AtomOS v2.0 a major update for the Ninja now available!

Atomos is pleased to announce the release of AtomOS 2.0 the next stage in the evolution of the Ninja. Originally intended to be a “point” release, this version contains so many improvements that it was renamed 2.0 to reflect the importance of the release. All Ninja users will benefit from this easy-to-apply free upgrade.

New features in 2.0

Playback - Instant Review of Apple Prores Files.

• Perfect playback of ProRes clips at the Ninja’s full-screen resolution.
• Touchscreen scrub navigation: instant seek to any point - even on an 8 hour clip.
• Shuttle controls (stop, step, play, fast fwd, fast fast fwd, fast rwd, fast fast rwd).
• Frame-by-frame advance and reverse.
• Complete on-set navigation and review of shots.
• Completely independent of camera: check your shots on the way home.
• All touchscreen controls.

Timecode - Flexible Multicam and standard Timecode variants.

• Time of Day Timecode for Multicamera shoots.
• Record run.
• Auto Restart.
• Set start point (begin timecode at user-given time for Rec Run and Auto Start).
• Timecode from LANC (auto detect of Drop Frame TC).
• Drop Frame Functionality.
• All timecode features are one click away - just touch “Timecode”.

Improved file naming - Sequential Clip naming for easy filing and review

• No two files on the same drive will have the same name.
• Sequential file naming.

Unit Naming - Name your Ninja!

• Unit Naming: Give a customisable name to your unit which in turn names the removable media so as to be easily recognised (i.e. Camera 1).
• Identify your Ninja or Rename the Unit and the drive for each customer or camera.

“Atomos is demonstrating its commitment to users with yet another free update” said Jeromy Young, CEO, Atomos. “With instant on-screen playback for immediate review of footage, instant clip navigation, and new timecode settings, the Ninja is now the ultimate record and review tool while mobile during production. It’s all about battery life, quality and instant functionality at the time you need it - this product is now a truly portable deck in the palm of your hand!”

Young continues, “We’ve listened and responded to feedback. With 2.0, we’ve proved the flexibility of our custom AtomOS, adding valuable features that are free for all Atomos customers. This process will continue as we constantly improve the AtomOS platform.”

AtomOS 2.0 is available now from http://www.atomos.com/ninja/firmware
as a free of charge download.

About Atomos
Atomos improves the working lives of videomakers by designing cutting-edge, affordable tools that make the best possible use of recent advances in hardware and software. The company is focused on streamlining workflows and solving real world problems such as long battery life with continuous power technology and affordable digital recording to HDDs or SSDs. Based in Australia, Hong Kong, and UK, and with a worldwide distribution network, Atomos has a range of groundbreaking products lined up for release over the coming months and years.