| | | | Safeway Builds Cross-Platform Production Environment on Omneon MediaGrid™ Active Storage System
MediaGrid System Enables Consolidation of Storage for a Streamlined File-Based Workflow From Ingest Through Content Production and Distribution
Omneon Inc. today announced that Safeway Inc., a Fortune 50 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, is using the Omneon MediaGrid™ active storage system to support a cross-platform shared edit environment incorporating Avid® Media Composer® and Apple® Final Cut Pro® editing systems.
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| | | | Sony Expands XDCAM HD422 Series With New Camcorder And Deck
New Features Include Under- and Over-Cranking, 24P Capability, Standard-definition Recording and Linear Editing
Sony’s newest additions to the XDCAM® HD422 Series of optical disc products deliver enhanced flexibility for motion picture and TV episodic production, and for ENG/EFP applications.
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| | | | Sony Expands XDCAM HD422 Series With New Camcorder And Deck
New Features Include Under- and Over-Cranking, 24P Capability, Standard-definition Recording and Linear Editing
Sony's newest additions to the XDCAM® HD422 Series of optical disc products deliver enhanced flexibility for motion picture and TV episodic production, and for ENG/EFP applications.
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| | | | Sony Expands Family Of XDCAM HD422 Products With New High-Definition Field Recorder
New Model Delivers High-speed File Transfers and Legacy Format Support for Greater Production Flexibility
The expanding family of Sony’s XDCAM® HD422 Professional Disc™ system now includes a new high-definition field recorder, model PDW-HR1. This mobile unit is designed as the ideal ENG/EFP complement for Sony’s newest XDCAM HD422 optical camcorder while also supporting legacy formats including MPEG IMX®, DVCAM™ and 4:2:0 HD 24P content.
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| | | | Avid Delivers Support for XDCAM HD 50 Mb/s Format
Customers benefit from higher quality HD picture and workflow enhancements in latest update to editing software
Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced qualification of the Sony XDCAM HD MPEG 2 Long GoP 50 Mb/s format in its Media Composer®, NewsCutter® and Symphony™ product lines.
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| | | | Spanish Broadcasting System Goes On Air In HD With Sony's XDCAM System
Broadcaster Standardizes on the Sony Optical 422 Technology
When Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) went on the air recently from its new studio, the Miami-based radio, TV and internet network did more than unveil a new look. It became one of the first Hispanic networks to implement full HD production, the network said.
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| | | | ARRIFLEX D-21 Captures Eclectic TV Slate
Acclaimed for its ability to render filmlike images, the ARRIFLEX D-21 digital camera is an industry workhorse with a slate of TV shows admired by audiences and critics alike.
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| | | | Matrox Announces Windows 7 Support for the Matrox MXO2 Family of Professional I/O Devices
Also available with Matrox MAX technology for lightning fast H.264 HD encoding
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Windows 7 support for Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack. The Matrox MXO2 family of I/O devices streamlines editing with Adobe CS4 Production Premium. These devices provide all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. The Matrox MXO2 devices are also available with Matrox MAX technology for accelerated H.264 file creation using Adobe Media Encoder.
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| | | | DCS Event to explore tapeless workflow at the motion picture lab
Attendees will get up-close look at FotoKem’s new specialty division nextLAB
The Digital Cinema Society (DCS), an international nonprofit educational cooperative invites the professional production community to a meeting exploring tapeless workflow at the motion picture lab. The meeting will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 AM until Noon, at FotoKem in Burbank.
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| | | | nanoFlash Enhanced with 280Mbps CODEC, 64GB Cards
Convergent Design will release this week new firmware adding a 280 Mbps I-Frame-Only CODEC for their popular nanoFlash HD/SD recorder/player. Additionally, the company qualified three new 64GB Compact Flash cards, doubling the record/playback time.
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| | | | Adobe Announces Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.2 Update
Adobe today announced Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.2, a free update for existing customers of Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Master Collection software. The new version provides compatibility for Panasonic’s AVC-Intra format along with updates for leading post-production hardware, including IO support.
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| | | | Sony Releases Vegas Pro 9.0c Software With New Features For Professional Video Editing Workflows
Free Upgrade For Existing Vegas Pro 9.0 Software Users Provides XDCAM EX MP4 File Rendering, Enhanced MPEG-2 Smart Render, Enhanced Audio Capabilities and Expanded RED ONE Media Support
Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 9.0c software, the latest update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application.
