CLIPSTER Mastering Excellence

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1 CLIPSTER Mastering Excellence

2 We know from experience that DCP creation is not so straightforward as it might appear. CLIPSTER is the single DCP solution that fulfils our objectives of quality, reliability and security. Richard Boyd, Head of Technical Services at the BFI CLIPSTER THE HEART OF YOUR DI Among other prestigious prizes, CLIPSTER was honored with the Hollywood Post Alliance s Engineering Excellence Award. The award-winning CLIPSTER DI workstation is the perfect solution for any DI workflow. A complete hardware and software turnkey finishing system, CLIPSTER equips users with a robust toolset to tackle any challenge and enhance the post production of film and broadcast projects. Use the advanced DVS system for a large variety of DI steps, from capturing to mastering in several digital distribution formats. CLIPSTER already meets the challenges of the future today, enabling digital deliverables from RAW camera files, the creation of mezzanine formats like IMF* (Interoperable Master Format) or AS-02 packages and DCI cinema projects (including 3D), as well as the conforming and editing of uncompressed 4K data in real time. * In line with the latest published specification from IMF/SMTPE 2 3

3 THE CORE OF YOUR DI WORKFLOW IN ONE PACKAGE CLIPSTER is feature-rich for use in all facets of post production and mastering. A complete package, CLIPSTER enables: capturing of any video format, including high-resolution film data; real-time processing, comprehensive conforming and editing of RAW camera data; scaling and color correction; automated stereoscopic correction of geometry and color misalignments; interaction with color grading tools by third-party vendors; versioning in various formats including AS-02 and IMF; and stereoscopic DCI Mastering. The DVS DI workstation efficiently manages the core tasks of the DI workflow in one box, eliminating time-consuming pre-processing and copying. CLIPSTER excels with amazing flexibility and openness and integrates easily into new or existing film and broadcast post production workflows. By consistently following through on its upgrade paths, DVS offers CLIPSTER as a state-of- the-art workstation designed to meet tomorrow s challenges today. REAL-TIME SAVES YOU REAL TIME Say goodbye to lost time waiting for vital DI processing steps to be completed. CLIPSTER s real-time features include RAW processing, conforming, editing, color correction and versioning. The DI workstation converts image data to any given format and easily handles any data, from SD, HD and 2K up to 4K. Benefit from CLIPSTER s real-time features, and use the time savings to optimize your creative workflow. UNCOMPRESSED DATA CLIPSTER is the only system worldwide to process uncompressed, multi-format file sequences like DPX or TIFF in 8, 10, 12, or even 16 bit RGB 4:4:4 all in real time, even up to 4K. No waiting time; no artifacts! ANY QUALITY, ANY FORMAT SD: 720 x 576 HD: 1280 x 720 HD: 1920 x K: 2048 x x HD: 3820 x K: 4096 x 3112 DPX, OpenEXR, TIFF, PNG, BMP, JPEG2000, R3D, ARI, Cineform, MXF, QuickTime, Windows Media, H.264, MPEG-1/2, Panasonic DVCPRO and AVC-Ultra, Sony XDCAM, Avid DNxHD, and lots of other formats No matter the format or resolution CLIPSTER can handle it all. In addition to DPX, OpenEXR, Cineon, TGA and TIFF, this powerful workstation supports more than 100 other graphic formats for project use. CLIPSTER also handles other formats, such as JPEG2000, QuickTime, Apple ProRes (422, 4444, HQ, LT, Proxy), Avid DNxHD, Panasonic DVCPRO HD, P2 (incl. 3D P2) and AVC-Ultra (AVC-Intra 50/100 and AVC-Intra Class 200), Sony XDCAM HD, Sony SR formats, Windows Media, MXF, MPEG-1/2, and RAW data from digital film cameras such as RED, ARRI, Sony, Phantom or Silicon Imaging. Each format has its benefits which is why CLIPSTER supports them all. Work in real time with SD, HD, 2K and even beyond 4K material, either truly uncompressed in RGB 4:4:4 or compressed. 4 5

