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News : Broadcast Production
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| | | | Autodesk Flare: New Visual Effects Software Adopted Around the Globe
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that its new Autodesk Flare visual effects software - launched just one month ago - has been licensed by five post-production companies across three continents. Flare is a creative companion to Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects and compositing software.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Outfits NHK’s New HD Mobile Broadcast Production Truck for Major League Baseball Coverage
New Truck Features 3 Gb/s-ready Platinum™ Router and CENTRIO™ Multiviewer; “K3” Will Be Showcased in Tours at NAB2008
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announces that NHK Enterprises America, Inc. has purchased some of the latest products from the Harris signal processing, routing, and monitoring and control portfolio for its newest high-definition (HD) mobile broadcast production truck.
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| | | | News: Shanghai Media Group Installs Multi-Million Dollar Avid Broadcast Production Environment
Leading Chinese broadcaster deploys Avid Unity ISIS for collaborative production among three channels
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that Shanghai Media Group (SMG) – one of China’s leading television broadcast operators – has successfully installed a multi-million dollar, all-digital Avid® production environment to support the ground-breaking news platform for three of its existing television channels – Shanghai TV, Oriental TV, and Dragon TV. A 64TB Avid Unity ISIS™ media network is at the heart of SMG’s collaborative workflow, which also includes 33 Avid AirSpeed® servers, 14 Avid CountDown™ systems, 46 Avid NewsCutter® Adrenaline™ workstations, and seven Avid NewsCutter XP workstations.
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| | | | News: Avid Delivers Broad System Integration and Workflow Enhancements for Broadcast Production
Multiple product releases further strengthen company’s industry-leading workflows for all-digital newsrooms
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) announced at NAB major enhancements to a wide range of systems within its Broadcast News, Production, On-Air Graphics, and Play-to-Air product groups. With robust updates to a range of systems – including version 3.3 of the Avid® MediaStream™ playout server; version 2.6 of the Avid iNEWS® system; version 4.0 of DekoCast™ software; version 7.0 of the Avid Thunder® system; version 3.3 of the Avid MediaStream playout server; version 1.5 of the iNEWS Instinct™ system; and version 6.5 of the NewsCutter® product family – Avid is further integrating its broadcast-focused products and the operating efficiency of its industry-leading all-digital broadcast workflow.
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| | | | News: Focus on DI at The Broadcast Production Show
The organisers of the Broadcast Production Show announced today that there will be a special focus on the important industry issue of the Digital Intermediate process and its technologies at the event this year (1st-3rd June, Earls Court 2).
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| | | | News: Film and Digital Media Exchange Launches At The Broadcast Production Show
FDMX, a new government backed £2.5m venture will launch at The Broadcast Production Show (1st-3rd June 2005, Earls Court 2). Led by the University of Hertfordshire this five year project will work closely with Skillset and Screen East to assist the region's human and business development issues and aims to engage universities and colleges with the film and digital media enterprises in the East of England.
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| | | | Codex Digital Expands In U.S. With Media Distributors
Leading professional video services and systems provider to sell Codex products
Codex Digital, specialist in high-resolution media recording systems, has signed a reseller agreement with Media Distributors, a leading provider of services, systems, and products for professional audio and video production across the U.S.
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| | | | Sony Offers New Multi-Format Live Production And Presentation Switcher
Sony’s new BRS-200 switcher is designed for ease of use and system flexibility in live event and presentation applications. The switcher can be used in either standard- or high-definition configurations, and is ideal for a range of applications including staging, conferences, concerts and broadcast production.
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| | | | EditShare Joins Forces with Digital Vision
XStream Series provides realtime shared storage and media sharing across DI and non-DI workflows; integration with Film Master and Turbine
EditShare®, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage systems, today announced that the EditShare XStream DI Series has been optimized for the full range of Digital Vision non-linear products.
