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2010 NEWS

Adobe Ships Creative Suite 5

April 30, 2010 - The Creative Suite 5 line-up includes five new versions: Creative Suite 5 Master Collection, Creative Suite 5 Design Premium, Creative Suite 5 Web Premium, Creative Suite 5 Production Premium, Creative Suite 5 Design Standard, as well as 15 point products and associated technologies

read the press release


Internet Video Magazine Adds Ten New Articles

New articles include reviews about Adobe CS5, Photoshop CS5 and Premiere CS5, Panasonic AG-HVX200, NAB 2010 Round Up for the Best New Video Gear and Pro Camcorders, All About You Tube, How to Be a StoryBoard Artist, 3D video production

April 29, 2010 – San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) announced that they have added ten new articles and reviews in the last week or so. They also added a bunch of new videos including a great new Mothers Day Videos section. more


NAB 2010 Round Up - New professional video camcorders and video production gear

The coolest and best new video production products as well as direct links for more info and excellent pricing - read the article


Share High Definition Videos with Family & Friends Around the World and Across
Multiple Devices Including HDTV


SUNNYVALE, Calif. — April 28, 2010 — Circlous, creator of private networks for sharing images and video, last month introduced their private peer-to-peer networks for sharing images. Circlous believes that many videos are best
experienced on a bigger screen in high definition than most computers and now makes it easy to share videos across a home network with an included “media server,” in the Circlous client application.
read the press release


blinkx Adds Behavioral Targeting to Online Video Advertising Platform

blinkx AdHoc leverages patented technology to serve ads based on users’ interests and video viewing habits

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—April 28, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today introduced Behavioral Targeting through blinkx AdHoc, the first contextual and behavioral advertising platform for online video. read the press release


THE SIMS 3 WILL INVADE CONSOLES AND HANDHELD THIS FALL

Award-winning Gameplay and Technology From EA’s Best-Selling Franchise. Maximized for Console and Handheld Players With All-New Platform-specific Features. Read the press release


48 Hour Film Project Winners - Filmapalooza - We were very pleased to have over 300 filmmakers from around the world attend this year's Filmapalooza at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. All of our Best Films from around the world were screened and judged to complete our 2009 competition. Congrats to all of our award winning films, and to everyone who participated in our 2009 48HFP! read the news and list of winners


First Completely-Free Version of MotionDSP vReveal Provides Consumers with Easy, One-Click Fix for Shaky HD Videos

April 23, 2010

SAN MATEO, CA, - MotionDSP Inc., an industry leader in advanced video enhancement technology, has released vReveal® 2.0, the latest version of its award-winning consumer video enhancement software, which now provides support for high-definition (HD) videos. Plus, for the first time, vReveal software for Windows® is available in a free version ("vReveal") and a premium version ("vReveal Premium"). In both versions of vReveal, video enhancement processing runs up to 5x faster on CUDA-enabled NVIDIA graphics processors (GPUs) than on CPUs, enabling real-time HD enhancement capability. read the press release


Remote Control Everything (Even Your Chicken Coop) with the New MAKE Magazine
MAKE: Volume 22 presents awesome do-it-yourself projects for controlling any gadget, and uncovers the technology trends sparking a remote control revolution.

April 20, 2010

Sebastopol, CAMAKE Magazine Volume 22 ("Remote Control Everything"), hitting newsstands April 20, explores how to remotely control all kinds of gadgets using state-of-the-art radio control (R/C), motion detection, the Internet, smartphones, web chat, and more. read the press release


Marlborough MA – April 19, 2010 – Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris XML Transfer Version 2. Boris XML Transfer is an Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to After Effects. The plug-in preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects, audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations. Version 2 has been fully re-designed for 64-bit platforms and provides support for the forthcoming Adobe After Effects CS5 release. read the press release


Cisco Launches the All-New Flip SlideHD

The World's First Shoot and Show Camcorder Features A Unique New Design with Full Widescreen Playback and More Hours of Video

April 13, 2010 ­ San Francisco, CA ­ Cisco today announced the newest member of its groundbreaking Flip Video(TM) line, the Flip SlideHD(TM). It's an all-new Flip, with an all-new form factor, designed to make it even more fun to capture, watch and share HD videos anytime, anywhere. With Flip SlideHD, active consumers and families can record up to four hours of HD video, or store up to 12 hours of content, and then view it instantly with a stunning slide-up full widescreen. see the press release


NewTek Launches 22-Channel TriCaster™ HD Portable Live Production System

LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 12, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it has launched TriCaster™ model TCXD850, the latest addition to the TriCaster line of high definition (HD) portable live production systems. This new TriCaster offers a 22-channel switcher, with eight HD or standard definition (SD) digital or analog inputs, two DDRs, titles, stills, two network inputs and eight virtual/mix channels.

"TriCaster TCXD850 takes the TriCaster product line to a new level of performance, introducing a rack mount system with significant new capabilities, at all levels of production," said Andrew Cross, executive vice president, engineering, NewTek. "This latest TriCaster continues to change expectations about what is possible in HD live production, enabling producers to deliver compelling live events, successfully engage their audience and create new revenue streams." read the press release


LAS VEGAS, NV (April 11, 2010) – Today at NAB, Panasonic Solutions Company debuted the new AG-HMX100, a low-cost HD/SD digital A/V mixer that incorporates a built-in multi-viewer display output and combines high-quality video switching and audio mixing features. It offers a very flexible user interface and supports SD, HD, and 3D Professional formats. Highly affordable, the AG-HMX100 is ideal for use by schools, hotels, government facilities, corporations, public access channels, event producers, and in mobile or portable applications. read the press release


CANON U.S.A. EXHIBITS IMAGING SOLUTIONS AT
2010 NAB SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
Company to Display New Professional HD Camcorder, HD Broadcast Lenses, EOS Digital SLR Cameras and High-Resolution REALis Projectors
LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is exhibiting a wide range of products for broadcast HD television production, HD video content creation, and high-resolution image display at the 2010 NAB Show, April 12th to 15th, in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Included in the Canon U.S.A. exhibit (Central Hall, booth no. C4325) are HD broadcast lenses and robotic HD cameras, the new Canon XF305 and XF300 professional tapeless HD camcorders, the popular EOS 5D Mark II with 24p HD video capture, the REALiS SX7 Mark II multimedia LCOS projector, a large-format imagePROGRAF printer, and other Canon imaging products. read the press release

