Pixelwix Studio Software

Pixelwix Studio is a software solution for live video switching or content media presentation.


Pixelwix Studio provides the tools you expect to find in a live TV truck ,from multi-camera switching
and audio mixing with title overlays, HD Movie playback, and even a network-input and screen grab.
Pixelwix Studio Features
•Live camera switching x4 SD / HD via USB / Fire-wire/ HDMI /Component etc.
•Real-time video previews.
•HD Media Content Players x4 with playlists
•Text Overlays
•Audio switching control via Asio Sound cards
•Auto video scaling
• Lean external switches to pixelwix controls including midi products using midi-note and midicontrol
data and qwerty keyboard.
•Two independent video layers plus high quality text overlaying on the same or independent displays.
WHAT DOES Pixelwix Studio DO?
Pixelwix Studio allows you to rapidly switch HD media / live cameras / mix audio /switch external
video sources
•Create smooth image transitions
•Switch any resolution media without image flashing or tearing associated with hardware switch boxes.
•Play HD media with internal media player complete with playlist and folder play modes.
•Save quick presets for fast recall of such things as media size / location/ playlist /external control etc
•Performs all scaling and conversion automatically.
•Use any software running on the same PC as a switchable source i.e Media Shout / Power Point / Web
Browser or send Media via a separate PC over IP using pixel-net software.
WHERE CAN I USE Pixelwix Studio?
Pixelwarp is a versatile software tool that can be used to:
•Switch external Audio / Video / Content Media for live presentations / club events.
•Media player for musicians / exhibitions / trade shows
•Camera and content switcher for Worship Services
•Sports led displays
•LED video trucks (jumbo-trons)
WHY CHOOSE Pixelwix Studio?
Pixelwix Studio delivers next generation performance by leveraging the power of the Graphics
Processing Unit (GPU) in the host computer.
•Resolution is only limited to that provided by the GPU
•No need to reconfigure for different resolutions
•Low latency
The user interface is easy to use, providing:
•Simple mouse and keyboard operation
•Real-time responsiveness
•Configuration of single or dual displays in minutes even different resolutions.
•Multi-display support.
•External graphics adapter support.
•Controls External audio with ASIO based sound cards.
•Nine quick recall presets and auto-recall on power feature.
•Media Automatic Play-list Support.
•Matrox TripleHead2Go support.

Current Pixelwix 5.4 software listing

Full High Definition (HD) compatibility, broadcast quality output  easy on-the-fly text editing,easy media clip control live feed management . . . just a few reasons to make Pixelwix Studio part of your multi-media toolbox. 
Finally, a learning curve everyone can handle.

Pixelwix Studio digital media players allow users to instantly deliver video clips, mp3, animations, graphics and live input data with the simple click of a button. From stadiums to retail centers, HD, SD and custom resolutions.
Reads all major formats including Apple h264 codec /apple pro ress 442

Uses
Live Media events.
Led displays for advertising or live venues.
Music Concerts.
Houses of worship.
Bars and night clubs
Corporate presentations
Just about any application you need live camera and media switching and displaying on Video displays, ribbon boards and more 


Quick Response & Easy Operation 
No need to be a techie or professional A/V guy to learn and use Pixelwix Studio. Clean, intuitive design and stable functionality make Pixelwix Studio approachable and easy-to-learn. feel comfortable using Pixelwix Studio in a live setting.
No more guesswork 4 live preview monitors, 1 network preview monitor, 4 HD media file players, 1 text preview monitor.
All easily switched with fade transition to displays (single or dual view)

Quick Presets
Store up to 9 named output configurations for image splits or output sizing and location.

Supports Multiple Video Formats
Multi-Format video player with SDI and HD support to 1080p and above delivers enhanced efficiency and reliability with audio control and cross fading.
The Pixelwix Studio video presenter/switcher supports multiple image formats including HD (1080i and 720p) and SD video as well as still images. Regardless of the original format, Pixelwix outputs video from your video card in a variety of HD, or RGB formats.  

Playback Full-Resolution Video in Real-time
The playback of video content or still images from Pixelwix is instantaneous and perfect for any situation requiring on demand playback of video and pictures or live content from cameras / DVD players / web content from network sent pc's 

Learn Feature
Learn any Midi control number/note number/qwerty key to Pixelwix control as simply as pressing a button (fully stored in presets)

PixelNet Network Video
Network PC input makes it possible to add any PC on the network with Pixelwix studio as a live input (screen capture or file playback)

Transitions
Smooth changes from one preset to another

Monitor Capture
Allows any software to run on a second monitor and is captured and presented as if it was a media input up to 1080p resolution

Folder Playback
Plays a complete folders contents mixed format of stills and movies.
Movies playback in sequence , pictures have a timed display up to 60 seconds.
Folder content can be selected with a pull down menu or mouse click advanced for power point like changes.  
Create playlists for easy recall in presets

Mp3 Folder Playback
Need some music before event starts use the folder player to play back mp3 files.(can be manually x-faded dj style )

Dual Layer
Pixelwix Studio is a dual layer system allowing two layers of content to be outputs at the same time in one or two displays with independent size and position.