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| | | | Matrox MXO2 LE Now Shipping
Portable, Professional I/O for the Mac with Matrox MAX Technology for Faster Than Realtime H.264 Encoding
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox MXO2 LE, an HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O device for the Mac, is now available from authorized dealers worldwide. Matrox MXO2 LE streamlines editing with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. It provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | nanoFlash Enhanced with Time-Lapse
Convergent Design released today time-lapse recording capability for their popular nanoFlash recorder/player. The new firmware, available as a free download, adds the capability to capture time lapse-video in any increment from one frame per second to one frame per day.
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| | | | Accelerated HD H.264 Encoding Now Available on Windows Products Featuring Matrox MAX Technology
Award-winning Matrox CompressHD card and Matrox MXO2 Mini I/O device speed up HD H.264 file creation for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Windows drivers for Matrox CompressHD and Matrox MXO2 Mini with the MAX option are now available as a free download from the Matrox website for registered owners. Matrox MAX technology uses a dedicated hardware processor to accelerate the creation of HD H.264 files for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web.
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| | | | HD World: FOR-A to Demo Product Range
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a wide range of products at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City (Booth #1009).
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| | | | Adobe and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Expand Alliance
Turner to Leverage Adobe Video Solutions to Increase Speed and Efficiency of Newsroom Editing Workflows
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that it has expanded its strategic media technology alliance with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), initially announced in March 2009.
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| | | | Turning Point Upgrades to HD with Fujinon
Turning Point in Lakeside, Calif., which produces religious programs that are seen across the country on a variety of networks, upgraded to HD when it rolled out a new 45-foot expanding side mobile production unit in January.
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| | | | Matrox Announces Support for ToolsOnAir Just:In
Video Capture Application with the Matrox MXO2 I/O Device
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced support for ToolsOnAir’s Just:In video capture application with the Matrox MXO2 I/O device for the Mac. Just:In is an Apple QuickTime-based ingest solution that fits perfectly into the production process of any TV station, or post production studio.
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| | | | Matrox Announces Support for Softron’s Ingest and Playout Applications with Matrox MXO2 I/O Device
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced support for Softron Media Services’ MovieRecorder ingest application and OnTheAir Video playout application with the Matrox MXO2 I/O device for the Mac. Softron’s products provide all the functionality needed to run a TV station on a Mac. They are in use at news and sports broadcasters, educational institutions, religious broadcasters, and postproduction facilities around the world. Matrox MXO2 provides all the features of an I/O card and breakout box with the added advantage of portability. It can be easily moved among Mac Pros in the studio and taken on the road with a MacBook Pro.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Procam Television Selects Anton/Bauer as Sole Supplier of Advanced Batteries, Chargers
Leading UK Rental Facility Makes the Switch to Dionic HC Batteries, TM4 Chargers
Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is announcing at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.D28b) that Procam Television, a leading hire facility in the U.K., has fully committed to Anton/Bauer products.
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| | | | nanoFlash gets DVD/Blu-ray Encoding Upgrade
Convergent Design announced today a major firmware upgrade to their popular hand-held recorder, nanoFlash. The new firmware (vr 1.0.64) adds DVD/Blu-Ray encoding file formats (MPG and M2V) as well as 24p pulldown removal and standard-def Quicktime support.
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| | | | IBC 2009: Autodesk Launches Lustre 2010 and Extensions for Visual Effects Products
Creative Tools Provide Improved Performance, Open Platforms and Interoperability
At IBC 2009 -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) launched Autodesk Lustre 2010 digital color-grading software and Extension 1 releases for the 2010 versions of its visual effects and editorial finishing software: Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flare, Autodesk Flint and Autodesk Smoke.
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| | | | Matrox Announces Matrox MXO2 LE
Portable, Professional I/O for the Mac with Matrox MAX Technology for Faster Than Realtime H.264 Encoding
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Matrox MXO2 LE, an HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O device based on the award-winning Matrox MXO2 that streamlines editing with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. Matrox MXO2 LE provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity.
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| | | | Telestream's Pipeline Speeds HD Capture for Croatia's Nova TV Reality Show
Croatia's first mobile HD production van utilizes Pipeline HD Dual with ToolsOnAir control software for multi-camera HD video capture into tapeless production workflow
Telestream today announced that Nova TV, Croatia's first commercial nationwide television station, deployed four Pipeline™ HD Dual video capture systems for use in its state-of-the-art, tapeless HD-OB van.
