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Switronix Releases NEW HDV/DV Camera Shoulder Support
Switronix has been hard at work producing new and exciting products for the pro video market. The latest addition to the Switronix line is the HDV-PRO Camera Shoulder Support.
published 3 weeks ago   read more
Sachtler introduces Versatile Cine 7+7 HD Fluid Head System
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Cine 7+7 HD fluid head. This 100mm system offers a host of cine-style features including a front pan bar. With a generous payload range of 4.4 to 48.5 pounds (2-22kg) the new head aptly supports a variety of packages from HDV camcorders to full-sized cameras loaded with accessories. Yet, at just 7.3 lbs (3.3kg), the location-ready Cine 7+7 HD is one of the lightest weight heads in its class.
published 6 months ago   read more
Sony Highlights HVR-Z5U HDV Camcorder At NAB
Full Line of HD Cameras Will Be on Display
At NAB 2009, Sony is highlighting its full line of high-definition camcorders, including the XDCAM EX™ PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 camcorders, as well as the HVR-Z7U, HVR-S270U and other HDV™ camcorders.
published 8 months ago   read more
Media 100 Introduces Version 12.7 with Sony XDCAM Import and HDV Acquire for MacBook Pro laptops and all G5 desktop systems
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post-production, and new media industries, today announced the release of version 12.7.
published 1 year ago   read more
Sony Adds New Features To HDV Videotape Recorders
Sony’s top-end HDV™ videotape recorder, model HVR-1500A, now includes HD-SDI input capabilities, broadening the deck’s potential applications to a wider range of production environments. In addition, the enhanced HVR-M15AU and HVR-M25AU models now support native progressive recording, keeping pace with Sony’s newest HDV camcorders.
published 2 years ago   read more
16x9 Inc.'s EXII 0.75X Wide Converter
Higher Quality, Lower Price
16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter.
published 4 days ago   read more
G-Technology by Hitachi Doubles Capacity Across 3.5-Inch Product Line
New High-Performance, High-Capacity G-Tech External Drives Give Digital Creative Pros More Room and More Speed to Drive Creativity™
G-Technology by Hitachi, a leading provider of premium storage solutions for the Mac, creative pro and high-end audio/video (AV) markets, today announced that it is incorporating Hitachi’s 2TB, 7,200 RPM, 32MB cache buffer hard drives across its entire 3.5-inch product line.
published 5 days ago   read more
City of Duluth and Duluth Public Access Community Television Invest in Panasonic AG-HMC150 Handheld Camcorders
AVCCAMs Configured for Studio Use and Production/Instruction
Duluth Public Access Community Television (PACT), serving the populace of Minnesota’s fourth largest city, recently purchased 10 Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorders that are available to its members for both studio and field production.
published 1 week ago   read more
Switronix Releases New EX Battery
Switronix has just released the highly anticipated EX-L96 under its HDV Battery line, SERIES7. The EX-L96 Battery solution for the EX1/EX3 represents the last of the new products and solutions introduced by Switronix this month.
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Panasonic’s New Handheld AVCCAM HD Recorder and Pocket-Sized Remote Camera Head to Ship This October
Panasonic Broadcast has announced pricing and delivery of its new AG-HMR10 AVCCAM compact field recorder/player and the ultra-slim AG-HCK10 remotely controlled 3-MOS HD camera head. Both of these products are versatile additions to the company’s growing AVCCAM line of professional solid-state high definition products.
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Pegasys Announces TMPGEnc® 4.0 XPress Update with DivX® HD 1080p Support is Now Available
Update to World Renowned Encoding Software Adds DivX® HD Functionality
Pegasys, Inc. the company that makes digital video easy, and DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today announced the availability of the newly updated version of TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress. The new update adds DivX® HD support for full HD output at video resolutions up to 1080p.
published 3 months ago   read more
Deep Explorers Select Fujinon Lens for Historic Dive of USS Monitor
Video Crew Chronicles Historic Dive of USS Monitor for NOAA, Rutgers University
Diving professionals from Deep Explorers used a Fujinon XS13x3.3BRM wide angle lens to document an historic dive off the coast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., in June.
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Sony brings Woodstock back to life
Sony HDV Camcorders Bring the Legendary 1969 Festival Back to Life With Clear, Crisp Images
The iconic music event, Woodstock, will be relived on television this weekend, in time for the festival’s 40th anniversary. Both the VH1 and History networks will air the premiere of “Woodstock: Now and Then,” a new documentary shot with Sony HDV™ camcorders.