April 12, 2010 - (Las Vegas, NV) TelVue Corporation (OTC.BB: TEVE), the innovation leader in broadcast playback and automation solutions for Cable, Telco, Community and Hyperlocal broadcasters, today announced its new TelVue Princeton HyperCaster™ line of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) digital broadcasters at NAB 2010 in Las Vegas. TelVue’s new TelVue Princeton HyperCaster digital broadcasters support up to 20 pure digital, MPEG-2 or H.264 IP broadcast channels in one box, ushering in a new generation in hyperlocal broadcasting and local channel origination that realizes significant increases in channel density, in addition to dramatic reductions in channel delivery cost. See a live demo of the new TelVue Princeton HyperCaster at NAB 2010, North Hall, Booth # N6729. read the press release


Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Now Available

Multimedia Creators Can Now Use the Ultimate 3-in-1 Bundle for Video Editing, Burning and Backup; Also Available in Powerful Standalone

Products: Nero Vision Xtra, Nero Burning ROM and Nero BackItUp & Burn

Karlsbad, Germany (April 12, 2010) - Nero, creator of liquid media technology, today

announced that Nero Multimedia Suite 10, its new powerful multimedia bundle, is now

available for purchase in retail stores worldwide and online at www.nero.com. read the press release


Boris FX Introduces Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE

Over 200 next-generation filters re-engineered for 64-bit processing and OpenGL acceleration

Marlborough MA – April 12, 2010
– Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE (BCC 7 AE). BCC 7 AE brings over 200 filters to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5, CS4, and CS3. The new release features 11 new filters including a 3-way color grade filter with built-in keying and masking tools, a new video noise reduction tool, a spline-based warp filter, an audio-driven keyframe generator, a new OpenGL particle engine, and still and video morph technology. Each Boris Continuum Complete filter has been re-engineered to take advantage of 64-bit processing and OpenGL acceleration.
read the press release


SONY UPDATES VEGAS PRO SOFTWARE WITH NEW BROADCASTING AND CREATIVE TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEO EDITING IN 9.0d RELEASE

Free Update For Current Vegas Pro 9 Software Users Provides Closed Captioning Tools, Multi-layer PSD Support and Timeline Burning to DVD

MADISON, WI - April 12, 2010 [NAB Trade Show Booth C10515]- Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 9.0d software, the most recent update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. The updated Vegas Pro 9.0d software now features superior closed captioning support for broadcast editors, in addition to multi-layer PSD file support and timeline burning to DVD for enhanced editing flexibility and efficiency for creative professionals. read the press release


AtomicOnline’s GameRevolution to Exclusively Represent Destructoid

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 12, 2010 – GameRevolution, the ultimate online destination for gamers and a publishing site of AtomicOnline, division of Evolve Media, announced today that it will exclusively represent the online ad inventory for Destructoid.com. This partnership further strengthens GameRevolution’s rising position in the gaming market, which collectively reaches over 4 million Unique Visitors per month in the United States (Comscore 2010). read the press release


Las Vegas — April 12, 2010 — NAB 2010 Booth #SU7213 — Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced the Rhozet™ Workflow System (WFS), a new task-based workflow engine for automated management of the video asset transformation process. WFS improves scalability, efficiency and reliability for media companies’ most demanding transcoding needs with an open and distributed workflow. The new Rhozet WFS supports Harmonic’s Rhozet Quality Control System (QCS) to incorporate file-based quality testing and automated compliance as part of the transcoding process. WFS and QCS will be showcased at Harmonic’s booth #SU7213 during NAB 2010 in Las Vegas. read the press release


imec Virtual Camera (iVC) Delivers the ultimate angle on reality

Las Vegas, US – NAB Show – April 12, 2010 – At the NAB Show in Las Vegas this week, the nanotechnology research center imec presents the imec Virtual Camera (iVC), a revolutionary new video technology for dynamic viewing and advanced image manipulation. read the press release


For the first time ever, Internet Video Magazine Is At NAB

Great opportunity for Internet video industry vendors and service providers to meet with the Internet Video staff and management

April 12, 2010 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) announced that their staff and management will be exhibiting at the annual National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas for the first time ever. read the press release


SAN JOSE, Calif., — April 12, 2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS5, a new release of the industry-leading nonlinear editor, offering breakthrough performance and features that drive post-production workflows. A core component of Adobe Creative Suite® 5 Production Premium and Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection (see separate releases), Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 is packed with highly anticipated features: the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine so users can open and edit complex projects faster; support for native tapeless workflows that eliminate transcoding and rewrapping; and easy project interchange with Apple and Avid systems for an open and collaborative workflow. Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 includes Adobe OnLocation™ CS5 and Adobe Encore® CS5 software to facilitate production from script to screen. read the press release


Adobe® Creative Suite® 5

Breakthrough Interactive Design Tools Maximize Impact of Creative Content and Digital Marketing Campaigns Across Media and Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif., — April 12, 2010 Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 5, a breakthrough release of the industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Focusing on interactivity, performance and maximizing the impact of digital content and marketing campaigns across media and devices, the Creative Suite 5 product line brings exciting full version upgrades of flagship creative tools while delivering significant workflow enhancements to designers and developers. read the press release


RipCode Enables Clientless Adobe Flash Video on Apple iPad

On-Demand Transcoding Pivots Video files to iPad-Enabled Video Codecs

RICHARDSON, Texas ­ April 12, 2010 ­ RipCode, Inc., the leader in transactional transcoding, announced today its newest product, the TransAct Transcoder V6 can intercept Adobe Flash-based file or live video requests and convert them to a container, video codec, and audio codec accepted by Apple Inc.’s new iPad ­ all transparently to the end user device and without the need for any pre-transcoding or device-based client. read the press release


SnapStream Media Unveils the World’s Largest Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

Powered with SnapStream's fifth generation TV recording and search software, the world's largest DVR has the ability to simultaneously record and search 50 channels of traditional cable, satellite or broadcast television.