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| | | | Hearst Television Adopts Adobe Video Production Solutions
Top Media Company Selects Adobe Premiere Pro to Develop Advanced Tapeless News Editing Solution
At the 2009 IBC tradeshow, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that Hearst Television has chosen Adobe video production solutions to develop and deliver a next-generation, tapeless solution for generating newscasts.
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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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| | | | Antena 3 Creates Dynamic News and Program Workflow with Dalet
Spain's largest broadcaster implements progressive MAM solution to facilitate total content exchange among main and regional locations
Dalet Digital Media Systems announced at the IBC 2009 Exhibition (stand 8.B77) the deployment of Dalet Enterprise Edition at the Antena 3 Television main operation in Madrid and two regional locations on the Islas Canarias (Canary Islands); Las Palmas and Tenerife.
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| | | | News 12 Westchester Depends on Matrox MXO2
News 12 Westchester, based in Yonkers NY, reaches more than 270,000 homes through Cablevision and other cable systems. Director of Operations, Henry Ramos, has recently equipped his in-house editing systems and his OB SNG van with Matrox MXO2 input/output devices.
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| | | | JVC Camcorders Chosen by IBC TV News
GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 camcorders improve workflow
IBC show broadcaster, IBC TV News, has chosen JVC’s tapeless camcorders for the IBC2009 show in September. Developed for mainstream ENG, production and cinematography, JVC’s handheld GY-HM100 and shoulder-mounted GY-HM700 camcorders are ideal for recording high-quality images on the move, and will be used to capture all the action from this year’s event at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam.
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| | | | Convergent Design ships nanoFlash
Convergent Design announced today volume shipments of the highly anticipated nanoFlash portable HD/SD recorder/player. nanoFlash records HD/SD video and audio using the high-quality Sony XDCAM 422 CODEC onto affordable CompactFlash® cards.
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| | | | Lone Peak completes 13 episodes of "1000cc Raw Thrill"
Lone Peak Productions, a Salt Lake City based video production company, announced they have finished post-production of 13 episodes of, "1000cc Raw Thrill" a motorcycle show that is the brainchild of Executive Producer, James Brown of Salt Lake Studios.
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| | | | Quantel releases Marco V4
Quantel’s field editor gains more features and capabilities
Quantel announced today the general release of Marco V4 software, which adds useful new features and capabilities to its field editing companion for Quantel’s Enterprise sQ integrated news production systems. Marco V4 is already in use with broadcasters in Europe and Asia, who have welcomed its enhanced capabilities.
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| | | | Sonnet Fusion™ F2 Makes Mobile HD Editing Easy for Schenkel Productions
Compact, Powerful, and Rugged Storage System Supports Full HD Editing for Timely Program Delivery From Virtually Any Location
Sonnet Technologies today announced that Schenkel Productions, a provider of video production services for two decades, is using the award-winning Fusion™ F2 portable 2-drive RAID SATA storage system to support full HD editing anywhere, any time. Schenkel Productions offers videography, editing, live event production, and DVD authoring services to companies across the United States, and the Fusion F2 supports all of these services by providing high-performance and high-reliability storage, as well as a compact form factor and low power requirements, to enable rapid completion of SD and HD edits.
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| | | | New price, More Features for nanoFlash
Convergent Design announced today a $2,995 MSRP price for the highly anticipated nanoFlash, which will ship in June, now with analog audio I/O. nanoFlash is the world’s smallest, lowest-power professional HD/SD recorder/player creating visually lossless Quicktime or MXF files stored on affordable Compact Flash media.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Sony Expands HD Data Options With Mobile Storage Unit For Professional Video Production
New Unit and Hard Disk Drive Cartridges Provide Increased Versatility for HD Video Professionals
Sony is expanding its line of professional media options with the new PXU-MS240 mobile storage unit. Designed for use with XDCAM EX camcorders and decks, the device can be used to transfer data from SxS PRO™ memory cards to the unit for nearly continuous back-up or off-load of video clips.
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| | | | Avid Unveils New Brand Identity
New identity reflects move to integrate five industry-leading businesses and commitment to deliver interoperable, open audio and video solutions to customers
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled a new brand identity as part of the company's business transformation to better serve the interests and needs of its audio and video customers - who range from home enthusiasts to complex media enterprises, and create the most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world.