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Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce Re-Establishes Internal Video Operations With Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, a civic organization serving nearly 6,000 businesses that service the city’s 330,000+ residents, was recently able to affordably re-establish its video communications department with the purchase of Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder.
published 4 months ago   read more
Panasonic Announces Dramatically Lower Pricing on New AG-HMC40 Professional AVCCAM HD Handheld Camcorder With 10.6 Megapixel Still Photo Capability
Compact, 3-Megapixel AVCCAM Handheld Ships in August for $2,295
Initially previewed at NAB for $3,199. Panasonic announced today that they will begin to ship the professional AG-HMC40 AVCCAM handheld camcorder in August at a significantly lower price, which will widen its appeal to a much larger customer base.
published 4 months ago   read more
KEYE-TV Relies on Matrox MXO2 Rack
R.David Ruiz, media manager and editor, recently equipped four news trucks with Matrox MXO2 Rack I/O devices to support field editing with Final Cut Pro running on MacBook Pros.
published 4 months ago   read more
Glass Slipper Productions Captures Happy Endings And New Beginnings With Panasonic AG-HMC150 Handheld Camcorders
Philadelphia-Based Event Specialist Robert Neal Gears Up with Handheld AVCCAM to Shoot Weddings, Documentaries, Commercial Spots and More
As event cinematographer Robert Neal balances a bumper crop of jittery brides this wedding season, one source of rock-solid stability is his new acquisition tool, Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder.
published 4 months ago   read more
Element Consulting Shoots Digital Engineering Assessments With Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
Civil Engineering Firm Incorporates Video Production Services with Panasonic AVCCAM Handheld
Element Consulting, an Atlanta-based civil engineering consulting and video production firm, services its clients with a unique approach to engineering assessments and reporting. The firm uses its Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder to record high-tech video engineering reports in pristine high-quality AVCHD.
published 5 months ago   read more
New Century Accessories for Sony HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000
Schneider Optics introduces Century HD accessories for the new HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000 camcorders. Many of the Century lens add-ons created for Sony’s HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U are also a perfect match for the HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000.
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City Of Bryan, Tx Assigns Municipal Communications To Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorders
East Texas County Seat Produces Magazine, PSAs and More with Handheld AVCCAMs
The city of Bryan, TX, the county seat of Brazos County in East Texas, has made Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder the linchpin of its wide-ranging video production.
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Dulce Systems introduces the PRO Q
An updated four drive mini tower RAID protected storage array for video editing and content creation professionals
Dulce Systems improves the already robust field-proven PCI-Express RAID storage array with a number of features that benefit creative professionals using their desktops and laptops. Using four high performance and cost effective 3.5” 3Gb SATA disk drives in a newly designed mini tower enclosure which also houses the updated RAID controller and provides a total RAID protected capacity of up to 4 TB.
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Sound Devices 302 Mixer Keeps Its Cool During New Earth Films Greenland Documentary
Holland-based documentary company, New Earth Films, put Sound Devices 302 mixer to the test as its crew shot on-location in Greenland for its recent documentary, entitled “Going North.” The mixer’s unique construction and compact design enabled it to withstand the harsh climate of the Greenland terrain while giving the New Earth crew more control over their audio recordings.
published 6 months ago   read more
New Century HD Lens Accessories for Sony PMW-EX3
Schneider Optics now offers a full line of Century HD lens accessories ready to complement Sony's new PMW-EX3 (and EX-1) camcorder. Combining the highest quality materials, meticulous design, and ease of use in an affordable, low cost package, these state of the art optical add ons are designed to expand the capabilities of the standard lens supplied with the camera.
published 6 months ago   read more
Calibrated Software Announces Importing and Decoding Tools to Speed HD Camera and Editing Workflows
Product Suite Bridges Post-Production Gaps with Native Editing of MXF and MP4 Files from Popular HD Cameras and Cross-Platform Viewing for Proprietary-Format QuickTime Media
Calibrated Software, an innovator of applications and plug-ins for video, asset management and mobile platforms, today announced an enhanced family of cross-platform tools to streamline and speed the process of viewing and using high-definition camera and other video files within popular post-production systems and editing packages.
published 7 months ago   read more
Canon U.S.A. Exhibits a Range of New Broadcast Lens Solutions at the 2009 NAB Show
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will be expanding its broadcast lens arsenal with the introduction of several new products at the 2009 NAB Show.
