Highest quality file based format and framerate conversion software. Designed specifically for the file-based domain. Ultimate Quality Standards-conversion
A format and framerate converter, designed specifically for the file-based domain, Alchemist XF delivers even more quality, framerate wizardry and power than the Alchemist Ph.C-HD in a cost-effective software package.
Plugs into the XFile Framework
Alchemist XF is a component of the xFile Framework as is Quasar XF our software based up/down/cross converter. This framework is used in both single instances and multi node environments and brings the integration and workflow capabilities expected of modern software installations. Visit xFile Framework for more information and to see it's technology.
Standards conversion with scalability
With Alchemist XF, work stays in-house, saving time and money. Alchemist XF is highly scalable; it can be deployed from a single instance through to a cluster of nodes within a data center. Alchemist XF supports format and framerate conversion from SD up to 4K for a wide variety of file formats, including Apple ProRes 422. Alchemist XF is available as a single server or enterprise server turnkey solution, as well as a software only download. Both turnkeys offer real time conversion performance with the enterprise solution bringing multi node expandability suited to data center deployment.
Reducing turnaround
Snell Advanced Media’s acclaimed algorithms ensure stunning pictures however complex the source, shortening turnaround times and enhancing client satisfaction.
Alchemist XF overcomes the conversion of mixed cadence media using Adaptive Cadence Technology resulting in smooth motion with maximum resolution, even with discontinuous 2:3 cadences. We have improved on the original Alchemist PhC hardware converter, so long the world’s leading product in standards conversion, with improved algorithms and processing techniques.