4 PREMIUM SOFTWARE MEETS POWERFUL HARDWARE In a unique combination, our hardware and soft ware are perfectly optimized for each other. We develop these two components together to offer our clients ideal tools for outstanding project performance, from batch capturing to conforming, to color correction of uncompressed, high-resolution file sequences in real time. ANY IN, ANY OUT When workflows change with every new project, clients demand flexibility. When project data requires complete re-processing to be delivered in formats ranging from video tapes to mezzanine formats like IMF or AS-02 and Digital Cinema Packages, turn to CLIPSTER. The DVS DI workstation handles multiple formats and multiple resolutions in a single timeline. Files in various color spaces, bit depths, and sampling rates can be mixed and matched in your timeline and can be quickly processed without any conversions. The CLIPSTER software has proven itself over many years of use and assists with any conforming, editing and versioning steps. The hardware features 20 video interfaces, from HD-SDI dual-link to RGBS to DVI and outputs up to 16 bit. Real-time color processing in 4K 6 7

5 INTUITIVE GUI FOR CREATIVE FREEDOM Hundreds of buttons for one workflow? CLIPSTER will not obscure your vision: The GUI is designed for intuitive operation, with specific user guidance to support your creativity. As for mastering: Let our wizards ease the way for you. The wizards guide you through all settings until your individual output package is written onto the storage. Use CLIPSTER to implement innovative ideas in your projects always in maximum image quality. Comfortable cropping thanks to CLIPSTER Sophisticated conforming with CLIPSTER Real-time 3D LUT displayed in a color cube 8 9

6 MASTERING EXCELLENCE DVS-SAN Telecine SD D/ /H HD VTR K /4 2K HD VTR Vi SD/HD/ 2K/4K Data SD SD VTR V ide SD VTR de o HD de Vi o Vi o de HD SpycerBox SD V id eo o /4K D/2K H / D S HD/2K Video Primary color correction HD/2K Film Camera V ide o 2K/4K Projector SD/HD/2K /4K Data Versioning DCI Mastering (2D/3D) Secondary color correction FireWire /USB Drive Real-time 3D LUT R AW D at a IMF & AS-02 Mastering Real-time zoom and pan EDL/XML/Cutlist at a 4K conforming ta D at Film Recorder S D/ HD /2K /4 KD at a a D /H KD 4K K/ /2 SD Da Multi-format editing D H RAW Camera (RED, ARRI, Sony, Phantom, Silicon Imaging) 4K K/ /2 HD /2K /4 O P E NNE S S, C E R T IF I C AT E S A ND AWA R D S An open system, CLIPSTER provides superior interoperability with third-party systems. Its flexibility, Windows NTFS, SAN connectivity, and OpenFX enable its use for a wide range of video processing, broadcasting, and digital cinema applications. CLIPSTER can be remote-controlled from RS-422 or in a SOA (service-oriented archi- FireWire /USB Drive tecture) over SOAP commands. CLIPSTER is certified regularly by other vendors and has been honored with a number of prestigious Video Data accolades, including the Hollywood Post Alliance s Engineering ExFilm Scanner NLE Editing cellence Award and the Digital Cinematography Award. CLIPSTER is a valuable partner in any workflow and quickly establishes itself as an excellent, indispensable team player

