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Adobe Debuts Photoshop.com Mobile for Android
Internet Video Magazine Reviews the new Samsung HMX106SN Solid State Drive High Definition Mini Camcorder SSD Camcorder is perfect for sports enthusiasts and those who live and record life on the edge. Read the news
Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac: The Missing Manual Everything that you need to know to use Photoshop Elements for Mac November 5, 2009 Sebastopol, CA—Ideal for scrapbookers, serious and casual photographers, and budding graphic artists alike, Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac is more powerful and easier to use than previous versions. But figuring out how and when to use the program's tools is still tricky. With Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly, US $44.99) by Barbara Brundage, you'll learn what each tool does, as well as when it makes the most sense to use it and why. You get easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for everything from importing photos to organizing, editing, sharing, and storing your images. You'll also find a tour of Bridge, the ultra-deluxe file browser that comes with Photoshop CS4—and Elements 8. read the press release
Sorenson Media today announced the immediate availability of Sorenson Squeeze 6, the first total workflow solution that makes encoding and publishing video online easier than ever. In addition to faster speed, higher quality and innovative new features that simplify the video professional's workflow, Squeeze 6 enables users to publish professional-quality video to multiple sites including YouTube, Twitter and the Sorenson 360 online video platform with just one click. Read the press release. ikan Corporation announces the release of new VX Series Video Monitors Houston, TX (November 3, 2009) - The ikan Corporation announces the release of our ground-breaking new line of monitors… the VX series. The brand-new VX7 7” LCD monitor boasts a panel resolution of 1024 x 600 and features LED backlighting, HD-SDI inputs, Blue PlusTM and multiple power options. The monitor now sports a sleek, newly designed housing that puts all major features just one button away. read the press release
Review of the new Canon Vixia HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder Consumer size camcorder with Pro Features - Canon HF S11 can record video at the full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at a breathtaking 24 megabits per seconds (Mbps). read the press release
blinkx Delivers a Universal Jukebox for Music Videos Online Find all of your favorite music videos, fast and free on www.music.blinkx.com SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— October 27, 2009— blinkx, the world’s largest video search engine, today announced blinkx Music, a new tool for finding and watching music videos online. Read the press release New York, New York - October 22, 2009 Spotlight on Zacuto Professional Video DSLR Rigs -New Gear to Hold, Stabilize and Use HD Video DSLR cameras more info SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 22, 2009 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 beta software for Macintosh and Windows, a public preview of new and improved functionality to be delivered in the next major release. Lightroom is the essential digital photography workflow solution, helping serious amateur and professional photographers quickly import, manage, enhance and showcase all their images from one application. Available as a free download on Adobe Labs, Lightroom 3 beta delivers a preview of new tools that will be in Lightroom 3, including more intuitive importing, unparalleled noise reduction and sharpening tools, enhanced slideshow capabilities and direct publishing to online photo sharing sites like Flickr. Read the press release Internet Video Magazine Spotlights Two New Cool High Definition Camcorders from Sanyo New Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000ABK Dual Camera and the Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1ABK Dual Camera Camcorder read the press release SANYO introduced its high-end Dual Cameras, the VPC-HD2000A and the VPC-FH1A, as the world’s first camcorders to offer compatibility with iFrame, a next generation video format designed specifically to allow users to easily import, edit and share high quality videos. SANYO’s Dual Cameras have always been at the forefront for compatibility with computers as well as online applications and networking. The two models announced today feature the iFrame video mode, which records in the same format used to edit on a computer, dramatically speeding up the processes of importing, editing and sharing movies across multiple platforms and devices. read the press release FreeRange Announces YouTopia Grants Oct 21, 2009 This year, Free Range is giving away a total of $30,000 in design or strategy services to those with a vision of what the world needs right now. One grant will go to a non-profit and one will go to a socially responsible business. We're calling them Youtopia Grants because they're all about your vision for a better world — and this year, we're letting our clients and fans determine the finalists. read the press release LOS ANGELES, CA (October 19, 2009) - Tubefilter, Inc. (www.tubefilterinc.com), the leading online digital entertainment media company for the