectively eliminating log and
capture
Extend productive life of existing cameras
Embrace future workflows with powerful conversion capabilities