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| | | | Avid Announces Surge of Third-Party Integrations at NAB ’09
Continues to deliver open solutions with integration of third-party camera, server and automation technology
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled a number of new integrations with third parties, designed to give customers more infrastructure and format flexibility within their broadcast and post production workflows. Omneon, Panasonic, Sony and RED are among the companies that will demonstrate new workflow integrations with Avid at the National Association of Broadcasters Show this week.
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| | | | AJA Io Express Showcased at NAB 2009
Cross Platform, Portable Audio and Video Input/Output Device Ideal for File-Based Workflows
AJA Video Systems, the leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the Io Express, a new highly portable audio and video I/O device that’s designed for the latest file-based workflows.
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| | | | Matrox Announces Integration of Matrox MAX Technology
Faster Than Realtime High Definition H.264 File Creation into Matrox MXO2 and Matrox MXO2 Rack I/O Devices for the Mac
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced versions of Matrox MXO2 and Matrox MXO2 Rack that will incorporate Matrox MAX technology for faster than realtime high definition H.264 file creation.
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| | | | PortalVideo Showcases Its Rough-Cut Editing Service for Video Producers at NAB ‘09
New Features for HD, Final Cut Pro Users with Tapeless Video Editing Workflows Allow Dramatic Post-Production Cost, Time-Savings for A Wider Range of Productions
PortalVideo, provider of Internet-based video editing solutions for producers, is showcasing its pioneering PortalVideo™ rough-cut editing service at today’s 2009 NAB Show™ at the National Association of Broadcasters annual conference in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Introduces Vegas Pro 9 With Powerful New Editing Tools For Broadcast And Video Professionals
Upgrade Provides Support for Broadcast and High-End Production Needs, Including New User Interface, Direct XDCAM EX Browsing and Import, Native RED ONE File Support and 4K Workflow
Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas Pro 9 software, the latest version of its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. Vegas Pro 9 software features a new customizable interface for optimized viewing and enhanced usability, as well as significant improvements for professional video editors, including direct browsing and import of Sony XDCAM EX footage, native file support for the RED ONE camera, compress to MXF file format during capture from SD/HDSDI sources, a scalable 4K workflow, and powerful new effects and editing enhancements. The software includes both native 32-bit and 64-bit versions at no additional cost, enabling editors to take full advantage of today's most advanced hardware while retaining compatibility with older systems.
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| | | | Telestream Demonstrates Powerful and Efficient Digital Media Workflow Solutions at NAB2009
Telestream is showcasing its latest capture, transcoding and workflow automation product innovations in Booth SL3305 at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention April 20-23 in Las Vegas. Demonstrations featuring greater speed, more formats and HD integration address the increasingly complex digital media needs of broadcasters, content creators and multiplatform distribution providers.
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| | | | AMV Equips New Portable System with Fujinon Lenses
New York City-based All Mobile Video, provider of video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, news programming, and events, recently built a new multi-camera tapeless "EX3 Carrypack" portable production system around Sony PMW-EX3 camcorders and Fujinon lenses. Three Fujinon XS13x3.3 wide angle lenses were purchased specifically for the multi-camera unit.
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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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| | | | 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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| | | | MaxT Systems to Showcase Cost-Effective MAXedit® Editing Environment at NAB 2009
First Official Showings of MAXcut® and MAXreview®; Additional Demos of MAXedit by Bitcentral and Chyron
MaxT Systems Inc., developers of server-based media applications and high-performance storage solutions, today announced that it will showcase a revolutionary new end-to-end collaborative editing environment-based upon its new MAXedit® Server Edition-at the 2009 NAB show in Las Vegas (Booth SL11206) from April 18-23, 2009.
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| | | | Matrox Adds New Features to Matrox MXO2 I/O Devices for the Mac
Highlights include scaling on capture, ProRes 422 720p capture on a MacBook Pro, and compatibility with Apple Xserve systems
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that release 1.3 for the Matrox MXO2 product line is now available as a free download from the Matrox website to all registered users. This release brings users a host of new productivity features and workflow enhancements. Highlights include the following:
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| | | | Matrox MXO2 Rack – Rackmountable I/O Device for the Mac – Now Shipping
Matrox MXO2 Rack will be demonstrated at NAB 2009 in booth SL3814
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox MXO2 Rack, a new version of the award-winning Matrox MXO2 I/O device for the Mac, is now shipping. The 2RU-sized Matrox MXO2 Rack is designed for broadcast news operations, OB vans, and other environments where equipment must be rackmounted. It streamlines editing workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros, MacBook Pros, and Apple Xserve systems, providing broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Users can benefit from file-based workflows with support for XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, and P2 without transcoding. In addition, they are not limited to using a single codec as with some other I/O devices on the market. In HD for example, Matrox MXO2 Rack supports a variety of codecs including ProRes, ProRes422 HQ, DVCPRO HD, and uncompressed 8- and 10-bit.
