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NAB: Digital Film Systems shows Pristine
Bringing high-resolution video footage automatically from tape to film is the task of Pristine
NAB: Snell & Wilcox Shows Monitoring, Conversion and HD Upconversion
Products Quasar, Hyperion and Helios - three solutions for specific broadcasting tasks - are the focus
DVC Introduces ClipRecorder AV
The 2K model combines a 2 TB disk array with uncompressed HDTV recording and costs €13,900.
Boris Blue Available as Public Beta
Compositing program available as a free download / Version expires on April 1
Faster Color Correction: Incinerator 1.0
As a complement to its Lustre systems, Autodesk has introduced Incinerator, which permits real-time processing even for color corrections on 2k material.
T-Systems Carries Winter Olympics Worldwide
Fibre and satellite systems distribute Turin coverage to broadcasters across Europe, Asia and North America.
Realviz: StoryViz 2 Arrives at the End of February
New version of the program for 3D previsualization and storyboarding
Canopus Introduces Edius Broadcast for Professional Editors
Solution combines broadcast and postproduction with real-time mixed-format editing and HD/SD format support
PCI Express Version of EDIUS NX Announced
Canopus Announces the New PCI Express-Based EDIUS NX Real-Time, Mixed HD/SD Video Editing Solution.
Digital Rapids Unveils CarbonHD 1.0 and Copper 1.2
CarbonHD is designed to read, write and output all supported formats in real time
DaVinci Presents Resolve Systems and Transformer
Products are expected during 2005; prices have not yet been announced
Pandora Shows PCI Express Pixi Revolution
New scalable hardware combination performs real-time colour correction at resolutions up to 4K
IBC: Digital Vision Previews Nucoda 3.0, Announces 2K Support for DVNR
New Nucoda Version with Improved Interface / Still Months Away from Release
Lightworks Introduces Alacrity MR Editing System
New system handles HD streams and calculates transitions and effects in real time
IBC: Matrox Announces New Codecs for Its HD I/O Card AXIO
With the next software update, the Matrox Axio is also expected to process HDV and DVCPRO natively. Matrox is also launching new HP-based Axio workstations.
IBC: Chyron Expands Character Generator Product Line
Duet LX and MicroX Debut as Cost-Effective, Scalable Solutions
Avid Releases Media Composer Adrenaline and Xpress Pro for Mac OS X Tiger
The editing systems include new effects and functions optimized for Mac OS X Tiger
New Submission Record at the Bitfilm Festival Hamburg
820 Films from 48 Countries / Festival Runs from 2. to 6.11.2005 at the Mandarin-Kasino on the Reeperbahn
SIGGRAPH: Virtools Introduces Software Suite 3.5
Enhancements include a new video engine, a ready-made shader library and 5.1 audio playback
SIGGRAPH: NaturalMotion Previews Endorphin 2.5
Numerous new features enable interactive manipulation of existing animations
Siggraph: MoXi Simulates Asian Painting
A new technology enables painting in the style of Asian ink painting on the computer
Siggraph: From 3D to Line Drawings
Lecture describes the generation of cartoon-like images from 3D models
Free Endorphin Learning Edition Available
NaturalMotion offers its animation solution without motion-file export for non-commercial use
Date for fmx/06 Set
Congress directly follows the International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart
Bluefish444 Announces New Drivers and Products
A Premiere Pro driver update joins the new Catalyst HD and Greed SD cards
NAB: Autodesk Accelerates Lustre 2.6 with Incinerator
Incinerator processing is designed to accelerate the new Discreet Lustre 2.6 colour-grading system
NAB: Matrox Cuts Prices for RT Series
The real-time cards are now available as hardware-only packages for existing Adobe Premiere users
NAB: Matrox Axio Real-Time Multi-Stream SD and HD
Introduced at IBC 2004, Matrox’s high-end platform is scheduled to ship in June 2005
NAB: HD Finishing on Avid Symphony Nitris
Symphony moves to the Nitris platform, extending Avid’s high-end product range
Digital-Rapids StreamZHD – Multiformat HD Encoder
With StreamZHD, Canadian manufacturer Digital Rapids presents a multiformat encoding system with which it is possible to generate corresponding HD files from a wide variety of sources (SDI, Analog, File). All common formats such as MPEG1/2/4, WindowsMedia, Realmedia, Sorenson, Quicktime, AVI, AC3 are supported. The "WXS" extension will be presented for this at NAB, accelerating all WindowsMedia encodings (SD and HD) to above real time.
