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2010 NEWS INTERNET VIDEO INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRESS RELEASES

Levallois-Perret ­ September 22, 2010 ­ Dalet Digital System, one of the leading developers of enterprise Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions for News, Sports and Programming, has announced Dalet Brio, an innovative IT-based input and output video platform. Fully integrated with Dalet Enterprise Edition, the company's all-in-one newsroom, automation and media management solution, Dalet Brio records media in a range of formats and resolutions; performs necessary conversions; stores it either locally or on a central SAN; and then plays it out, again in a range of formats and resolutions. "Dalet Brio is the first product to roll out from our acquisition of Gruppo TNT," says David Lasry, Dalet's CEO. "Developed on a proven technology, Brio adds yet another dimension to the extensive Dalet MAM capabilities. It supports our commitment to offering open, fully integrated IT-based solutions that facilitate large-scale multimedia production and 360° delivery." read the press release


NEXT-GENERATION STORAGE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT FIRM CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY LAUNCHES

Successful Spin-Off of Media Distributors to Offer Hardware and Software Products to Leading Media & Entertainment and Corporate Accounts

FOR RELEASE ON: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

STUDIO CITY, CA - Cutting Edge Technology, a leading reseller and developer of next-generation storage and asset management products for video professionals, today announced that it has officially launched its business. The company, spun out of Media Distributors, the nation's largest independent distributor of professional recording media products for the production, broadcast and entertainment industries, will continue to offer an array of innovative products and services for large-scale media & entertainment, corporate, and government and military video firms and will continue its status as an Avid premier gold reseller for Southern California and as an Apple Pro reseller. read the press release


Service Providers and Web Hosting Companies can now quickly and easily add Aflexi CDN services to their customer base

Aflexi First to Integrate WHMCS Web Hosting Billing System


Malaysia, September 21, 2010 - Aflexi, (
http://www.aflexi.net) a leading developer of CDN Software and Content Delivery Network Management solutions today announced the beta integration of WHMCS automated billing into the Aflexi CDN management and software platform.

WHMCS is a commonly used, all-in-one client management, billing & support solution for online businesses. A favorite of Internet service providers, WHMCS handles everything from signup to termination, with automated billing, provisioning & management.

We added the WHMCS support to make it much simpler for our customers to provide CDN services to their customers. Read the press release


Cisco Debuts All-New Flip Video Lineup

New Line Delivers Next-Generation Video Quality, Expanded Personalization Capabilities, and More Options for Fun

September 20, 2010 — San Francisco, CA

Cisco’s Flip Video™, the world’s leader in shoot-and share video cameras, today rolled out an all-new line of affordable UltraHD™ and MinoHD™ video cameras. These new video cameras feature Flip Video simplicity, enhanced HD video quality, hardware-based image stabilization, expanded product personalization options, and more ways to share video using pre-loaded FlipShare™ software. read the press release


Do you have a Great Web Video? A wonderful Internet Video?

San Diego, CA

September 15, 2010

New Online Video Contests - Check out these great contests and competitions to win money, get famous and make sure that everyone sees your videos! more info here


The Webby Awards are coming, the Webby Awards are coming. Nominate your favorites now. Also checkout their new online mash up - a battle of the awards show speeches featuring Barry Bostwick (Spin City) at the 1989 Golden Globes vs. Amy Poehler, Zach Galifianakis, and Roger Ebert at the 2010 Webby Awards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUH1905SpiA

www.webbyawards.com

New York, NY (September 14, 2010) – Marking its 15th year celebrating the best of the Internet, The Webby Awards today kicked off its call for entries for the year’s best online film and video, including Comedy Series, Individual Performance, and Viral Video. more info here


ALAN WILDER / RECOIL ANNOUNCE “A STRANGE HOUR”

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Former Depeche Mode Member Launches iPhone App

Containing Ongoing, Updated Content

September 13, 2010

(Los Angeles, CA) Alan Wilder – formerly of Depeche Mode - has announced details of his new Recoil tour. Available now, the Recoil iPhone app allows fans to track Alan’s activities. Follower’s can post their thoughts and musings while Alan is on the road and in the studio. While the app provides a hub for Recoil’s social networking, it also offers access to photos, videos, audio as well as insight to Wilder’s personal thoughts behind each of his albums.

