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. published 7 months agoread more
NewTek Provides Portable Live Production for the Classroom With new low-cost TriCaster DUO™, elementary and middle schools can produce network-style live television newscasts NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of TriCaster DUO™, a cost-effective, portable live production device that is specifically designed for elementary and middle school video production. published 1 year agoread more
Northcreek Church Selects Broadcast Pix™ Slate™ 1000 Live Production System for New Worship Facility Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, today announced Northcreek Church in Walnut Creek, California has selected its Slate 1000 to power the video element of the church’s newly constructed worship facility. Northcreek Church (NCC) purchased the unit and integrated the video elements of the facility through Broadcast Pix dealer, Snader and Associates. published 1 year agoread more
Telestream Acquires Live Production and Streaming Specialist Vara Software Award-winning, real-time video production products position Telestream for explosive growth in Internet-based content delivery Telestream, the provider of Flip4mac, Episode and FlipFactory content repurposing and workflow automation products, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of European-based Vara Software Ltd., a privately-held company. published 1 year agoread more
Broadcast Pix Streamlines Live Production for DSF in Germany Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, today announced that DSF Deutsches SportFernsehen, a sports broadcast network in Germany, is using its Slate™ 2100 switcher for live, high-quality production of its new sports news program, DSF Aktuell. published 1 year agoread more
Telestream Announces Major FlipFactory 7.0 Release Features include ultra-fast single-server HD transcoding, YouTube fingerprinting, faster Avid workflow support, audio loudness detection and correction, broadcast server HD MXF support, Dolby E support and more Telestream today announced a major release for its industry-leading FlipFactory server software products. FlipFactory is a full workflow automation system that offers broadcasters, media companies, enterprises and service providers the broadest video and audio file format support for transcoding and the deepest integration with third-party systems for file discovery and transfer between systems. published 3 weeks agoread more
MLB Network to Upgrade Studio Operation With Calrec Alpha Audio Console After less than a year on the air, MLB Network's success is enabling it to upgrade its operation with the addition of a Calrec Alpha audio console to support all of its studio programming, including the technically demanding signature show, "MLB Tonight." published 3 weeks agoread more
NewTek Unveils Miniature Live TV High Definition Production Vehicle on Cross-Country Tour Streaming events from 10 cities; see HD live production redefined at an event location near you NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour, sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and TodoCast™. published 3 weeks agoread more
Wireworks Introduces First-To-Market MCAT5 Network Cabling at HD World 2009 Multipin-Based, Multi-Channel CAT5e Cabling System Revolutionizes Networking Connections Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, is debuting its new MCAT5, the first-ever multipin-based, multi-channel CAT5e Network Cabling at HD World 2009 (Booth 952). published 3 weeks agoread more
Telestream Offers First Fully Integrated Solution for YouTube Fingerprinting Products make it possible to easily identify and monetize media for live events or file-based workflows Telestream, a leading provider of digital video workflow solutions, today announced the first solution which offers YouTube fingerprinting for both live and file-based workflows. Digital fingerprinting is a process that uniquely identifies video, making it easier for media companies to discover and track their video content which is uploaded to YouTube. published 4 weeks agoread more
“Battlestar Galactica” Wins 2009 TCA Program of the Year Award NewTek LightWave 3D® award-winning visual effects showcased in acclaimed television series NewTek Inc, manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, congratulated “Battlestar Galactica” as the recipient of the 2009 Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for Program of the Year. The program, which relied on NewTek LightWave 3D® to create award-winning visual effects, was recognized at the 25th annual TCA Awards in Los Angeles after its final season. published 1 month agoread more
Telestream Announces Major Software Release for Pipeline Systems Log and capture is the latest in a series of powerful new features for Windows users; Avid MXF support added for Mac and Windows users Telestream today announced a major software release for its award-winning Pipeline network video capture systems. Version 2 now brings powerful log and capture, direct tape deck control, EDL batch import, scheduled and manual recording, plus a powerful web services API to both Mac and Windows users. published 1 month agoread more
Broadcast Pix Unveils iPixPad Application for iPhone and iPod Controls a Broadcast Pix live video production system Need to control your Broadcast Pix™ Slate™ integrated live production system from your iPhone or iPod? Now there’s an app for that. Broadcast Pix is showcasing its new iPixPad application for Apple iPhone and iPod touch during the IBC2009 which runs Sept. 11-15 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam (Stand 7.A15). iPixPad is expected to be available as a free download from the online Apple Store within a month. published 2 months agoread more
