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Virtual Katy Announces VK2

Cambridge, MA – January 10, 2006 – Virtual Katy Development Limited , a Digidesign® development partner delivering workflow solutions for audio professionals, today announced the next version of its widely popular sound post assistant – VK2. The new version is a quantum leap forward in processing speed, tracing, and comparison engine techniques. VK2 users will be able to trace the history of a shot, sequence, or any one element through the entire history of their project. VK2 users will also be able to easily view the impact of picture edits within their Pro Tools session and adjust the parameters accordingly. In addition to the groundbreaking features, core VK2 updates offer massive performance gains. VK2 users will be able to automatically process up to 2500 picture edits in less than a second.

“VK2 represents Virtual Katy’s ability to deliver exceptional workflow tools that enable users to fully maximize the latest developments in postproduction technologies and innovations. Through VK2, Pro Tools users can easily and quickly manage the constant stream of picture edit changes with complete control – a remarkable achievement for post technology,” comments John McKay, founder and head of research and development, Virtual Katy. “VK2 technology provides a comprehensive change management solution that enables expert version control for Pro Tools users.”

VK2 Feature highlights include:

oVK2 Format Support The VK2 sound post assistant manages an extensive range of formats – EDLs, Avid Cut Lists, Avid Change Notes and OMF/AAF files

oVK2 Preview Mode – Conform Control VK2 Preview Mode provides Pro Tools users a visual overview of picture edit changes without committing to the change. This new VK2 feature enables the audio post editor to see what is going to change as well as provide the ability to modify the change, giving greater control over the conform rather than accepting a blind cut.

oVK2 Version History

The new VK2 Version History feature enables Pro Tools users to view the entire history of a shot.

oVK2 Drag and Drop Import

Users will be able drag and drop groups of lists – VK2 will automatically import the data.

oVK2 List Cleaner

This sophisticated VK2 feature will perform list parsing of unwanted elements. For example, VK2 List Cleaner will split out video and audio elements.

oExtraordinary Increase In Processing Speed Core enhancements allow VK2 users to process 2,500 edits over 10 reels within a second.

Pricing and Availability

VK2 will ship April 2006. The MSRP is $995.00. All registered VK users will receive the VK2 upgrade for free.


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