Houston, April 9, 2010 – At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, SnapStream unveils its latest creation – the world's largest digital video recorder (DVR) and TV search engine. SnapStream's DVR, the world's largest, is a showcase of the company's next generation TV technology. read the press release


LAS VEGAS AND BELMONT, CALIF. – April 9, 2010 – Next week at the annual NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show in Las Vegas, one of the most compelling new services on the floor is Sezmi, an all-in-one personalized TV service. Sezmi provides consumers with the best of cable, broadcast, on demand and Internet content in a single package. read press release


Video Whiteboard directly outputs High Definition HD and SD video signals

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 9, 2010) Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty pan/tilt/zoom cameras and high-end camera control systems, announces the launch of the first high definition Patent Pending Video Whiteboard. The new Video Whiteboard completely replaces the existing need for fixed or PTZ cameras in a video system environment.
read the press release


The new Sennheiser HMD 26 broadcast headset - Top-quality transmission in noisy environments

Old Lyme, Conn – April 9, 2010 – Whether at the football stadium or a Formula One racetrack, the HMD 26 broadcast headset from Sennheiser is ideal for professional use in noisy environments. The sound pressure level of the headphones ensures precise listening even in the noisiest situations, while the hyper-cardioid microphone guarantees broadcast-quality voice transmission. read the press release


BigThink.com Releases Top 10 New Videos of 2010

April 9, 2010 - 10 Most Popular Videos of the First 100 Days of 2010 shows a wide range of topics -- from alternate universes to the art of drawing cartoons to political prognostications More info


Focal Press experts fill the session docket and sign books at the NAB Show Store

Las Vegas, NV - April 9, 2010 - Focal Press is proud to have many of their authors signing books and presenting key sessions at the NAB Show this year at both Post Production World and in the Broadcast Engineering Conference. See below for a list of some of the speaking engagements our authors are a part of. read the press release


Mountain View, CA­ April 9, 2010 ­ Opera Software, the only cross-platform browser company, will exhibit its latest standards-based Web solutions during NAB, April 12 - 15, 2010, in Las Vegas.

The focus of this year's show will be on demonstrating how Web technologies and Web standards can help companies across the connected device ecosystem ­ cable operators, device manufacturers, content delivery companies ­ quickly and easily deliver valued-added content and services across their network or portfolio of devices. read the press release


Wilmington, NC – April 8, 2010 – Digieffects® announced today that it will launch three new products next week: FreeForm 3D Mesh Warp, FreeForm 3D Displacer, and Damage 2.0. Attendees at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 12-15, 2010, can stop by the Plugin Pavilion, booth SL4228 to meet with representatives from Digieffects. All new plugins, as well as Camera Mapper, Falloff Lighting and Aged Film will support native 64-bit applications. read the press release


MADISON, WI - April 7, 2010 - Sony Creative Software's 10th annual NAB User Group event, hosted in partnership with VASSTand sponsored by AMD, will be held Monday, April 12 at 6:30 pm in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, rooms N249-251. Award-winning guitarist Dweezil Zappa, son of the legendary Frank Zappa will showcase how Sony Creative Software products help him realize his creative visions. read the press release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2010

WASHINGTON -- The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, will present a Super Session titled "All-Star Session: Next Generation Storytelling" featuring cutting-edge demonstrations and a special 3D screening. The session takes place Tuesday, April 13 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

The "All-Star Session" is hosted by Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) of the Personal Systems Group at HP. Featured panelists are Ed Leonard, CTO of DreamWorks Animation; Kevin Lynch, CTO of Adobe; and Scott Dadich, Conde Nast creative director for WIRED. read the press release


Focus Enhancements New FS-CF and FS-CF Pro Portable Compact Flash DTE Recorders Allow Canon HDV Camcorders To Take Full Advantage of Solid State Recording

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 7, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, and Focus Enhancements, a worldwide leader in media management and digital audio technology, today announce the Focus Enhancements FS-CF and FS-CF Pro portable Compact Flash DTE recorders offering HD video recording to Compact Flash (CF) cards for Canon’s line of HDV[i] camcorders[ii] and Mini-DV[iii] camcorders. The new Focus Enhancements FS-CF units support 1080 24F, 25F and 30F, 50i and 60i frame rates in both QuickTime and M2T file formats. Additionally, 1080 60i and 50i are supported in the MXF OP Atom format.[iv] . read the press release


CANON’S NEW XF305 AND XF300 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS RECORD NATIVE 1920 x 1080 4:2:2 VIDEO DIRECTLY TO COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Both Models Utilize an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec for Exceptional High Definition Image Quality, Full NLE Compatibility and an Efficient, Robust Workflow

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 7, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the Canon XF305 and XF300 Professional Camcorders. Both new models employ an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec – Canon XF Codec – for capturing and recording native 1920 x 1080 video onto affordable, universally available Compact Flash (CF) cards. Uniting video, audio and metadata into a single file, the Canon XF305 and XF300 use an MXF (Material eXchange Format) File Wrapper, a widely supported open-source format, to maximize compatibility with existing industry infrastructure and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. Priced under $8,000 per model, the Canon XF305 and XF300 are engineered for multiple production applications including broadcast news, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography. read the press release


Sorenson Media Announces Not Only Support, but Video Optimization for Apple’s iPad

- Every Sorenson Media Video Solution Already Fully Optimized for iPad and Other Apple Devices, at No Additional Cost
- Sorenson 360 Online Video Platform Enables Seamless High Quality iPad Video Playback
- Sorenson Squeeze 6 Encoding Application Named an Apple Staff Pick, Made Available for Download from Apple’s Web Site with Specialized Preset for the iPad Available

SAN DIEGO (April 7, 2010)—Sorenson Media today announced that all of the company’s Internet video solutions have already been optimized for the Apple iPad—including the Sorenson 360 online video platform, the award-winning Sorenson Squeeze client-side encoding solution and the Sorenson Squish browser-based encoding solution. This optimization is available immediately and at no additional charge. read the press release


PLANO, Texas - April 7, 2010 - ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), a developer of industry-leading hardware and software for the transformation, management and delivery of professional quality video over IP and mobile networks, today unveiled ViewCast Media Platform (VMp™). VMp is a unified framework that helps organizations manage the full life cycle of their digital media content, including IP video. It supports online video publishing, live video streaming, video on-demand and digital asset management. The technology obtained through the acquisition of Ancept in 2009 provides the core functionality of VMp, including content acquisition, transformation, indexing, workflow and distribution. read the press release


GreenPeak Technologies Helps to Roll Out the New Green Wireless Network for Home and Office

Ultra Low Power ZigBee RF4CE Networks for Home Entertainment, Environment Control, Gaming and Security

No More Changing or Recharging Batteries in Remote Controls and Home Wireless Dashboards

Visit us at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) event.
Booth SU9313, South Hall Upstairs
next to the Destination Broadband Pavilion and the AT&T booth

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 6, 2010 – GreenPeak Technologies, (http://www.greenpeak.com) a leading fabless semiconductor company, announced that it is teaming up with the world's leading Consumer Electronics companies, Service Providers and the ZigBee Alliance to help roll out the next big thing – The Third Wireless Network for home and office that is Green and conserves energy. Read the press release


SECAUCUS, NJ (April 5, 2010) – Panasonic Solutions Company today announced the immediate availability of the new AG-HPX370 P2 HD camcorder, an affordable second-generation, interchangeable lens camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 , independent-frame full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording.