Plazamedia Opens Virtual HD Studio
According to the company, Plazamedia is providing Germany's first virtual HD studio. Production companies, TV broadcasters, agencies and industry can work with it immediately to create sports and political formats, documentaries or knowledge magazines, for example.
Cinemacraft Xtream – MPEG2 Encoding System
Based on the award-winning CCE Pro Encoder, Cinemacraft Japan launched its new MPEG2 DVD encoding system last week. Highlights include virtual multipass encoding, which allows 2-8 analysis passes to be made in one real-time pass. Also now included: Segment Re-Encoding, for the subsequent re-encoding of segments.
Blackmagic introduces DeckLink for Windows version 4.8.
Blackmagic - manufacturer of the DeckLink video card series for PC and Apple - yesterday introduced the new version 4.8 for Windows.
New features include: Real-time effects in Adobe Premiere Pro, 3:2 pulldown in HD and Photoshop plug-ins. With version 4.8, SD Material Cross, Additive and Dip-to-Black transitions are supported in real time. Further real-time effects are to follow.
Bundesliga Database Uses Apple Workstations
Twelve observing stations replace VHS recording for faster, higher-quality Bundesliga analysis
NaturalMotion Introduces Endorphin 1.6
NaturalMotion presented version 1.6 of its Endorphin animation software, with camera-data and live-footage import.
Realviz Introduces Storyviz 1.0
Storyviz 1.0 is a previs application for simulating shoots and connecting storyboards with film production.
Bauhaus Software Shows Mirage at NAB 2004
Bauhaus Software will show its Mirage real-time video-paint, animation and effects application at NAB 2004.
DVS Adds Real-Time Grading to Clipster
DVS is adding primary real-time colour correction to Clipster and introducing revised HD Station and Centaurus hardware.
Pinnacle Studio 9: Video Editing and DVD Creation
As video editing software, Pinnacle Studio 9 offers both numerous manual functions and a time-saving automatic function such as SmartMovie, with fully integrated CD or DVD authoring.
Version 4.0 of Avid Xpress DV Now at Entry-Level Price
The new Version 4.0 of the powerful video editing software Avid Xpress DV is now available for 806 euros.
Adobe Releases Atmosphere Authoring Tool
Adobe Atmosphere builds interactive 3D environments for websites and PDF documents on Windows XP.
Real-Time Rendering with LightWorks 7.4
LightWork Design has presented a new real-time rendering solution that will be integrated into the soon-to-be-available Version 7.4 of LightWorks.
NewTek Releases Video Toaster 3
Video Toaster 3 adds DV support, revised keying and proc-amp controls, and extensive real-time 3D compositing.
TWI Introduces ICF Workgroup Edition
TWI Interactive has introduced ICF Workgroup Edition for real-time production, management and distribution of digital media.
Quest3D 2.0 Now Available
With the Quest3D authoring system, weltenbauer offers an affordable, royalty-free toolkit that enables 3D artists to create interactive applications.
SIGGRAPH 2003: ATI Expands FireGL Family
A high-end card and entry-level model complete the range, with hardware-accelerated rendering and real-time previews in 3ds max, Maya and Softimage XSI.
Discounted Apple Video Software for Switchers
Adobe Premiere users can exchange their software for a free copy of Final Cut Express or receive €500 off Final Cut Pro.
Matrox Expands Trade-Up to Xtreme Program: Now for Pinnacle and Canopus
The Matrox Video Products Group announced today that the "Trade-Up to Xtreme" program is also being expanded to products from other manufacturers.
Pinnacle Systems Will No Longer Support Future Adobe Premiere Versions
Pinnacle Systems Announces That It Will No Longer Support Future Adobe Premiere Versions. In This Context, the Company Has Launched an Upgrade Program Called Power of Five.
Matrox Announces Support for Adobe Premiere Pro
The Matrox Video Products Group announced today that the real-time editing platforms Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme and RT.X10 Xtra will support the new Adobe Premiere Pro software.
Matrox RT.X Editing Bundles Ship Worldwide
Matrox shipped RT.X100 Xtreme and RT.X10 Xtra editing platforms in several Adobe Premiere and ReelDVD bundles.
MotionBuilder 5 Expands Character Workflow
MotionBuilder 5 added a Story timeline, real-time OpenGL rendering, broader file support and professional mocap and asset tools.
