| | | | AJA Moves to New Custom-Built Grass Valley, CA Facility
66,000 Square-Foot AJA Campus Designed to Streamline Operations and Future Product Development.
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today moves into its new corporate campus, custom-built to AJA’s specifications in the heart of Grass Valley, California.
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| | | | Hollywood Post Alliance Award Winners Announced
Kudos For Hollywood’s Post Production Community and Industry Innovators Bestowed At November 12th Gala
During a gala evening at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Post Alliance presented its Fourth Annual HPA Awards. The HPA Awards honor top behind-the-scenes talent working in motion pictures, television and commercials as well as handing out special awards for Engineering Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, and the Charles S. Swartz Award. The special awards were announced earlier.
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| | | | "Where the Wild Things Are" Taps AJA KONA 3 for Digital Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that its KONA 3 digital video I/O cards were used by the "Where the Wild Things Are" editorial team to build efficiencies into their digital production and post workflow.
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| | | | Digieffects Launches Falloff Lighting Plugin for After Effects
Provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights
Digieffects® a developer of visual effects software plugins, today announced that Falloff Lighting is available for purchase. Falloff Lighting provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights.
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| | | | Boris FX XML Transfer brings Final Cut projects into Adobe After Effects
Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Program Sequences to Adobe After Effects
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris XML Transfer, a new Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to Adobe After Effects. Boris XML Transfer preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects, audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations.
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| | | | AJA KONA and Mini-Converters Keep the Picture Moving for Aardman Animations
Production Facility Uses AJA Solutions for CBBC Series ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and Playhouse Disney’s ‘Timmy’
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 15 KONA video capture and playback cards are in use at the UK’s Aardman Animations, producers of the Academy Award-winning “Wallace and Gromit” films and television series. The KONA family is AJA’s line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform, including KONA 3, AJA’s top-of-the-line video card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats.
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| | | | AMWA Workflow Seminar Panel Includes Leading Studio Officers
Hollywood Seminar on advanced media workflows will feature industry experts speaking about their experiences with file-based production
For the first time, the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is pleased to co-sponsor this seminar that brings together production and post-production experts, vendors and users to explore the current generation of file based workflows and future expectations.
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| | | | AJA KONA and Io HD Keep Things Running for ‘And Then Came Lola’
“And Then Came Lola,” A fast-paced romp through the streets of San Francisco loosely inspired by the art-house classic “Run, Lola, Run,” stars Ashleigh Sumner as Lola, a talented but distracted photographer on the verge of success who could lose it all if she doesn’t make it to a crucial meeting on time.
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| | | | AJA Converter Provides Optimal Signal-to-Screen Solution for HP DreamColor Display
DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher Selects AJA HDP2 HD-SDI to HDMI Mini-Converter for True 10-bit Signal, Performance and Picture Quality
DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher has been working on commercials and independent films for the past fifteen years. He recently started using the AJA HDP2 converter with an HP DreamColor LP2480zx 24-inch display as part of the monitoring solution in his color-grading bay.
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| | | | Digieffects Launches Aged Film for Only $29
Professional Level Functionality at Breakthrough Pricing
Digieffects,® a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that Aged Film is available for purchase. Aged Film creates an aged “old movie look”, an effect which helps viewers understand what era the shot is set and believe that the story is set in the past.
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| | | | AJA Video Keeps the Ball Rolling for Timeline Television
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and FS1 Frame Syncs Boost Tapeless Workflows for Outdoor Broadcast Events
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and FS1 frame syncs are in use by UK broadcast systems provider Timeline Television, via AJA reseller Jigsaw Systems, Ltd., to enable HD and SD broadcasts of outdoor sports and news events.
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| | | | AJA Launches KUMO Compact SDI Routers at IBC 2009
New KUMO Line Delivers Cost-Effective LAN-Controllable 3G SDI Routers for Post, Broadcast and Mobile Production Environments
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today the new KUMO line of compact SDI routers. AJA’s KUMO 1604 and 1616 routers are small and cost-effective, while offering powerful features like SDI, HD-SDI and 3G SDI compatibility, as well as unique web-browser control over a LAN allowing easy integration into any post and production environment.
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| | | | AJA Video Ships Io Express
Portable Audio and Video I/O Device Ideal for File-Based Workflows
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released Io Express, a highly portable audio and video I/O device that’s designed for the latest file-based workflows. AJA will be demonstrating Io Express September 11-15 at IBC 2009 in Hall 7, Stand F-11 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam.