NewTek Announces SpeedEDIT™ 2 Video Editor New benefits include enhanced Sub-Project capabilities and broader high definition support (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 11, 2009) NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, revealed SpeedEDIT™ 2, an upgrade to its resolution-independent video editor that offers numerous advancements, including support for additional file formats and enhanced Sub-Project capabilities for more flexible real-time layering. published 2 months agoread more
NewTek Extends TriCaster™ Upgrade Guarantee TriCasters purchased by December 23 can be exchanged for full purchase price credit towards TriCaster, model XD300, previewed at IBC 2009 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the TriCaster Upgrade Guarantee Program. Customers can trade up any TriCaster™ portable live production system purchased between January 15 and December 23, 2009 for full purchase price credit toward a TriCaster, model XD300 previewed at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2009. TriCaster, model XD300, is scheduled to ship late Q4 2009. published 2 months agoread more
Snell's New Kahuna CF+ Multiformat Switcher Targets News, Mobile, and Regional Studio Applications Newest Kahuna Model Offers Uncompromising Performance When Space Is at a Premium Snell today introduced the Kahuna CF+ in response to customer requests for a compact, cost-effective, compromise-free SD/HD multiformat production switcher. Housed in a single 6RU compact frame, the Kahuna CF+ is the most powerful and cost-effective 2.5-M/E production switcher on the market. published 2 months agoread more
Telestream and Wowza Partner to Offer Live Video Production and Universal Streaming to iPhone, Web and TV Screens Affordable video production and industry-first single-encode streaming to multiple screens to be demonstrated at IBC Show in Amsterdam Telestream® and Wowza Media Systems® today announced an affordable solution for the creation and distribution of live video to multiple screens. Telestream's Wirecast™ live video production software works in conjunction with the soon-to-be released Wowza Media Server® 2 Advanced, the world's first multi-protocol platform to provide simultaneous media streaming to iPhone™, iPod™ touch, Flash®, Silverlight™ and QuickTime™ web players, plus IPTV set-top boxes from a single server. published 2 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ and TodoCast™ to Produce and Live Stream Todd Rundgren Pay-Per-View Concert Fans from around the world can purchase pay-per-view access to historic sold-out musical event NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, Panacea Entertainment and Todocast™, the affordable portable live satellite web-broadcasting system, announced today that they are offering pay-per-view tickets to a live stream of the upcoming sold-out Todd Rundgren concerts in Akron, Ohio on September 6 and 7 at 6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET and Chicago, Illinois on September 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. CT. published 2 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ to Produce and Live Stream First Virtual Car Introduction from Concourse d’Elegance® High Impact Television chooses device to deliver first look at the Infiniti® 2011 M Sedan NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that NewTek TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used by High Impact Television to produce and live stream the first ever virtual new car introduction from the legendary Pebble Beach Concours D’elegance®, featuring the Infiniti® 2011 M Sedan. published 3 months agoread more
NewTek Releases 3D Motion Graphics Packs for Sports Network-style, customizable animated graphic templates for LightWave 3D® and 3D Arsenal™ NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of the 3D Content Pack Volume 1: Sports, a collection of network-style, ready-to-use, customizable animated 3D scenes designed for use with LightWave 3D® and 3D Arsenal™. published 4 months agoread more
Panasonic Announces Pricing And Availability Of New AV-HS450 16-Input Multi-Format Switcher Affordable, High-Performance Switcher Offers Built-In Dual-Screen MultiViewer and Powerful New Features for Live Production, Available This September Here at InfoComm, Panasonic has announced pricing and availability for its new AV-HS450 HD/SD live switcher. This expandable, affordable, high-performance switcher offers 16 SD/HD-SDI standard inputs with a unique built-in, dual-screen MultiViewer, multiple keyers, four aux busses, two Picture-in-Pictures (PiP), shot memory, and 3D effects for both background and key inputs – all for about half the price of comparable switcher systems. published 5 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Expands NHL Awards Coverage Portable live production system to live stream red carpet arrivals on nhl.com NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used to live stream pre-event red carpet coverage of the National Hockey League (NHL) 2009 Awards at 5:15 p.m. CST /3:15 p.m. PST on June 18. published 5 months agoread more
