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Avid Creation Tour 2010: Visual and Acoustic Highlights in Four Cities
Avid starts the new year with a bang: as part of the Avid Creation Tour 2010, the company presents the full range of its music and video solutions in practical workshops from February 15 to 25.
Avid Sibelius First: Simple Music Notation
The new music-notation and composition software offers innovative and efficient functions for composing, notating and distributing music
New Avid Broadcast Solutions
Avid presents four new system solutions for news production that enable broadcasters to increase productivity substantially while reducing costs.
Wellen+Nöthen Equips ZDF with HD Production and Broadcast Technology
2010 Winter Olympics: equipment for an end-to-end HDTV broadcast operation.
News Production: Avid Presents iNEWS Instinct 2.5
Innovative editing solution for journalists adds audio features and expanded proxy support for creating compelling news reports.
animago CONFERENCE: Masterclass with Dirk Weinreich (Avid)
Topic: Post-production with Avid DS: FX online, compositing and graphics, high-resolution conform.
Emmy Awards 2009
Many awards for creative excellence by Avid customers. “30 Rock,” “Breaking Bad,” “South Park,” “Project Runway” and “Weeds” received the prestigious award
Avid Accelerates Workflows with a New Production Asset Management Solution
Avid has introduced the new version of the Interplay production asset management system (2.0). The new offering demonstrates Avid's commitment to open and flexible solutions. The new features support reducing production costs and increasing productivity.
IBC 2009: New Avid Editing and Production Asset Management Solutions
Avid introduced Media Composer 4.0, Symphony 4.0, NewsCutter 8.0 and Interplay 2.0 at IBC, emphasizing open and flexible workflows.
IBC 2009: Avid Debuts Composer 4.0
At IBC 2009, Avid introduced new versions of Media Composer, Symphony, NewsCutter, and the Interplay production-asset management system.
Avid Technology Sponsors animago 2009
Avid Technology is supporting the animago AWARD 2009 in the category of Best Post-production.
New Investments in Avid Solutions
Avid reports a series of new orders for its leading audio and video solutions from broadcasters, studios, rental companies and educational institutions including SAE Institute.
Neyrinck Releases Dolby E for Windows XP/Vista and Avid/Final Cut
Stand-alone application and Pro Tools plug-in bundle for Dolby E encoding and decoding.
Studio VFX Relies on DVS SpycerBox SAN
Vienna post-production company VFX, which specialises in commercial-film production, has integrated a SpycerBox SAN into its workflow.
Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid
Boris FX announces that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) is now available for Avid editing and finishing systems.
NAB 2009: Adobe Updates Premiere Pro CS4
Premiere Pro CS4 4.1 improved RED controls, Avid project import and hardware-assisted HD postproduction workflows.
Avid Reorganizes Central European Sales and Support
Avid restructures its Central European sales team and expands support routing and worldwide service access.
Avid Introduces New HD News Solution
A new AirSpeed Multi Stream server and product upgrades provide a complete XDCAM HD workflow with higher newsroom productivity and lower production costs.
3D and HD: Stereoscopy and Native XDCAM for Avid Editing
Media Composer 3.5, Symphony 3.5 and NewsCutter 7.5 add native Sony XDCAM support, a stereoscopic 3D workflow and software activation without a dongle.
Avid DS v10 Workshop in Berlin
A live workshop covers Avid DS v10 hardware, DPX conforming, color correction, multilayer compositing and stereoscopic containers.
Event Focuses on Innovation in Media Production
PROFI AG IT experts will discuss digital archiving and present MXFserver.net for Avid environments.
CES: Avid Presents Audio and Video Solutions for Users of Different Experience Levels
New Pinnacle and M-Audio products for easy creation, use and sharing of video content
Avid Media Composer/Avid Xpress: Insider Tips Always in View on a Mousepad
Thirty Avid keyboard shortcuts are now available on a mousepad.
