Pomfort SilverStack v1.2 update shown at NAB '07

"Pomfort updates its image sequence manager for film and video production workflows, "Pomfort SilverStack", to version v1.2. Pomfort SilverStack for Mac OS X provides lightweight but professional handling of image sequences including extensive features for viewing, managing and exporting of image files including DPX and Cineon formats. The current update includes features for improved metadata management, accelerated and extended file handling and new automation features.

Designed in close collaboration with industry professionals and field-tested in post production and digital intermediate scenarios the approved workflow tool combines features for daily media management as expected from high-end color correction and conforming tools :

Pomfort SilverStack enables operators to browse sequence-based and timecode-oriented with a unique info-timeline, open movie-typical file types such as DPX, Cineon, TIF in practically any resolution (NTSC/PAL, HD, 2k, 4k, 6k), edit SMPTE timecodes and frame rates in headers of entire DPX image sequences, view color-channels and a selective RGB histogram, apply gamma- or 1D and 3D LUT-based linearization for logarithmic film material, apply primary color correction and playback of preview movies of image sequences on any machine using built-in QuickTime-based player.

The application of Pomfort SilverStack's features for the creation of QuickTime movies from high resolution image sequences is shown at the upcoming NAB '07 in Las Vegas. The use of Pomfort SilverStack's vast number of options for movie creation such as resolution, codec, textual burn-ins such as SMPTE timecodes, custom metadata, primary color correction and linearization filters is shown at the ARRI booth for the digital intermediate process with the ARRISCAN film scanner.

Pomfort SilverStack comes with its own render queue Cinemator, a Mac typical pro-style user interface and utilities such as a Spotlight plugin and Automator workflows for Mac OS X. It is available as a free trial download, a single seat, full featured license is priced at 395 USD.

Pomfort Software has its headquarter located in Munich, Germany. Pomfort Software fills gaps in existing professional video and movie production workflows with tools that are handcrafted with a high level of attention to details but without losing the focus on the key features. The team has gained experience in professional media production scenarios since 2004 and in software development for Mac OS X since 2001. Pomfort already released the Pomfort FrameCalculator."