DV Storm2 Lite Adds Real-Time Editing
Canopus DV Storm2 Lite offered five-stream Premiere editing, real-time DV output, colour correction, keying and bundled 3D titling.
Blade 2.2 Bundles Boris FX and Graffiti
Speed Razor Blade 2.2 bundled Boris FX LTD and Boris Graffiti LTD for timeline graphics, titling and 3D compositing.
Softimage XSI 3.5 Adds Quadro FX Rendering
Softimage XSI 3.5 integrated NVIDIA Quadro FX vertex and pixel shaders for interactive hardware rendering in the Render Tree.
Wireless Mocap System Leaves the Studio
Measurand’s wireless motion-capture suit used 802.11b, IP-addressed sensors and laptop recording for location-based capture.
Softimage Directs the Fish in Sharkslayer
Softimage Behavior provides the digital choreography for intelligent fish in DreamWorks Animation’s Sharkslayer.
Acht Frankfurt Gets Started with eQ
The newly founded company Acht Frankfurt now also offers its customers the next generation of HD-capable equipment: an eQ from Quantel.
Media 100 Editing System Used for Matrix Trailers
John Bake Post-Production used Media 100’s 844/X editing and compositing system for Danish Matrix Reloaded teasers and trailers.
Canopus Adds Real-Time MPEG Encoding and DVD Authoring
Canopus introduces MPEGPro MVR and MPEGPro EMR as the first products in its new MPEGPro series, priced at €579 each.
Bluefish 444 now compatible with Eyeon Software Digital Fusion 4
Bluefish444 announced today that its range of 8 bit and 10-bit uncompressed SD & HD SDI video output cards is now compatible with eyeon Software's latest release Digital Fusion 4 under Windows 2000 & XP.
Quantel Digital Intermediate Platform for Star Wars Episode III
Lucas Digital acquired a Quantel iQ system as a grading platform, configured with Freeflow connectivity for a Pandora colour corrector.
New: Macromedia Flash MX Data Connection Kit
Prefabricated components support the development of
rich Internet applications.
Macrosystem Casablanca Avio DVD System
Macrosystem is expanding its portfolio of production solutions with the all-in-one Casablanca Avio DVD System solution.
New: Pinnacle CineWave 4
Pinnacle Systems Has Announced the Delivery of CineWave 4 for Early Summer This Year. In Combination with Apple's Final Cut Pro 4 Editing Software, the New Version Offers Expanded Real-Time, Online/Offline and HD Functions.
New Real-Time 3D Tracking Solution
Blurmedia combines tracking and studio software for a real-time 3D system aimed at television and event applications.
DVS Introduces Clipster Real-Time Editing Workstation
DVS introduces Clipster, its first editing workstation for uncompressed material at resolutions up to 2K.
NAB 2003: Discreet Shows “Lustre” Color-Correction System for the First Time
The nonlinear color-grading system runs on non-proprietary hardware and permits real-time processing. With the planned introduction in summer 2003, Discreet intends to establish itself in the growing market for color-correction systems.
NAB 2003: Digital Rapids Expands Encoder Product Family with StreamZ 2500XSR
The Real-Time Encoder Server for Streaming-Media Formats Is Based on Two 3.06 GHz Xeon CPUs and Is Designed as a Rackmount System with an Ingetrated RAID Level (0,1,5) and up to One Terabyte of Hard-Disk Capacity.
NAB 2003: Avid Presents New DNA Family
The special hardware enables real-time functionality and better image and sound quality in video editing.
NAB 2003: Liquid Purple Version 5.0
Pinnacle Equips the Professional Liquid Purple DV Editing System in Version 5 with Scalable User Interfaces and 2D and 3D Real-Time Effects and Integrates DVD Authoring into the Timeline.
NAB 2003: Pinnacle with Liquid Chrome
With the Liquid Editing Software, the Targa 3000 Hardware Platform and the K2 3D Effects Processor, Pinnacle Combines a New Editing System from the Liquid Product Family
NAB 2003: New HDX Technology for Media 100 iHD
Media 100 Has Announced Plans for a Technology Demonstration of a New HD/SD Editing System Based on Mac OS X at NAB 2003.
CeBIT 2003: 3Dlabs Shows 512 MB Wildcat VP990 Pro
3Dlabs expanded its Wildcat VP workstation range with the 512 MB VP990 Pro for AGP 4× and 8× systems.