Web Television industry, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Tilzy.TV LLC (www.tilzy.tv), a top Web TV entertainment reviews, news and events business. The acquisition combines a popular source of online information and reviews with Tubefilter, Inc., which owns Tubefilter News (www.tubefilter.tv), the leading Web TV industry news site. Tilzy.TV’s co-founders will join the Tubefilter, Inc. executive team effective immediately and will continue to be based in New York. The terms of the deal are undisclosed. MANSFIELD, Conn. –Oct. 14, 2009—WinZip Computing, a Corel Company (NASDAQ:CREL - News; TSX:CRE - News), today announced the release of WinZip® 14. WinZip 14 takes full advantage of the new capabilities in Windows® 7, streamlining the zipping and unzipping processes and affirming WinZip’s position at the vanguard of file compression, encryption, packaging and data backup software. In addition to the Standard edition and the full-featured Pro edition, WinZip 14 is now also available in the new Backup edition. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. October 14, 2009 The maker of the acclaimed Flip Video(TM) family of camcorders recently acquired by Cisco® - today announced the second generation of its popular Flip MinoHD(TM) line. The premium Flip MinoHD offers consumers an easy and stylish way to capture and share high-definition (HD) video with a sleek new design, up to two hours of recording time, and a large high-resolution screen. Also introduced today was the latest version of the pre-loaded FlipShare(TM) software which now offers consumers direct video uploads to Facebook(TM). read the press release New JVC Pocket Camera Shoots HD Video & 8 Megapixel Stills JVC enters pocket cam market with stylish, high-performance PICSIO. WAYNE, NJ, October 13, 2009 – JVC today announced the launch of its first pocket flash memory camera, the new PICSIO GC-FM1. PICSIO is designed for those who want a small, simple, camera that allows easy sharing and delivers high quality video and still images. read the press release Internet Video Magazine Reviews JVC GZ-MG680 Digital Camcorder The JVC GZ-MG680 Everio Camcorder is Perfect for Families and Kids - Great for Internet Video and Capturing Video Clips for Posting to YouTube October 11, 2009 – San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) today posted their review of the JVC GZ-MG680 Digital Camcorder. read the press release $5K up for grabs in the "You Gotta See This" video contest. Make an Internet Video Movie about iLASIK and win $5000. More info Ohio High School Relies On NewTek TriCaster™ to Produce and Live Stream 2009 Football Season SAN ANTONIO – October 5, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, announced that Valley Local Schools in Lucasville, Ohio are using NewTek TriCaster™ to produce and live stream every home game of the 2009 football season. read the press release Scripps Networks and 5min Form Strategic Content and Advertising Partnership NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2009, /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps Networks, the leader in lifestyle media, and 5min, the leading syndication platform for lifestyle, knowledge and instructional how-to videos, today announced a strategic advertising and content partnership. The agreement will extend online viewership for the Scripps Networks cable channels by syndicating video content through the 5min network. Scripps will also offer its advertisers new opportunities to reach highly targeted audiences by selling into the 5min Home and Food categories. Additionally, 5min will provide contextually relevant videos from its library to the Scripps online properties. read the press release Digieffects,® a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that VBrick announced the launch of their new VBrick Enterprise Media System (VEMS) – the only complete, integrated hardware and software system for distributing live or on-demand video and rich media presentations throughout a global enterprise. Vodafone, one of the largest mobile telecommunications companies in the world, is experiencing first-hand the power of IP video to share information with colleagues and partners. The VEMS system has brought them an end-to-end solution to enable their teams to use high-impact video streaming to more effectively communication across a vast network of 79,000 employees and offices in 27 countries on five continents. Do you want to be able to shoot streaming video while on location? Shoot, compress and upload wirelessly to the net? Check out the new Livestream Livepack, essentially “a satellite TV truck in a backpack” that you can carry to shoot video in HD quality and upload it via wireless connections to the Internet for broad viewing. SAN DIEGO (September 30, 2009) Sorenson Media today announced that the latest versions of Avid® video editing solutions Media Composer® (4.0), Symphony™ (4.0) and NewsCutter® (8.0) integrate Sorenson Squeeze 5, providing users a seamless process for editing and encoding the highest quality video content in the most popular formats. Through Sorenson Squeeze’s unique integration with the Sorenson 360 online video platform, Avid customers may further benefit from a workflow solution that enables users to seamlessly edit, encode and publish the highest quality video online. read the press release Convert