published 7 months ago   read more
Panasonic Unveils AG-HMC40, Low Cost AVCCAM Handheld With 10.6 Megapixel Still Photo Capability
2-Megapixel ¼” 3-MOS Imagers with Full HD Resolution 1080 and 720 Recording
Here at NAB, Panasonic has expanded its professional AVCCAM line with the introduction of a more compact, lighter handheld camcorder – the AG-HMC40. Weighing less than 2.2 pounds, the new AVCCAM camcorder is packed with an impressive range of professional features including full HD 3MOS imagers, high-resolution 10.6-megapixal still photo capture, 12X optical zoom and high-quality, solid-state AVCHD recording on widely-available SD cards.
published 7 months ago   read more
Panasonic Debuts New AVCCAM HD Recorder and Remote Camera Head at NAB Show
Here at NAB, Panasonic Broadcast has announced pricing for its new AG-HMR10 AVCCAM compact field recorder/player and the AG-HCK10 compact, multi-purpose 3-MOS HD camera head, both versatile additions to the company’s AVCCAM line of professional solid-state high definition products.
published 7 months ago   read more
AJA Debuts KONA LHi at NAB 2009
Mac Video Capture and Playback Card Adds Support for HDMI and 3G SDI,and 10-bit Up, Down, and Cross-Convert
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the KONA LHi, AJA’s newest uncompressed video capture and playback card for SD, HD and 3G SDI single-link 4:2:2 formats for Apple Mac Pro systems.
published 7 months ago   read more
Dulce Systems releases PRO DQ generation 2 - an update to the popular PRO DQ RAID Storage tower
A flexible, high-performance, protected storage array for video editing and content creation professionals
Dulce Systems enhances the field-proven PCI-Express RAID storage array with a number of unique built-in features. Using eight 3.5” 3Gb SATA disk drives in a newly designed tower enclosure which also houses the updated RAID controller and provides a total RAID protected capacity of up to 8 TB.
published 7 months ago   read more
Softron Media Services Announces OnTheAir Video Express
Mac Based Entry Level Professional Playout Application Supports All QuickTime Movie Formats including Reference Movies, Key Channel and HDV/H.264 Clips
Softron Media Services® will demonstrate OnTheAir Video Express® at its booth (SL08928) during NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, NV, USA on April 20, 2009. It will be available for purchase online or from authorized Softron resellers on the same day.
published 7 months ago   read more
Focus Enhancements Introduces Powerful Version 2.0 Upgrade for Popular FS-5 Direct To Edit™ Recorder
New proxy and thumbnail feature, metadata support for Avid users and extensive multi-camera functionality enhance flagship Direct To Edit recorder product
(Campbell, California--April 13, 2009) Focus Enhancements Inc., a worldwide leader in media management and digital audio technology, today announced a powerful new firmware upgrade for its popular FS-5 DTE recorder. The Version 2.0 upgrade will add several new groundbreaking features including the ability to create MPEG-4 files post-recording for playback on the FS-5's color LCD for field proxy preview.
published 7 months ago   read more
Sachtler introduces DV 10 SB fluid head
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the DV 10 SB fluid head, the smallest 100mm bowl-mount head in the Sachtler DV line. The DV 10 SB is equipped with an array of state-of-the-art functions, including a 12-step counterbalance as well as five horizontal and five vertical levels of drag plus "0". Its handy SpeedBalance technology enables fast and smooth adjustments, while the head's payload range from 2-26 lbs (1 to 12kg) and tilt range of +90° to -75°, make the DV 10 SB the ideal tool for diverse shooting conditions.
published 7 months ago   read more
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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Pegasys Announces Competitive Upgrade Offer
Users That Own a Competitor’s Product Can Receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card When They Buy the English Version of TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4
Pegasys, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, announces a competitive upgrade offer for users who own a competitor's authoring product (list of eligible products and official offer form is available at www.tmpg-inc.com).
published 8 months ago   read more
Aquafadas releases new version 1.2 of VideoPier and VideoPier HD
VideoPier 1.2 now compatible with more camcorders and VideoPier HD integrates Avid Media Composer Export
Aquafadas is pleased to announce the immediate availability of VideoPier and VideoPier HD 1.2. The VideoPier family of products is aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac.
published 8 months ago   read more
Blackmagic Design Releases Exciting New Software Update to Support Adobe Creative Suite 4
Today, Blackmagic Design Inc. released a new Windows™ based software update of it’s full range of video editing products, including all Multibridge, DeckLink and Intensity models. This new Blackmagic Design version 7.0 software update adds support for Adobe Creative Suite™ 4. This is a major software update, and is available today from the Blackmagic Design web site at no charge.
published 8 months ago   read more
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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Sony Features High-Definition Compact POV Camera And Recording System For Professional Video Applications At NAB
Sony’s new high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combination -- model HXR-MC1 – has a unique design that separates the camera head from the control unit/recorder, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.