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| | | | EditShare Announces Technology Partnership with Vector 3
Integrated shared production storage and video servers provide automated, realtime, playout for fast-paced news and sports workflows
EditShare®, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage systems, announced that they have teamed with Vector 3 to integrate their award-winning EditShare Storage and XStream Series solutions with VECTORBOX playout servers. The integrated solution will be demonstrated at NAB 2009, (April 20 to 23 in Las Vegas, NV) on the EditShare stand (SL6420).
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| | | | Codex Digital Aims to Eradicate Tape 'Workflow Roadblocks'
Codex Digital will be c/o BandPro #C10408 at NAB 2009
Codex Digital arrives at NAB 2009 in an upbeat mood, with its media recording products ensconced on a variety of flagship broadcast and motion picture productions, and a new product combination launching that could spell the end of tape-based acquisition.
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| | | | NewTek TriCaster™ Chosen to Produce and Live Stream 60th Annual Emmy® Awards for Technology and Engineering
NewTek TriCaster™ to also produce and live stream Global Media Awards
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced today that its TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system was chosen by TV Worldwide to produce and live stream the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) 60th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards and the inaugural Global Media Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009 in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Paragon Studios Brings Sound And Picture Editing Under One Roof
Nashville Audio Post-Production Facility Unveils New Picture Edit Suite
Paragon Studios, an industry leader in audio, broadcast and film post-production, recently put the final touches on its brand new state-of-the-art picture editing suite. This addition creates a multi-faceted studio that now allows for all picture and sound post-production needs to be completed at one single location.
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| | | | eyeon Software Brings Philpott Communications on Board
Expanding PR with Major Product Releases Approaching
eyeon Software Inc., makers of the award-winning Fusion® compositing software, today announced that they have engaged Philpott Communications, based in Richmond Hill, Canada. Philpott Communications will provide PR and media relations services for eyeon, with an initial focus on the upcoming releases of eyeon's new Generation® workflow management software, and Fusion 6 in the new year.
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| | | | ScheduALL Gives m2 the EDGE™ in Automated Booking and Scheduling of Resources
Cost-Effective Solution Brings New Efficiencies to Post House's Resource Allocation, Scheduling, and Business Planning
ScheduALL today announced that m2, a leading boutique broadcast production, design, and post-production facility based in New York City, has selected ScheduALL's EDGE™ to streamline booking and scheduling of all facilities, equipment, and personnel.
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| | | | Adobe Releases Creative Suite 4 Production Premium
Cross-Platform Video Toolset Delivers New Technologies For Creating Searchable Video Content
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Offers Free Vegas Pro Updates for Broadcast Workflows and 64-Bit Video Editing
Vegas Pro 8.0c Features XDCAM HD 4:2:2 Camera Support, Fit-to-Fill Editing and Trimmer Tool Enhancements Including Source/Preview Mode; Vegas Pro 8.1 is Industry's First Available Mainstream 64-bit NLE Software
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas Pro 8.0c and Vegas Pro 8.1 non-linear editing (NLE) software application updates.
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| | | | Channel One Implements Dalet's Enterprise MAM Technology
One of Russia’s leading public broadcasters deploys Dalet Enterprise Edition; migrating existing tape infrastructure to an integrated digital workflow
Dalet Digital Media Systems announced today at the IBC 2008 convention, held in Amsterdam from September 12 – 16, that Channel One (formally ORT) has implemented Dalet Enterprise Edition; digitalizing their large-scale news operation with Dalet’s enterprise asset management technology.
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| | | | Maximum Throughput Delivers Third Sledgehammer HD!O System to Aardman Animations
New system to be used for production of animated commercials, establishing a more efficient workflow to increase productivity and reduce project times
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of multi-user media management and editing applications and high-performance media servers and storage solutions, announces that Aardman Animations, a world leader in animation for feature film, television series and commercials, has taken delivery of its third Maximum Throughput Sledgehammer HD!O file server and real-time, multi-format video device.