7 RAW WORKFLOW WITH CLIPSTER PROCESS FULL 4K RAW FILES Shooting in RAW mode provides the highest quality content and delivers the utmost flexibility from acquisition through post production. The CLIPSTER hardware accelerator board easily decodes, demosaics, and processes RAW content faster than real-time. Moreover, it provides the ability to work with a full resolution RAW file in 4K 12 bit RGB mode just like RED ONE, RED EPIC, ARRI ALEXA and Sony F65 cameras. Simply drag and drop the RAW files directly into the CLIPSTER timeline and press play. No pre-processing or back ground rendering is required. In addition to the video stream, the audio and all of the metadata are utilized. A sophisticated toolset lets you view the camera parameters, enabling ultimate picture control to achieve just the right look. Bayer Pattern Camera e. g. RED, ARRI, Sony Silicon Imaging QuickTime Reference file RAW files like R3D, ARI, CIN EDL/XML Offline editing with FCP Apple ProRes Demosaic and decode RAW files in real time to enable fast DI workflows (RED, ARRI, Sony, Phantom, Silicon Imaging, and a host of other digital cameras) Control the image processing requirements for developing RAW data Quickly create high-quality RAW dailies with comprehensive burn-ins from RAW files Sophisticated conforming of RAW files FCP XML and Avid ALE support Offline editing with Avid Avid DNxHD EDL/ALE Real-time demosaicing and decoding of RAW files in full 4K resolution Generate RAW dailies with sophisticated burn-ins Powerful conforming of RAW files with EDL, XML and ALEs Color grade in a typical DI workflow controlling CLIPSTER over RS-422 Generate DPX file sequences in 4K RGB 16 bit in high speed Color grading with DPX file sequences Color grader control of CLIPSTER over RS-422 HD-SDI single-/dual-link DVI out up to 4K DPX, TIFF, PNG, etc. What we appreciate about CLIPSTER is its fascinating multi-functionality. You can process almost any kind of file format immediately and that for either playout, finalizing, conversion and brilliant conforming. It is a true time saver and the new DCP module is a big plus for our worldwide projects. Gunter Puszkar, Head of Post Production/ Visual Effects Supervisor at PostFactory 3D WORKFLOW Whether you ingest 3D content using HD-SDI up to 30 frames per second or use any file-based input format CLIPSTER simplifies the handling of 3D content. Connect two independent streams in the timeline, right away in the BIN or automatically on import and both streams will be used in perfect synchronization. Stereo tracks can be edited as regular video tracks eliminating the need to edit the left and right eyes separately. Play out and control both streams simultaneously over HD-SDI or DVI. A routing feature helps you to define the left and right eye outputs. Control depth in real time up to 48 frames per second per eye with a special 3D panel and the unique Stereoscopic Analyzer STAN preparing you for the high frame rate tasks to come. Conforming 3D content is also painless with CLIPSTER s sophisticated conforming tool; just drag and drop the EDL onto the timeline and the stereoscopic images are created. Utilize the manually controlled stereoscopic correction tools and benefit from the highly sophisticated automatic correction with the integrated Stereoscopic Analyzer STAN Check the proper 3D image depth with CLIPSTER s complete set of display modes and analyzers All major stereoscopic dual-stream methods are supported (e. g. interleaved, side-by-side, polarization, anaglyph red/green, anaglyph red/cyan, Infitec, etc.) Easily conform and merge left and right eye streams like uncompressed file sequences and container formats into the timeline and edit them as regular video tracks Play back and master high frame rates in 3D including depth-animated subtitles THE REAL-TIME DIGITAL CAMERA RAW WORKFLOW CLIPSTER s unique Conforming Tool quickly manages and conforms all original RAW content via EDL, FCP XML or ALE. Using the timecode and reel number, the RAW files can be assembled on CLIPSTER s timeline. By using a split screen you can compare the 4K RAW 12 bit material with the offline files from editorial, such as QuickTime or DNxHD. CLIPSTER color corrects or scales each format in real time. DPX file sequences, for use in third-party color grading software, are generated faster than real-time. With any RAW files in the timeline you can control CLIPSTER with your preferred color grader via an RS-422 interface in highest quality. LIGHTNING FAST RAW DAILIES Create offline editing content on-the-fly with CLIPSTER s brand new burn-in feature set. RAW dailies are generated easily with RAW material directly from RED, ARRI, Sony, Phantom, Silicon Imaging, and a host of other digital cameras, eliminating time-consuming data processing sessions. CLIPSTER provides the formats needed for your offline workflow. The powerful CLIPSTER engine generates offline formats in HD/SD, Apple ProRes (422, 4444, HQ, LT, Proxy), Avid DNxHD or other commonly used compressed formats with the metadata and header information burned into the picture. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures 12 13