“With a newly-developed U.L.T. imager and 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, the HPX370 is unrivaled in its class for reliable, master-quality production,” said Panasonic Solutions Company executive Robert Harris. “Unlike its competition, the HPX370 is a fully-integrated solution that requires no third-party hardware to boost its performance.” read the press release


ProPrompter shows and ships 2 new iPad prompters at NAB 2010

Monday April 5th, 2010 - Lake Oswego Oregon. Bodelin Technologies makers of the award winning ProPrompter HD mobile teleprompters, will be showing their new ProPrompter HDi, the first teleprompter specifically made for the new Apple iPad and the ProPrompter Presidential, the first live speech teleprompter made for the Apple iPad. The ProPrompter App, now optimized for iPad, will also introduce Remote Sync and Presidential Sync as free updates for current users of the ProPrompter App. read the press release


ViewCast to Debut New Streaming Media and Digital Content Management Solutions at 2010 NAB Show

NAB attendees to get first look at new ViewCast Media Platform (VMp), Niagara SCX 6.2 streaming media management software with Apple iPhone support, and SchedulStream scheduling software

PLANO, Texas - April 5, 2010 - ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of digital media over IP and mobile networks, will showcase the three newest entries in its solution portfolio at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 10-15, Booth SL1709. These new solutions - ViewCast Media Platform (VMp™), Niagara® SCX® 6.2 streaming media management software with Apple® iPhone® support, and SchedulStream® scheduling software - will be making their world debut at the industry's largest gathering of digital media professionals, with over 85,000 people expected to attend. ViewCast will also be hosting live demonstrations of its Niagara 7500 and Niagara 2120 streaming media appliances at the event. read the press release


Sunnyvale, Calif. April 5, 2010 - At NAB 2010 booth #SU7213 in Las Vegas from April 12-15, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase its comprehensive and market-leading portfolio of solutions for broadcast and on-demand video delivery. Latest generation technologies on display will include an impressive 3D demonstration, a new control and management system for Harmonic's contribution and distribution solution, and a live ATSC Mobile DTV (ATSC M/H) broadcast service demonstration. In addition, the company will introduce the Rhozet Workflow System (WFS) for universal media transcoding, and feature Harmonic's MediaPrism solution for converged TV Anywhere services. read the press release


TV One Introduces New HD Multiple Format Quad Color LCD Monitor

Erlanger, KY, April 5, 2010 – TV One’s newest LCD Color Monitor, the LM-404HD will be on display at the NAB 2010 Exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The LM-404HD is a High performance, High definition, Multi-format, Quad Color LCD Monitor for the broadcast and professional market. It provides four 4.3” diagonal 16x9 displays. The high brightness, wide viewing angle, excellent contrast ratio and high definition color result in an outstanding viewing image. read the press release


VBrick Revolutionizes Remote Information Gathering with New Mobile Broadcast System

TV Stations Replace Costly Satellite or Microwave Trucks; First Responders Gain Rapid Access to Emergency Sites.

Wallingford, Conn. – April 5, 2010 – Against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive race to be the first to cover breaking news, IP video technology pioneer VBrick has unveiled the industry’s only complete, fully integrated Mobile Broadcast System. The VBrick Mobile Broadcast System gives even non-technical field journalists everything they need to broadcast live stories—using live video contribution backhaul—in a single lightweight and portable back-pack. read the press release


Toon Boom Launches Animate 2

Montreal (April 2, 2010) ­ Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Toon Boom Animate 2, a new version that provides Flash animators with more power and flexibility for creating animation. Considering the tailor-made features Animate 2 provides, now is the time for Flash animators to rely on a technology specifically designed to make their animation creation process a more straightforward and efficient one. read the announcement


Nero Introduces Ultimate 3-in-1 Bundle for Video Editing, Burning and Backup: Nero Multimedia Suite 10

Nero Vision Xtra, Nero Burning ROM and Nero BackItUp & Burn

Karlsbad, Germany (March 29, 2010) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today introduced Nero Multimedia Suite 10, providing a fundamental shift from previous offerings of ‘all-in-one’ integrated applications to a new powerful multimedia bundle consisting of three standalone products. The three comprehensive products that make up Nero Multimedia Suite 10 are Nero Vision Xtra, which is dedicated to media organization, advanced video editing and HD movie creation; Nero Burning ROM for disc burning and copying; and Nero BackItUp & Burn for backing up, synching and restoring data. These three robust products, plus additional multimedia tools, will grant home hobbyists a powerful solution which meets their multimedia project needs, yet provides ease of use, all at a great value. read the press release


Grass Valley Provides Thought Leadership on Advanced Compression Technology at NAB 2010 Conference

Paris, France/Nevada City, Calif., April 1, 2010 — Experts from Grass Valley will be presenting two papers as part of the Broadcast Engineering Conference at NAB 2010. Each addresses key issues for the future of broadcasting, looking at how the latest advances in video compression algorithms can double the number of HD channels in an ATSC environment, and how it can bring the unrivalled quality of 1080p to the home. read the press release


VMIX Looks to the Future with Full Platform Support for HTML6

Plans Video Capabilities that Maximize the Hands-on Consumer Video Experience

San Diego, CA – April 1, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) – VMIX (www.vmix.com) a leading online video platform provider, today announced plans to be the world's first video platform to take advantage of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML Version 6 video standards. Support for HTML6 builds on the company's long-standing adherence to HTML5 video standards, which enable the VMIX platform to deliver video to mobile devices like Google's Android, the Apple iPhone and soon-to-be released iPad. read the press release

April 1 JOKE


CyberLink PowerDVD First PC Software to Receive Blu-ray 3D™ Player Certification from Blu-ray Disc Association

Taipei, Taiwan—April 01, 2010—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), is pleased to announce that PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (Profile 5.0). read the press release