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| | | | GRS Uses Alchemist Ph.C--HD Standards Converter to Deliver HD Conversion and Finishing Services
Comprehensive Conversion System Enables Live International Broadcast of High-Profile Sports and Entertainment Events, Supports Post-Production on Award-Winning Films
Snell & Wilcox today announced that New York City post house GRS is using the Alchemist Ph.C – HD motion compensated HD standards converter to meet the demands of international program exchange and high-end finishing, working on award-winning films such as "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Taxi to the Dark Side," "The Education of Shelby Knox," and "Sicko."
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| | | | Lincoln University Selects Three Hitachi Cameras for Studio
Lincoln University of Missouri, one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), in Jefferson City, MO, recently purchased three Hitachi Z-4500W professional SD cameras for use in its on-campus JCTV (Jefferson City Television) studio.
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| | | | Global Broadcast Customers cite MAXON CINEMA 4D as Key Ingredient for Success
Seamless Integration into Existing Pipelines Streamlines Workflow, Maximizes Efficiency
MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today revealed that creative professionals around the world continue to adopt MAXON's CINEMA 4D software into their 3D digital content creation workflow to create compelling broadcast motion graphics.
published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Solid State Logic Features C300 HD Master Studio System At NAB 2008
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for film, audio, video and broadcast professionals, is pleased to feature the C300 HD Master Studio System with its entire C Series product portfolio at NAB 2008, April 14-17, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (booth #N4031).
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| | | | CPG and Citizen Pictures Forge Ahead As Single Production Powerhouse
In January of 2008, the programming and corporate divisions of CPG merged with Citizen Pictures to create one company operating under the newly revamped Citizen Pictures brand. While Citizen may be sporting a new look and renewed focus, clients can expect the same superior production capabilities that have kept our clients and industry partners coming back for over 20 years. There are now four distinct divisions within the company: network, commercial, content & corporate. This broader range of offerings enables Citizen to meet the needs of all types of clients looking for unparalleled quality in visual communication.
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| | | | Element Adds Kayla Graffam As Senior Producer
Element, the New York-based, creative-driven design boutique founded by Creative Director John Yu and Executive Producer Paul Goldman, has added veteran producer Kayla Graffam as their new Senior Producer.
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| | | | News: Ikegami Exhibits CMOS-Equipped HDTV Cameras At GV Tech Expo 2007
Including The Tapeless HD Editcam, Compact, Versatile HD “Box” Cameras, And Space-Saving LCD Monitors
Ikegami, the world-leading manufacturer of high-quality broadcast production solutions, is exhibiting a wide range of leading-edge products and technologies vital to the needs of public-sector video and television professionals at Government Video Technology Expo (“GV Tech Expo”) 2007, at the Washington DC Convention Center.
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| | | | News: DNF Controls Enhances Clip Playout and Control on Harris Corporation NEXIO XS
DNF Controls today announced that its 2044CL Clip Instant Access Control System and Flex Control Network® Ethernet-based machine control system now support the NEXIO XS™ server system from Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS). When used together, DNF Controls' controllers and the NEXIO XS™ video server provide fast, easy, reliable, and repeatable playout control within the broadcast production environment.
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| | | | News: Showtime Networks Selects Adobe Creative Suite 3
Adobe InDesign CS3 Drives Audience Grabbing Marketing Campaign for Top Cable Network
Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) today announced that Showtime Networks Inc. has implemented Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Design Premium edition across its in-house creative agency, The Red Group.
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| | | | News: Anonymous Content's PES Goes Home for Pivot
PES teams up with TBWA/Chiat/Day for Pivot, a new integrated service from Sprint and its cable partners: Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox and Bright House Networks. Centered on the core concept of "take the comforts of home with you" the spot depicts a man moving around outdoors in his cozy living room set-up while engaged with TV, email and internet on his mobile phone.
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| | | | News: Harris Integrates Marquis Medway Within its Media Management Products for Greater Workflow Productivity
Medway operates under the Harris® H-Class™ Intelligent Media Mover and Invenio® H-Class™ DAM applications, allowing seamless transfers with third-party NLE workstations and video servers
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has signed an OEM agreement with Marquis Broadcast to help boost broadcasters’ workflow productivity by enabling them to seamlessly transfer digital information between their archives and third-party workstations and video servers.