8 DCI MASTERING WITH CLIPSTER IN 2D AND 3D STATE-OF-THE-ART DCI MASTERING CLIPSTER enables the generation of DCI masters with 2D and 3D content. Following the DCI specification, CLIPSTER grants the ability to create fast and secure stereoscopic Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). CLIPSTER s DCI Mastering Wizard lets you conveniently SOPHISTICATED DCI MASTERING Generating DCPs is a complex and responsible task: Beginning with the import and arrangement of delivered video, audio and subtitle assets, heading into management of different language versions, reel editing and handling, image encoding, audio labelling, correct package naming and finally the generation of valid KDMs for the individual cinemas and visual quality control of the final images and subtitles. All this has to happen within typically tight deadlines where mistakes are not acceptable DCI Mastering is quite a challenge. CLIPSTER will ease your mind as it smoothly supports and guides you through all the individual stages of 2D and 3D DCP creation. Being a long-time SMPTE member and in-depth DCP-expert for several years, Rohde & Schwarz DVS always provides up-to-date DCI compliance as well as well-balanced tools for a perfect DCI Mastering experience. Even with a tremendous amount of options and tools CLIPSTER keeps the process comfortable and efficient, with the user and timeframe in mind: With our impressive history in video board technology, our proprietary JPEG2000 hardware enables a constant 2K 96 frames per second encoding performance. This answers highest throughput demands solving even the latest 3D 48 fps high frame rate tasks. DVS S LONG-TERM EXPERIENCE In a perfect world, all DCI-compliant devices would seamlessly interact in reality, there are small but significant differences and you have to make sure that your packages are encoded in a way that all the various players, cinema servers and Integrated Media Blocks (IMB) are capable of handling them properly. CLIPSTER will smoothly see to that. DVS s long-term experience is the crucial link between all the individual steps when producing the final package: JPEG2000 hardware encoding, wrapping, labelling and guided-naming are perfectly in tune to create reliable packages. To maximize the trust in the final package, CLIPSTER s automated DCI validation tool includes a broad variety of test-patterns that are securely reported and logged. Automatic Colormatch perform all steps in the stereoscopic DCI Mastering process including interleaving (for 3D content), encoding, encryption and wrapping into MXF files. With CLIPSTER s unique hardware accelerator, this process can be accomplished faster than real-time! QUALITY COMES FIRST When creating the ideal 3D experience, control over the available depth parameters is critical and instant visual feedback is essential. With these requirements in mind, CLIPSTER was designed to support all available output formats to connect to single or dual projection units and screens. If you find yourself in a situation where only a 2D screen is available, the anaglyph-mode offers a safe fallback. Camera misalignments while recording must be detected in order to prevent vertical and rotational offsets from showing in the editing room and in the theaters. The highly sophisticated STAN software (Stereoscopic Analyzer) is tightly integrated into every CLIPSTER offering the most superior 3D error detection available in the market. For manual correction, all necessary parameters can also be edited and animated. Use the overlay s difference and anaglyph modes to control the result, or consult the all-new 3D depth histogram to quickly reference depth allocation including configurable thresholds for maximum disparities. For color differences, the automatic color matching tool enables you to align the look between both eyes. With CLIPSTER s D-Cinema player emulation, you can easily control the quality of the final DCP and view its integrated subtitles both standard and depth animated. DVS has consistently proven themselves to be an invaluable partner. They showed real willingness to work with Park Road and make significant advancements to the CLIPSTER platform. They developed the CLIPSTER to be able to encode 48 fps 3D for DCI mastering, with the increase in bit rate and proprietary encoding hardware the quality and speed of the final output of JPEG2000 is unprecedented. Arguably without DVS willingness to innovate and push the boundaries we would not have been able to deliver this film. Ian Bidgood, Technical Director at Park Road DCI The DCI Mastering Wizard Meet the latest high frame rate demands with brilliant image quality, based on high bit rate encoding up to 500 Mbit/s and fine tuneable JPEG2000 settings Encode highest quality JPEG2000 X Y Z files in high speed with DVS unique hardware-acceleration to handle all frame rate and resolution demands Conveniently perform all steps in the DCI Mastering process with CLIPSTER s DCI Mastering Wizard both in 2D and 3D Photo by James Fisher DSM DCDM CPL KDM DCP Check the final DCP using CLIPSTER s D-Cinema emulation in its full 12 bit quality, including subtitling DCI Mastering also includes support for supplemental DCPs quickly generate various DCP versions in different languages Validate any DCP automatically with the included DCI validation tool for full standard compliance and receive trustworthy DCPs on delivery Work in all phases: interop, transition and full SMPTE Use the latest DCI additions like audio labelling, D-Box support and benefit from guided package naming corresponding with the DCI s naming convention Rely on sophisticated hardware-based KDM generation and encryption, also supporting combined server and projector certificates (optional in software) 3D Subtitling Comfortably apply multiple DCI subtitles in XML and PNG style, position them in 2D and 3D and even edit typing errors with instant visual feedback Benefit from the most complete and polished DCI Mastering feature set on the market to meet even the tightest production schedules 14 15