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| | | | AJA Ships Ki Pro Portable Digital Disk Recorder
Ki Pro Bridges Gap Between Camera Acquisition and Post, Recording Directly to Apple ProRes 422 Codec
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released Ki Pro, a portable tapeless video device that records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera.
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| | | | AJA Video Announces KONA Support for Snow Leopard
New AJA KONA 7.0 Software Supports Mac OS X v.10.6 Snow Leopard
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released a new software version for its popular KONA line of video capture and playback cards: KONA LSe, LHe, LHi and the top-of-the-line KONA 3.
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| | | | Boris FX Product Line Supports Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Entire Boris FX product line available for new Mac OS X 10.6 release
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the entire Boris FX product line is available for the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard release.
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| | | | AJA Video Crosses the Finish Line for NASCAR Media Group
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and FS1 Frame Syncs Boost Apple ProRes Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 34 KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are in use at NASCAR Media Group (NMG), the production and creative services company for NASCAR. KONA 3 is AJA’s top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and is an integral part of the NMG post production workflow.
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| | | | Boris FX Product Line Supports Apple Final Cut Studio 3 Release
Entire Boris FX product line available for new Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and Motion 4 releases
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the entire Boris FX product line is available for the new Apple Final Cut Studio 3 release:
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS Now Available
Nearly 180 Visual Effects Filters for 64-bit Versions of Avid DS
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS (BCC 6 AVX for DS) is now available. Based on Avid's AVX 1 plug-in architecture, BCC 6 AVX for DS brings nearly 180 filters to 64-bit versions of Avid DS.
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| | | | AJA Video Sends a Clear Signal to Gray Television
130+ AJA FS1 HD Frame Syncs Boost Transmissions for 36-Station Broadcaster
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its multi-format FS1 frame synchronizers are in use at the 36 network member stations owned by broadcast company Gray Television. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format, all in a slim 1RU form factor.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX Now Available
15 New Filters, New 3D Objects, Exchange Keyframe Animation with Adobe After Effects
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available. BCC 6 AVX is based on Avid’s AVX 2 plug-in architecture with support for Avid Media Composer, Avid NewsCutter and Avid Symphony. A special AVX 1 version of BCC 6 AVX for Avid DS will be released in the near future.
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| | | | Boris FX Adds Real-Time Performance to Boris Continuum Chroma Key
New Chroma Key Studio Filter for Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that the Boris Continuum Chroma Key Unit now includes a Chroma Key Studio filter for real-time previews and rendering in Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Goes on the Prowl for 'Cougar Town'
Final Cut Pro Editorial for ABC Series Pilot Taps KONA 3 for On-Set Playback, Dailies and Post
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were employed as part of the post production workflow on the ABC series pilot "Cougar Town." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX Public Beta
Exchange Keyframe Animation with Adobe After Effects, New 3D Objects, Painting, and Image Restoration Filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a public beta of Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: 3D Objects
Extruded Text, Type-on Text, Extruded EPS, Extruded Spline, and Layer Deformer for $399
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, 3D Objects, is now available.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug Now Available
New 3D Objects, Real-Time Effects Browser Window, and Real-Time Chroma Key, Film Look, and Transition Effects for Apple Pro Video Applications
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available.
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| | | | AJA Kicks Off Global Road Show to Launch Ki Pro
Tour Stops in 23 Cities Across The Americas, Asia and Europe to Showcase Award-winning Ki Pro Lens-to-Post Workflow Breakthrough
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is preparing to kick off a 23-city global road show to follow on the successful debut of Ki Pro. Ki Pro is a portable digital disk recorder that uniquely records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and post.
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| | | | AJA Ki Pro Extends Workflow Flexiblity of JVC GY-HM700 ProHD Camcorder
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced compatibility of their Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder with JVC's new GY-HM700 camcorder. Ki Pro records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and post with its extensive analog and digital connectivity, delivering10-bit ProRes 422 media that is immediately available to edit within Apple's Final Cut Studio.
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| | | | Boris FX Adds EPS Extrusion Filter to Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE
Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.1 AE Now Available, Free Update for BCC 6 AE Customers
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6.0.1 AE is now available as a free update for Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE customers. The BCC 6.0.1 AE update adds a new EPS extrusion filter as well as a new anti-aliasing option for the BCC 6 3D Objects category of filters.