WASHINGTON, DC --Sony's Hiroshi Yoshioka will deliver the opening keynote on Monday, April 12 at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, show organizers announced today. Yoshioka, who oversees Sony's television, digital imaging, home audio and video businesses, will focus on the global and U.S. consumer demand for 3D technology and Sony's vision for the future of 3D technology, for consumers and professionals. read the press release


London, UK. 31th March 2010. Leading visual effects software company, The Foundry, are collaborating with Weta Digital to bring to market their internally developed and highly regarded 3D texture painting technology, Mari. Simultaneously, the company is announcing the latest version of Nuke – Nuke 6.1 – and a brand new range of Adobe After Effects plug-ins. All of these products will be on display for the first time at NAB 2010 in Las Vegas from 10th-15th April at Stand SL 2805. read the press release


Cisco Introduces Valet Home Wireless Products

March 31, 2010 ­ San Francisco, Calif., ­ Cisco is pairing its wireless technology leadership with Flip Video's simplicity-in-design approach to launch Valet (TM) -- a breakthrough new product line that makes home wireless simple and accessible for everyone. Valet is designed to transform how families use the Internet in their homes so they can enjoy the freedom of wireless access without the traditional frustration and complexity of setting up a home network. read the press release


New York, NY – March 31, 2010 – Ovum believes the impression being created by bloggers, that ‘free’ will be the Internet’s natural and ultimate future, is an economic logic that is not entirely faultless. Ovum also suggest that financing “free” through advertising alone requires a scale which is unlikely to be achieved in online entertainment unless the sector undergoes a radical revolution. The following is an extract from Ovum’s new research program, examining the monetization of digital content online. Read More


REVISION 3 LAUNCHES SEASON TWO OF “WEB ZEROES”

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2010 – Revision3 (www.revision3.com), the leading
Internet Television network with more than 1.5 billion minutes of video served,
today announces extension of its popular show WEB ZEROES into a second season
online.
read the press release


"Film Fights TV," launches pilot episode on Indy Mogul! read the press release


OFM Furniture Manufacturer Finds YouTube Videos Boost Buyer Confidence
Company sees decrease in returns on furniture showcased on Web videos

March 24, 2010

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. – OFM, Inc., one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, says a study of its own internal data showed OFM products that were showcased in Web videos had a lower return rate indicating that end-users were more satisfied with their purchase. The company’s retailers credit the videos for increasing customer satisfaction by making the product more accessible.

read the press release


FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS EXPANDS ONLINE CURRICULUM; RELEASES 45-MINUTE ADVANCED TRAINING COURSES FOR 45-DOLLARS

New FMC|Online course offerings allow experienced users to quickly and affordably remain up-to-speed with training tips on Apple, Avid, and Adobe software

New York, NY ­ March 24, 2010 ­ Future Media Concepts (FM(FMC), the premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast, and content creators, is pleased to announce the newest course options for their FMC|Online division. Beginning this month, the updated online curriculum includes 45-minute advanced training sessions for 45-dollars. FMC|Online utilizes the latest in desktop sharing technology, creating a virtual classroom for students with live group classes conducted by industry recognized, manufacturer certified trainers. In addition to FMC|Online's 2 and 3-day course options, the new and affordable 45-minute sessions provide experienced users with a quick and efficient way of remaining up-to-speed on the latest software tips and tools from AppleĂ‚®, AvidĂ‚® and AdobeĂ‚®

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Parsippany, New Jersey – March 24, 2010 - Dialogic Corporation (“Dialogic”), a global provider of world-class products and technologies for multimedia and signal processing, today announced support for new video codecs and wideband HD voice codecs via an upcoming release of Dialogic® Host Media Processing Software (HMP) Release 4.1LIN. Additionally, the new software contains patent-pending software developed by Dialogic® Media Labs to enhance the quality of mobile video with improved bit-rate control. Specifically, the software update will provide support for native streaming of the following codecs:

  • Video Codec: H.264 (aka MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding)

  • HD Voice Codecs: AMR-WB (G.722.2) and G.722

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WAYNE, NJ, March 19, 2010 – JVC today announced the availability of a new high definition Everio camera with built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing the camera to work with a variety of other wireless devices. In addition, the new Everio GZ-HM550 features a 10.6 megapixel CMOS sensor for recording high quality Full HD video and nine megapixel digital stills to its internal 32GB flash memory. An SD/SDHC card slot provides the camera with additional storage. read the press release


STOCKHOLM, March 19 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Spike Jonze’s highly anticipated short film, I’m Here, is globally released on http://www.imheremovie.com. This 30-minute robot love story was premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and thereafter screened at the Berlinale. Now it is made available to viewers around the world, through a striking online cinema experience. I’m Here is a creative collaboration with ABSOLUT VODKA, acknowledging the brand’s position as a pioneering and culture-shaping brand. read the press release


What is new with the HTML5 video standard and Internet Video? Kaltura, together with the Wikimedia Foundation, the Open Video Alliance and others, are launching a new website – www.html5video.org. Kaltura has released its HTML5 Media Library. Microsoft has announced that that Internet Explorer 9 will support HTML5 video. Read the Kaltura press release


CyberLink Today Launched PowerDVD 10 - Cyberlink PowerDVD 10 is world's first universal video player, with 3D video support


Bodelin Technologies ProPrompter HDi, the first teleprompter to use the new Apple iPad.

New ProPrompter iPad Teleprompter Taking Pre Orders Before NAB read the press release

OLD LYME, Conn. – March 11, 2010 – Sennheiser, the premium-quality headphone manufacturer, announces the grand-prize winner of its $10,000 Ultimate Sound Hook Up Contest, which it launched back in November. Andrew Bean, a 22-year-old senior at Duke University, won an assortment of headphones as well as an all-expenses-paid trip for him and several of his friends to see his favorite band Muse perform anywhere in the U.S. Read the press release


NAB SHOW LAUNCHES NEW 'POST PIT' ON SHOW FLOOR

--Digital workflow hub to feature top talent, innovative technology,
educational and networking opportunities--

March 11, 2010 - WASHINGTON -- NAB announced today the debut of a new digital video workflow presentation stage, complete with a networking lounge and series of mini sessions, which will be held on the show floor at the 2010 NAB Show, April 12-15. Located in the South Lower Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Post Pit brings together user groups and individuals who use post-production and other digital story-telling software and hardware products on display at the NAB Show. read the press release



Avid and Blastwave FX Announce Competition & Giveaway
$12,000 in Prizes to Answer “What Role Do Sound Effects Play in Picture?”

