02/13/07

The integration of the VK Change Management Platform and Change Note Assistant technology produces top project management and conform solution for audio post editors

(February 13, 2007) — Virtual Katy™ Development Limited, a Digidesign® development partner delivering workflow solutions for audio professionals, today announced the release of VK CNA. A marriage of the popular Change Note Assistant with the award-winning VK change management platform, VK CNA incorporates the breadth and depth of the VK product functionality with optimized algorithms for conforming and managing audio post sessions. comments John McKay“Anyone working in audio post can greatly benefit from VK CNA. Whether they are working on a small session or complex project, VK CNA is a life preserver that will not only accelerate the time to complete projects, but revolutionize the way they approach and manage soundtrack creation,”, founder and president, Virtual Katy.

VK CNA Feature Highlights

• Format Support
  
  • EDLs, Avid Cut Lists, Avid Change Notes and AAF files*
    
    • Directly import change note files generated by Avid FilmScribe and Final Cut Pro 4
      
    • Convert change notes into EDLs or HTML
  • Enhanced User Interface
    
    • Change Note Assistant UI embedded within Virtual Katy product
      
    • Simplified conform targeting with “+” and “-“ buttons for both destination and source times.
      
    • Improved interface with Pro Tools.
  • Optimized Workflow
    
    • Simplify a change note by combining events or eliminating simple optical swaps
      
      • Print or save 'Simplified' change notes
    • View change notes in footage or SMTPE Timecode
      
    • VK CNA uses VK Conform engine to rebuild session at target hour – leaving old session completely untouched.
      
    • VK CNA users working on Pro Tools 7.2 and higher can update picture elements

*AAF format support is provided in a point release via the Virtual Katy web site.

Pricing and Availability
VK CNA can be purchased through the Virtual Katy reseller channel or online at www.virtualkaty.com for an MSRP of $1495.00 USD. For more information about Virtual Katy, please visit their web site at www.virtualkaty.com.

VK Conformer and VK2 users can upgrade to VK CNA for $1095.00 and $495 respectively. Change Note Assistant users can upgrade to VK CNA for $895.00.

About Virtual Katy Development Limited
Virtual Katy Development Limited is a New Zealand based software developer focused on delivering innovative solutions for the postproduction world. Their flagship product, VK, is a battle hardened program designed for audio professionals.

Virtual Katy, the Virtual Katy logo and VK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Virtual Katy Development Limited. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.