Fountain Studios First in Line for Calrec Audio's Apollo Console Calrec Audio announced today the first sale of its new Apollo console to London-based Fountain Studios. The 72 fader console will be delivered in July and installed as the final part of a complete HD studio investment program. published 5 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ to Live Stream USA Wrestling 2009 World Team Trials NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its NewTek TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used by LiveSportsVideo.com to live stream the 2009 USA Wrestling World Team Trials from Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 30 and 31 on http://www.livesportsvideo.com. published 5 months agoread more
Vizrt Streamlines Graphics Production for KWCH and KSCW Vizrt, a leading provider of real-time graphics and integrated video workflow solutions for the media industry, announces that CBS affiliate KWCH and CW affilate KSCW recently began broadcasting local news in HD, with all graphics powered by Vizrt software. The two stations are owned by Sunflower Broadcasting and share a facility in Wichita, Kan. published 6 months agoread more
Echolab Overture™ Satisfies Overflow Crowds at Singapore's Cornerstone Community Church Echolab Inc. today announced that Cornerstone Community Church, located in Singapore and part of the Zion Ministerial Fellowship, has implemented an Echolab Overture1™ SD switcher to enhance and simplify live, multi-screen production of its worship services, which draw a crowd of about 3,000 people every Sunday. published 6 months agoread more
NewTek Announces Winner of NAB Show 2009 Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway NewTek awards rare collectible autographed guitar to NAB Attendee NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that attendee Peter Lebow was the winner of the Company’s NAB Show 2009 Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp signed guitar giveaway. Lebow was randomly chosen in a drawing at the NewTek 2009 NAB Show booth and received the Epiphone SG-Special Guitar adorned with autographs of Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Chris Slade (AC/DC) and Kip Winger (Winger). published 6 months agoread more
NewTek LightWave 3D® – A Vital Weapon in the "Battle for Terra" NewTek LightWave 3D used to create 3D animation and visual effects in full-length, animated, 3D sci-fi adventure film NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, announced today that its award-winning LightWave 3D® rendering, modeling and animation solution was used to create the new animated, science fiction, adventure film “Battle for Terra,” which opens today at movie theaters nationwide. published 6 months agoread more
Boinx Software Joins Noise Industries Partner Developer Program Recipient of the Apple Design Award in 2008 brings engineering prowess to the FxFactory platform; offering new plug-ins for Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets announced that new development partner, Boinx Software, has released the FxTiles FxPack at NAB 2009. The FxFactory powered FxTiles is a brand new collection of 3D filters and transitions designed for the Adobe® After Effects® CS3 / CS4, Apple® Final Cut Studio® and Apple Final Cut® Express applications. published 7 months agoread more
Sony Updates Hdc Family Of High-Definition Studio And Production Cameras New “R” Series Delivers Enhanced CCDs, Signal Processing and Focusing Capabilities to Flagship Product Line Sony is updating its flagship line of HDC high-definition cameras for studio and live production applications. The new “R” Series continues Sony’s developments in CCD technology, combining its second-generation 1080/60P imager with a newly developed DSP LSI designed for enhanced digital signal processing and more comprehensive focusing capabilities. published 7 months agoread more
Snell to Launch Newsroom Automation Solution at 2009 NAB Show New System Extends Kahuna Multiformat Switcher to Provide Complete and Fully Automated News Production Solution Snell, the company formed through the merger of Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox, will unveil a complete newsroom automation solution based on its Kahuna SD/HD multiformat production switcher at the 2009 NAB Show. published 7 months agoread more
Enhancements to Kahuna Production Switcher Enable Streamlined IT-Based Workflows, Support 3-D Operations New K-Watch and K-Mirror Software for Kahuna Multiformat SD/HD Production Switcher Bring Efficiencies of IT-Based Workflow to Live Production Operations Snell, the new company formed through the merger of Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox, will introduce a variety of enhancement for its acclaimed Kahuna multiformat SD/HD production switcher at the 2009 NAB Show. published 7 months agoread more
NewTek NAB TriCaster™ Upgrade Guarantee TriCasters purchased before June 27 can be exchanged for full purchase price credit towards new models announced at the 2009 NAB Show NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NAB Upgrade Guarantee Program. Customers can trade up any TriCaster™ portable live production system purchased between January 15 and June 27, 2009 for full purchase price credit toward any new TriCaster product introduced at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show taking place in Las Vegas from April 20 to 23. published 7 months agoread more