Avid Sets New Standards in HD Production with Avid Unity ISIS 2.0
The new Avid Unity ISIS 2.0 sets new standards for real-time HD workflow networking, client scalability and availability for media companies operating in mission-critical environments.
From Munich to St. Petersburg—Television Studios Worldwide Rely on Avid
Avid continues to play a major role in equipping many television stations and is once again expanding its business.
Digital Production Online Christmas Calendar
Digital Production is holding a major online Christmas competition every day from 1 December, with prizes worth more than €25,000. Today’s prizes are PlayStation 3 games.
Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Softimage
Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of Softimage's assets for approximately US$35 million. Softimage develops 3D technologies for the film, television and games industries. On October 23, 2008, Autodesk announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage from Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID).
Deutsche Welle TV Opens New Audio Postproduction Studio
Media Logic Gesellschaft für Mediensysteme mbH has commissioned Deutsche Welle TV's new audio postproduction studio in Berlin. The delivery included a compact Digidesign ICON console with an associated Pro Tools system.
Full XDCAM HD 422 Integration in Avid Editing Systems
Free software upgrade for Media Composer 3.0, Symphony 3.0, and NewsCutter 7.0
Avid Technology Announces Sale of Pinnacle PCTV Product Line to Hauppauge Digital
Avid Technology, Inc. announced yesterday that it had signed a definitive agreement to sell the Pinnacle PCTV product line and related assets to Hauppauge Digital, Inc. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year; financial details were not disclosed.
Avid NLEs: Free Upgrade Provides Full XDCAM HD 422 Integration
Free software upgrade for Media Composer 3.0, Symphony 3.0 and NewsCutter 7.0.
Autodesk to Acquire Softimage
Autodesk reaches an agreement with Avid Technology to acquire Softimage. The acquisition is intended to advance Autodesk’s games strategy and complement its digital-entertainment and visual-communication offering while preserving artists’ freedom of choice.
Pinnacle Systems Introduces New PCTV Quatro Stick
With the Pinnacle PCTV Quatro Stick, Pinnacle Systems is bringing a new TV solution for PCs to the German and Swiss markets. This new USB TV tuner supports four different transmission formats, making it one of the few tuners to do so. It provides crystal-clear reception of digital and analogue cable television, digital terrestrial television and stereo FM radio on a PC, while being only the size of a USB stick.
Digidesign Introduces Pro Tools 8 Software
The highlight is a completely redesigned interface with contemporary styling, colours, and higher-contrast text and graphics.
Avid Supports RED
Avid Technology has reaffirmed its support for RED camera workflows by signing an R3D Software Development Kit (SDK) licence agreement.
Impressive Summer 2008 Box Office for Avid’s Video, Audio and 3D Animation Customers
Avid customers contributed to the 28 most successful films of the summer—which generated a combined $3.68 billion at the US box office—and used at least one Avid product in their production.
creative tools Becomes an EditShare Partner
creative tools and EditShare’s new German branch signed an agreement during IBC in Amsterdam for a future sales and support partnership.
IBC 2008: Video: Statement from the New Avid CEO
Gary Greenfield is the new head of Avid. At IBC, we filmed a statement in which Avid explains its new strategy for the market.
IBC 2008: Rimage Accelerates and Automates High-Definition Video Workflows
At IBC 2008, Rimage is presenting products for managing, distributing and archiving HD formats. In Amsterdam, the manufacturer of systems for producing customized optical media is showing workflow-optimization and archiving solutions for all companies that produce television content in HD.
Boris FX Releases Final Effects Complete 5 Sparks
As it did with Continuum Complete, Boris is releasing a Sparks version of the Final Effects Complete filter collection.
Pinnacle Studio 12 Nominated for “Software of the Year”
Pinnacle Systems, the consumer division of Avid Technology, has received a “Software of the Year” nomination for its Pinnacle Studio 12 video-editing software, recently honored with an EISA Award.