video and audio between popular formats: AVI (including DivX, XviD, and other codecs), MPEG 1,2, MP4 (including H.263, H.264, and other codecs), 3GP (3GPP, 3GPP2), Flash (FLV) as well as MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC and FLAC. read the press release --New from O'Reilly Photoshop Elements 8 For Windows: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly Media, $44.99 USD) teaches not only what each tool does, but also when it makes the most sense to use it and why. You get easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for everything from importing photos to organizing, editing, sharing, and storing your images. read the press release SEATTLE Sept. 29, 2009 - Today, thePlatform, the leading white-label video management company, announced that it has been selected to manage and publish online video for the Big Ten Network. Specifically, thePlatform will provide centralized back-end management support for two major video initiatives, one aimed at serving international audiences outside the U.S. and Canada, and the other serving domestic sports fans. read the press release FOTOBOX features a USB 2.0 interface, with an integrated memory card reader, and imbedded PC software which automatically runs on a PC without software installation. Pictures taken by Digital Cameras, Camcorders or Phones with a memory cards can be easily loaded to create slideshows by inserting the camera's memory card into the card reader slot. FOTOBOX retails for $79.99. more info Which small flash High Definition Internet ready camcorder is best for September 26, 2009 - San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) this week added a review of five new compact flash camcorders - the Flip Video minoHD, DXG-579V HD, Kodak Zx1, Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1, and Aiptek A-HD. Adobe Systems Inc. today announced three major upgrades to its hobbyist-level digital photo and video software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Windows and Mac and Adobe Premiere Elements 8 for Windows. Available as standalone products or as a single retail package, Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8 offer the most complete photo and video solution by seamlessly integrating two powerful, yet easy-to-use, products. The products are be available separately for US$99.99 or as a Windows bundle for US$149.99. Users can purchase Plus from within the product for US$49.99/year. Adobe Premiere Elements Press release World Television today launched climatetalks.tv, an online video news portal for journalists in the lead up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP15). COP15, the most significant global meeting this year, will be held in World Television, which has a long track record in environmental communications, has developed climatetalks.tv in order to host video footage and other multimedia assets related to climate change from a variety of sources to support broadcast, print and online journalists’ stories around the event. More Info Looking for a very cool, very small HD camcorder that you can take everywhere? Check out the new DXG 125 camcorder - Just $140. Not only does it capture HD video and audio, you can also use it as a MP3 player! It also includes a compass so you won't get lost while making movies while hiking! More info SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ubroadcast, inc.(OTCBB:UBCI), a leader in Internet Broadcasting, today announced that ubroadcast.com is now broadcasting TV channels dedicated exclusively to well-known, highly successful infomercials. Products featured in ubroadcast.com's first infomercial channels are Popular Proactiv(R), InStyler(R), Jupiter Jack(R) and AbCircle(R). UBCI will continue to expand its infomercial TV channels available on ubroadcast.com. read the press release Washington, D.C. - September 16, 2009 –– AmericaFree.tv, LLC (AFTV) www.americafree.tv, a leading Internet streaming Television and Movie broadcaster, today announces its first online independent virtual film festival with a call for submissions from filmmakers of all genres. The festival, one of the first “all virtual” film fests, will honor films with awards, exposure to the AmericaFree.TV audience, and a $2,000 grand prize. read the press release Giving online film and video creators a chance to deliver one of its famous five-word speeches, The Webby Awards today kicked off its 14th annual call for entries at www.webbyawards.com. Entrants can submit work in more than 25 film and video categories, including Best Online Comedy, Best Individual Performance, and Best Viral Video. The early deadline is October 30, 2009. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including online film and video, Websites, interactive advertising, and mobile websites. More info Comparison of the best small Shoot `n Share Internet Video Camcorders September 15, 2009, New York, NY Comparisons and reviews of the Flip Video minoHD, DXG-579V HD, Kodak Zx1, Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1, and Aiptek A-HD. How to decide which small pocket size camcorder deserves to be in YOUR pocket! More Info SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – September 15, 2009 – blinkx, the world’s largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a technology partnership with VMS, provider of the industry’s most comprehensive news monitoring and measurement, and ad intelligence business solutions. VMS clients will now have organized access to blinkx’s index of over 35 million hours of audio and video web content. read the press release SAN DIEGO and ORLANDO, Fla. (September 14, 2009)—“Sorenson Squeeze saves me so much time—and the finished product looks great,” said Glen Meiners, owner of Beyond Video LLC, in Tucson, Arizona. “I can batch encode video files into different formats and sizes and Sorenson Squeeze can output to anything I need. While Sorenson Squeeze is processing files in the background on my computer, I can continue to edit video in another program. And Sorenson Squeeze custom filters make my videos look great on the Web.” Read More