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| | | | Avid Unveils HD News Solution
New AirSpeed Multi Stream server and various product upgrades deliver end to end XDCAM HD workflow - increasing productivity and lowering newsroom production costs
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled an end-to-end HD news solution that enables broadcasters to produce HD programming more cost-effectively. With this powerful solution, broadcasters can easily acquire, edit, network, manage assets, playback and control functionality of Sony XDCAM HD (LongGoP HD MPEG2) content, with a workflow designed to deliver significant time, storage and bandwidth savings.
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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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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Matrox Axio LE Release 4.0 Now Shipping
Realtime HD and SD Editing Platform Provides Support for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium and the Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that software release 4.0 for the Matrox Axio™ LE realtime HD and SD editing platform is now available for download on the Matrox website. Release 4.0 supports Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium and Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4 software.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | AmberFin Launches iCR Version 4.5
Latest Upgrades to AmberFin’s iCR Software Fuels the Transition to HD, Enables Enhanced Interoperability and Delivers Greater Operational Efficiencies
In the latest upgrade to its flagship content mastering and transcoding software solutions, AmberFin announces the immediate availability of iCR 4.5, which further enhances file-based workflow efficiency and raises the bar on image quality, while reducing cost per deliverable.
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| | | | 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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| | | | Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 v.4.0.1 Announced
Introduces Final Cut Pro project import, RED camera compatibility, OMF export, and other enhancements
Today, Adobe Systems Incorporated introduced Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 version 4.0.1 software, a major update to the leading start-to-finish professional video production solution.
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| | | | Media100 Announces Version 13 is Now Shipping
Integration with Apple Final Cut Studio via XML Interchange, Expanded Audio Output Options
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Version 13, introduced at IBC 2008, is now shipping. The video editing system of choice for many generations of editors worldwide, Media 100 is the gold standard for ease-of-use, minimal learning curve, and consistent professional results.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | TV Magic Partners With Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to Present Workshop on File-Based HD Workflow
Leading Developers and Vendors of HD Solutions Gather Nov. 6 to Provide Workflow and Product Demonstrations
Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic is partnering with Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to present a workshop on file-based HD workflow. During this free event, Nov. 6 at TV Magic's San Diego facility, the four companies will showcase industry-leading technologies, including the Sony XDCAM HD series cameras, AJA KONA capture card, and Apple's Final Cut Pro® nonlinear editing system, that support flexible, efficient workflows in the HD realm.
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| | | | Adobe Releases Creative Suite 4 Production Premium
Cross-Platform Video Toolset Delivers New Technologies For Creating Searchable Video Content
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Offers Free Vegas Pro Updates for Broadcast Workflows and 64-Bit Video Editing
Vegas Pro 8.0c Features XDCAM HD 4:2:2 Camera Support, Fit-to-Fill Editing and Trimmer Tool Enhancements Including Source/Preview Mode; Vegas Pro 8.1 is Industry's First Available Mainstream 64-bit NLE Software
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas Pro 8.0c and Vegas Pro 8.1 non-linear editing (NLE) software application updates.
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| | | | 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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| | | | Adobe Advances Broadcast Solutions at IBC2008
Company Previews Next Generation of Adobe Post Production Software
At IBC2008 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) is showcasing advanced video and new media technologies that are enabling broadcasters and media professionals to create, deliver, and monetize dynamic media across disparate platforms and devices.
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| | | | Media 100 Announces Version 13 at IBC 2008
Integration with Apple Final Cut Studio via XML Interchange, Expanded Audio Output Options
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced Media 100 Version 13.
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| | | | New Avid Services Enable Third Parties to Easily Exchange Avid-Native Media
Customers benefit from more efficient enterprise workflows; Coverage of Summer Games empowered by ability to exchange Avid media in third party environments
Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced the availability of Avid® Media Toolkit and Avid Interplay® Web Services: a pair of developer packages that significantly increase the openness of Avid solutions to easily interface with third party applications.