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Panasonic Expands Professional AVCCAM Product Line with Compact HD Recorder and Multi-Purpose Camera Head
Panasonic announced the expansion of its Professional AVCCAM line of professional solid state high definition products with the introductions of the AG-HMR10 handheld, battery-operated field recorder/player and the AG-HCK10 compact, multi-purpose camera head.
published 9 months ago   read more
JVC Introduces GY-HM700 ProHD Camcorder
First Compact Shoulder camcorder to offer Native File Recording onto inexpensive solid state media.
JVC announces its latest Compact Shoulder professional camcorder developed for mainstream production, electronic newsgathering and cinematography, the GY-HM700. The new camera uniquely records directly to inexpensive SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime (.MOV) format for Final Cut Pro™, and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony's XDCAM EX™ format.
published 9 months ago   read more
Apple Supports AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Camcorder's Highest-Quality PH Recording Mode With FCP 6.0.5 Update
Panasonic announced that Apple’s new Final Cut Pro version 6.0.5 software now incorporates support for the professional PH recording mode offered in its AG-HMC150 handheld AVCCAM camcorder. The enhanced PH recording mode is exclusive to the AVCCAM HMC150 and provides exceptional quality 1080 and 720 recording in an AVCHD format at bit rates up to 24Mbps.
published 11 months ago   read more
Matrox Announces Support for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium and the Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System on Matrox Axio LE and RT.X2 Realtime HD and SD Editing Platforms
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that software release 4.0 for the Matrox Axio™ LE and RT.X2™ family of HD and SD editing platforms will support the recently released version 4.0.1 of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4 software.
published 11 months ago   read more
FOR-A to Highlight Range of Products at GV Expo
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast industry, will demonstrate a range of products at the upcoming Government Video Technology Expo (Walter E Washington Center, December 3-4, Booth #457.)
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TMPGEnc MovieStyle Video Converting Software Adds Support for iPhone 3G and Others
Now offers Video Conversion for Thirteen Popular Devices Including 4th Generation iPod Nano®, iPhone® 3G and Sony Walkman®
PEGASYS, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, has added more video format compatibility with popular digital devices such as the latest iPod Nano® (4th generation), iPhone® 3G and Sony Walkman® to its TMPGEnc MovieStyle software.
published 12 months ago   read more
Sony Unveils High-Definition Compact POV Camera And Recording System For Professional Video Applications
Separate Camera-Head and Camera Control Unit Enables More Flexibility in Diverse HD Shooting Environments
Sony is introducing a new full high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combination, model HXR-MC1. Its unique design separates the camera head from the control unit/recorder, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.
published 12 months ago   read more
PEGASYS Set to Release TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 -- The All-In-One Media Authoring Solution
Features Blu-Ray Disc™, DVD, and DivX Ultra Authoring, AVCHD File Import, Fast HD Video Editing, 5.1 Dolby® Digital Audio Input/Output, Slideshow Creation, and More
Pegasys, Inc. (http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com), the company that makes digital video easy, announces the upcoming availability of its TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 software.
published 1 year ago   read more
Canon's New XH A1S and XH G1S Camcorders Provide Greater Control and Operation For Videographers
Enhanced Image Quality, Improved Operability Serve the Needs of Event Video and Documentary Filmmaking
Building on the success of the XH A1 and XH G1 High Definition (HD) camcorders, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the newly refined and upgraded hand-held XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders.
published 1 year ago   read more
Mammoth HD Expands Vertical HD Footage for Display and Signage
Mammoth HD's Vertical HD Footage Galleries have been expanded with new footage of lifestyle, scenic, locations, sports - shot on HD Cameras 'tilted' for the Vertical aspect and on RED cameras in 4K where the vertical aspect has been cropped from the original 4K footage.
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Cleveland Browns Upgrade to HD with Nine FOR-A Frame Synchs
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces that the Cleveland Browns football team has selected nine FOR-A FA9100 HD frame synchronizers with up, down, and cross conversion.
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Panasonic’s AVCHD Format Supported By Adobe In Its Latest Release Of Adobe Creative Suite Software Applications
Panasonic Broadcast announced today that new production software applications from Adobe Systems Incorporated will offer native support of the company’s AVCCAM camcorder line-up. The latest version of Adobe® Creative Suite® Production Premium (CS4), a complete pre- and post-production solution for creative professionals, will support all Panasonic AVCHD format products, with no transcoding or rewrapping required.