The JVC HD Everio GZ-HM400, which records to an SD/SDHC card and includes 32GB of internal memory, features a 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor that delivers nine-megapixel still images and 1080 TV lines of horizontal resolution for Full HD video. High-speed recording of up to 600fps is also possible for slow-motion playback of sports and other fast action. The camera’s features are easily accessible through an intuitive user interface that features analog-like dial adjustment and direct-access buttons. more info and a special deal
Panasonic BB-HCM735 splash-resistant outdoor camera, Panasonic BB-HCM701, BB-HCM705 and BB-HCM715
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – IBC 2009 – September 11, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, revealed SpeedEDIT™ 2, an upgrade to its resolution-independent video editor that offers numerous advancements, including support for additional file formats and enhanced Sub-Project capabilities for more flexible real-time layering. September 11, 2001 was a day of tragedy and challenge for the United States. In response, Americans rallied together as one to support families who had lost loved ones, to help in recovery efforts, and to show the world how a powerful spirit of service and sacrifice can unite a nation during it's most trying time. September 11th is now officially designated a National Day Of Service and Remembrance. Watch how the events of 9/11 moved several individuals to serve in the spirit of generosity, compassion, and hope.
Will your "home made" Doritos Super Bowl commercial win 5 million dollars? This year, Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” will once again turn complete control of its Super Bowl ad time over to its fans. The brand will air three consumer-created :30 Doritos spots during the Super Bowl XLIV broadcast and give the winners $5 million if the homemade ads claim the top three spots of the USA
SAN JOSE, Calif. & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 10, 2009 - At the 2009 IBC tradeshow, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that the public preview of Adobe® Story software, a new online and offline collaborative script development tool, is now available on Adobe Labs at http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/story. Adobe Story begins the planning and preproduction phase of video workflows and will be integrated with other Adobe products, including future versions of the Adobe Creative Suite® product family. Developed to create more efficient video production workflows while reducing production costs, Adobe Story automatically turns content in scripts into relevant metadata that can be used throughout the Adobe digital video workflow. see the press release
VideoCamp SF is coming October 16 & 17 Learn How to use Internet video to document the world, learn to how to get your Big Idea onto the web more info
IBC 2009, Amsterdam-SEP 10, 2009- NVIDIA Corporation today announced the international premiere and release of the NVIDIA�® Quadro�® Digital Video Pipeline, the industry's first integrated, GPU-based platform for real-time acquisition, processing and delivery of high resolution video. The Quadro Digital Video Pipeline, based on the NVIDIA�® CUDA�® parallel computing architecture, is a complete solution designed for broadcast, new media and film production professionals. This innovative system delivers the fastest graphics processing available for video production in a flexible, reliable and cost-effective workstation or server-based platform.
StudioNow Video Asset Management & Syndication Platform (AMS) Delivers End-to-End Video Creation-to-Distribution Services New Cloud-based Solution Offers Companies Unlimited File Storage, Automated Video Transcoding & Syndication to Multiple Destinations Online
NETGEAR Introduces Digital Entertainer Live, Compact All-in-One Set-top Box for Playing Home Media and Streaming Internet Video on HDTVs Plays Movies, Videos, Music and Photos from USB Drives, Computers and Network Attached Storage; Accesses YouTube, Roxio CinemaNow On-demand Movies, Internet Videos, Hulu, Netflix and More. read the press release
Adobe today launched the newest version of its popular video channel Adobe TV September 9, 2009 Adobe today launched the newest version of its popular video channel Adobe TV, an innovative Web site offering free expert video training across Adobe product lines. Designed in response to customer feedback, the site offers users new ways to experience and access Adobe TV episodes through streamlined navigation, robust search options, customization features and interactive capabilities.