Pinnacle Systems Introduces New All-in-One TV Tuner, Pinnacle PCTV Telescope
Pinnacle Systems introduces a new all-in-one digital TV tuner with an antenna: the Pinnacle PCTV telescope.
Avid iNEWS v2.7 Improves Newsroom Collaboration
An upgrade to version 2.7 is now available for Avid iNEWS, Avid’s news-production and newsroom-control system. The new version expands newsroom communication and content exchange between multiple iNEWS systems.
Avid DS v10 Accelerates the Creative Online Process
Avid Technology is launching a new version of Avid DS. Designed to save time and costs, Avid DS version 10 integrates professional editing, compositing, keying, image processing, paint and graphics functions in a single solution.
Pinnacle Systems Receives EISA Award
Pinnacle Systems receives an EISA Award for its latest video-editing software, Studio Plus 12. The award is regarded as one of the European consumer-electronics industry’s most prestigious international honors.
Avid Technology Enhances Deko Family with New Features
New upgrades for Avid's on-air graphics solutions.
Pinnacle Systems Earns Recognition and Strengthens Its Presence in the Mass Consumer-Electronics Market
Pinnacle Systems is a leading finalist for Microsoft’s Global ISV Consumer Special Recognition Award.
Rimage Introduces DiscFlow™ for Mac OS X
An integrated, fully automated solution for producing CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs for Mac users in broadcasting, video production and graphic design.
Avid: Latest Generation of Editing Tools and Storage Systems
Avid's new HD video editing systems and VideoRAID solutions are available worldwide starting today.
Triple Play for Euro 2008
WIGE MEDIA, Wellen+Nöthen and HDinside build a tapeless live sports production system for ARD.
Hands on HD 2008 in Hanover from 21 to 27 July
Sixth edition of Europe’s unique HD training event.
Danish Broadcaster TV2 Installs Avid Digital Production Systems
Leading Danish broadcaster TV2 has commissioned two new state-of-the-art Avid television production environments in Copenhagen and Odense.
Pinnacle Systems Launches Pinnacle Studio 12
More than 25 new features for photos, music and video bring professional editing tools to video enthusiasts.
Peter Alderath Appointed Acting Regional Manager Central Europe at Avid
Since May 1, Peter Alderath has led Avid Technology’s operational business activities in Germany and Central Europe as the new Acting Regional Manager Central Europe. The company says that, together with his sales team, he oversees Avid’s activities in 25 countries and is responsible for revenue exceeding US$40 million.
Avid Introduces New RAID Solutions
Avid Technology has introduced the new generation of high-performance disk arrays: Avid VideoRAID ST and Avid VideoRAID SR.
Comline Tours Germany
Adobe, AJA, Apple, Avid and 24 Other AV Manufacturers on Show from May 5 in Berlin and Other German Cities
Pinnacle PCTV Stick for Analog and Digital TV Reception
Pinnacle Systems introduces its next-generation PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick with improved DVB-T and worldwide analog TV reception.
NAB 2008: Avid introduces new HD editing systems
Avid introduces faster Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony software alongside Mojo DX and Nitris DX hardware.
Avid Systems Expand Across Eastern European TV
Broadcasters in Warsaw, Zagreb and Sofia deploy Avid-based systems for workflows ranging from news production to reality television.
Avid Systems Expand Across TV and Film Production
More production companies are adopting Avid systems to manage television and film workflows.
Avid Launches the New ”New Thinking” Customer Initiative 08
With a series of customer-focused initiatives, the company aims to make its interaction with customers, prospects and the media easier.
Avid Improves Online Customer Support
Avid Technology today launched its improved online customer support website and presents the site for media professionals.
Pinnacle presents video editing software for photography enthusiasts
Create photo slideshows with expressive film effects using Pinnacle Studio Plus “Extreme Photo Edition”
Avid DNxHD Conforms to SMPTE VC-3
Avid DNxHD has become the first codec to conform to SMPTE’s VC-3 standards for low-bit-rate HD production.
