AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer
of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced
compatibility of its Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder with JVC's new
GY-HM700 camcorder. Ki Pro records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec
directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and
post with its extensive analog and digital connectivity, delivering10-bit
ProRes 422 media that is immediately available to edit within Apple's Final
Cut Studio.

JVC's GY-HM700 ProHD camcorder delivers the fastest shoot to edit workflow
of all professional camcorders in its class, recording natively in the
Final Cut Pro .mov file format at 35 Mbp/s, 25 Mbp/s and 19 Mbp/s, and
providing a full bandwidth 4:2:2 uncompressed signal. When used together
with Ki Pro, the JVC 700 can also deliver files in the ProRes 422 format
offering both a second level of redundancy and Final Cut edit-ready files.
The GY-HM700 combines JVC's popular compact shoulder form factor with a
new level of performance suitable for demanding applications in mainstream
production, electronic newsgathering and cinematography. The camera also
provides the convenience of solid-state recording, the economy of widely
available SDHC media, and extreme versatility.

“Many of our professional customers have deployed Apple-centric editing
workflows,” said Craig Yanagi, Manager, Marketing and Brand Strategy,
Professional Products Group, JVC U.S.A. “Ki Pro with the exoskeleton mounts
seamlessly to the JVC GY-HM700 ProHD camcorder and enables filmmakers on
set to walk away with both 35Mbp/s and ProRes 422 .mov files as they’ve
been captured, providing a whole new dimension to high bandwidth image
capture.”

“The JVC 700 offers very powerful workflow options,” said Nick Rashby,
President, AJA Video Systems. “Together with the Ki Pro, the full potential
of the JVC 700 can be realized by giving users 4:2:2 performance with
immediate access to their files in Apple’s ProRes 422 format.”

Ki Pro allows filmmakers, broadcasters and video professionals and
prosumers to skip the process of re-rendering to an editing codec by giving
immediate access to 10-bit full raster edit-ready ProRes 422 files directly
from camera. Ki Pro records hours of media to a removable storage module
with built in FireWire 800 or to 34mm ExpressCard Flash. The device is a
small, portable unit that can sit on a table, in a bay or mounted between a
camera and tripod. Ki Pro is also ideal for on-set monitoring, providing
instant access to multiple display devices simultaneously.

For a complete set of features and technical specifications, please visit
www.aja.com.

Ki Pro is priced at $3995 US MSRP and will be shipping in June of 2009. Ki
Pro is a standalone unit that includes the Ki Pro Recorder, Ki Pro HDD
Storage Module and an AC Adapter. Product options include: an Exo-Skeleton
for mounting between camera and tripod; Ki Pro SSD Storage Module; extra Ki
Pro Hard Drive Storage Modules; Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit adding endplates
to the Exo-Skeleton; and an AJA Lens Tap Cable Accessory allowing Ki Pro to
connect between the lens tap control connector and a camera body.