NewBlue and VASST improve AVCHD performance with AVCHD UpShift

Randy Boyes | 06/25- 03:43 PM

LA JOLLA, CA (June 25, 2008) – Video editors no longer have to wrestle with unwieldy AVCHD files thanks to AVCHD UpShift, software to assist video editors in AVCHD editing and process the latest generation of high definition video. A joint product from NewBlue, Inc., makers of NewBlueFX and VASST (Video, Audio, Software, Support, Training), AVCHD UpShift speeds workflow by converting AVCHD format files into HDV format files and allows for significant performance gains when editing AVCHD media on today’s PC-based video editing platforms.

Tweak Software launches RV

Randy Boyes | 06/25- 03:23 PM

San Francisco, CA (June 25, 2008)—Tweak Software is releasing RV, the company’s first commercially available software package, announced Seth Rosenthal, founder and president. RV is a highly customizable cross-platform image and sequence viewer that is capable of playing back uncompressed film resolution clips.

Band Pro announces new Carl Zeiss +0.5 DigiDiopter™

Randy Boyes | 06/20- 12:30 PM

Band Pro Film & Digital introduces the Carl Zeiss +0.5 DigiDiopter™. This new optic joins the DigiDiopter line of HD-quality diopters, currently available in +1 and +2 magnifications.

The only ZEISS-quality diopters available, DigiDiopters are designed to work in conjunction with the popular ZEISS DigiPrime® and DigiZoom™ series, as well as all other top-grade 2/3” HD lenses. Carl Zeiss DigiDiopters are the ideal optical tool for extreme close ups or wide angle shots with a shallow depth of field. They attach easily to the front of the lens to provide increased close-focus range and magnification capability.

DigiDiopters employ a unique, achromatic dual-lens assembly to minimize color fringing and spherical aberration, common problems with traditional single lens diopters. The ZEISS optical design ensures a high-resolution, high-contrast image with consistent precision anywhere in the frame. Carefully selected optical glass elements and the Zeiss proprietary T* anti-reflective coating —the same coating applied to Carl Zeiss DigiPrime®, and DigiZoom™ lenses—reduce light loss and flare, while improving transmission for crisp images with saturated colors and accurate blacks.  DigiDiopters are designed to optically match the DigiPrime, and DigiZoom’s color balance, contrast, and overall image quality.

Weighing about 10 ounces (285g) each, Zeiss DigiDiopters can be attached to the camera lens - or to each other - via a single thumbscrew. A unique self-centering clamping mechanism maintains a proper distance between diopter and lens and keeps them parallel to each other, ensuring optimal image quality. This mounting system puts the least amount of stress on the lens itself, while keeping the DigiDiopters securely in place. It also enables stacking the diopters on the front of the lens. The +0.5 can be placed on top of the +1 DigiDiopter to provide a +1.5 magnification or on top of the +2 DigiDiopter to offer a +2.5 magnification. Or all three may be stacked together to affect a full +3.5 magnification. 

The ZEISS DigiDiopters are manufactured at the Carl Zeiss Optics factory in Oberkochen, Germany and marketed worldwide exclusively by Band Pro Film & Digital. For more information, go to http://www.digiprimes.com, or contact Michael Bravin at Band Pro Film & Digital, 3403 West Pacific Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505, Phone: 818/841-9655, Fax: 818/841-7649, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

European HDTV supplier installs 500+ JVC professional monitors in HDTV production vans

Randy Boyes | 06/18- 03:06 PM

Wayne, NJ (June 17, 2008) — Belgium-based Alfacam, a leading European television facilities provider, has installed 566 JVC Professional monitors in their HDTV production vans.  JVC monitors will also be used as part of Alfacam’s HD coverage for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Digieffects ships Simulate: Illuma

Randy Boyes | 06/18- 02:46 PM

Wilmington, NC - June 17, 2008 - Digieffects, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins today announced that it has shipped Simulate: Illuma, a plugin package offering a specialized collection of effects plugins for creating light and glow effects.

Luxology expands training offerings with two new modo tutorials

Randy Boyes | 06/16- 03:43 PM

San Mateo, Calif. – June 16, 2008 – Luxology® LLC, developers of modern, artist-focused 3D software, today announced the immediate availability of two additional modo® 302 video albums created by Luxology’s Training Division. The albums, entitled “Concept Car” and “Cartoon Kid,” are provided in high-definition resolution and provide step-by-step instruction on how to efficiently use modo software to model, paint and render.

The Luxology Training Division, led by Andy Brown, was formed over a year ago in an effort to answer the growing demand for high-quality learning materials for both novice and experienced 3D modo artists. Since its formation, there has been a continual flow of professional quality training materials on a variety of real-world topics. A typical video album from Luxology is priced at USD $25 and provides approximately 90 minutes of instruction and sample content. Each video is downloadable for immediate viewing and is formatted for playback on Mac and PC systems.

New fiber-based extender from Gefen

Randy Boyes | 06/16- 03:35 PM

CHATSWORTH, CA – For ultra long-distance digital video extension, Gefen offers its new DVI-1500HD. This system operates through robust sender and receiver units connected to the source and display at local and remote locations. One 4-link LC-LC multimode fiber cable delivers hi-def video from sender to receiver, supporting resolutions to 1080p full HD or 1920x1200 for computers. Up to 500 meters (1640-feet) in distance can be traveled with an instant delivery of data. HDCP-compliant video may be extended up to 100 meters (330-feet) using an additional CAT-5 cable for DDC transmission.

On2 to showcase video compression technologies at CommunicAsia ‘08

Randy Boyes | 06/16- 03:12 PM

Hong Kong, June 12th, 2008 - On2 Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: ONT), a global leader in video compression technologies, will be showcasing its broad portfolio on Booth 3G, 403 at this year’s CommunicAsia exhibition in Singapore between 17th and 20th June. On2’s involvement in CommunicAsia and recent appointment of John Fargis, to Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales, along with the opening of its Hong Kong office, all signal the company’s commitment to strengthen its presence in the region.

Magic Bullet Looks 1.1 adds Sony Vegas 8 support

Randy Boyes | 06/11- 12:59 PM

San Francisco, CA, June 10, 2008 – Red Giant Software, publisher of a line of professional digital video tools, including Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today released Magic Bullet Looks 1.1 with new support for Sony Vegas 8. Magic Bullet Looks has become the defacto standard plug-in for helping to set the mood for everything from a wedding to the next Sundance original. Support is available for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Motion, and now Sony Vegas.

Magic Bullet Looks also includes the standalone Magic Bullet LooksBuilder, for pre-visualizing looks on set or anywhere. Portable presets load into any editing hosts, so the same Looks you create on set are the ones you finish with in the editorial suite: no need for an expensive finishing system.

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