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| | | | Digital Kitchen Standardizes on Boris Continuum Complete
Award-Winning Creative Agency Chooses Boris Continuum Complete for Adobe After Effects
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Digital Kitchen recently standardized on Boris Continuum Complete AE (BCC AE) for its Adobe After Effects systems, purchasing 65 licenses to give its artists a wide range of tools and plug-ins in one unified visual effects suite.
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| | | | New Broadcast Updates For Euphonix System 5-B and Max Air Digital Audio Mixing Systems
New Broadcast Router and New Remote Logging Feature
Euphonix, a world leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers, and peripherals announced today new broadcast updates for both the System 5-B/BP and Max Air Digital Audio Mixing Systems. The updates include a new 1,536x1,536 broadcast router, and a new software release which includes a remote diagnostic logging feature.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 Sparks for Autodesk Effects and Finishing Systems
Nearly 180 Visual Effects Filters for Linux-based Autodesk Systems
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 6 Sparks for Autodesk Effects and Finishing Systems (BCC 6 Sparks). Based on the Autodesk Sparks plug-in architecture, BCC 6 Sparks brings nearly 180 filters to Autodesk Smoke, Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame, and Autodesk Flint systems.
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| | | | Omneon MediaBridge™ Offers Simple, Fully Automated Migration Solution for MediaStream Users
Solution Enables Fast, Easy Migration of Legacy Formats to Omneon Server Platforms
Omneon Inc. today announced the release of the Omneon MediaBridge™ application, a software solution that enables users to make a smooth migration from Avid® MediaStream™ servers to the Spectrum™ or MediaDeck™ media servers. The MediaBridge solution converts media without transcoding, enabling faster-than-real-time transfers to the Spectrum system and making content available for immediate access and playout.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug Public Beta
New 3D Objects, Real-Time Effects Browser Window, and Real-Time Chroma Key, Film Look, and Transition Effects for Apple Pro Video Applications
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a public beta of Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Helps Watch the 'Watchmen'
Video Capture and Playback Cards Facilitate 2K Review of Warner Bros. Feature
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were employed as part of the post production workflow on the Zack Snyder-directed feature film "Watchmen" from Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS
Nearly 180 Visual Effects Filters for 64-bit Versions of Avid DS
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS (BCC 6 AVX for DS). Based on Avid's AVX 1 plug-in architecture, BCC 6 AVX for DS brings nearly 180 filters to 64-bit versions of Avid DS.
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| | | | Apace Systems interWorks: Integrated Media Data, Applications & Workflow Management
Apace interWorks enables collaboration, communication and media data, applications and workflow management between different vendors and applications with web based access
Apace Systems Corporation®, a leading media workflow and storage solution provider for all media, announces immediate availability of its vendor neutral integrated workflow solutions enabling media project level collaboration and interoperability.
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| | | | ABS Centralizes Master Control for Six Cowles' Stations
Savings Found in File-based, Automated Workflow
Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) recently completed an extensive project for Cowles California Media Group to centralize master control for six stations at a single facility, implement a file-based workflow, and maximize automation for greater cost efficiency.
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| | | | Harris Corporation NEXIO® Servers Now Support a Wider Array of Formats to Facilitate Server-Driven, File-Based Workflows
File Import of GXF and Avid® MediaStream™ Formats are Among Enhanced Offerings of NEXIO® Server Platforms
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has strengthened its leadership position in facilitating file-based broadcast workflows with new enhancements to the NEXIO® family of video servers. Direct file import of both GXF (SMPTE 360M) and AVID® MediaStream™ MPEG files are now available, creating a higher level of efficiency in file-based workflows.