Check out the Recoil YouTube Channel - Recoil news, tour updates, interviews, music and video

read the press release


Avid Introduces NewsVision: Integrated, Scalable Broadcast News Solution Delivers Fast, Easy and Low Cost HD Production

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - September 10, 2010) - IBC (Stand #7.J20) - Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced Avid NewsVision™, an end-to-end digital news production solution that enables local and regional broadcasters to increase the quality and speed of their HD file-based productions at a compelling price, given today's constrained budgets. The enterprise-class news production solution lowers the barrier of entry for local and regional broadcasters who are faced with converting from SD to HD and meeting increased demand for the continuous capture, creation and distribution of content across multiple platforms. In addition, the NewsVision solution offers a highly-scalable, open architecture that allows customers to maximize existing newsroom technology investments in a tightly-integrated workflow and easily scale up to meet rapidly changing business requirements. read the press release


Digital Rapids Unveils Stream 3.4 Encoder Upgrade with Enhanced JPEG2000 Support, 3D and More

September 9, 2010 -- IBC 2010, Amsterdam, Stand 7.G41: Digital Rapids -- the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, movie and Web content to wider audiences -- has unveiled a new version of the Stream software for the company's StreamZ, StreamZHD, DRC-Stream and Flux encoding and live streaming solutions. New features in Stream 3.4 include significantly enhanced JPEG2000, H.264 and MPEG-2 encoding; robust source signal handling and AC3 (Dolby(r) Digital) audio pass-through with the new Flux hardware platform; SEI message insertion for frame-compatible 3D; and further enhancements to encoding for Apple(r) iPhone(r) and iPad(tm). read the press release


Avid Introduces Software-Only Version of Avid DS

Integrated All-In-One Finishing and Compositing Solution Offers Customers More Workflow Flexibility

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - September 10, 2010) - IBC (Stand #7.J20) -- Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced Avid DS 10.5 -- a software-only solution designed to deliver powerful finishing and conform workflows at a new, approachable price point for busy, budget-conscious post facilities of all sizes. As the first software-only version of Avid's all-in-one visual effects, finishing and conforming solution, Avid DS 10.5 software delivers unmatched price-performance for customers seeking a single system that offers support for full DI workflows for RED, 2K, 4K, DPX and ARRIRAW projects; deep compositing and paint toolsets for high-end graphics and color work; and integration with Avid ISIS® shared storage and Interplay® production management solutions. read the press release


NewTek Introduces TriCaster™ Virtual Set Editor at IBC 2010

New software product allows easy customization of NewTek TriCaster HD live virtual sets

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS — IBC 2010 Show — September 10, 2010 – NewTek, worldwide leader of video and 3D animation products, announces NewTek TriCaster™ Virtual Set Editor (VSE), which enables TriCaster TCXD850 and TriCaster TCXD300 users to customize their high definition (HD) live virtual sets. Each NewTek TriCaster comes with network-style virtual sets developed using proprietary NewTek LiveSet™ technology. With TriCaster VSE, these network HD virtual sets can be customized with logos, color schemes, furniture options, talent placement and more. read the press release


Sony Launches newest version of Vegas Pro 10 Video Editing Software - Provides extensive support for 3D video content creation, editing and delivery

SONY UNVEILS VEGAS PRO 10 SOFTWARE

FEATURING NATIVE STEREOSCOPIC 3D VIDEO EDITING WORKFLOW

New Version of Award-Winning NLE Offers Flexible Tools and Updates Including New Features that Simplify 3D Content Creation and Delivery

AMSTERDAM, NL -Sept. 10, 2010 [IBC Trade Show Stand 12.A10]-

Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 10 software. The most recent upgrade to Sony's award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application provides broad audio and video support for media ingest, editing and delivery workflows for a wide variety of production professionals.

New features in the native 32- and 64-bit versions of Vegas Pro 10 include powerful stereoscopic 3D editing tools, enhanced closed captioning features, broadened video effect support and new event level audio effects, as well as workflow and user interface enhancements. These updates enable media creators to quickly produce and deliver compelling content for broadcast and broadband distribution, theatrical releases, YouTube™ 3D, and prepare content for DVD and 3D Blu-ray™ titles. read the press release


MYNEWSVU launches Next Generation, Personalized, On Demand News-site Software

Boston, MA – September 8, 2010 – MyNewsVu is “back-end” software that enables TV news web sites to deliver a personalized TV newscast to each and every viewer. Web sites powered by MyNewsVu can deliver individually personalized TV newscasts to Internet enabled TV’s, mobile devices and PCs. MyNewsVU also provides “better than ratings”, information to the news organization and to advertisers by delivering immediate, granular feedback on viewing patterns, demographics and more!! more info