Web Content
Add remote media with the built-in remote media player, just give the URL and click play.
Types: HTTP / FTP / file /  rstp 

Media output to projector / led panel, with image enhancement controls provide the best quality image to your audience  

Text Generator
Provides the ability for you to create your own custom text.
Change size / position  / font type / weight / alignment / text color ,ability to read and save  text playlist and recall them.
line mode reads text by line ideal for lyrics or long sequence messages.
Text motion effects.
High quality Text overlay 
Text Playlist Feature 
Text folder player

Asio Support
Now you can use high quality sound devices for audio input and output , up-to 8 channels.

The Pixelwix Studio interface is set up much like the control room found in a broadcast production truck. You have quick and easy access to virtual monitors and your live media switching, titling system, camera inputs etc all from one screen.  

Video Formats: 
Support for MPEG-2.
. Mpg 
. Mpeg 
.vob 
.vro 
.m2v 
.m2a 
.m2s  

Standard Formats: 
Animated GIF 
BMP 
Cubic VR 
GIF 
JPEG/JFIF 
MPEQuicktime 7G-1 
MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) 
MPEG-4 
MQV 
M4A, M4B, M4P (iTunes 4 audio), M4V (iTunes video) 
PICT 
PNG 
QuickTime Image File 
QuickTime Movie 
Virtual Reality (VR)  
Avi 

Audio Support
Full media playback with audio, can be individually muted and returned to its previous position or continuously variable.
Ability to link with media x-fader and selector buttons.

Medaix Studio Software Requirements
With a high end optimized  pc system you will achieve up-to 60fps media and capture playback at 1080p

Minimum System (SD)
Intel or amd Dual-core CPU 2.4ghz fast hd 7200rpm or above for performance (Slow drives = less media fps playback)
We recommend at least 2 GB of RAM for both SD and HD for Windows XP / XP Professional with service pack 2. 
We recommend at least 4 GB of RAM for both SD and HD for Windows Vista /Vista 64/Windows 7. 
optimized windows system
Dual output fast video card supporting
Directx 9 or above
Opengl 2.0 or above

Quicktime 7
The latest java runtime
Spare usb port for software key (important keys not replaced if lost only if defective)

Recommended System (Multi HD)
Quad core or more Itel or AMD 3.0ghz or better
Fast raid array system for max HD playback count
Windows Vista 64/ Windows 7. 
8 gigs DDR 2 / 3  ram or better
Fast Graphic capture cards
optimized windows system
Dual output fast video card supporting
Directx 9 or above
Opengl 2.0 or above

Quicktime 7
The latest java runtime
Spare usb port for software key (important keys not replaced if lost only if defective)

Recommended Motherboards
Asus P5E 
Asus P5B 
Gigabyte EP45-DS3 
Gigabyte x48DQ6 
Intel D975XBX 
XFX 790i Ultra

If you are building your own PC for use with Pixelwix Software,
The first thing you will need is a chassis, also known as an enclosure or a case.
Some chassis include space and connections for an internal disk array. Other chassis do not provide this facility 
and you may need to use an external disk array for video that you play back depending on the video standard and codec you intend to use.

Recommended Graphics Cards
PCIe x16 or PCIe 2.0 x16
ATI FireGL Series 
ATI Radeon 45X Series 
nVIDIA Gforce 9x series 
nVIDIA Quadro FX series 

Disk Storage
Recommended Disk Storage for SD and HD Uncompressed 4:2:2
CalDigit HD Pro 
Ciprico MediaVault series 
G-Technology Gspeed 
Maxx Digital Evo2 HD 
Medéa VideoRaid FCR2X 
Medéa VideoRaid XTRM4 
Promise VTrak series 
Sonnet Technologies Fusion 500P. Use 1 unit for SD, or 2 units for HD, in conjunction with a Tempo SATA E4P or X4P. 
Recommended Disk Storage for SD and HD Uncompressed 4:4:4 and 2K

CalDigit HD Pro 
G-Technology Gspeed 
Maxx Digital Evo2 HD (on 64-bit Windows