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VideoPier 1.0 and VideoPier HD now available
Aquafadas is pleased to announce the immediate availability of VideoPier and VideoPier HD v1.0. The VideoPier family of products is aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac.
published 1 year ago   read more
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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Focus Enhancements Chosen for Canon's Next-generation Tapeless Acquisition Solution
New ultra-portable FS-CV Media Recorder streamlines video production workflow by adding Direct To Edit Technology and breakthrough ability to tag media on the fly to Canon's XL and XH camcorders
Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it has partnered with Canon U.S.A. to develop the FS-CV Direct To Edit® (DTE) Recorder for Canon's XL and XH series of professional HDV cameras.
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Focus Enhancements and JVC Professional Launch MR-HD100 Media Recorder for JVC ProHD Camcorders at IBC2008
Ultra-portable Media Recorder adds native file recording and ground-breaking ability to wirelessly tag media on the fly to JVC GY-HD200/201 and GY-HD251 Camcorders
Focus Enhancements Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it will unveil its ultra-portable MR-HD100 Media Recorder for JVC at IBC2008 at the Amsterdam RAI Centre (Stand 9.D41) from September 12-16.
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Dalet Unveils Next Generation SD/HD Enterprise MAM
Mission critical broadcast and IT monitoring dashboard, and advanced workflow features such as; CGs in the timeline, lossless metadata schema as well as SeaChange integration
Dalet Digital Media Systems unveils at the IBC 2008 exhibition, held in Amsterdam from September 12 – 16, its next generation enterprise asset management workflow capabilities.
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Filmmakers Profile On-line Encyclopedia Wikipedia in ‘Truth in Numbers?’ Upcoming Documentary Shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 1080P P2 HD Camcorder
Accepting the challenge “you could look it up” used to lead to a walk to the library shelf and a browse through a weighty reference book. How last century. Contemporary knowledge seekers are much more likely to consult Wikipedia, the online free-content encyclopedia that can be edited by anyone.
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High Definition Camcorders From Canon U.S.A. Are Being Used To Produce A Wide Variety Of Television Programming
From a leading daytime drama to a cable sitcom, from locally produced public television programming to a popular audience-participation show, Canon’s professional HD camcorders are increasingly being used to shoot a wide variety of television programming.
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Matrox Axio Realtime Editing Platforms Now With Support for Windows Vista, Sony XDCAM HD422, and Sony XDCAM EX
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox Axio release 3.6 is now available. Highlights include support for Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32-bit) and realtime native editing of Sony XDCAM HD422 and XDCAM EX clips.
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Digital Heaven launches VideoSpace Online with iPhone version
VideoSpace's easy to use interface has made it the industry standard disk space calculator.
Digital Heaven, one of the leading third party developers for Apple Pro Apps, today announced the launch of VideoSpace Online, an online version of their popular disk space calculator widget for Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro editors.
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Panasonic Unveils Pricing And Ship Date For Its New Professional AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
Highly-Anticipated Pro AVCHD Handheld Available for Delivery Early October
Panasonic announced today suggested list pricing and a ship date for its new AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder. Based on the proven design and advanced functionality of the highly popular DVX100, this new camcorder will offer both 1080 and 720 HD recording with solid-state SD memory card recording.
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Maximum Throughput Announces Availability of Award-Winning MAXedit
MAXedit Server Edition and MAXedit Web Edition to Make European Debut at IBC 2008 Convention
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high performance software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, has announced the availability of MAXedit Server Edition, a multi-user server-based editing application, and MAXedit Web Edition, a professional web-based editing platform powering the company’s online editing service.
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TMPGEnc Launches German Language Versions of TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Update and TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3
TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress Users can Convert AVCHD Footage and TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 Users Can Output and Burn to Blu-ray
TMPG, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, is introducing German language versions of TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 and the latest TMPGEnc 4.0 XPress update.
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ProMax is Back!
Over the past 14 years ProMax has been the "go to guys" for information, assistance, system design, configuration, deployment and support. And as some of you are aware, ProMax went dark there for a couple of months as we reorganized the company under new ownership.
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Matrox RT.X2 Realtime HD Editing Platforms Now With Support for Windows Vista and Sony XDCAM EX
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox RT.X2 release 3.6 is now available. Highlights include support for Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32-bit) and realtime playback of Sony XDCAM EX .mp4 clips.