Adobe Rolls out New and improved Flash Media Server Software - Fine tuned for delivery of social media video

New Family of Flash Server Software Radically Improves Scalable Delivery of Video and Social Media Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif. and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Sept. 9, 2010 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2010 Conference and Exhibition the availability of Adobe® Flash® Media Server 4 software, the industry leading solution for streaming video and real-time communication. With this major release, Adobe is unveiling a video solution for every type of customer with three new versions: Flash Media Streaming Server 4, Flash Media Interactive Server 4 and Flash Media Enterprise Server 4, the first release to enable peer-assisted networking, with Real Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP), drastically reducing bandwidth usage. These new versions advance the company’s leadership in rich media delivery and open significant new opportunities for content owners who want to deliver high quality, network efficient media experiences at a lower cost, while reaching the broadest possible audience, across any screen. read the press release


B&H Photo Posts Free Interactive Guide to HD SLR Cameras

Sept 8, 2010 - New York, NY

Get a Free HD SLR Camera Guide -

Covers all the relevant issues and solutions. Learn the basics of using a High Definition Digital SLR. How to pick and select the right gear and accessories. Read the press release


blinkx Partners with Videojug and Howdini to Bring Users Expert Instruction On Every Topic, From Taylor Swift Inspired Updos to Barbeque Ribs on the Grill

8 September 2010

Learn how to get it done right with a host of new how-to videos at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – September 8, 2010 – blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced partnerships with leading how-to online video publishers Videojug and Howdini to bring users professionally produced video content on a variety of topics.

Through these partnerships, viewers now have access to over 50,000 videos on www.blinkx.com that will help them master a wide range of skills, from throwing the perfect curve ball to puppy-proofing the home and more. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against these videos and share resulting advertising revenue with the partners. read the press release

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Internet Video News - Web Video News

News, press releases and announcements about Internet Video, Web Video and Consumer Electronics

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Final Effects Complete 6 AE Now Available

Over 110 designer effects and transitions for Adobe CS5 and 64-bit operating systems

Marlborough MA - September 7, 2010 - Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Final Effects Complete 6 AE (FEC 6 AE) is now available. FEC 6 AE brings over 110 designer effects and transitions to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5, CS4, and CS3. The new release features support for native After Effects lights, on-screen overlay control widgets for streamlined workflow, audio-driven keyframe generation, and a new Compare Mode feature to compare the filtered result with the unfiltered source via either a side-by-side or live split-screen view. Each Final Effects Complete filter has been re-engineered for 64-bit operating systems. read the press release


SD ASSOCIATION REVEALS NEW MEMORY CARD DESIGN FOR INCREDIBLY FAST CARDS

Dual-row pin memory card design for SDXC and SDHC confirmed as Association continues development of the next SD 4.0 standard

BERLIN – Sept. 2, 2010 at IFA Hall 17, Booth128 – The SD Association announced today it has defined a new, dual-row pin memory card design achieving bus interface speeds of up to 300 megabytes per second for SDXC and SDHC devices and memory cards. It is fully backwards compatible, allowing equipped devices full use of any SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. read the press release


“Push-Messaging” and “Find-Me” for remote controls

GreenPeak adds push-messaging and FIND-ME APPs for standard ZigBee RF4CE remote controls without impacting battery life

Utrecht, Netherlands – 7 September 2010 – GreenPeak Technologies, a leading fabless semiconductor company, today announced the addition of the smart “push messaging” and “find-me” apps to its current offering of communication controllers for ZigBee RF4CE remote controls. GreenPeak’s unique ultra low power synchronization technique allows both applications to operate with a minimal impact on battery life thereby allowing the remote control battery life to reach more than ten years.

Push-messaging allows for a variety of new remote control capabilities including tele-voting and gaming, personal messages and reminders, real-time sports results, stock information and residential sensor network monitoring. Push-messaging also enables operators to create new opportunities for advertising revenues via server initiated commercial push messages on the consumers’ remote control.

Find-me enables users to simply push a “find-me” button on the TV or STB that results in the remote generating an alarm, beep or blinking light, to make it easy to find, even when it is out of sight. No more lost remote controls. read the press release


SONY ROLLS OUT NEW BLOGGIE CAMERAS

A ‘TOUCH’ IS ALL IT TAKES: SONY UNVEILS NEW BLOGGIE CAMERA

Devices Allow Easy Sharing of HD Video and Photos via Social Networks


SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2010 – Making its worldwide debut today, Sony’s new Bloggie Touch enhances the pocket video camera category by making it even easier to preserve and upload life’s spontaneous moments.

