Chapter 1: Introduction to Pro Tools AVoption|V10
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chapter 1
Introduction to Pro Tools AVoption|V10
Pro Tools with AVoption|V10 combines the
powerful audio post-production features of
Pro Tools|HD with integrated support for import
and playback of Avid video media. Avid
Media Station|V10 software is included with
AVoption|V10, providing video capture and re-
conform, AAF/OMF render and export of Avid
sequences, and professional audio and video
layback.
AVoption|V10 Components
AVoption|V10 includes the following:
• AVoption|V10 breakout box
• FireWire connector cable
• Two optical (ADAT lightpipe) cables
• AC Power cable
• Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM, including:
• Pro Tools TDM software
• AVoption|V10 software components
• Avid Media Station|V10 Installer CD-ROM
• Avid Media Station|V10 application key
• DigiTranslator 2.0 iLok License Card
Pro Tools AVoption|V10
Capabilities
Pro Tools with AVoption|V10 lets you:
• Import and play back Avid video on the
Pro Tools Movie track with near sample-accu-
rate precision against audio tracks.
• Spot individual video clips to new locations in
the Movie track.
• View video edits and clip definitions in the
Movie track.
• View the Movie track as a series of picture
frames.
• Play video on an external NTSC or PAL moni-
tor.
• Import mixed video resolutions to the Movie
track.
• Import and play back true 24P and 25P (Pro-
gressive Scan) picture media created in Avid
video workstations.