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Focus Enhancements Announces Availability of Fifth Generation DTE Recorder
New FS-5 Direct To Edit Recorder introduces groundbreaking wireless metadata technology
Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced the general availability of the FS-5 Direct To Edit™ (DTE) recorder, the fifth generation in the company’s award-winning line of DTE recorders.
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Sonnet Offers 10 to 25 Percent Price Reductions on Award-Winning Fusion™ SATA Storage Systems
Reductions of up to $1,500 Provide Increased Access to Greater Speed, Capacity, and Performance Without Compromise
Sonnet Technologies today announced price reductions ranging from 10 to 25 percent for the company's award-winning Fusion™ line of high-performance SATA storage solutions for professional content creation and editing.
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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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High Definition Camcorders From Canon U.S.A. Provide Performance And Features For Professional Users
As the demand for high-quality motion images on everything from cell phones to movie screens continues to increase, the need for affordable digital camcorders versatile enough to create content for a wide variety of display purposes becomes ever greater.
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Expand Your TriCaster Capabilities: NewTek Now Shipping Major Software Upgrade
NewTek TriCaster™ upgrade includes MPEG-2 live recording, Adobe® Flash® streaming and virtual sets for additional TriCaster models
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that the NewTek TriCaster™ Software Upgrade 2.0 is shipping to customers beginning today. Included in the upgrade for the award-winning TriCaster family is MPEG-2 recording during live shows, which allows files to be used on any editing system.
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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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Toon Boom Launches Pencil Check Pro
Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the launch of Toon Boom Pencil Check Pro, the most flexible line testing software available in the industry.
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Maximum Throughput Wins Awards For Web-Based Editing Service At NAB2008
MAXedit Web Edition Honored with Videography’s “2008 Best of Show” and TV Technology’s “STAR” Award
It was a show of force for Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high performance software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, who took home awards for its newly unveiled MAXedit Web Edition, a subscription-based online editing service, during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention last week in Las Vegas.
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Blackmagic Design Announces New Family of Powerful Mini Converters
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced a new family of powerful Mini Converters with innovative features and technologies. There are 5 models in the Mini Converter family, plus the new Broadcast Converter, a combination rack mount all-in-one model.
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Panasonic Announces Solid-State AG-HMC150 Professional AVCHD 1080 Handheld Camcorder
Next Generation, Affordable HD Handheld Offers SD Card Recording, Three 1/3"CCDs, Enhanced Quality Recording Mode, 1080 and 720 with 24p
Here at NAB 2008, Panasonic added a powerful, new camcorder to its AVCCAM professional line – the handheld AG-HMC150. Building on the phenomenal success of the highly popular DV tape based, standard definition AG-DVX100 camcorder, the affordable HMC150 blends professional 1080 and 720 HD production capabilities and enhanced quality recording (at average 21 Mbps/ Max 24Mbps) with the simplicity and familiarity of SD card, digital still camera workflow.
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Avid Delivers Ultimate HD Editing Experience With Release of Next-Generation Editing Systems
Company responds to customer demand for editing systems that offer greater speed, reliability, price-performance and creative freedom
Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today unveiled a new family of professional digital video editing systems that offer greater speed, responsiveness, reliability and price-performance – delivering an exceptional HD editing experience to media professionals.
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JVC Announces New Broadcast Rep Program
With the success of sales of the ProHD product line in the broadcast arena, JVC is creating a new Broadcast Sales Rep (BSR) program designed to serve broadcast networks and group station owners in the United States.
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Matrox Announces Realtime HD Editing at a Breakthrough Price with New RT.X2 LE Platform
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that the new Matrox RT.X2 LE realtime HD and SD editing platform is now available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers.
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Flash XDR™ HD Portable Recorder / Player debuts at NAB
Convergent Design will demonstrate Flash XDR, their new portable HD Recorder / Player, at NAB (April 14-17), booth SL7828. Flash XDR will be recording and playing back an HD-SDI stream, compressed to 50Mbps MPEG 4:2:2, and stored onto a 32GByte Compact Flash card.
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Canon's New XL H1S And XL H1A HD Camcorders Provide Advanced Features For Enhanced Control And Operation
New 20x HD Video Lens, Enhanced Image Control and Other User-Requested Refinements Serve the Needs of Event Video, Documentary Filmmaking and Pro Markets
Building on the success of its acclaimed XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, has introduced the new shoulder mount XL H1S and XL H1A HD camcorders, which include new advanced features requested by professional users for improved operation and image control.
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Media 100 to Debut Version 12.5 at NAB 2008
Highlights of the new release include support for HDV and Multi-Channel Audio
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 will unveil version 12.5 at the NAB 2008 exhibition held in Las Vegas NV from April 14 to 17, 2008.