NewTek HD/SD Replay System Now Shipping NewTek releases 3PLAY™, a multi-channel, HD/SD slow motion replay system NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it has begun shipping 3PLAY™, a multi-channel, high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) instant replay system at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show April 20 to 23 in Las Vegas. published 7 months agoread more
Linear Acoustic Moves DTV Audio Quality Upstream With AERO.qc™ Universal QC Tool Supports Pre-Mastering Applications in Post-Production, Ingest, and Program Origination At the 2009 NAB Show this month, Linear Acoustic is introducing the new AERO.qc™ Audio Quality Controller, which combines all of the essential loudness and reformatting tools required for maintaining a consistent viewer experience, including ITU loudness measurement, loudness correction, selective upmixing, metering, and monitoring. published 7 months agoread more
Softron Media Services Announces New Additions to OnTheAir Suite Mac Based Professional Broadcasting Solutions Provides Client/Server Architecture and Modules for Multiple I/O and Control Softron Media Services® will demonstrate several new modules that make up its OnTheAir Suite® of applications at its booth (SL08928) during NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, NV, USA on April 20, 2009. published 7 months agoread more
Calrec Audio Advances Market Leadership in the Americas 2008 Business Remains Strong With Leading Mobile Production Companies, Studio Facilities, and Broadcasters Calrec has announced that its Americas sales remained strong in spite of the weak economy, enabling it to solidify its position as the leading console manufacturer for high-end television broadcast applications. Calrec, one of the professional brands under D&M Holdings, attributed its success to the continued loyalty of its customers, the addition of a full-time team in the U.S. in the past year, and the strong support of its representatives and distributors. published 7 months agoread more
Sony Unveils New Studio Series Line Of HD Studio Cameras And Multi-Format Production Switcher Technology New Equipment Offers More Accessible Entry into HD Studio and Live Production for Broadcasters, Sports Venues, Houses of Worship, Schools and Government Sony Electronics is introducing a new line of high-definition studio cameras and multi-format production switchers designed to provide broadcasters a high-quality, yet more accessible entry into HD production. published 7 months agoread more
Broadcast Pix Unveils New Fluent Workflow Software for Slate Software Suite Streamlines Live Production Workflow with Rapid File Import, Macro Memories with Files, 2 M/E Soft Panel, and Data-Driven Graphics Broadcast Pix™ announced Fluent™ workflow software today for its Slate™ integrated live video production systems. The new workflow software exploits the system's unique video and file integration to improve functionality and performance. published 7 months agoread more
NewTek 3PLAY™ at 2009 Nickelodeon Countdown to the Kids' Choice Awards Multi-channel, HD/SD slow motion replay system to capture and replay celebrity orange carpet arrivals NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its NewTek 3PLAY™ multi-channel HD/SD slow motion replay system will be used to capture and replay footage of celebrity arrivals on the famed orange carpet at the 2009 Nickelodeon Countdown to the Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CST) on the Nickelodeon channel. published 7 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ to Live Stream Inaugural Streamy Awards International Academy of Web Television awards program will recognize outstanding original Web television programming on March 28 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used to produce and live stream the first annual Streamy Awards Ceremony and Gala from the Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. PST (9:30 p.m. CST). published 7 months agoread more
NewTek Launches Live Product Demo Webcasts Sessions to be offered every two weeks on www.newtek.com/demo; First installments on March 18 and 19 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it will offer free live demonstrations of its products beginning on March 18 and 19. Produced and streamed using NewTek TriCaster portable live production systems, each session will be held every two weeks and will focus on one NewTek product line. published 8 months agoread more
Aviom Welcomes Fault Line And Mac West Group As New Rep Firms Aviom, exclusive developer of the world's most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is pleased to announce that Fault Line and Mac West Group have joined Aviom’s team of rep firms. Both firms provide sales teams with extensive experience in systems contracting, sales, design, studio recording, and live production work in the pro audio industry. published 8 months agoread more
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. published 8 months agoread more
Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox Announce Merger Combination of two industry leaders creates global force in broadcasting technology Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox announced today the merger of their businesses, and the creation of a new joint company. The deal, which combines the strengths of two market leading innovators in the broadcast technology industry, creates a formidable competitor in the digital media sector. published 8 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ at NBA All-Star Jam Session Turns Fans into Sports Anchors NewTek will also demo breakthrough multi-channel, HD, instant replay device at NBA D-League practice Feb. 13 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced today that NBA Digital will utilize TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce fan fantasy NBA TV sportscaster segments during the NBA All-Star Jam Session at the Phoenix Convention Center February 12 to 16. published 9 months agoread more