ATI Launches Three Radeon GPU Families
ATI introduced the Radeon 9800, 9600 and 9200 GPU families for enthusiast, performance and mainstream PC markets.
Intuitive MX Ships with a German Interface
Intuitive MX added a German interface, online help and quick-start guide to its 128-track Windows audio workstation.
CeBIT: Axis Shows a Panoramic Network Camera
Axis combined two wide-angle network cameras with software for a 180-degree panorama, PTZ detail views and 15 fps IP video streaming.
Anark Studio for Macintosh Announced
Anark planned Mac OS X support in Studio 2.0 while version 1.5.2 added exchange-based imports from major 3D tools and media formats.
Teletrend Demonstrates an MPEG-4 Audio-Video Link
Teletrend’s link encoded one video and two audio signals in real time for narrowband broadcast transmission using MPEG-4/H.264.
Schools Select Optibase for District-Wide Video on Demand
Rockford Public Schools deployed a district-wide video-on-demand system using SAFARI Technologies and Optibase MGW 2000 to serve 12 schools.
Intuitive MX: A Music Recording Studio for Windows PCs
Intuitive MX was a multitrack Windows audio workstation designed to bring recording-studio functions, mixer automation and 3D sound positioning to a standard PC.
PNY Introduces the Verto GeForce FX 5800 Ultra
PNY announced its Verto GeForce FX 5800 Ultra graphics card with 128 MB DDR-II memory, VGA, DVI and VIVO connections, and hardware MPEG-2 decoding.
Avid Symphony Comes to Mac OS X
Avid Symphony 4.7 brought the real-time finishing system to Mac OS X, alongside updates to Media Composer, Film Composer and Avid Xpress.
TurboSquid Releases Cebas FinalToon for 3ds Max
The $495 plug-in added real-time line styling and cartoon rendering to the 3ds Max scanline renderer, with a $395 introductory price through February 2003.
HP Workstations Adopt NVIDIA Quadro FX Graphics
HP selected NVIDIA Quadro FX 2000 and Quadro FX 1000 graphics options for its IA-32 workstations, bringing programmable 128-bit precision to professional visualization.
Media 100 HDX Adds 10-Bit HD and SD Format Conversion
The planned €15,000 HDX option paired a PCI card and software with the 844/X GenesisEngine for real-time HD/SD conversion, editing and monitoring.
Avid Announces Free DV Editing Software
Avid Free DV was planned as a no-cost Mac OS X and Windows XP editor with two video tracks, four audio tracks and basic real-time tools.
Sony XPRI 5 Adds Native MPEG IMX and HD Workflows
XPRI 5 introduced native MPEG IMX transfer, dual-stream real-time editing, expanded audio controls and mixed uncompressed HD and HDCAM timelines.
Media 100 Begins Shipping the 844/Xi Editing System
The lower-cost 844/Xi paired four-stream real-time processing with unlimited-layer compositing, 10-bit effects and expanded interchange with other post-production tools.
NVIDIA Adds AGP 8x to GeForce4 GPUs and nForce2
NVIDIA’s AGP 8x products doubled interface bandwidth to 2.1 GB/s across GeForce4 graphics and nForce2 motherboard designs.
Media 100 844/X Boosts Productivity at Magic Eye
German post-production studio Magic Eye used the Media 100 844/X for real-time compositing, colour correction and layered finishing.
Media 100 Introduces Lower-Cost 844/Xi Editing System
The 844/Xi combined four real-time video and alpha streams with 10-bit editing, compositing, effects and colour correction.
Edirol DV-7PR Delivers Real-Time Video Presentation
Edirol’s DV-7PR combined video and audio sampling, clip playback, live crossfades and multiple control options for presentations.
Avid Cuts Prices for Xpress DV 3.5 and EduPack
Avid reduced Xpress DV 3.5 prices by up to 30%, including lower-cost standard, PowerPack and education editions.
ECTS 2002: LifeMode Demonstrates Head Facial Animation
LifeMode Interactive’s Head package provided character creation, automated lip sync and multilayer facial animation for games.
ECTS 2002: Bandits – Phoenix Rising
Bandits – Phoenix Rising combined vehicle combat, 22 missions and eight-player multiplayer in a post-nuclear world.
Ultimatte Adds Advant-Edge to 24p HD Systems
Ultimatte integrated real-time Advant-Edge keying, dual-link 4:4:4 I/O and software control into its 24p HD product line.