Unique logging system for notebook computers.
		Handy on location, while traveling and at home.

Logging all material you gather for a video production is one of the most important phases in the whole editing process. It is amazing that most people do not spend enough time in this phase, while others spend too much time because they are using the wrong tools.
This is why 4u2 systems developed the SpotLIGHT logging system. It consists of a combination of logging software and a time code / grabber card for use in notebook computers. SpotLIGHT is the right tool to create a complete log list of all gathered material, in as little time as possible. Because SpotLIGHT runs on portable computers, you can start logging while still on location or on the way home. A lot of otherwise inefficient time can be used to create log lists. This will save you many editing phase hours.
A video camera or recorder can easily be connected to the notebook; allowing SpotLIGHT to process video, audio and time code. No other hardware, like monitors or speakers, is needed because the video is displayed in a window on the notebook and the audio can be heard through the internal speakers. At the press of a key a new shot is created containing the time code IN point and a video frame (thumbnail image). To this new shot, you can insert a comment describing it or even complete text using common text editing functionality. Finally, with the press of another key, you insert the time code OUT point. In this way well organized log lists and storyboards are created at high speeds. Using this method, StopLIGHT can be used to organize and archive all gathered material.
All lists can be displayed and printed in a variety of views to get an overview of all shots, or detailed information of selected shots. All lists can be exported to all CMX, BVE and LOG formats and can be imported in every common linear or non-linear editing system. All lists can be used directly in any other 4u2 systems products like Viternity, DiVine and PraiSonic.
You will find SpotLIGHT production preparation brings substantial savings in time and money to the offline and online editing phases.

	Within a few minutes, a ready to use log system, e.g. on location		Conversion to all CMX, BVE and LOG formats
	Video plays in a seperate window on the notebook screen		Comment or complete interviews can be added to a shot
	No external monitors or speakers needed		Very user-friendly interface. Unlimited undo & redo possibilities
	Simple connection to all 422 (Betacam) cameras and recorders		Log lists printed out in a variety of views
	VHS recorders can be connected while VITC time code remains available		All key functions can be executed with just one key
	PAL and NTSC formats supported		Fast and easy archiving of all gathered AV material