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| | | | News: Adobe Introduces Powerful InDesign CS3 Release
Enables Innovative Publishing Solutions with New InCopy CS3 and InDesign CS3 Server
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® InDesign® CS3 software, the latest version of its award-winning professional page layout program. InDesign CS3 addresses design, efficiency and output challenges to improve the way that design, editorial, production and IT professionals work on a day-to-day basis. InDesign CS3 delivers a powerful, yet easy-to-use set of tools that enable creative exploration, streamline productivity, improve collaboration and automate layout and production of complex documents. The software is the keystone to Adobe’s comprehensive publishing solution that also includes Adobe InCopy® CS3 and Adobe InDesign CS3 Server.
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| | | | News: FOR-A to Introduce HVS-1500HS HD/SD Switcher
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce its latest addition to the HANABI digital video switcher product family, the HVS-1500HS HANABI 1.5 M/E switcher, at NAB 2007 in Las Vegas from April 14-19 (Booth #C4234).
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| | | | News: FOR-A to Introduce Advanced Version of Signal Processor
New FA-9100 Offers Optional HD/SD Up/Down/Cross Conversion, Aspect Ratio and IP Conversion, HDV/DV Encoder/Decoder, and Dolby E Encoder/Decoder
FOR-A Corporation of America will introduce the FA-9100 HD/SD, its newest FA Series Model of super signal processor, at NAB 2007 in Las Vegas, from April 14-19, 2007 (Booth #C4234). The FA-9100 is a more advanced version of the FA-9000. Customers can now choose between the FA-9000 and the FA-9100 depending upon the type of processing required.
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| | | | News: Georgia
PA popular college tailgating show gains attention from fans around the world thanks to TriCaster PRO and IPTV
Most schools and universities in the United States face the problem of staying on top of the latest technological advances with a relatively tight budget. Macon State College in Macon, Georgia faced a similar problem – delivering high-quality sports productions on a budget.
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| | | | News: Engine Room VFX Gets In Gear With Radium On GMC's "Dot Matrix"
New Extended Version of Spot Will Screen via the Times Square Jumbotron
Following a successful collaboration with Radium on the GMC Yukon Denali spot "Dot Matrix," Engine Room VFX has been tapped to extend the complex animated gear sequence for a new version of the spot to run on the Times Square Jumbotron.
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| | | | News: Avid Acquires Sundance Digital, Inc.
Deal broadens company’s broadcast workflow solutions with powerful automation capabilities
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) announced that it has acquired Sundance Digital, Inc. for approximately $12 million in cash. Sundance – which is based in the Dallas, TX area – is a leading developer of automation and device control software for broadcast video servers, tape transports, graphics systems and other broadcast station equipment. The acquisition further widens Avid's worldwide leadership position as the provider of choice among broadcasters for digital systems to produce, manage, control, and play back television programming.
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| | | | News: Canon Expands Its Line Of Pro-Video Lenses For Professional, Business, Broadcast, And Robotic Applications
Affordable New YJ20x8.5B and YJ13x6B Series 2/3-Inch SD Lenses Feature Widest Focal Lengths, Highest
Continuing its commitment to the needs of the standard definition professional video production community, Canon Broadcast & Communications has introduced two new 2/3-inch Pro-Video lens series. These lenses provide a new standard for performance, creative options, and affordability for a wide range of business, industrial, and broadcast production applications including POV (point of view) and robotic cameras.