NewTek Unveils New 3D Technology LightWave® CORE™, a next generation, node-based 3D solution is revealed NewTek Inc. revealed today LightWave® CORE™, its next-generation 3D application via a streamed live presentation to 3D artists around the world. LightWave CORE is a completely new system offering a unified environment that allows anything to be animated in any number of ways. LightWave CORE is a node-based, multi-processing, unified application, designed to be as future-proof as possible, with a concentration on capacity and performance. published 9 months agoread more
MIJO Maintains Media and Post-Production Leadership With Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C – HD Motion-Compensated HD Standards Converter Offers Global Customers the 'Gold Standard' in International HD Video Format Conversion MIJO, a leading full-service media distribution, production, and post-production company based in Toronto, has standardized its international video conversion services on the Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C – HD motion-compensated standards converter. published 9 months agoread more
NewTek Releases LightWave 3D® v9.6 Featuring increased stability, hair and fur cloning, nodes and workflow acceleration NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of LightWave® v9.6, a major update to its award-winning 3D application, LightWave 3D®. LightWave v9.6’s new capabilities include improvements to animation, rendering and workflow, with FiberFX cloning, Layout snapping and automatic drag-and-drop file loading. More than 625 feature requests and reported issues have been implemented and resolved between 9.5 and 9.6. LightWave v9.6 is the fifth free update in the LightWave v9 series. published 10 months agoread more
NewTek Supports NBA San Antonio Spurs Nonprofit Event NewTek TriCaster™ Selected to Produce and Live Stream Spurs Annual TUX ‘N TENNIES Dinner and Auction NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the National Basketball Association (NBA) San Antonio Spurs chose TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and live stream their 21st Annual TUX ‘N TENNIES Dinner and Auction on Friday, January 9. published 10 months agoread more
Tours by Sloan Selects Broadcast Pix™ 2 M/E Slate™ 5016HD Live Production System for Live Performances by Donny & Marie Osmond Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, announced that Tours by Sloan, a live event production company based in Las Vegas, selected its Slate 5016HD switcher for use during live performances by Donny & Marie Osmond at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. published 10 months agoread more
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. published 10 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Selected by SportsLink to Produce and Live Stream Coverage of U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week Events Students to produce and live stream first Football University Youth All-American Bowl showcasing nation’s top seventh and eighth-graders NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that SportsLink, a leading sports-marketing and management company, selected TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and stream extended live coverage of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week. published 10 months agoread more
NewTek LiveSet™ Pack Now Available Network-style virtual sets for TriCaster PRO™, TriCaster STUDIO™, TriCaster BROADCAST™ and VT[5]™ NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of NewTek LiveSet™ Pack Volume 1, a series of five virtual sets designed for use with TriCaster PRO™, TriCaster STUDIO™ and TriCaster BROADCAST™ portable live production and virtual set systems and VT [5] production suite. published 11 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Selected to Produce and Live Stream Extended Coverage of Big 12 Football Conference Championship Game Weekend College football fans will be able to see pre-game and post-game events not available on television NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NCAA Big 12 Conference chose the TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and live stream Big 12 Championship events on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, on www.Big12sports.com. published 11 months agoread more
NewTek Releases Graphics Packs for Sports Network-style, customizable graphic templates for TriCaster™, VT[5]™, SpeedEDIT™ and LiveText™ NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of Graphics Pack Volume 1 and 2: Sports, two sets of high-definition compatible graphic templates designed for use with TriCaster™, VT[5]™, SpeedEDIT™ and LiveText™ during live sports video production. published 11 months agoread more
NewTek Enhances Customer Experience through Extended Technical Support Hours Customers now have access to in-house experts for portable live production and 3D animation support seven days a week NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it has extended its superior technical support hours. Customers using innovative NewTek solutions for portable live production and 3D animation and effects can now access highly-trained in-house experts every day for assistance. published 12 months agoread more
