Thomson announced the availability of the NexCode HD AVC Encoder, a next-generation encoding solution that provides compression tools to create content in Blu-ray Disc and other high-definition formats. The cutting-edge solution for post production is the most powerful and flexible HD AVC encoding tool available for purchase by facilities with compression and authoring services.

Thomson developed the NexCode HD AVC Encoder by incorporating numerous capabilities into one, including automatic artifact correction, novel bit rate control and re-encoding parameter pre-set configurations. The result is a fast and flexible solution that produces best-in-class video quality and is fully compliant with AVC and Blu-ray formats.

The NexCode HD AVC Encoder features a built-in video player with configurable split screen modes, which enables users to visually compare a scene before and after an encoding step. The solution’s fully adjustable re-encoding parameters allow customized scene-by-scene and frame-by-frame processing. The NexCode HD AVC Encoder is also equipped with Film Grain Technology, which allows flexible film grain adjustments. For dual-format projects, NexCode allows a single encode to be used for the creation of both Blu-ray and HD DVD compliant bit streams.

The NexCode HD AVC Encoder benefits from Thomson-developed proprietary algorithms, which not only automatically detect and correct encoding artifacts but also preserve and improve the visual quality during ingestion. NexCode’s hardware configuration includes an encoding workstation and an optimized PC cluster architecture. The PC cluster and the storage space can be scaled to meet customer's business requirements.

Source: Business Wire.