New York, New York, March 10, 2010 – Avid (NASDAQ: AVID) and HD sound effects publisher Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com) today announced they have teamed up for a Competition & Giveaway with prize packages worth $12,000. Participants can register to win Turnkey and Basic Post Production Packages and compete for the Grand Prize by creating and submitting a 30-45 second video that answers the question “What Role Do Sound Effects Play in Picture? read the press release


Internet users now have access to more than 10,000 helpful and instructional How-To videos at www.blinkx.com.

blinkx Partners with MonkeySee to Bring You Premium How-to TV

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—March 09, 2010—blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a new partnership with Knowlera Media, the owner of MonkeySee.com and the leading creator of professional-quality, lifestyle-focused video content for distribution via the Web and broadcast television. Users will now have access to more than 10,000 helpful and instructional How-To videos at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against these videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Knowlera Media. read the press release Blinkx adds MonkeySee HowTo videos


Never Before Seen Video of Marilyn Monroe to be Auctioned on Bideo.com - Amateur Film from Set of Some Like It Hot Listed on 50th Anniversary of Golden Globe Win. Read the press release


March 8, 2010 - MAGIX announces the release of Video Pro X2 and Movie Edit Pro 16. Movie Edit Pro 16 comes equipped with AVCHD and Blu-ray export capability. Movie Edit Pro 16 comes with full Dolby 5.1 Surround sound read the press release


(BOSTON, MA – March, (2010), Focal Press, a division of Elsevier, is pleased to announce the publication of Managing Electronic Media by Joan Van Tassel.

This college-level media management textbook reflects the changes in the media industries that have occurred in the past decade. Today's managers must address new issues that their predecessors never faced, from the threats of professional piracy and casual copying of digital media products, to global networks, on-demand consumption, and changing business models. read the press release


Sparkeo's new video widget and portal enables experts to share their knowledge, and allows users to interact with experts and their content. Experts can sign up for Sparkeo.com and upload video courses, which they then promote across the Web. The courses are displayed in a video player developed by Sparkeo that is based on Kaltura's player. The player includes very specific features such as purchasing the content directly from within the player, adding comments within the video, submitting questions to the expert, navigating through chapters, highlighting preferred content, and more. read the press release


Smartclip Launches New SmartStitial Ad Format to Improve Effectiveness of Online Video Interstitial Ads

TopTVBytes to Stream Ad Format Exclusively on its Home Page - read the press release



Enables online audiences of media companies to embed and share premium online video across leading social networks

Lets consumers easily share clips or segments of premium video and maintains business relationships between content owners and advertisers

SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO ­ March 3, 2010 ­ At the “TV of Tomorrow Show 2010” today in San Francisco, thePlatform, the leading white-label video publishing company, unveiled a new social media player enabling media companies to embed and share premium online video across leading social networks. In addition, thePlatform’s newest Player Development Kit (PDK 4.2) provides standard features that enable consumers to more easily share their favorite clips of premium online video, while preserving the financial obligations between content owners, advertisers and distributors.


Vimeo.com has just launched its new Advanced Statistics ("Stats") feature today. The new feature now allows Vimeo Plus members to view a number of analytics related to their videos including the number of video loads, plays/views (by geographic location and website), playback quality (HD vs SD), video finishes, likes, comments, and downloads. Any data point can be graphed over any timeframe on individual videos, or across all of a users’ uploads.

The feature gives Vimeo Plus members the ability to track traffic to their videos and target organizations or specific geographic areas to build greater awareness, and potential business, through the new tracking system. read the press release


Aflexi Launches CDN FlexiMart - Makes it Easy for Web Hosts to Instantly Buy, Sell and Trade Bandwidth

Aflexi FlexiMart transforms Internet competitors into business partners, while monetizing excess server and bandwidth capacity.
Malaysia, March 2, 2010 - Aflexi, a leading developer of
CDN Software and Content Delivery Network Management solutions today launched the new Aflexi FlexiMart platform. (http://www.aflexi.net/technology/fleximart)

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Bella Corporation Introduces the HD Mouse SW

New software enables you to Convert any 5 Button Mouse into a High Definition Mouse for Video Editing

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Submit Your Entry Today to the Brighthand Mobile Film Festival!


Have you heard about the Brighthand Mobile Film Festival? It's a two-day event showcasing some of the most creative and interesting made-for-mobile content designed for display on small-format wireless cell phones, smartphones and communications-enabled devices. The event takes place at CTIA Wireless 2010 next month in Las Vegas. read the press release

2010 NAB SHOW HOSTS TRANSMEDIA SUPER SESSION
FEATURING AWARD-WINNING PRODUCERS, FILMMAKERS AND CREATIVE EXECS

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Storytelling Innovators to Discuss Breaking Boundaries with Content for Multiple Media read the press release


MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 25, 2010) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems, is now shipping the new UXHD CrossPoint, a dual input, dual output video format converter and scaler for HD-SDI and analog video signals. read the press release


PANASONIC ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE AW-HS50 SUB-COMPACT HD/SD SWITCHER WITH IP CONTROL CAPABILITIES

* Portable Model Is Industry’s Smallest Live HD Switcher with MultiViewer *

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 12, 2010) – Panasonic has announced a new compact addition to its popular MultiFormat switcher line-up, the IP-capable AW-HS50 HD/SD live switcher. This affordable, portable switcher offers four HD/SD-SDI and one DVI-D inputs, as well as a built-in MultiViewer display. With a built-in frame-synchronizer for each input, two HD/SD-SDI outputs and one scalable DVI-D output, the HS50 offers powerful, sub-compact switching capabilities for mobile production, AV facilities, and event video. read the press release


DLNA Enables Premium Commercial Content Across Home Networks

Alliance Joins with Service Providers to Develop Standards to Enjoy Commercial Video and Music on DLNA Devices

INTERNATIONAL CES 2010, January 7, 2010 – The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is working with cable, satellite and telecommunications service providers on the development of standards for the playback of high-quality, premium commercial video and music across devices to be certified by DLNA. There is strong demand for premium commercial content, including movies, network television programming and music with approximately 100 million U.S. Pay-TV subscribers. The new DLNA standards will make this content more easily available for playback across digital televisions, Blu-ray disc players, game consoles and set-top boxes around the home.