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| | | | Autodesk Introduces Extensions for its Visual Effects and Finishing
Offer Additional Compressed Media Support, GPU-Enabled Real-Time Deliverables and More to Meet Demand for Increasingly Complex Post-Production
Autodesk, Inc. today announced extensions for the Autodesk Smoke 2009 finishing effects system, and the 2009 versions of Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Flint visual effects systems.
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| | | | Matrox MXO2 Shipping in Time for IBC 2008
Portable, Affordable, Complete I/O for the Mac
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that the eagerly awaited Matrox MXO2 is set to ship coincident with the opening of the 2008 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) taking place September 12-16 at the RAI Center in Amsterdam.
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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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| | | | 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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| | | | MainConcept Releases New Video Converter for Mac/Intel
MainConcept Reference 1.5 Brings Multi-Codec Support to a Variety of Markets Including Post Production, Broadcast, Cinema, Internet & Mobile TV and IPTV solutions
MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIVX) and one of the world’s leading providers of video and audio codecs as well as software development kits to the broadcast, film and consumer electronic markets, today announced that it has released the next step of its Cross Platform Encoder application called MainConcept™ Reference 1.5 in a new version for Mac/Intel.
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| | | | Sony, Avid and Mesoft to Offer Joint Demo of Workflow Technologies
“Midsummer Night’s Digital Dream” Event Hosted by LA Digital Post will Feature a Complete Digital Media Workflow
On July 24th, Sony, Avid and Mesoft will offer television professionals an up close view of today’s best practices in digital media production as they conduct a joint demonstration of the latest innovations in workflow technologies for television and film both in the field and in post production.
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 Articles and Tutorials:
 On 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 Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX Camera: A Closer Look
Creative Cow Contributing Editor Dylan Reeve says that the EX1 is another Sony breakthrough. A truly professional camera, the XDCAM EX1 offers format and workflow advantages previously unseen in other small cameras. Dylan will show you how the camera works, and how the footage works with your favorite NLE, while also looking ahead to the PMW-EX3.
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 On Location with the Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX
In this Creative COW Real Time Report, Don Greening takes us along on his very first shoot with his brand new Sony XDCAM EX camera on location in British Columbia. Upon return to his nice warm studio, Don also takes us through his very first look at the footage on his plasma TV, and his first edit in Final Cut Pro.
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 HDCAM, XDCAM & DVCPRO HD: Some Questions Answered
Responding to questions in the Creative Cow "HD High End" forum, Cow leader and contributing editor Tim Kolb lays out key differences between Sony's XDCAM and HDCAM, as well as cameras using Panasonic’s DVCPRO HD. This look at some of the industry's hottest forums will help anyone looking to explore the world of HD production.
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 Shane Ross Reports: IBC 2007
Creative Cow leader Shane Ross saved you a trip to Amsterdam -- further for some Cows than others, but pretty far for most. As always, you can count on Shane to tell you exactly what he thinks about what he saw: AJA, Sony XDCAM EX, Edit Share, and That Other Camera.
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 Blogs:
XDCAM EX Onsite Workflow
A week ago last Sunday we did a 3 camera shoot for a wedding and I must say that the combination of the EX1, Macbook Pro and our little G-RAID Mini made the SxS Pro memory card transfers a total breeze and dirt simple. My wife was the card wrangler...
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 New version of XDCAM EX Transfer Software Available
If you're having any problems with Sony XDCAM EX footage the latest version of the XDCAM transfer software might be a big help. It has some new error correction built in that can recover corrupted material. The PDZ-KP1 XDCAM Transfer Software is an import plug in for Final Cut Pro....
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 REPORT FROM IBC
IBC is FINALLY over...and I am on my way home. I figured that during this long flight I could take some time to write about what I saw...what impressed me, what didn't, what is new, what isn't. If the in-flight movie (Ocean's 13) was working properly (no audio) I probably...
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 Podcasts:
Episode #038 - August 27, 2008
Sony XDCAM HD Commercial Production with Rick Bronks, Ambric H.264 support, particleillusion 3.0.7, Alien Skin Blow Up 2, Canon EOS 50D and more creative tech news, interviews and reports - www.creativecow.net - podcast@creativecow.net - 206-666-2555
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