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Dulce Systems Announces Compatibility Of Pro RX And Pro DQ Storage Arrays With Bluefish444's Range Of SD and HD Capture Cards
Dulce Systems., a leading storage solutions provider for the content creation, broadcast and delivery markets, today announced the compatibility of its PRO RX and PRO DQ storage arrays with the Bluefish444 Dual link 4:4:4 and Single link 4:2:2 HD and SD capture cards.
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Focus Enhancements Raises the Bar for Direct To Edit Recording; Previews New FS-5 at NAB 2008
Fifth generation of flagship FS recorder adds fast and efficient wireless metadata capabilities, more file format support and UDF disk formatting
Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it will showcase its soon-to-be released, ultra-portable FS-5 Direct To Edit® (DTE) recorder at NAB 2008 from April 14-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth SL2605.
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Sachtler Unveils Industry Firsts at NAB 08
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, presents a host of new products including the SOOM multifunctional camera support system, artemis Act 2 C Carbon Fiber Spring Arm Upgrade, artemis Act 2 Vest, Reporter 8LED Light, and the Combi 1-40 Pedestal.
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TMPGEnc Introduces MovieStyle to Convert Movie Files for Viewing on a Variety of Digital Devices
New Drag and Drop Software Makes It Easy to Enjoy Video Clips Virtually Any Time, Any Place
TMPG, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, has added TMPGEnc MovieStyle to its software lineup. It allows users to easily convert video clips for use on 11 popular digital devices from portables such as the iPod and PSP to full HD devices such as Sony’s Playstation 3.
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Red Giant Software Announces Primatte Keyer 4
New version now plugs into Final Cut Pro and Motion as well as After Effects and Avid systems
Red Giant Software is pleased to announce Primatte Keyer 4, which brings new levels of power and speed to After Effects, Avid and, for the first time, Final Cut Pro and Motion.
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Dulce Systems announces the super fast rackmount RAID Storage – PRO RX
The answer to low cost, high performance, protected bulk storage for the creative and content creation professionals
Dulce Systems expands their high performance RAID protected product line with the introduction of the PRO RX, a 12 and 16 bay rackmount RAID storage solution.
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Maximum Throughput to Launch Web-based Editing Service at NAB 08
MAXedit Web Edition Enables Frame-Accurate HD/SD Editing without Investing in Expensive Editing Infrastructure
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high performance software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, will unveil the new MAXedit Web Edition, a subscription-based online editing service at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention being held from April 14-17 in Las Vegas.
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Maximum Throughput to Launch Cost-Effective MAXedit Server-based Workgroup Editing Software at NAB 08
MAXedit Server Edition Reduces the Capital Costs of Setting Up HD/SD Editing Workgroups in Broadcast Newsrooms
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high-performance, software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, will unveil the new MAXedit Server Edition, a cost-effective, server-based workgroup editing solution at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention being held from April 14-17 in Las Vegas.
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PCI Express Version of Matrox Axio LE Realtime Editing Platform Now Shipping
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced the immediate availability of the new PCI Express (PCIe) version of the Matrox Axio LE realtime HD and SD editing platform.
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dvGarage Announces New Version of dvMatte Pro 3.0 Studio for Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Motion 2 or Higher
Powerful Chromakeying Software with High-performance GPU Acceleration Removes Blue or Green Screen Background in Real Time
dvGarage, a provider of tools and training for the next generation of media artists, today announced that dvMatte Pro 3.0 Studio, the newest version of the company’s powerful chromakeying software, is now available for Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 and Apple Motion 2 or higher.
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Tim Kolb Joins Digieffects as Chief Product Officer
Emmy award winning director/editor will steer product vision
Tim Kolb, an Emmy, Chicago Film Festival Hugo, and Telly Award-winning director and a 20 year veteran of video and television post production has joined Digieffects™ as the Chief Product Officer.
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Canon's XH G1 AND XL H1 HD Camcorders Provide Compact Production Solution With HD-SDI, Genlock, And Time Code Convenience For Thaler Films
David and Christopher Thaler have been in the television production business for more than 20 years. Working for a wide array of broadcast, cable and corporate clients, the brothers have captured motion images on everything from 35mm film to DV tape.
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Panasonic Announces Advanced Professional AVCHD AG-HMC150 Handheld HD Camcorder
Panasonic announces a new addition to its growing professional AVCHD product line that capitalizes on the phenomenal success of its popular DV-based AG-DVX100. The new, affordable AG-HMC150 handheld is scheduled for shipment later this year.