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| | | | News: Sony Media Software to Host Certification Program for Vegas Software at NAB
Sony Announces New Level-One Certified Training Courses for End Users
As a growing number of creative professionals look to improve their craft with sophisticated tools for broadcast production, Sony Media Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, announced today its first Vegas® software certification program to be hosted at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tradeshow on April 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | News: New York-Based Keslow Television Selects Fujinon HD, Wide-Angle, ENG-Style Lenses
Leading Rental House Purchases Two Fujinon HA13X4.5BERM Lenses to Keep Pace with HD Production of Sports and Other Live Events
New York City production rental house Keslow Television (KTV), just added two Fujinon HA13x4.5BERM wide-angle ENG-style lenses to its equipment inventory. With an extensive selection of Fujinon lenses, KTV has experienced a growing demand for HD specific optics from sports and live event production clients in the past year.
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| | | | News: Vizrt to Provide World
Company Signs LOI with Asset Management Provider Ardendo; Follows 19% Adactus Purchase and Acquisition of Curious Software
Vizrt, the world’s leading producer of real-time 2D and true 3D graphics system for television, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Ardendo, a developer of software that provides complete Media Asset Management solutions for broadcasters.
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| | | | News: eyeon Software Ships DFX+ 5!
eyeon Software Inc. is now shipping version 5 of their digital video compositor, DFX+. Following five years of focused video development and four version releases, DFX+ 5 has evolved into a prominent compositing tool for effects, motion graphics and animation pipelines.
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| | | | News: Alias MotionBuilder 7 now shipping
3D character animation productivity suite for game, film and broadcast production allows artists to rapidly produce high volumes of quality animated content
Alias® MotionBuilder® 7 software is now shipping worldwide to artists needing to quickly generate professional-level character performance animation.
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| | | | News: Quantel demos with Artbeats
Collaboration marries top quality HD/SD stock footage with world-leading post systems
Quantel is delighted to announce that it is using royalty-free HD and SD footage from Artbeats for customer demonstrations of its industry-leading multi-resolution post and broadcast production systems.
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| | | | News: China
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that China Central Television (CCTV), China’s largest national television network, has expanded its post-production pipeline with media and entertainment solutions from Autodesk. This expansion enables CCTV to centralize its in-house broadcast graphics, offer high-definition (HD) programming, and prepare for the broadcasting of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
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| | | | News: Film and Video Professionals Hail New Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Showcases New Vanishing Point, HDR Support, Firewire Preview and Smart Objects at NAB 2005
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, a major upgrade to the professional industry standard for digital image editing and creation, will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas, April 16-19. Announced on April 4 and available in May 2005, Photoshop CS2 builds on the software's role as an essential tool for film and broadcast production. Industry professionals are already hailing Photoshop CS2 software's advanced film and video features (see quote sheet addendum) and improved power, precision and control for creating high-impact, broadcast-quality images and effects. At NAB, Adobe will give live demos and offer free 30-day trials of Photoshop CS2.
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 Surgical Video: The Cutting Edge
Creative Cow leader Mike Cohen has been working on the cutting edge of surgical video for years. In this expanded version of his article in the Cow Magazines Non-Broadcast Production Issue, Mike answers some of the most frequently asked questions about these techniques from the Cow forums. Its fascinating stuff, but seriously, maybe have some breakfast before you take a look.
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 The Growing Opportunity in the Market of Non-Broadcast Production
In this business advice article from The Creative COW Magazine article, Ron Lindeboom discusses how to take advantage of the growing market of non-broadcast production and how you can jump into new niche video production markets.
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 Vegas Pro 8 Collection
In this review, CreativeCOWs Jim Harvey takes a look at The Vegas Pro collection which combines Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby(R) Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production.
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 Alan Levi: From Columbo to E.R. and Beyond
Tim Kolb explores the career of legendary director, Alan J. Levi. Spanning a career that began in the 1960's and still continues today, Tim discusses the life, work and accomplishments of a talented man whose body of work includes many of the most memorable shows in television history. He is also the inventor of ''video assist'' and is not only hands-on in the artistic side but in the technical side as well. Alan discusses the way that the new technology has changed the face of broadcast production and his own use of nonlinear editing tools. It's a great story and our thanks to Alan J. Levi for granting the interview and Tim Kolb for a great job in writing it.
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