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| | | | NextComputing Announces NextDimension Director PX2 Portable P2 Acquisition and Review System
NextComputing, manufacturers of high-performance mobile computers for digital media production, today announced a new addition to its NextDimension series of portable computers which is designed specifically for users of Panasonic's P2 HD tapeless digital video camcorders and solid-state recording media. The NextDimension Director PX2 fits seamlessly into a tapeless P2 workflow, providing a robust and transportable solution for fast offloading, reviewing, and archiving of video files recorded to P2 cards.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 at the Heart of 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' Edit
Video Capture and Playback Card Supports All-Digital Workflow for Academy Award-Winning Feature Film
Shot primarily on the Grass Valley Viper FilmStream digital cinema camera, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" employed an all-digital workflow that relied on AJA's KONA 3 video capture and playback cards for digital dailies and as an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing platform. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | Major League Baseball Purchases Panasonic's AK-HC1500G & AW-HE100 HD Point-Of-View Cameras For In-Depth Game Coverage
New MLB Network Incorporates Panasonic's HD Box-Type Cameras to Capture Unique Point-of-Views from Every Ball Park
The newly launched MLB Network delivers non-stop baseball action and programming with the help of 33 Panasonic AK-HC1500G 2/3" multi-format 1080i/720p HD point-of-view cameras installed in all 30 major league ballparks across the country. The all-baseball high definition cable network, launched in approximately 50 million homes, is designed to provide die-hard baseball fans with a more exciting and in-depth game viewing experience.
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| | | | Seattle's EMP|SFM Archives Oral Histories with AJA KONA 3
David Wulzen is an editor and assistant producer of film and video for the curatorial department of Seattle's Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM). Seattle's EMP|SFM is a museum of music that first opened in 2000, and in 2004 the Science Fiction Museum was opened within the same building. Wulzen is responsible for producing, filming, collecting and editing oral histories from musicians, artists and filmmakers that are maintained as part of the institution's library and archive.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Provides Thunder for Norway's Storm Studios
VFX/Post Facility Uses Video Capture and Playback Cards for Academy Award-Winning Animated Short 'Peter and the Wolf'
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are an integral part of the post production workflow at Norwegian VFX and post facility Storm Studios. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | The Foundry Lets Customers do the Talking at NAB 2009
Booth SL326
Much has changed at leading VFX software developer, The Foundry, during the last twelve months. This will be reflected on the show floor at NAB 2009, as the company plays host to a series of exciting ‘behind the scenes’ demos and product announcements at its booth #SL326 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | Feature Film 'Skellig' Captures Directly from Camera to Laptop with AJA Io HD
Footage Shot With ARRIFLEX D-21 Recorded Straight Into MacBooks for Seamless On-Set Playback, Dailies and HD Edit Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that the company's Io HD products are enabling a fully HD capture and editing environment for the forthcoming feature film "Skellig." Io HD is AJA's popular video ingest and output device bringing HD editing to the MacBook Pro and Mac Pro utilizing Apple's ProRes 422 technology while also supporting SD editing workflows.
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| | | | AJA Video Announces New Sales Organization and Team
Industry Veterans Fill Key Sales and Product Marketing Roles;Dedicated AJA Sales Partners Secured in Europe and Asia
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced new hires and organizational changes to their sales and marketing groups that reflect the company’s exponential growth worldwide in the professional broadcast and post production markets.
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| | | | Broadcast Pix Brings Video Production Efficiency to ConocoPhillips
Third Largest Energy Company Selects Slate 5016 System for New Digital Control Room
The Broadcast Pix Slate 5016 live video production system is helping ConocoPhillips create more compelling video, and do it more cost-effectively. ConocoPhillips is the third largest energy company in the United States. With headquarters in Houston and approximately 33,600 employees in 40 countries across the globe, effective and efficient communication is crucial to this major supplier of oil, natural gas, chemicals, and plastics.
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| | | | AJA Io HD Helps Horror Meet Comedy for Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE
For “Horror Meets Comedy,” a series of six short pilot films commissioned by Microsoft for Xbox LIVE, online director John Clisham joined a group of a-list and up-and-coming horror directors that included James Wan of “Saw,” Andrew Douglas of "The Amityville Horror" remake and David Slade of "30 Days of Night."
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| | | | Von Wedding Films Embraces Shooting With Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAMS
WEVA Hall of Famer Mark Von Lanken Praises the Handheld AVCCAM’s Filmic Look, Low-Light Performance, Focus Assist, Dynamic Range Stretch, Chip Set and More
Celebrated event cinematographer Mark Von Lanken, who runs Tulsa, OK-based wedding video studio Von Wedding Films with his wife, Trisha, has embraced shooting with Panasonic’s new AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder.
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| | | | Boris FX to Demonstrate New Boris Continuum Complete 6 Product Line at NAB 2009
Award-winning Plug-ins for Adobe, Apple, and Avid at NAB Booth SL5320
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that they will demonstrate their new Boris Continuum Complete (BCC) Version 6 visual effects suite of plug-ins at the NAB 2009 exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 20-23, 2009 at Booth SL5320.
