Digieffects Acquires Buena Software from Toolfarm Digieffects LLC, a developer of popular software plug-ins for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Apple Final Cut Pro, announced today the purchase of Buena Software from Toolfarm, further adding to its arsenal of tools for creative professionals. Details...
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FilmDesign Productions Shoots Rap Artist Film in HD with JVCProHD GY-HD250U Louisiana filmmaker John McDougall chose JVC's ProHD GY-HD250U because his production company needed an affordable camera that could shoot true 24 frame capture to HD for a small feature film by rap artists Lil‚ Boosie and Webbie. Details...
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Cubist Media Group Launches Next-Gen DVD Website Cubist Media Group today launched a new website — Nextgendvdbycubist.com — dedicated to advancing the understanding of the latest advances in digital video technology related to high definition disc media. Details...
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Blackmagic Design Announces Intensity Pro is Now Available Worldwide Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced Intensity Pro is now shipping and available now from Blackmagic Design professional video resellers worldwide. Details...
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Adobe Soundbooth Released As Public Beta For Intel-Based Macintosh and Windows Platforms Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the public beta of Adobe(r) Soundbooth(tm) software, a new innovative and intuitive audio software product for creating and editing audio and fixing common audio flaws using visually-oriented tools. Details...
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Don't leave your Flash characters speechless with LipSync MX ! Di-O-Matic, a leading developer of character animations software, announced today at the Tokyo International Animation Fair the upcoming release of LipSync MX v2.5, the newest installment of the award winning lip synchronization assistant software. Details...
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Adobe Delivers Two Editions of Photoshop CS3 March 27, 2007 -- Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop CS3 Extended, two new editions of the professional industry standard for digital imaging. Photoshop CS3 software is a major upgrade, offering new innovations in editing power and productivity for designers and photographers. Details...
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Final Cut's Carlos Arias Tems Up with Tom Kuntz for New Videos for Bumblebeez and LCD Soundsystem Final Cut Editor Carlos Arias recently completed two vastly different videos for Aussie hip-hop/rockers Bumblebeez, and disco-punk revivalists LCD Soundsystem. The videos mark another successful collaboration with MJZ Director Tom Kuntz with whom Arias has had a long-term friendship. Details...
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HowAudio.com Announces the Launch of A Subscription-Based, On-Demand Music and Audio Software Training Website HowAudio.com announces the launch of a subscription-based, on-demand music and audio software training website. Howaudio.com is an on-line community for learning the latest multi-track, 2-track audio software and plug-ins on the market today. In addition, HowAudio.com offers “how-to” videos titles covering a range of topics, including musical instruments, hardware, percussion and music business topics. Because the training titles are delivered on-demand directly to the subscribers’ computer, they are available 24/7/365. Details...
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SAI Announces Blu-ray Device Driver for Mac OS 10.4 BlueDisk Driver for Mac OS 10.4 provides world’s first Mac “Finder” interface to rewritable Blu-ray Disc drives for “drag & drop” writing Details...
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Progressive Productions Makes Panasonic AJ-HDX900s Preferred Cameras for Music Videos, Documentaries, Promotions Progressive Productions (Los Angeles), a production company long known for top-end projects shot with Panasonic AJ-SDX900 DVCPRO50 Cinema cameras (including 250+ episodes of the live music performance series “AOL Music Sessions” with such artists as Green Day, John Legend and Paul McCartney) has traded up to Panasonic’s AJ-HDX900 multi-format DVCPRO HD camcorders. Details...
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Famecast Kicks-Off Season Two Of Its Nationwide Online Competition With a successful Season One coming to a close and the live finals event just around the corner April 9-14 in Austin, TX. FameCast, the first online competition designed to find America's best new artists, launched Season Two of its nationwide competition to discover America’s next big stars. Season Two adds six new stages for a total of 12, including Metal, Spoken Word, Singer/Song Writer, Dance, Animation and Short Film. With a total of 12 stages that now means a total of 12 FameCast Fenoms and 12 grand prizes, each worth $10,000. Details...
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HDMI converters maximize HDV/AVCHD/DV Quality Convergent Design announced today their third HDMI to HD-SDI converter, HD-Connect MX. HD-Connect MX performs HDMI to HD/SD-SDI (with embedded audio and time-code) and includes reference-input, as well as AES and LTC outputs for a suggested MSRP of US$995. Details...
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Digital Film Tools Releases Adobe CS3 and Avid Intel Mac Compatible Software Digital Film Tools releases new versions of 55mm, Digital Film Lab, EZ Mask, Light, Ozone, Snap and zMatte for Adobe Photoshop versions 7 through CS3 and Photoshop Elements as well as new Intel Mac compatible versions of 55mm, Digital Film Lab, Composite Suite, and zMatte for Avid Editing Systems--specifically Avid Media Composer 2.5.1 and higher and Avid Xpress Pro 5.5.1 and higher. Details...