NewTek LightWave 3D Wins MacUser Award NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that MacUser readers have awarded LightWave 3D® the 2008 MacUser Award for Best 3D Product. published 12 months agoread more
Douglas County Television, DCTV23 Selects Broadcast Pix Slate Switcher for Live Broadcast Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, announces the sale of its Slate™ system to the Douglas County Television, DCTV23 in Georgia. The switcher is being used to air the Board of Commissioners meetings twice a month as well as planning meetings once a month. published 12 months agoread more
NewTek TriCaster to Live Stream Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Events from the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool and Abbey Road and John Henry Studios in London to feature Classic Rock Legends NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced today that its TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used to stream live video from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp™ performance at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool where the Beatles first established themselves. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Releases DataLink™ Real-Time Data Displays TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ plug-in helps manage titles and scores during fast-paced live events NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of DataLink™, a TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ plug-in that links data from external feeds, files or databases to display real-time, rapidly-changing information, such as statistics, scores, times and other dynamic information. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Delivered Live Webcast of 2008 Republican National Convention TriCaster chosen by Pajamas TV to produce and stream Republican Party gathering to worldwide audiences NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ was selected by Pajamas TV, a division of Pajamas Media, to produce and stream live coverage of the 2008 Republican National Convention. published 1 year agoread more
Broadcast Pix Adds Industry Veteran Michael “Aussie” Holten as Senior Workflow Engineer Broadcast Pix™ Inc. today announced the addition of Michael “Aussie” Holten as Senior Workflow Engineer. Michael Holten is an accomplished video producer, editor, theatrical sound designer and software designer, who will further enhance the streamlined workflow inherent in Broadcast Pix’s highly integrated live video production systems. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Releases LightWave 3D® v9.5 for Windows® at SIGGRAPH 2008 Achieving new levels in animation, illumination, hair and fur, rendering and workflow NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of LightWave® v9.5 for Windows®, a major update to its award-winning 3D application, LightWave 3D®. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek LightWave 3D® Shines in "The Dark Knight" Hong Kong Sequence NewTek showcasing LightWave 3D use in film, TV, games, print and visualization projects at its SIGGRAPH 2008 booth #159 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced LightWave 3D® was used by artist Stuart Penn at Framestore, for key scenes of one of 2008’s biggest box office successes, "The Dark Knight." A highlight of the LightWave®-generated work appears during the movie’s notable Hong Kong sequence. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Showcases Award-Winning LightWave 3D® Artists at SIGGRAPH 2008 Artists to elaborate LightWave® production benefits at NewTek booth #159 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that numerous LightWave 3D® artists will be discussing their projects at NewTek booth #159. published 1 year agoread more
Snell & Wilcox Introduces Kahuna 1 M/E HD New SD/HD Multiformat Production Switcher Offers Full Power of Kahuna in Cost-Effective, Smaller-Footprint Solution Snell & Wilcox today announced the release of its compact new Kahuna 1 M/E HD SD/HD multiformat production switcher. Designed for live, fast-paced production environments, the Kahuna 1 M/E offers all of the breakthrough performance of the industry-leading Kahuna production switcher, but in a cost-effective, entry-level solution. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek to Highlight Role of LightWave 3D® in "Iron Man" at SIGGRAPH 2008 NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that they will be showcasing the role of LightWave 3D® in rendering the "Iron Man" at NewTek booth #159 at SIGGRAPH 2008. Michael Blackbourn, lead 3D artist at The Embassy Visual Effects, will be at the NewTek booth to discuss his use of LightWave® to render the iron-clad Mark 1 suit used at the beginning of the feature film. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Produced and Streamed Behind-the-Scenes Coverage of "Criss Angel Mindfreak" TriCaster along with A&E and Image First Productions give fans unprecedented access to Angel’s escape from building implosion NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Image First Productions chose NewTek TriCaster™ to produce and stream live coverage of “Criss Angel Mindfreak.” published 1 year agoread more
Broadcast Pix™ Mobile Studio Brakes for IBC 2008 IBC introduction of Slate HD and 2 M/E Live Integrated Video Production Systems Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, will demonstrate its popular and newly expanded Slate™ switcher line at IBC 2008 at the RAI Center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Stand 7.H31). published 1 year agoread more