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| | | | Lindenwood Univ. Chooses Hitachi HD Cameras for Local Newscasts
Lindenwood University, in St. Charles, MO., has installed three Hitachi SK-HD1000 1080i HDTV Studio/Field cameras with Fujinon HAs18x7.6BRM lenses in its new Charter Communications HD Video Studio. Designed as an environment where communications majors could hone professional broadcast skills, the studio and its adjacent control room were funded by Lindenwood University and Charter Communications.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE Now Available
OpenGL-accelerated Extruded Text, 13 New Filters, Support for AE’s Camera & Lighting System
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE (BCC 6 AE) is now available. BCC 6 AE brings nearly 200 filters to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. The new release features 13 new filters including Extruded Text, Extruded Spline, Type-On Text, Layer Deformer, Smooth Tone, DV Fixer, and Pixel Fixer. In addition, BCC 6 AE delivers unique workflow enhancements such as support for After Effects’ Camera and Lighting System, the ability to import After Effects mask paths into BCC 6 AE filters, saving and loading of XML-based animated presets, a single-click custom preset navigation tool, and motion tracking data import and export in an industry-standard format.
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| | | | AJA Video Hits a Home Run for MLB Network
AJA KONA 3 Video Cards and Mini-Converters Boost Tapeless Workflow at Baseball's New Home on Cable
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and mini-converters are in use as part of a tapeless workflow at the newly launched MLB Network. KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and is an integral part of the network facility's editing environment.
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| | | | The Foundry returns to Autodesk Sparks programme
The Foundry, a leading developer of visual effects, image-processing and compositing software, announced today that, under an exclusive arrangement with Autodesk®, it can once again offer support for the Autodesk Sparks range of its Tinder, Furnace and Keylight products.
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| | | | AJA FS1 and KONA 3 Help NASA's Goddard Television Take Flight
Video Capture, Playback, and Conversion Solutions Boost HD Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its FS1 converters and KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are an integral part of the HD post production workflow at Goddard Television, the media distribution arm of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format, and KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems.
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| | | | AJA Supports the Canon XH G1S with Software Updates for Io HD and KONA
AJA Offers Unique 1080 VFR Support for the Canon XH G1S with Software Version 6.0.2 for Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, recently released version 6.0.2 software for the AJA Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe products. With version 6.0.2, AJA has added support for the extraction of 23.98 fps video from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal.
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| | | | Foundry slashes Sparks prices as Autodesk revokes Development licence
The Foundry, a leading developer of visual effects, image-processing and compositing software, announced today that effective immediately, it has significantly reduced prices on plug-ins for Autodesk® advanced systems, as it is no longer part of the Autodesk Authorised Developer Network programme and can no longer guarantee continued development or support.
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| | | | BorisFX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Glitters
Includes famous Glint, Glare and Glitter filters from Boris Continuum Complete 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Unit of the Boris Continuum family of visual effects plug-ins, Glitters, is now available.
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| | | | Paul Weiser Joins AJA as Vice President Sales and Marketing
Industry Veteran Brings Over 20 Years Experience in the Post Production Sector
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Paul Weiser is joining the company as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Weiser comes to AJA after having spent the past two years as Director of Sales, Americas for Autodesk Media & Entertainment’s Systems products, where he oversaw a 30-person team.
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| | | | Ocula 3D Stereo Plug-ins from the Foundry Now Shipping
Pixel-level control removes the headache from stereo post production
Leading visual effects software developer The Foundry (www.thefoundry.co.uk) is now shipping Ocula – the unique collection of plug-in tools that solve common problems with stereoscopic imagery, boost productivity in post production, and ultimately help to deliver a more rewarding stereoscopic viewing experience.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Film Look
Includes Film Process, Film Damage, Match Grain, Film Grain, Deinterlace, and Prism from Boris Continuum Complete 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Unit of the Boris Continuum family of visual effects plug-ins, Film Look, is now available.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 is Core to 'Max Payne' Editorial Video Capture and Playback Card Boosts All-Digital Post Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were used on the Twentieth Century Fox release "Max Payne." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing platform. "Max Payne" premiered in the US on October 17, 2008.