The Bloggie Touch (MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10) captures full 1920x1080p high definition MP4 video and 12.8-megapixel photos on 8GB or 4GB of embedded memory, respectively, offering approximately four hours of HD movie recording. Its sleek, stylish body sports a three-inch diagonal capacitive touch screen enabling intuitive operation as well as attractive shooting and playback options. read the press release


comScore Acquires Nedstat, Global Analytics and Online Optimization Provider

Acquisition Adds New Products and Capabilities to “Unified Digital Measurement” Platform

RESTON, VA, September 1, 2010comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced that it has acquired Nedstat, a leading provider of web analytics and innovative video measurement solutions for approximately $36.7 million. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Nedstat offers world class technology that helps organizations optimize customer experiences and maximize the return on digital media investments. With the Nedstat technology installed on thousands of sites, the acquisition helps comScore accelerate its global expansion strategy, particularly in European markets, and strengthens comScore’s Unified Digital Measurement™ (UDM) platform, which combines panel-based audience measurement with census-level data collection to provide a holistic view of digital consumer behavior.

read the press release


HARMONIC TO DEMONSTRATE EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF BROADCAST AND MULTI-SCREEN VIDEO SOLUTIONS AT IBC 2010

San Jose, Calif. September 1, 2010

At IBC 2010, stand #1.C61, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) will introduce several product enhancements and showcase its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for high quality video delivery to multiple devices. Harmonic will also feature a unique 3D compression demonstration powered by its Electra® encoders, which are capable of supporting frame-compatible 3D video. Taking place in Amsterdam from September 10-14, IBC is the leading television industry exhibition in Europe.

read the press release


TransferBigFiles.com Launches First iPhone App to Send HD Videos Wirelessly from an iPhone

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., August 31, 2010 ­ TransferBigFiles (www.transferbigfiles.com) today launched the first iPhone app that enables iPhone users to send full-quality HD videos and photos wirelessly from an iPhone. The files are kept in cloud storage provided by TransferBigFiles.com where users (and their friends and family) can then easily share or retrieve the files using any web browser. read the press release


CANON INTRODUCES TWO NEW COMPACT XF-SERIES PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS: XF105 AND XF100

Both Models Feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Recording, Built-In 3-D and Infrared Shooting Options

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 31, 2010

– Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon’s smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. The Canon XF Codec is an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec used for exceptional high-definition image quality, full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility and efficient, robust workflow. These camcorders include in-camera features enabling the easy set-up and capture of high-definition 3-D video when two XF105 or XF100 camcorders are paired, as well as Canon’s built-in infrared low-light feature enabling the capture of HD video in complete darkness. Both models record to Compact Flash (CF) cards and feature hot-swappable card slots for maximum performance. Differentiating the two models are industry-standard HD-SDI output and genlock in/SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals available on the Canon XF105. The XF105 and XF100 camcorders are ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography. read the press release


Internet Video Contests - Online Web Video Contests

Internet Video Weekly Contest Update

San Diego, CA - Aug 27, 2010 Read the press release


ViewCast's New Niagara 4100 Streaming Media Appliance Delivers Rugged Portability and Unmatched Ease-of-use for On-location Streaming

Ideal for Live Sports, Webcasting, News and Event Coverage

Plano, TX, August 26, 2010 - ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of digital media over enterprise, broadband, and mobile networks, today unveiled the Niagara 4100, the next evolution in ViewCast's portfolio of portable, high-performance streaming media appliances. Ruggedized and compact for on-the-go mobility and featuring ViewCast's easy-to-use system controls, the Niagara 4100 enables the ingest and transformation of high-definition (HD) video for delivery to the web, from virtually any location. read the press release


August 26, 2010 - Canon U.S.A., Inc. announces the new EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera

For the first time on an EOS camera, the EOS 60D DSLR boasts a three-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD screen, EOS Full HD video recording with manual overrides including audio level control, and in-camera functionality for RAW image processing plus Creative Filters to manipulate images after taking them. read the press release


Roxio Adds a New Dimension to Personal Media with Creator 2011 Your Life Now Available in 3D

Roxio Creator 2011 allows users to convert standard 2D digital photos and home videos into amazing 3D content

Santa Clara, California (August 25, 2010)