2008 Marks the 11th Consecutive Year that Emmy® Visual Effects Nominees are NewTek LightWave 3D® Artists NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products today extended their congratulations to the 2008 Emmy® nominees in the Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series and Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or A Special categories. For the 11th year in a row, several of the nominees relied on Emmy-winning LightWave 3D® as a key tool in their visual effects pipe line. published 1 year agoread more
Arena Football League Chooses NewTek TriCaster™ to Produce and Web Stream Extensive Virgin Mobile ArenaBowl XXII Coverage TriCaster gives AFL fans around the world unprecedented access to the events and activities of ArenaBowl Weekend NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the Arena Football League selected TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream 11 ArenaBowl XXII Weekend events taking place July 24-27 in New Orleans. published 1 year agoread more
Voice of America Selects Broadcast Pix Slate 2100 Switcher for Live Broadcasts Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, announces the sale of its Slate™ 2100 switcher to the Voice of America (VOA) in Washington, D.C. A second Slate 2100 is also in place at VOA’s London facility. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek TriCaster™ Brings World’s Largest Pro Surfing Competition to Fans Go211 Live Featuring Honda US Open of Surfing to be produced and web streamed live NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Go211.com, the leading social networking website for action sports enthusiasts, has chosen TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream Go211 Live, the largest action sports, music and lifestyle festival in North America, which takes place July 24-27 from Huntington Beach, California. published 1 year agoread more
Advanced Broadcast Solutions First Customer with Broadcast Pix™ Slate™ 2 M/E Live Integrated Production System New Slate™ 5016 HD/SD Switcher to be Installed on Advanced Broadcast Solutions’ Multiformat HD Mobile Production Unit Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, today announced that Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS), a Seattle-based systems integration firm, is the first customer to take delivery of a Slate™ 2 M/E (Mix/Effect System) live integrated production system. published 1 year agoread more
All-Star Line Up: TriCaster™ and Knockout Digital Media TriCaster to be used to produce and web stream 2008 All-Star Game radio shows NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Knockout Digital Media has chosen TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream the ESPN Radio All-Star Game radio shows in New York City to ESPNRadio.com. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Now Shipping LiveControl™ Switching Surface for TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ LiveControl mixes multiple sources for improved live production NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the immediate availability of LiveControl™ LC-11 optional switching surface for TriCaster™ portable live production studio and VT[5]™ Integrated Production Suite. published 1 year agoread more
NewTek Now Shipping TimeWarp™ External Replay Controller Slow motion and instant replay are at your fingertips with TimeWarp for TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced it has begun shipping TimeWarp™, an external replay controller for the NewTek family of TriCaster™ products and VT[5]™. published 1 year agoread more
Flood Uproots City Government: TriCaster Keeps Channel on the Air TriCaster enables Des Moines, Iowa city government to communicate with residents during flood emergency NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its TriCaster™ portable live production studio is currently being used by Channel DMTV7, the city government station of Des Moines, Iowa, to produce and air daily press conferences and updates on the flood emergency after being forced to evacuate the City Hall production studios. published 1 year agoread more
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. published 1 year agoread more
Add Character to Your Next Production: NewTek LiveText Now Shipping New character generator provides TriCaster™ operators the flexibility to create, update and modify titles in live production NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announces that its new LiveText™ optional titling accessory for the line of TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set systems is now shipping. published 1 year agoread more
Unleash the Power of Adobe Photoshop Using LightWave Rendition for Adobe Photoshop From NewTek New Photoshop® CS3 Extended™ Plug-in to provide Photo-Realistic 3D Render Output NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products today announced the release of LightWave Rendition™ for Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 Extended. Based upon the rendering engine of Emmy® Award-winning LightWave 3D®, LightWave Rendition™ for Adobe® Photoshop® gives creative artists the capability to render models imported into Photoshop® CS3 Extended™ with the ability to deliver the richness of detail, textures and lighting attributes found in the original 3D artwork. published 1 year agoread more