Kirk Arnold Leads Avid Professional Video
Kirk Arnold has joined Avid as executive vice president and general manager of its professional video business.
New Pinnacle TV and video solutions also for Mac users
Pinnacle Systems, the consumer division of Avid Technology, presents an update to its Mac solutions for particularly simple TV and video applications. These include Pinnacle Video Transfer, the simple video-transfer solution for iPod users, Pinnacle Video Capture for Mac, an affordable solution for analogue video-capture capabilities on the Mac, and the popular Pinnacle TV for Mac Sticks, the simple way to watch digital television on a Mac.
2008 Sundance Film Festival Showcases a Wide Range of Work by Avid Customers
Independent filmmakers rely on Avid.
Avid Supports Young Filmmaking Talent at the Berlinale
Young filmmakers and Avid form a powerful combination at the Berlinale: as in previous years, Avid is once again supporting young filmmaking talent at the 2008 Berlinale Talent Campus through a series of interesting workshops.
Pinnacle PCTV Nano Stick sets new standards in DVB-T design and reception quality
Pinnacle Systems, the consumer division of Avid Technology, presented the Pinnacle PCTV Nano Stick at CES in Las Vegas. This compact digital USB television tuner, which resembles a small piece of jewellery, is equipped with the latest DVB-T reception technology. Thanks to its compact size and reception strength, it is ideally suited to passionate, mobile high-tech users and TV fans.
Pinnacle presents free video editing with VideoSpin
Pinnacle Systems, the consumer division of Avid Technology, is presenting its new VideoSpin solution at CES in Las Vegas from January 7 to 11, 2008. VideoSpin lets users create videos easily and free of charge in minutes.
Gary Greenfield Is the New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avid Technology
Experienced technology expert takes over leadership of media pioneer Avid Technology.
Sony Media Solutions Roadshow 2008 – Dates Have Been Set
In presentations, workshops and a large product show, Sony presents broadcast solutions for networked, file-based working under the motto “Get closer!”
Avid changes its strategy for 2008
No booth at NAB 2008 / More user communities and personalized events
Avid supports DC Days
At a press conference, Avid press spokesman Michael Dalock-Schmidt explains Avid’s commitment to this year’s digital creation days. We have put the explanation online.
Pinnacle Studio video competition extended until the end of October
The success of the Share Your Studio Experience competition was so great that the submission deadline was extended by one month.
Cinema release of “Trade – Welcome to America”
Marco Kreuzpaintner (SUMMER STORM) directed his first US feature film with TRADE as a co-production with Roland Emmerich’s Centropolis and Claussen+Wöbke+Putz Film Production.
Limited Edition with Special Effects for Pinnacle Studio 10 and 11 Available
Video films receive a more professional touch with more than 1,000 high-quality themes, transitions, DVD menus and sound effects.
New Video Competition from Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Systems, the consumer division of Avid Technology and provider of video-editing solutions, TV tuners for the PC and digital media adapters, is holding a new video competition:
IBC 2007: Automatic Duck Shows Pro Import AE 4.0
Important update for the Timeline Translation Tool that, among other things, takes the update to After Effects CS3 into account
Pinnacle Studio 11: User competition online
Pinnacle Systems, the Consumer Division of Avid Technology, has launched the website for the “Share Your Video Experience” competition. Entries can be submitted and rated starting today.
SIGGRAPH 2007: Softimage XSI 6.5 and Face Robot 1.8 Presented
The Avid subsidiary announces new functions, prices and package composition for XSI 6.5 and an improved game-export pipeline for Face Robot 1.8
Panasonic Bundles Pinnacle Studio 11
Selected Panasonic AVCHD camcorders now include Pinnacle Studio Plus 11 editing software.
Avid boss David Krall leaves the company
Gives up his positions at the end of July / Nancy Hawthorne takes over on an interim basis / Figures for the second quarter of 2007 on July 26
Automatic Duck Releases Pro Import AE 4
Pro Import AE 4 expands timeline conversion from Avid, Final Cut Pro and Motion into After Effects.
