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BLUEFISH444 ANNOUNCES COMPATIBILITY WITH TOUCHDESIGNER

09 August, 2016

3D Graphics over SDI for Live Production, Projection Mapping and High Performance Video Playback

Melbourne, Australia, August 9, 2016 — Bluefish444 today announced that the Epoch | Neutron range, Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ range, and Epoch | Supernova CG video I/O cards for developers are now supported by Derivative’s TouchDesigner software.

TouchDesigner is a real-time visual development platform that equips professionals with the tools that they need to create stunning projects and rich user experiences. TouchDesigner combined with Bluefish444 allows the creation of interactive media systems, architectural projections, live music visuals, real-time on-set compositing, or rapid-prototyping with professional SDI support.

“Bluefish444 cards were the right solution for one of our largest TouchDesigner-driven permanent installations,” said Matthew Ragan, Interactive Engineer at Obscura Digital. “Having a reliable, high fidelity capture solution was an imperative part of this arena, and Bluefish444 provided the right tool for the job.”

The Epoch | 4K Supernova S+ range and Epoch | Supernova CG are multi-channel 3G/HD/SD SDI I/O video cards enabling TouchDesigner customers to choose between a number of configurable I/O combinations. The Epoch | Neutron range offers both full height and low profile form factor variants, in either multi-channel 3G/HD or HD/SD with HDMI preview, providing a wide range of server integration alternatives.

“TouchDesigner is a pre-eminent tool for creatives working in cutting edge workflows such as projection mapping and live production,” said Craige Mott, Managing Director of Bluefish444. “Our highest quality SDI I/O, proven reliability and stability are the perfect fit for the demanding real-time workflows supported by TouchDesigner.”

About Derivative

Derivative was founded in the pursuit of composing visuals for live music events. As TouchDesigner has evolved, so too has its capabilities in a range of real-time environments, and the software has helped to create dazzling experiences the world over. From direct syncing with Ableton Live, to full MIDI and OSC support, to doubling as a lighting control desk using DMX and Art-Net, TouchDesigner is more than capable for any live performance.

To learn more about TouchDesigner, please visit www.derivative.ca

About Bluefish444

Bluefish444 is the manufacturer of the industry’s highest-quality uncompressed 4K/2K/HD/SD video I/O cards for the Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems. Its video cards are used in broadcast, feature film and post-production markets for editing, animation, compositing, color correction, restoration, digital intermediate, 3D and IPTV applications.

Bluefish444 video I/O cards have been used on award-winning feature films, commercials, music videos and sports events worldwide. Bluefish444’s range of video I/O cards are incorporated in video servers, encoders, decoders and character generator solutions by numerous 3rd party OEM manufacturers, in addition to other niche & mainstream applications.

Founded in 1998, Bluefish444 is a division and brand name of Bluefish Technologies Pty Ltd., which is based in S. Melbourne, Australia. Its products are distributed via an extensive sales channel of OEMs, dealers, and system integrators globally. For further information, visit www.bluefish444.com

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