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CineForm and Wafian Embrace Canon's XL H1 Camcorder's 24F Mode and Direct-to-Disk Recording CineForm, Inc. and Wafian Corporation today are announcing comprehensive acquisition and editing support for Canon’s XL H1 HD camcorder, including all of its special operating modes and features such as 24-Frame and 30-Frame. Further, CineForm and Wafian have collaborated to optimize Wafian’s HR-1 for direct-to-disk recording of 24F/30F material from the HD-SDI output of the XL H1, resulting in outstanding visual quality to serve independent filmmakers and television professionals. Details...
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Pure Digital Technologies Unveils Flip Video Pure Digital Technologies today introduced Flip Video(tm), a new line of digital camcorders designed to revolutionize how everyday consumers shoot and share video. These remarkably simple and affordable devices feature a major advance in video sharing technology combined with an ultra-portable design and easy video capture and editing. Details...
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Sachtler Unveils artemis DV PRO FX Camera Stabilization System Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the artemis DV Pro FX camera stabilization system, the lightest and most cost-effective stabilizer in the artemis family. Complete with a sled, vest and arm, the DV Pro FX provides many advantages of the top-of-the-line artemis systems--scaled down to fit the new breed of handheld DV and HDV camcorders. Details...
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16x9 Inc. Introduces New Single-Filter 4x4 Sunshade Now there’s a shading solution for shooters who need a top of the line, quality sunshade with only one filterholder. The new Chrosziel 455-R1 Single-Filter 4x4 Sunshade is designed and constructed with the same meticulous craftsmanship, technical innovation, and unsurpassed quality that have established their systems as the industry standard. Details...
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Azden Introduces Most Compact Video Dual-Channel UHF Wireless Receiver Azden Corporation, a leader in on-camera audio, is pleased to announce its newest, smartest, smallest and feature-loaded UHF Wireless Microphone Receiver, the 320UPR. Details...
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Panasonic and HD Expo Launch P2 Education Program Panasonic and HD EXPO have announced that to assist the creative community in the rapid transition to a tapeless workflow, they are teaming on a national workshop series that will explore the process from production through delivery. Details...
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Wexler's customized "live ingest" technology provides dynamic tapeless broadcast for NFL events and other live broadcasts Burbank, CA - February 28, 2007 - Wexler Video, Inc., has released details of its fast, reliable, "live-ingest" workflow technology, used recently to boost the NFL's Super Bowl XLI and 2007 Pro Bowl broadcasts. Similar technology is also being used for various award shows and specials during this awards season. Details...
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Adobe Soundbooth Released As Public Beta For Intel-Based Macintosh and Windows Platforms ADOBE MAX 2006, LAS VEGAS - Oct. 26, 2006 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the public beta of Adobe(r) Soundbooth(tm) software, a new innovative and intuitive audio software product for creating and editing audio and fixing common audio flaws using visually-oriented tools. Details...
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360 Systems Image Server MAXX Westlake Village, CA (February 23, 2007) - 360 Systems, a leading manufacturer of broadcast products, is introducing Image Server MAXX(tm), a new high-performance video server that provides an expanded set of advanced features most often requested by broadcasters and cable networks. Details...
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Kodak Oscar(r) Streak Continues; All Best Picture Winners Produced On Kodak Film for 79th Straight Year LOS ANGELES, February 7, 2007-Whichever film prevails in the Best Picture category at the 2007 Academy Awards(r), Eastman Kodak Company will keep a remarkable streak alive. For 79 consecutive years, tracing back to the first Oscar presentations in 1928, the Best Picture winners have all been produced on Kodak motion picture film. Details...
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Photobucket Brings Free Web-Based Video Editing To Millions Of Photobucket Users February 21, 2007 - Palo Alto, Calif. - Photobucket (http://www.photobucket.com), the online personal media company where over 35 million people create, manage and share their personal digital media, today announced the launch of a new service, featuring lightweight, web-based video remix and editing technology powered by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Details...
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Digidesign Ships Pro Tools HD 7.2 Software Daly City, CA (August 2nd, 2006) Digidesign is now shipping its highly anticipated Pro Tools HD 7.2 software. With a dramatically enhanced feature set-including the industry's most comprehensive automation package, extended video capabilities, revolutionary new workflows with multi-channel field recorders, built-in dubber/stem recorder functionality and the new SignalTools(tm) DigiRack(tm) metering plug-ins-Pro Tools(r) HD 7.2 software is an essential upgrade for Pro Tools|HD(r) and ICON users working in music or post. Details...
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Outlaw Sound moves into its twentythird year of providing post production audio services Outlaw Sound, located in the heart of Hollywood, California, moves into its twentythird year of providing post production audio services for the film, television, radio and music industries. Details...
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