Boris Continuum Complete 5 Expands Effects
Boris Continuum Complete 5 adds editing and compositing tools for Avid, Final Cut Studio 2 and Adobe hosts.
NAB: Lots of Small News at Avid
The big new product is absent from Avid at this year's NAB, but there is a series of noteworthy smaller news / Many partner companies at the booth
NAB: Boris FX Shows Boris Blue 2.0
Support for Avid plug-ins and new 3D compositing features integrated
Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro Optimised for Intel-Based Macs
Avid also presents phonetic speech recognition with Avid ScriptSync and an HD codec for offline editing
Avid Workshop at the 26th International Festival of Film Schools Munich
Free training for Xpress Studio with hands-on exercises
Automatic Duck Supports Intel Macs
The American manufacturer releases its timeline-integration software as a Universal version for Intel and PowerPC Macs
Red Giant Software Makes Plug-ins More Compatible
The video software specialist has updated its Magic Bullet Editors and Knoll Light Factory plug-ins
Avid Studio Toolkit 5.6 with Blu-ray Disc Authoring
Update gives the software the ability to author for DVD and BD-25 in parallel / offers user-interface improvements
Avid Reality Tour
Avid provides information about the latest and familiar technologies, formats and strategies. Complete workgroup solutions around Avid Interplay for broadcast and postproduction, high-end finishing with DS Nitris and Symphony Nitris, shared storage, media management and broadcast with Avid Unity ISIS, LANshare LP, Deko and, of course, postproduction with Avid Media Composer Adrenaline HD, Liquid, Xpress Pro and Xpress Studio HD will be shown. The event takes place at the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Jahrhunderthalle, Pfaffenwiese, 65929 Frankfurt/Main from 10:00 to 19:00.
Alongside a hands-on area, introductory workshops on Avid Liquid, HDV and colour correction with Avid Xpress Pro will also be offered. DigiTV is standing by with a fully equipped nonlinear editing vehicle.
Advance registrations requested at www.avid.de/events/realityTour. Registrations for the workshops take place on site. The event is free of charge.
IBC: Agility for Avid DNxHD and DolbyE
American manufacturer Anystream showed solutions for faster transmission of content using Avid’s codec
Avid and JVC Bundle HD Camcorder and NLE
The Liquid 7.1 and JVC ProHD camcorder bundles start at €5,995.
Avid workshops as part of the Munich Film Festival
Avid presents its new products from NAB 2006 at the Munich Film Festival 2006. On July 17 at 3.30 p.m., a panel discussion on the topic "Animation everywhere: Visual Effects in Film and Television" will take place here together with MedienCampus Bayern. Participants in the discussion are Michael Coldewey of Trixter, Michael Dalock-Schmidt of Avid Technology, Thomas Repp of BAF, Gabriele M. Walther of Caligari Film and Prof. Peter C. Slansky of the University of Television and Film Munich. Afterward, at 5:15 p.m., Avid invites visitors to the Avid Xpress Studio demonstration in the Blackbox, where users will also report on their experiences with Avid solutions in everyday production.
Avid is also active in cooperation with its dealers DVE and Videocation at the "Digital Cinematography" event, which takes place on Museum Island as part of the Munich Film Festival. On July 21, DVE presents the Avid Media Composer family and offers interested parties practical insights into the current version Avid Liquid 7.0 in workshops. At the same time, Videocation presents Avid Symphony Nitris and Avid DS Nitris and conducts Avid Xpress Studio workshops. Both workshops are aimed at post-production professionals. In addition, "Digital Cinematography" offers visitors numerous technical seminars and screenings of HD films from the regional film industry.
Avid ships Xpress Pro 5.5 and Mojo SDI
Mac OS X users can now also edit their footage in HD with Xpress
BJS seminars on video journalism and Avid Xpress
Seminars are intended to clarify the profession and provide editing know-how for TV productions