9 MASTERING EXCELLENCE MEZZANINE (IMF/AS-02) WORKFLOW WITH CLIPSTER Today, there is a need to generate multimedia deliverables for devices like IPTV, DVD, Blu-ray, mobile phones, multimedia players, content services, web applications and gaming consoles in different versions and languages. CLIPSTER supports mezzanine files like IMF* (Inter operable Master Format) or AS-02 and enables versioning and inventory management of content for use in multi-version, multilingual, and multi-delivery media environments. Utilize CLIPSTER to create mezzanine formats like IMF or AS-02 digital masters with video, audio, subtitle, and closed caption tracks for business-tobusiness file-based workflows and file-based libraries. Third-party application Faster than real-time encoding of JPEG2000 RGB/YUV file sequences up to 500 Mbit/s and beyond (for high frame rates and 4K applications) Intuitive wizards guide you step by step, simplifying the creation of mezzanine formats like IMF* or AS-02 SOAP Subtitling emulation supports subtitle displays in the CLIPSTER software Extensive metadata support C O MP L E T E LY TA P E L E S S Smoothly transition from tape-based workflows to digital file-based work flows with CLIPSTER. Using SOAP (Simple Object Access Proto HD VTR SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) interface enables CLIPSTER control via third-party tools col), automate CLIPSTER to create your mezzanine files or output deliverables. Our highly customized intuitive wizards guide you through every step of the mezzanine workflows, simplifying the respective processes. Mezzanine Format Mezzanine Picture Main Content SD VTR DCP DCP DCP Digital Cinema Package Supplemental Content Audio English French German Spanish... Subtitles English H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, Avid DNxHD, Apple ProRes, VTR444/422 SD/HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Mobile, Web, IPTV,... CD/DVD/Blu-ray IPTV French German Spanish... French German Spanish... WEB Closed Captions Mobile English * 16 In line with the latest published specification from IMF/SMPTE 17

