The freedom to create. The power to produce. All at an amazing price that you can afford. CinéWave, the new wave in digital cinema.

CinéWave is software and hardware working together seamlessly to deliver unprecedented quality and flexibility on the Mac G4. Infinite layering, awesome effects, advanced non-linear editing, the fastest and most accurate motion tracker, and paint and compositing tools that will blow your mind.

CinéWave delivers true uncompressed video quality for all major video formats. Work with composite, component, D1, or even DV. Pick your aspect ratio – 4:3 or 16:9 – and output to tape, CD, DVD, or streaming media files. CinéWave can handle your format and I/O requirements. When you need HD, it’s an easy upgrade. Uncompressed 1080i/60, 1080p/24, and 720p formats are all supported.

Note that pricing note on these page is for that part or component only and is in addition to computer, hard drives, etc.

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Cinewave Base System

The heart of the CinéWave system is the TARGA Ciné engine - built with Pinnacle System's revolutionary new HUB3 video processor. HUB3 combines software programmability with the power of hardware acceleration in a compact, scaleable solution. The unique memory-centric architecture lets you freely work with any video format - NTSC/PAL, CCIR-601 or HD compressed or uncompressed, 4:3 or 16:9, YUV or RGBA, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4:4, interlaced or progressively scanned.

System Includes

Commotion Pro Commotion Pro
  • Multi-layer Compositing and paint of unlimited resolution images.
  • Vector and raster based paint operations, including SuperClone, FX Brush, and sub-pixel accurate paint tools.
  • Image motion tracker, accelerated for MAc G4 Velocity Engine.
  • Unlimited bezier and b-spline shape based key framable rotosxoping with motion compensated edge feathering Over 80 advanced image processing filters, including: color keying with Primatte Keyerª, image integration and color correction with Composite Wizardª, and style and graphic design enhancements with Image Loungeª.
  • Built in SD & HD video preview operations for integrated workflow and real-time preview on broadcast monitor.

Hollywood FX
Hollywood FX Silver
  • OpenGL accelerated 3D effects and transistions, with full 3D Z-space, camera, and 3D DVE controlsIncludes over 100 FX for tumbling, transitioning, and exploding video layers with true 3D geometries that cast shadows and intersect one another.
  • Works directly inside of both Final Cut Pro and Commotion Pro for quick integration into production workflow.

Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro
  • Simultaneously output to a computer monitor and a PAL/NTSC & HD monitor (with appropriate Digital Tether I/O Break-out Box).
  • Work through four multifuntion windows that let you edit using a source/record, timeline, keyboard, contextual menus, or standard menu interface.
  • Manage your media assets with powerful organizational search tools.
  • Use an umlimited number of bins and sub-bins.
  • Export video to most QuickTime formats, including Motion JPEG (M-JPEG- and streaming video for the Internet.
  • Import and export EDLs in CMX, Sony, and GVG format for moving editing project between multiple editing workstations, including Avid, Media100, Finish, and Premiere projects.

TARGA Cine Engine
  • 2 Digital Tether port connections for plug-and-play configuration of Break-Out Boxes for input/output capabilities.
  • HUB-3 Video Processing engine capable of 8/16 bit YUV or RGB native processing of up to 100 megapixels in real-time.

Analog Option
Pro Analog Option
  • Video: Analog composite, component, S-Video, reference in (BNC).
  • Audio: Analog unbalanced -10 dB (RCA); balanced +4 dB (XLR).


System Requirements -
Mac G4 400, 256MB Ram, Hard Drive Array capable of 30 MB/sec sustained read and write

Cinewave Base System Price - $11,500
Cinewave Base System Without Final Cut Pro Price
- $9.475
(For users that already own Final Cut Pro)


Analog Option
Pro Digital Option
  • Serial Digital Interface (SMPTE 259M) with embedded audio @ 20 bit/48 KHz.

System Requirements -
Cinewve Base System, Mac G4 400, 256MB Ram, Hard Drive Array capable of 30 MB/sec sustained read and write

Cinewave Pro Digital Option Price - $1,575


Cinewave Pro Digital and Analog Option

Analog Option
Pro Digital & Analog Option
  • Video: Composite and S-Video, Analog 10-bit, Serial Digital (SMPTE 259M).
  • Audio: 4 in/6 out analog balanced audio, 4 in/4 out AES/EBU digital audio @ 20bit/48 KHz, 2 in/2 out S/PDIF digital audio, 2 in/2 out unbalanced audio, 8 in/8 out TDIF digital audio.

System Requirements -
Cinewve Base System, Mac G4 400, 256MB Ram, Hard Drive Array capable of 30 MB/sec sustained read and write

Cinewave Pro Digital & Analog Option Price - $6.290


Cinewave High Definition Option

Analog Option
Pro High Definition Option
  • HD Serial Digital Interface (SMPTE 292M) with embedded audio @ 20 bit/48 KHz.
  • Supports 1080i/60, 1080p/24, 720p.

System Requirements -
Cinewve Base System, Mac G4 400, 256MB Ram, Hard Drive Array capable of 150 MB/sec sustained read and write

Cinewave Pro Digital & Analog Option Price - $6.290


Cinewave Pipeline Cable

Pipeline Option
  • 10 foot cable to allow RS422 control of external devices
  • connects to Stealth adaptor that comes with Cinewave

System Requirements -
Cinewve Base System, Mac G4 400, 256MB Ram, Hard Drive Array capable of 30 MB/sec sustained read and write

Cinewave Pro Digital & Analog Option Price - $85


Cinewave Pro Competitive Advantages

  • Hardware and software from Pinnacle Systems. CinéWave is next generation compositing, effects, and paint software running on the TARGA Ciné Engine. We've bundled Final Cut Pro in CinéWave to provide you with world class editorial tools and Hollywood FX Bronze to make 3D transitional effects a breeze.
  • No compromise. CinéWave moves beyond the limits of the past to deliver true uncompressed video quality on the Mac. Uncompressed Standard Definition and High Definition formats.
  • CinéWave can handle your I/O and conversion needs without missing a beat. Extensive I/O capabilities and seamless format integration including composite, y/c, analog component, DV, SDI, HD-SDI. Selectable aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9 plus Realtime 3:2 pulldown for 24>30fps conversion.
  • Ready when you are. CinéWave is easy to upgrade from Standard Definition to High Definition. You won't even need to open your G4.
  • Revolutionary HUB3 "memory-centric" architecture for efficient editing and compositing at the highest possible quality.
  • All QuickTime- All the time. Seamless integration provides maximum creative flexibility.