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| | | | KJTV-TV Installs 19 FS1 Converters from AJA
Fox Affiliate in Lubbock, TX Streamlines HD, SD Broadcasts
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 19 FS1 converters to Fox affiliate KJTV-TV in Lubbock, TX via AJA reseller Lubbock Audio Visual. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format.
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| | | | AJA Video Ships Io HD, KONA, XENA and FS1 Upgrades at IBC 2008
Product Updates Support Latest Industry File Formats and Video Codecs
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, has released new software versions for its popular Io HD, KONA, XENA and FS1 products, along with a set of new AJA Mac plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.
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| | | | AJA Video I/O Solutions Integrated Into Autodesk Lustre
Autodesk Taps AJA OEM Technologies for Top Quality Input and Output of Video Files
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Autodesk has chosen to integrate AJA's video technologies into its Autodesk Lustre 2009 digital color grading system.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Enables Post Production for 'Las Meninas'
Video Capture and Playback Card Boosts All-Digital Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that the KONA 3 video capture and playback card was used on "Las Meninas," the first full-length feature film from the Ukraine to employ an all-digital workflow.
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| | | | BorisFX Announces Final Effects Complete 5 Sparks
Legendary visual effects package now available for 64-bit Linux-based Autodesk Flint, Flame, Inferno, and Smoke Systems, including Burn
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Final Effects Complete 5 Sparks (FEC 5 Sparks) is now available for 64-bit Linux-based Autodesk Flint, Flame, Inferno, and Smoke systems.
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| | | | AJA KONA Cards Raise the Bar for New Steven Bochco Series on TNT
Final Cut Pro Editorial for "Raising the Bar" Taps KONA Cards for Tapeless Review and Playback
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that AJA KONA cards are in use by the team working on "Raising the Bar", acclaimed producer Steven Bochco's latest legal courtroom drama set to debut on TNT on September 1, 2008 at 10/9PMc.
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Helps Fuel Edit Platform For 'Burn After Reading'
Video Capture and Playback Cards Provide Robust I/O and Conversion for the Latest Feature from the Coen Brothers
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were in use during editing of Ethan and Joel Coen's latest comedy thriller, "Burn After Reading," to streamline the film's Final Cut Studio editorial pipeline.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Units
BCC 5’s UpRez, Pan and Zoom, and Chroma Key Modules Now Available Separately
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of its new Boris Continuum Units family of visual effects plug-ins.
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| | | | WDBJ-TV Installs 23 FS1 Converters from AJA
CBS Affiliate in Roanoke, VA Streamlines HD and SDI Broadcasts
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 23 FS1 converters to CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, VA, via AJA reseller Digital Video Group, Inc.
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| | | | AJA Gets Into the Game at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
AJA Products at CCTV, Televisa, Beijing Olympics Broadcaster, YLE and SVT to Facilitate Broadcasts of the XXIX Olympiad this Summer
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that a slate of international AJA customers are using the company’s KONA 3 video capture and playback cards and FS1 converters to facilitate international broadcasts of the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Blue 2.5 for Windows Vista
New Release Supports Windows Vista 32 & 64, New Pricing Announced
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Blue 2.5.1 is now available with support for Windows Vista and new NVIDIA & ATI drivers that are qualified by Avid & Adobe.
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| | | | The Foundry - IBC 2008 Preview (Stand 7.F28)
The Foundry expands VFX capabilities with new product releases
There have been many exciting developments at The Foundry during the last twelve months, across all areas of the company’s product portfolio.
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| | | | NewBlue and VASST Improve AVCHD Performance with AVCHD UpShift
Leading Software Developer and Industry Solutions Provider Join Forces to Enhance Video Editing Workflow
Video editors no longer have to wrestle with unwieldy AVCHD files thanks to AVCHD UpShift, software to assist video editors in AVCHD editing and process the latest generation of high definition video.
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| | | | AJA Solutions Go to School
AJA KONA, XENA and Io HD Products Help Ohio State University and the University of Oklahoma Streamline Video Production
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is experiencing rapid growth in the educational sector with a rise in adoption of the company's popular KONA, XENA and Io HD products at top educational institutions.
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| | | | The Foundry Appoints Lucy Cooper As New Marketing Manager
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry, has appointed Lucy Cooper as its new Marketing Manager. Cooper, who will be predominantly based at The Foundry’s headquarters in Soho, London, will be responsible for worldwide marketing of the company’s acclaimed range of visual effects compositing, image-processing and creative plug-in products.
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