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Single-Camera Video Production, Fifth Edition is now available

Everything you need to know about shooting video - single camera style


PANASONIC ANNOUNCES NEW AG-HMX100 MULTI-FORMAT HD/SD DIGITAL A/V MIXER

* Low-Cost Mixer Offers High-Quality Switching Capabilities with HD/SD-SDI Embedded Audio and 3D HD Support *

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 12, 2010) – Panasonic now introduced the new AG-HMX100, a low-cost HD/SD digital A/V mixer that incorporates a built-in multi-viewer display output and combines high-quality video switching and audio mixing features. It offers a very flexible use interface and supports SD, HD, and 3D HD formats. Highly affordable, the new AG-HMX100 is ideal for use by schools, hotels, government facilities, corporations, public access channels, event producers, and in mobile or portable applications. read the press release


PANASONIC’S NEW 3MOS HD CAMCORDERS PRODUCE TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR AND EXCEL IN LOW-LIGHT ENVIRONMENTS

New 35mm Wide-Angle Leica Lenses, 18x Intelligent Zoom and Manual Controls Make HS700 and TM700 Perfect for Professional-Quality Video Shooting

SECAUCUS, NJ (February 9, 2010) – Panasonic today introduces two additions to its 2010 line of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700, both Full High Definition (HD) 3MOS camcorders with 1920 x 1080 resolution. The new Panasonic HD camcorders combine 1080/60p recording – allowing them to capture expressive video without detail loss or MoirĂ© pattern – with an advanced 3MOS system that produces vivid, true-to-life colors and excels in darkly-lit environments. The new HDC-HS700, records both to its large 240 GB* Hard Disk Drive or to an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card. The HDC-TM700 has 32 GB of built-in memory as well as capability to record to SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards, and is the successor to last year’s popular and award-winning HDC-TM300. Both models have a 35mm wide-angle Leica lens and a manual ring for creative flexibility. read the press release


Sherman Oaks, Calif., (February 2, 2010) – For the first time in history, the AVN Adult Movie Awards will make its TV premiere and enjoy an exclusive window on VOD and PPV. The AVN Awards Show takes place in Las Vegas every January, honoring the adult film industry with a stylish red carpet event and lavish star-studded awards show. The on-demand and PPV content provides coverage of the awards ceremony, as well as exclusive additional footage. read the press release


SAN DIEGO and PHOENIX (February 4, 2010) ­ Sorenson Media today announced that the campaign team for Senator John McCain (R-AZ) is utilizing several components of Sorenson Media’s Sorenson 360 video delivery network ­ its re-imagined online video platform ­ to drive a major video initiative for his 2010 Senate re-election. Campaign leaders are leveraging the power of video to solidify Senator McCain’s position as the most prominent Republican in Congress and more fully engage visitors to the newly designed Web site. read the press release


The world's first GPU-accelerated video editing software, MSI Super LoiLoScope creates movie files up to 10 times faster than CPU powered encoder and allows users to easily play and edit HD movies. MSI bundles all NVIDIA graphics cards with LoiLoScope read the press release


JVC ADDS A NEW HIGH DEFINITION MEMORY CAMERA TO EVERIO LINE

New GZ-HM340 features 16GB of internal memory.


WAYNE, NJ, February 2, 2010 – JVC has added a new high definition camera to its recently-announced 2010 Everio line, giving the series three HD models priced under $500. The new Everio GZ-HM340 features 16GB of internal flash memory plus an SD/SDHC card slot.

The GZ-HM340 includes all of the new features and improvements found throughout the 2010 Everio line, including advancements in low light capabilities and image stabilization, while convenience is enhanced with a new auto recording feature and time lapse recording. read the press release


New Media / New Marketing Consultant Joins the TV industry's Only Daily News Show with Weekly Segment - Starting Tuesday, January 26th, media innovator and Internet marketing consultant, Jon Leland will become a weekly contributor to TheTVnews.tv and his company, ComBridges.com will also co-host a "Super Bowl Commercials Ratings Party" via Twitter and Facebook. Read the press release


January 29, 2010 - San Diego, CA - Internet Video Magazine Picks the Best and Funniest Valentine's Day Internet Videos. New Love, Romance and Relationships Section Adds Many More Great Videos read the press release


SAN ANTONIO – January 28, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its TriCaster™ TCXD300 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production systems and 3PLAY™ HD/SD slow motion replay systems will provide live venue video and instant replay at the ESPN Winter X Games® 14 in Aspen, Colo., January 28 to 31. Two TriCaster/3PLAY live production teams will replace and expand the capabilities that were previously provided by an expensive TV truck. Read the press release


Matrox Announces Multiple Graphics eXpansion Module Support to Drive Even More Displays

Connect two Matrox DualHead2Go or TripleHead2Go units directly into your system to achieve a four- or six-monitor workspace

ISE 2010, Montreal, Canada, January 27, 2010—Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, today announced multiple DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) support to drive up to four or six monitors, respectively, from a single system. A second GXM can now be connected to the secondary output of a supported dual monitor graphics card so two DualHead2Go GXMs can power up to four outputs in 2x2 or 4x1 modes, while two TripleHead2Go units can be combined to connect six displays to produce either a 3x2 or 6x1 set up. read the press release


The Panasonic LUMIX ZS7 is the world’s smallest photo/video hybrid digital camera. It records High Definition (HD) video using the recording capability in AVCHD Lite. It includes a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens and a powerful 12x optical zoom (operable in video recording mode). It also includes a new built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) feature that embeds photos and videos with the latitude and longitude location details read the press release


Corel announces VideoStudio Pro X3

Enhanced Performance, Streamlined Production Workflow & New Creative Effects Dramatically Accelerate Movie Making on the PC

Ottawa, ON ­ January 26, 2009 ­ Corel Corporation today announced a dramatically enhanced version of its powerful consumer video editing software, Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X3. Offering great value at a new price of $99.99, Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 combines video editing, media authoring, real-time effects and DVD and Blu-ray burning, enabling video enthusiasts to create professional-looking productions in a simplified and streamlined environment that offers maximum performance. read the press release


Aflexi Rolls Out Version 2.0 of New CDN Software

Web Hosts and Service providers can now build upon and market powerful and customizable Content Delivery Networks

Malaysia, January 26, 2010 - The new Aflexi CDN software version 2.0 adds new layers of customization and ease of use to the Aflexi CDN software platform. (http://www.aflexi.net) Aflexi CDN software is a high performance, secure, and scalable content delivery network (CDN) solution for web hosts and content distributors at extremely competitive pricing. read the press release


Vimeo HTML5 Internet Video player for faster and better video playback for Safari and Chrome Internet Browsers -

The player is compatible with the latest versions of Chrome and Safari web browsers and will work with 90% of videos uploaded to Vimeo in the past year. Users can enable the HTML5 player via link below Vimeo’s standard Flash player. Benefits of the HTML 5player include faster loading times and smoother video playback in supported browsers. read the press release


ViVu, Inc. (www.vivu.tv), an emerging leader in creating innovative and easy-to-use solutions for live video participation, today released VuRoom – a ViVu-powered plug-in for Skype, the popular software that enables the worlds conversations.