Roxio®, a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), today ushered in a new era in personal media with the release of Creator® 2011, the world's first digital media suite to offer a comprehensive feature set for capturing, editing, creating, and sharing personal 3D photos, videos, and projects. Making it easy for enthusiasts and beginners to immediately add a dynamic new dimension to family memories, Roxio Creator 2011 allows users to convert standard 2D digital photos and home videos into amazing 3D content, so they may generate immersive, personalized 3D multimedia productions from their existing digital media libraries. more information



Patricia Seybold Group reveals the Secrets of Using Personalization and Product Recommendations to Boost Mobile, Web and Contact Center Sales

Webinar August 25, 2010

Why Product Personalization is becoming the most powerful eCommerce Strategy

Palo Alto, California, Aug 24, 2010 – A Patricia Seybold Group worldwide survey shows that within the next 18 months, a majority of retailers plan to launch e-commerce personalization programs. Perhaps inspired by the success at companies such as NetFlix and Amazon, online merchandisers are now using product recommendations for web and mobile eCommerce upselling, content personalization, improving search results and personalizing ads. read the press release


Harmonic Introduces Revolutionary New EdgeQAM Platform

Ultra-Dense NSG HectoQAM Universal EdgeQAM Sets New Benchmark with up to 648 QAMs in 2-RU; Incorporates New Technology to Enhance Efficiency and Flexibility

San Jose, Calif. August 24, 2010 Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today strengthened its edgeQAM leadership position with the introduction of the NSG HectoQAM (NSG 9000-40G), the world’s first universal edgeQAM solution to deliver up to 648 QAMs per two-rack unit chassis. In addition to its pace-setting density, the groundbreaking NSG 9000-40G incorporates pioneering new technologies that significantly improve efficiency and ease of operation, including Harmonic’s new EQAM Virtualization software technology and frequency agility for flexible placement of QAMs across the spectrum. read the press release


August 23, 2010

Live it Up and Dive at Sandals Resorts:

LIVE IT UP 'N DIVE is an event for scuba divers who like to vacation in paradise, dine in world-class restaurants and enjoy premium-brand beverages, plus hang out with friends and family while diving in the world's most beautiful destinations! More Info


GENIUS LAUNCHES NEW HD WEBCAM BUNDLED WITH CRAZYTALK SOFTWARE

New webcam boasts latest features, innovative software and is fun for all ages

MIAMI (August 20, 2010)– Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of webcams, the eFace 2025 High Definition 2.0M pixel Webcam. Genius’ new webcam is foldable, easily transportable and comes bundled with CrazyTalk Cam Suite Pro Software. The eFace 2025 Webcam features 720P HD video and takes still image captures at up to 8.0 MegaPixels. The eFace 2025 Webcam has a premium multi-layer adjustable lens that allows the user to manually control focus without any blur. read the press release


Dailymotion to Feature Four New Web Series

Created by Warner Bros. Television Group’s Studio 2.0 and distributed by online video syndication company AlphaBird, the four new shows are:

  • “Downers Grove”, a comedy that tells the story of four friends in their early 20s who never grew up.
  • “High Drama 2: Against All Oz”: an unscripted series that follows the Bethlehem, Pa. Freedom High School Theatre Company as they stage a production of The Wizard of Oz.
  • “Exposed”: a thriller featuring a brooding Ivy League pre-med student who must suddenly carry out increasingly perilous tasks or risk exposure of his shocking past and true identity.
  • “Chadam”: an action-horror-adventure story revolving around a main character with unique psychic powers who must save his town from a maniacal serial killer

read the press release


Redrock Launches New "nano" Line of DSLR Rigs and Accessories

Compact, Economical Rigs Deliver Professional Quality on a Budget

Hollywood, CA - Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable professional-quality cinema accessories, today announced the new nano line of accessories and rigs for video DSLR cameras. The nano line of equipment is an extension to Redrock's current award-winning rigs and accessories for HDSLR cameras, and is designed for low-cost entry level, photojournalism/documentary, and discreet shooting applications. The nano rigs are manufactured to precision professional standards, and can be easily upgraded to more advanced rigs as needed. Developed from extensive customer interviews and input, the nano line delivers the ideal balance of economy and professional quality in compact support rigs. read the press release


STREAMING MEDIA WEST and ONLINE VIDEO PLATFORM SUMMIT ARE COMMING

November 2-3 | Hyatt Regency Century Plaza | Los Angeles, CA

Over 100 Speakers To Showcase The Latest Streaming Media Business Models at Streaming Media West in LA

Leading trade show for Internet video business models and technologies pairs with Online Video Platform Summit focusing on video publishing solutions

