SyncVue Pro 2.0 Tutorial [12:27m]: Download

SyncVue announced at NAB that they would be offering a new version of their remote collaboration software for editors and producers. We cover a lot of the new announcements and features here in our NAB podcast. Well the long awaited update is finally here and all existing SyncVue users will definitely want to grab it. I downloaded it myself and was very happy. The functionality is improved and the new features are killer. So I decided to do a quick little tutorial on setting up and using the new version of the software, I’ll be doing a second part to this podcast to go more in depth later. This first one walks you through the newest features and how to basically get around, but there will definitely be more later. View the video podcast via our FreshDV iTunes Podcast Feed or the Download links above.

There are a few things I wish SyncVue would address, namely its reliance on Skype. While I have found ways to make it easier for my clients, it is still a pain to have to download Skype, SyncVue (and the latest version of Quicktime for Windows users) and install those three pieces of software on their system. If SyncVue could incorporate a QT installer and find a way to streamline the Skype situation where there was only the installation of one software package to get all the needed components, it would be much easier to implement this system for clients who are less technically minded.

FEATURES:
* Reduces or eliminates the cost and inconvenience of traveling to view media

* Review media with others over long distances using text, graphics tools, pointers and voice notes

* Save time and money by collaborating when and where it’s most convenient for you

* Much better then simply posting media to a website for clients. They can watch it with you - in perfect sync, or if you’re busy - view it solo (or with others) and send the review notes, GFX and voice notes as an email attachment. You can them load the review into your syncVUEpro player to see and hear everything they had to say

* Superior image quality to live streaming, since media can be progressively download while viewing

* Built-in FTP Transfer Manager

* Ability to immediately view web-based URL media or FTP based media during progressive downloads

* Savable play-lists with all locator metadata attached

* Provides real-time, time-code accurate synchronization of media across local and wide area networks

* Works with ANY codec at ANY resolution supported by QuickTime v7.1 or higher (CPU speed, RAM and Video Card Memory must meet minimum requirements for given resolutions.

* Option to connect voice and/or video Skype call when connecting to others in a syncVUE session

* Interactive time-code based locators with text, GFX and voice notes

* Fully interactive MASTER/CLIENT control - you decide who can have control.

* Full status reporting of client actions (do they have the media file available? Have they “broken” away from the group (turned off SYNC)?

* Export syncVUE XML locator annotations to popular NLE’s like Final Cut Pro

* Switchable counter display toggles between actual embedded QT time-code, frame counter or an alternate counter of your choice.