VuRoom is built on the Skype platform to provide customers with instant multi-user video conferencing – an exciting new breakthrough previously unavailable to Skype users. Along with its presentation and desktop sharing functionalities, VuRoom is designed to help remote business users collaborate in real-time, while also saving valuable time and money.

The ViVu solution, built on a first-of-its-kind participative video platform, seamlessly integrates with most of the popular streaming video and conference solutions. The service is hosted in the cloud and delivered as interactive Video-as-a-Service (iVaaS). As such, the solution can scale from small web conferences to corporate training sessions, as well as to larger video events with thousands of participants. ViVu's intelligence in the end points and optimal video routing in the cloud enables a low latency and high-quality video experience every time. read the press release



Nevada City, Calif., January 19, 2010
Telestream today announced a new release for its award-winning Pipeline video capture systems. Already recognized for its innovative network-based approach to capturing high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video from tape or live-sources, Pipeline V2.4 adds the ability to frame accurately print HD or SD video back to tape. Additional new features include EDL import and time-code-break-triggered capture mode. These new V2.4 features save time and effort for content creators in Mac OS X and PC video production environments. read the press release


Internet Video Magazine Reveals New Years Resolutions for the Video Maker

Ten Ways To Improve Family Videos and Home Movies

January 13, 2009 – San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) today posted a new article for family and enthusiastic video makers. Ten New Year Resolutions for the Home and Family Video Maker.

"Every holiday season, millions of people and families world wide get a new camcorder or video camera as gifts," says Mark Shapiro, editor in chief at Internet Video Magazine. "However, even though we get new gear, we continue to use it in old fashioned ways that don't work out so well." read the press release


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 12, 2010 – The popularity of Avatar and other 3D movies will put 3D TV on the map for consumers, reports In-Stat (http://email.in-stat.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/hBWkl0HWFjC0K560DHgc0E4). 2010 will be a big year for 3D entertainment, as movie studios release more 3D films shown in a growing number of 3D-equipped theaters.

“Exposure to 3D films is important to the debut of 3D TV, because consumers who have seen 3D films are more interested than the general population in being able to view 3D content at home,” says Michelle Abraham, In-Stat analyst. “In-Stat’s 3D consumer survey shows that 64% of consumers are at least somewhat interested in 3D in the home. For those who have seen a 3D movie in the last 12 months, the percentage increases to 76%.” Read the press release


ProVDN, an Online Video Platform for Independent Video Content Producers

ProVDN Inc. today announced the immediate availability of ProVDN.com, an online video platform (OVP) that, for the first time, enables video professionals and small- to medium-size businesses to easily publish the highest-quality video on their Web sites in minutes and at an affordable price. ProVDN’s flexible new service greatly expands publishing opportunities in the flourishing market for Internet Video. Read the press release


Cavium Networks’ PureVu Video Processors and ECONA ARM® Processors Enable Next Generation Connected Home Devices at 2010 International CES

Cavium’s PureVu Video processors and ECONA dual-core ARM processors provide industry leading video, networking, storage and security performance with unparallel power and cost points for the broadband home and consumer wireless video market see press release


Aflexi Announces New Marketing Plan for Partners and Customers

Aflexi makes it easy for operators, content providers and service providers to market CDN services and hosting

Malaysia, January 5, 2010 - Today, Aflexi (http://www.aflexi.net) launched a new and improved marketing structure for their content delivery network (CDN) solutions that provides service providers and web hosting companies with extra revenue streams. press release


MPEGIF Kicks off 3DTV Working Group at CES 2010

Fremont, California, January 5, 2010 – The MPEG Industry Forum (MPEGIF), the world’s largest advocacy group for standard’s based digital television technologies, announced today the date for the first inaugural meeting of its recently launched 3DTV Working Group. This meeting will be held during CES 2010 on Saturday, January 9 between 1pm and 2pm at the MGM Conference Center, Las Vegas in Room 110. read the press release


muvee Demos Breakthrough Music Trimming Feature Included with Latest Release of muvee Reveal Home Movie-making Software at CES. Users Enabled to Easily Create Their Own “Remixed” Music Track from Multiple Songs . Read the press release

TV PERSONALITIES, SPORTS LEGENDS AND LITERARY ICONS WILL BE AT THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL CES

Celebrity Guests Will Promote Cutting-Edge Technology Trends and Technologies read the press release and see who will be there


LAS VEGAS, NV (CES) and CERRITOS, CA – January 4, 2010 -- Sherwood America Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance audio and video equipment, announced today two components that bring streaming Internet content into the home – one for the tabletop or bedside, and the other for the primary audio/video system. The RD-7505N A/V receiver is one of the first to accommodate the new HDMI 1.4 3D standard, providing three inputs with repeater and a single HDMI output. With 110 watts per channel, this 7.1 channel receiver decodes both the Dolby TruHD and DTS HD lossless audio formats. Without a PC, it makes access to streaming Internet audio and video as easy as selecting another input. Scheduled to ship in May 2010, MSRP for the 7505N is $499.95. At first glance, the iNet-2.0 appears to be just a digital photo frame or clock, but it houses a powerful Internet music player and iPod dock. Expected to be available in May 2010, MSRP for the iNet-2.0 is $299.95. Both products will be on display in booth 21232, South 1 Hall, at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read the press release


Wallingford, Conn. – Jan. 4, 2010 VBrick Systems, the recognized leader in enterprise IP video solutions, today marked the close of a momentous year capped by several industry-first product launches, recognition from top analysts for unparalleled technology innovation and an impressive array of new customer wins across the enterprise, government, education and healthcare sectors. read the press release