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Pinnacle Deko

Character Generator Product Comparison

Overview

  • PostDeko
    • Complete, software- based character generation solution for graphic and motion creation.
  • Deko 550
    • Cost- effective solution for real-time, broadcast- quality character generation based on the core set of powerful broadcast- oriented tools as our high-end solutions.
  • Deko 1000
    • Combining the intuitive Deko interface, intelligent capabilities such as shrink-to- fit, design features like unlimited fonts & details, & motion effects previously not available at this entry-level price.
  • Deko 1000HD
    • Raising the standard of capabilities in a low cost real-time graphics system with internal HD clips and real time effects, with an easy upgrade path to the full capabilities of the Deko 3000HD.
  • Deko 3000
    • Deko3000 provides a whole new category of design that is perfectly suited for live-to-air production (like world-class sports events) or automated environments (like MOS-enabled newsrooms).
  • Deko 3000HD
    • Now you can deliver beautiful High Definition graphics with all the quality and real-time effects that you are accustomed to.
  • DekoCast
    • Cost- effective solution for a wide range of master control, channel branding & localization applications. Combining a real-time CG, video & audio clip player, audio mixer & router, multi-channel DVE & advanced keying engine.

 

  PostDeko Deko
550 		Deko
1000 		Deko
1000HD 		Deko
3000 		Deko
3000HD 		DekoCast
1 Channel
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Preview Channel
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0
0
0
0
0
–
Dual Program Channels
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0
0
–
0
–
–
Digital I/O(Video & Key)
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or 2 video Inputs
Video Formats
NTSC (4:3, 16:9) Software Configurable
Video Formats
PAL (4:3, 16:9) Software Configurable
Composite Over Input (video and key)
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Video Squeeze-back
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–
0
–
0
–
Frame Grab
(With Input Key)
–
–
Audio Input (Embedded Channels per SDI Input)
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4
4
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4
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4
Audio Output (Embedded Channels per SDI Output)
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4
8
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8
–
8
Network (10/100BaseT)
Hardware -4RU Turnkey System
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FastAction Keyboard
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0
0
0
0
0
–
Effects
Roll, Crawl
0
Multi-row Crawl
0
–
0
0
Continuous Crawl
0
–
0
0
Embedded Speed
0
–
–
0
–
Dissolve
0
Push, Slide, Wipe
0
Motions
0
–
Motion Timelines
0
–
0
0
0
0
Cel Animations
–
–
–
0
0
0
0
Persistent Objects – Crawls, Cel Animations, etc.
–
–
0
–
0
–
Motions
Layers
0
–
Row, Word, Char, Detail
0
–
–
3D DVE Effects, Blur, Kerning, Z Rotation
0
–
–
–
–
Cel Animations
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–
–
0
0
0
0
3D model playout
–
–
–
–
–
–
Productivity
Macro Programming Language
Automation
0
0
0
0
iii Automation Control
0
0
0
EMEM/PEGS Automation Control
–
–
XML Automation Control
–
–
–
–
–
–
API Automation Control
–
–
–
–
–
–
DekoMOS
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0
0
0
0
0
–
Thunder Connectivity
0
0
0
–
0
–
–
Make DekoMovie
0
–
–
Clips
Clip Playback
w/ static matte
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0
0
0
Clip Playback w/ moving key
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0
0
–
0
–
Clip Playback w/ audio
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0
0
–
0
–
Capture
–
0
0
–
0
–
–
Available Options
Aston File Import
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Automation
Cel Animation
–
–
–
–
Chyron File Import
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ClipDeko
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–
–
–
Clip Option
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–
–
–
–
–
DekoMOS
–
 
–
–
–
DekoObjex
–
–
–
–
–
2D Motion Pack
–
–
–
–
–
Effects Option Pack
–
–
–
–
–
Fast Action Keyboard
-
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Make DekoMovie
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–
Power Promo
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–
–
–
–
–
SportsWare
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Thunder Browse
–
–
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Squeezeback
–
–
–
–
–
–


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Included/Supported
0=
Optional
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1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/59.94