Evaluating FrameCycler DDS
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Overview
FrameCycler DDS offers robust direct from disk playback and analysis of frame sequences, RAW files and Quicktime/AVI files on LINUX, Windows and Mac OS X workstations. FrameCycler DDS features EDL conform, native stereosopic 3D timelines, editing functionality and multiple playheads for version and shot comparisons. Support for a broad variety of 3D LUT formats, including HDR floating point LUTs, allow for precise calibration and making creative color decisions.
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)
- OS X 10.6.x
- CentOS 5.3
- Fedora Core8 (32 and 64 bit)
Hardware requirements
FrameCycler DDS runs best on nVidia QuadroFX graphics card. For best performance the Quadro 4000 is recommended. Most RAW formats require the Quadro 5000 or 6000 for real-time playback. Please use a certified driver to ensure best performance and reliability. ATI cards are not recommended. Other than that you'll need:
- DualCore CPU
- 6 GB RAM
- Fast RAID subsystem or SAN
- Dedicated ASIO 2.0 or Directsound sound card (if working with sound is part of your workflow)
The best standard configuration for a workstation is the HP Z800 with 1x 2.8 Ghz processor.
Installation
Please read the installation notes before running the installer.
The most important Hotkeys
- D: shows / hides the Desktop
- TAB: shows / hides the main interface
- SHIFT + S: shows / hides the grading panel
- F: toggles the fullscreen mode
- CTRL + Home: Zoom to fit
- CTRL + SHIFT + Home: Zoom to 100%
- Space: Play / Stop
For further info on getting started please refer to the User Guide.