Los Angeles, CA ­ August 00, 2010 ­ StreamingMedia.com, a leading producer of news, information and events dedicated to the business, technology and content of online video today announced that its annual Streaming Media West Exhibition and Conference will be held November 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. read the press release


Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: 3-Way Color Grade

Professional Color Grading Tools for Adobe and Apple Video Editing and Compositing Software

Marlborough MA - August 17, 2010 -
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, 3-Way Color Grade, is now available. The Boris Continuum 3-Way Color Grade Unit brings professional-level color grading tools to desktop editing and compositing systems.
read the press release


IFA 2010 Announces Keynote Speakers

IFA International Keynotes at 50th IFA in Berlin to provide Glimpse of Life in the Age of 3D and the Networked Home

Berlin, 17 August 2010 – IFA today announced that the International Keynotes program for the 50th edition of the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances tradeshow features global business leaders from Bosch Siemens, Constantin Medien, ESPN and IBM. IFA takes place September 3 – 8 at the Berlin Exhibition Site. read the press release


TV One Showcases New Universal 3G-SDI Converter at IBC


provides bi-directional conversion between a variety of analog and digital video formats, as well as advanced features such as seamless switching, picture-in-picture windowing, chroma/luma keying, integral audio switching and SD/HD compatible Genlock.

ERLANGER, KY, August 13, 2010 – TV One will be demonstrating the new C2-2375A Universal 3G-SDI Converter at the IBC 2010 Exhibition being held in Amsterdam on September 10th – 14th. Based on TV One’s exclusive CORIO®2 Technology, the unit provides bi-directional conversion between a variety of analog and digital video formats, as well as advanced features such as seamless switching, picture-in-picture windowing, chroma/luma keying, integral audio switching and SD/HD compatible Genlock.

Inputs and outputs can be SD/HD/3G-SDI, DVI, Composite Video, S-Video, YUV, YPbPr or RGB. Signal parameters of the incoming video may be adjusted as desired and the high resolution RGB/YPbPr output is also selectable as virtually any PC or HDTV resolution. The second DVI and Analog output can be set to a different format and resolution if required.

read the press release


IBM uses "Do It Yourself" Video to Communicate and Market

August 12, 2010 - London, UK - IBM uses the vzaar video platform because of the power and features of the video player, as well as its overall simplicity, ease of use and cost effectiveness. read the article

"No more long, cumbersome marketing documents - no more boring presentations. Video is how companies and business should communicate," says Mark Leaser, Worldwide Offerings Manager, IBM Software Services for Lotus. "You can do it yourself and save thousands of dollars."

IBM Software Services for Lotus is using video in a wide variety of ways - for internal education and communications as well as for external marketing and customer relations.


Qoof Launches Platform-Independent In-Video Advertising App Technology

Turns any video advertisement in any player on any network into a complete commerce or brand engagement experience; platform provides standard apps, partner apps and ability to integrate custom apps

August 12, 2010

Qoof, the Interactive Video Technology Company, today announced the launch of the Qoof in-video advertising app platform. The all-in-one interactive video ad technology platform allows advertisers to easily insert custom apps into existing rich media assets that can be distributed across third-party players and multi-screen advertising platforms including on websites, affiliate networks, ad networks, social media outlets and social gaming locations. read the press release


blinkx Partners with Source Interlink Media to Bring Users Internet Video from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER

Thousands of action sports and automotive videos now available online at www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—August 10, 2010—blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with Source Interlink Media, the premier source of special interest media in the United States. Through this partnership, thousands of videos from MOTOR TREND and DIRT RIDER will be fully searchable and viewable at www.blinkx.com. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will also place contextually relevant advertising against the videos and share resulting advertising revenue with Source Interlink Media. read the press release


Avail Intelligence reveals the secrets to a rapid Holiday eCommerce Launch Plan

In under 10 man-days of total effort, online retailers can raise Holiday sales by 15% or more

Palo Alto, California, August 10, 2010 –Avail Intelligence (http://www.avail.net), today released a step-by-step plan for how online merchandisers can deploy a behavioral merchandising strategy for the Holiday season.

The Avail Holiday Launch Plan provides a detailed step-by-step plan to quickly launch a Behavioral Merchandising program on any eCommerce site, in time for the typical Holiday season “lockdown”. Based on Avail’s experience from over 100 successful deployments at online and multi-channel retailers, it addresses what resources are required and how to structure the deployment project. Get the plan here - http://www.avail.net/wp-content/uploads/HolidayLaunchPlan.pdf read the press release