Sony, Adobe collaborate on professional content production tools

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Sony Corp is expanding its relationship with Adobe Systems Incorporated, specifically in the area of professional video editing tools. In addition to its existing XDCAM editing workflow, Sony has developed a plug in for the F65 CineAlta camera to work with Adobe Premiere Pro, and is showcasing high-resolution 4K content production workflows, interoperability with XDCAM Station, and a more efficient workflow through operation of production metadata.

Sony and Adobe will offer technology demonstrations of Sony’s XMPilot workflow with the upcoming release of Adobe Prelude CS6, and XDCAM Station.

“Sony and Adobe are making professional video editing workflows even easier and the results more impactful for our customers,” said Bill Roberts, director of Professional Video Product Management at Adobe. “The companies are working to jointly provide a solution for improved workflow efficiency, from news material through high-end content production such as movies.”

Takao Yoshikawa, Corporate Vice President at Sony Corporation said, “For years, Sony has been committed to seamless workflow solutions for a variety of content genres such as 4K movies and TV programs. In collaboration with Adobe, Sony will continue to provide even more efficient and creative workflows to support the industry’s professionals and their pursuit of new ways to express their vision.”

Sony will develop playback software to import the F65’s shot RAW file to the upcoming Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 through a Sony developed plug in. Sony’s software is scheduled for release in August 2012, and will facilitate editing of high-resolution F65 RAW footage.

Sony and Adobe have collaborated on the XDCAM workflow since 2006. Sony will be demonstrating the XDCAM Station with Adobe Premiere Pro. This technology demonstration will highlight direct editing to XDCAM Station without making any file copies. Frame chase editing is also available while XDCAM Station is recording, providing an editing environment with flexibility for integration with XDCAM Station.