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Post-Production Workflow Accelerates with Version 2 of EDIROL VC Series Multi-format Video Converter
Today Roland Systems Group announced Version 2.0 firmware update for the EDIROL VC-300HD and VC-200HD Multi-format Video Converters.
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New Century HD Lens Accessories for Sony PMW-EX1
Schneider Optics introduces a new line of Century HD lens accessories created especially to complement Sony's new PMW-EX1 camcorder. These top-of-the-line optical attachments provide unprecedented image clarity, while enabling the camera to go wider, reach further, and move in closer than the lens alone will allow.
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Magic Bullet Frames Now Shipping
Take Interlaced Video and Get the 24p Look of Film Right in Final Cut Pro, Motion or Premiere Pro
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Class on Demand Announces Pinnacle Studio 11 Training
Founder Paul Holtz helps users make picture perfect videos using Pinnacle Studio version 11 advanced features
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Rocketraid Controllers Validated By Matrox For Matrox (Axio LE And RT.X2) Video Editing Systems
HighPoint Technologies announces that the RocketRAID 2314, 2320 and 2310 SATA II RAID Controllers are validated by Matrox for Matrox (Axio LE High Definition) and RT.X2 Standard Definition video editing systems.
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Big Moving Pictures Shoots National Air Races In Panasonic HD
AJ-HDX900 DVCPRO HD, AG-HVX200 P2 HD and AG-HSC1U AVCHD Camcorders Team for Complete Air Show Coverage, Airing on VERSUS Networks Spring 2008
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News: Volt Launches With Supercharged Creativity
This week, visual effects and finishing studio VOLT enjoys its official launch with the completion of a new campaign for Best Buy.
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On Stage with the Sony XDCAM HDOn Stage with the Sony XDCAM HD
When your corporate clients are as big as Wembley Stadium, a small camera will not do. Besides, Rick Bronks was not interested in HDV or in tapeless shooting that cost more than tape. Enter XDCAM HD.
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The Ultimate Real-world FCP FAQ, part 2The Ultimate Real-world FCP FAQ, part 2
Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross is one of a very small handful of the world's most respected FCP experts. Over the course of years answering questions, he's compiled a real-world list of the questions that are truly the most frequently asked. He calls them Shane's Stock Answers. We call them the information you really need for working with FCP. In part 2 he covers HDV monitoring, editing web codecs, working with Photoshop files in FCP, and much more.
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Audio Mixing for DV and HDV: PSC DV Promix 3Audio Mixing for DV and HDV: PSC DV Promix 3
Brandt Sleeper shows how PSCs DV ProMix 3 will help your DV and HDV recordings sound better than ever -- bars and tone, calibration, for one or several cameras. Could this be the field mixer youve been waiting for?
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Capture HDV to ProRes in FCP over FireWireCapture HDV to ProRes in FCP over FireWire
One of the features that snuck into the new edition of Final Cut Studio is that you can now capture HDV directly to ProRes over FireWire! There are a couple of issues you'll want to consider, but Chris Poisson, a Cow member since 2001, takes you step by step through a process that can make a big difference to the way you edit HDV in Final Cut Pro from now on.
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Alternate HDV Workflows Using HDMIAlternate HDV Workflows Using HDMI
Diggint out of a common video production sandtrap with HDMI - In this day and age where time is money, I've found a fast, affordable, all-digital alternative to native HDV workflows, featuring the somewhat clandestine and covert HDMI connection.
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High Definition Medical Video
No clever title this time. As we have been editing HD projects over the past year we have been collecting sample clips showing surgical and non-surgical training footage. This is just a sample. The Sony HVR-V1U has proven to be a great camera for use in the sensitive operating room...
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Cooking with Gas
Having experimented with HDV as documented in previous posts, this week was one of the first occasions to shoot a full day of open surgery with this format, using the Sony V1U. In the viewfinder or flip-out LCD screen, one cannot really see a difference in clarity. Focusing is, in...
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Create New Clip on Start/Stop in FCS HDV Capture
I like FCP to make a new media file for each camera start stop.  I edit a fair amount of documentary programs with lots of B-Roll.   Ever since my early NLE days using AVID I ve used the Subclip function to manage long B-Roll captures.  I don t like to...
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Episode #057 - January 05, 2009
Podcast History with Joseph Nilo, Macworld 2009, CES 2009 thin LCD screens, Roxio Toast 10, Canon HDV HV40, broadcastGEMs, Pogo Sketch stylus and more creative news and interviews - creativecow.net
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