10 KEY FEATURES >>> KEY FEATURES VIDEO FORMATS TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINE & TIMECODE & CONFORMING Direct capture to AS-02 SD SOFTWARE Multi-track video (2D/3D) and audio timeline Subtitle & closed captions conversion to and from.scc 525i/ x 486 (D1) 960 x 486 (D5) Capturing, editing, processing, conforming, versioning Separate metadata timeline for subtitles and closed captions All mastering formats are handled as project files for efficient 625i/ x 576 (D1) 960 x 576 (D5) and managing tools Full editing features including EDL and FCP XML remastering 625i/ x 576 ( Slow PAL ) DCI Mastering tools for generating encrypted DCPs Burn-in for customizable text, timecode, keycode and frame numbers Timecode or frame readout Automatic color matching 3D depth histogram and Stereo Analyzer STAN Timeline archiving function EFFECTS Format conversion in real time Zooming (up- and downscaling) in real time with multiple scaling algorithms Panning, cropping, rotation and flip/flop Scaler and EDL control for color correction systems Stereoscopic correction toolset Color processing for RAW files (e.g. RED, ARRI, Sony) 6 vector, primary and secondary color correction with shapes 3D look-up tables for color management Dissolves and SMPTE wipes in real time SPYCER Automatic metadata extraction of clips in watch folders Metadata and DPX header editing Platform-independent file sharing Search in local drives or in the whole network Defragmentation of volumes or file sequences Metadata and DPX header editing I/O TOOL Manual and interval capturing Log and capture via RS-422 Batch capturing and autoconform (EDL) Capture list creation from an EDL, logging or importing Excel files VTR emulation mode 3:2 pull-down creation and removal AUDIO HD 1280 x 720p /23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/ x 768p /50/59.94/60/90/ x 1035i /29.97/ x 1080i /23.98/24/25/29.97/ x 1080psF /23.98/24/25/29.97/ x 1080p /23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 HSDL 2048 x 1556psF /14.99/15/19.98/ x 3112psF /5 2K 2048 x 1080psF /23.98/ x 1080p /23.98/ x 1556psF /23.98/24/25/ x 1556p /23.98/24/25/30 (Digital Cinema Packages) Any resolution from SD to 4K Video formats in 8/10/12/16 bit and float Export to JPEG2000, Apple ProRes (422, 4444, HQ, LT, Proxy), Avid DNxHD, WMV, QuickTime, Panasonic AVC-Ultra, Sony XDCAM and other broadcast MXF formats Support of more than 100 graphic formats Intuitive GUI HARDWARE Intel multi-core CPUs Networking with up to 1000 Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) DVD writer Mouse and keyboard Internal RAID-5 video/audio storage, from 4800 to GB 2K 54/108/222 min (2048 x 1556/24 fps/10 bit/4:4:4) Color space conversion in real time (YUV RGB X Y Z ) MASTERING Real-time review including subtitles and/or closed captions Intelligent high-speed transwrapping and transcoding of Sample rate conversion and time stretching Unlimited audio tracks for editing Sample and frame-based editing I/O, SYNC AND REMOTE CONTROLS 4K 4096 x x x 2400 HD 124/249/512 min (1920 x 1080/24 fps/10 bit /4:2:2) 20 video interfaces OPTIONAL HARDWARE CLIPSTER color correction panel JPEG2000 essences SD-/HD-SDI input and output in YUV(A) or RGB(A) 8/10/12 bit 4096 x 1714 JPEG2000 4K accelerator DCI Mastering with full DCI compliance (supporting Interop, Transitional1 and full SMPTE) Hardware-based DCP encryption DCI subtitling (incl. depth animation, editing) DCI audio labelling including D-Box support Automated DCI compliance validation IMF Mastering following SMPTE specification (incl. application (single-/dual-link) Analog RGBS/YUV output, DVI connector SD down-converted output in PAL/NTSC 16 channels of 24 bit digital audio, 48 khz I/O (AES/EBU and embedded audio) 2 analog stereo monitor outputs RS-422 in & out DCI 1998 x 1080psF /23.98/ x x 858psF /23.98/ x x 1714 Additional RAID protected storage Internal RAID-5 video/audio storage from 4800 to GB layer #2 extensions) AS-02 Mastering with closed captions (aux. data and VANC) support 18 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit, and the names of the characters, events, items and places therein, are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. 20

11 SERVICE TRAINING Offering superior service for our entire product portfolio is integral to the DVS philosophy. The DVS support and service team is comprised of engineers who consider first-class, professional customer service their first priority. DVS offers optimum support and service, with service packages tailored to clients specific needs. Our service team can assist onsite or perform services quickly and reliably via remote control. DVS also has a service website, complete with detailed technical documentation to provide current updates, upgrades, and relevant information. Our services reflect the quality of our products: Our clients benefit from individualized support and reliable service. Our service team is available to you at service.dvs@rohde-schwarz.com Learn in-depth about your new DVS product! With our comprehensive training program, we offer the opportunity to become completely at home with your DVS equipment. We re also happy to support you with the implementation and setup of your system. The authorized DVS Education Center offers individual training programs onsite and is ready to assist you with relevant information on each workflow. We d also be happy to welcome you at the DVS headquarters for a hands-on training session with your new equipment. You will receive concise training courses for various product updates, allowing you to immediately familiarize yourself with new developments. Our friendly and professional training courses provide you with the detailed knowledge to make the most of your equipment. Ask about our training packages at training.dvs@rohde-schwarz.com

12 CONTACT Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH Krepenstr Hannover Germany Phone: Fax: sales@dvs.de REGIONAL CONTACTS Europe Phone: sales@dvs.de Middle East & Africa Phone: sales@dvs.de North America Phone: info@dvsus.com Asia/Pacific Phone: sales@dvs.de Latin America Phone: info@dvsus.com Copyright 2013, all contents by Rohde & Schwarz DVS GmbH. Specifications and data are subject to change without notice. Some features may be part of optional or future packages. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective owners. Please check for further information 22