Panasonic just launched a program to find the next “Insider” for its Living in ViewCast's New Niagara Streaming Media Appliances Set for European Debut at IBC 2009 Low-Priced Niagara 2120 and innovative HD Niagara 7500 streaming media appliances positioned for breakout success in fast-growing European market PLANO, Texas - Sept. 3, 2009 - 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 two newest entries in its Niagara® family of streaming media appliances next week at IBC 2009 in Amsterdam. read the press release
PANASONIC INTRODUCES ITS LATEST LUMIX G SERIES DIGITAL CAMERA – THE LUMIX DMC-GF1 The LUMIX GF1, the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash*, packs powerful DSLR and HD video capabilities into a sleek and easy-to-use compact body Secaucus, NJ (September 2, 2009) – Today, Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-GF1, the latest addition to the award-winning LUMIX G Series, which debuts as the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with a built-in flash*. The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic’s success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. With its compact size, user-friendly design and ability to record High Definition (HD) video and take professional-quality photos, the LUMIX GF1 continues to redefine digital photography standards.
TurnHere Celebrates its 20,000th Video with “Fall in Love with Video” Sweepstakes Launches campaign to give away custom-produced video profiles to 400 small businesses Emeryville, CA (September 1, 2009) - Leading online video marketing services company TurnHere announced that it has produced an impressive 20,000 custom videos in just a year and a half. To celebrate the milestone, the company is spreading the joy with its upcoming “Fall in Love with Video” campaign and giveaway. Read the press release
San Diego Video & Multimedia Professionals Showcase, Sept. 23rd at Qualcomm Auditorium
Internet Video Magazine Posts Five New Great Videos. The Best and Funniest Internet Videos August 29, 2009 - San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) this week added five great new videos. Watch them at Best Internet Videos of the Week , Read the press release
SmartSound® Software, Inc., the leading innovator of creative music solutions for the video industry, announced today that its popular Sonicfire® Pro 5 plug-in supports Apple® Final Cut Pro® 7, released last month. The groundbreaking plug-in allows Final Cut Pro users to seamlessly add complete customized soundtracks to their Final Cut Pro projects in a few simple steps. read the press release
New York, New York (PRWEB) August 26, 2009 -- New York-based Tonka Beans (www.tonkabeans.com) is changing the way women look at money matters by creating informational videos that demystify and simplify the needlessly complicated world of personal money management. Tonka Beans' entertaining segments provide insight into women's views (http://www.tonkabeans.com/opinion-makers/forums) on money issues. Through interviews and profiles, the videos expose women's money-related concerns while also educating and putting into practice sound financial planning principles. read the press release FLO TV Incorporated, provider of the award-winning FLO TV((TM)) live mobile TV service and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) , and Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) , a multi-screen media measurement and research company serving the entertainment industry, have aligned to launch the mobile television industry's first comprehensive viewership and advertising impression reporting using Rentrak's TV Essentials((TM)) media measurement system. read the press release August 22, 2009 - San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) today posted their review of the new DXG Riviera and Soho "high fashion camcorders. Both are combination digital cameras and camcorders that can capture 8 MB digital still images as well as 720p high definition video. What makes them unique is their design as fashion accessories. read the press release The new ubroadcast TV enables businesses to create and distribute their own Online live TV show - ubroadcast powers the Sport Specific Performance Celebrity Golf Interview Show August 19, 2009 - The new ubroadcast TV enables businesses to create and distribute their own live internet TV shows. One of their first business customers is the Sport Specific Performance Celebrity Golf Interview Show which has featured interviews with dozens of leading athletes and celebrities such as Ray Romano, Charlie Joiner, Bruce Jenner, Jerry Rice, Evander Holyfield, Dan Fouts, Nick Lachey, Alice Cooper, and many others. Sport Specific Performance has teamed up with ubroadcast to provide exclusive online coverage of the Charlie Joiner Celebrity Classic, the San Diego Celebrity Classic and the California Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebrity Golf Tournament. They have also provided coverage of the Jordan Farmar Celebrity Golf Classic, Outback Steakhouse Charity Golf Classic and Dig 4 Kids Golf Tournament. Read the press release
Best Internet Videos of the Day Are Now On Twitter Internet Video Magazine now tweeting the best videos of the Day August 18, 2009 - San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) has started sending out a daily twitter tweet of the Best Videos of the Day. You can sign up at http://www.twitter.com/internetvideoma - to get daily updates regarding new and cool videos. read the press release
Blastwave FX Releases Starter FX - a Downloadable All-Purpose Detroit, MI, August 17, 2009 - Blastwave FX (www.blastwavefx.com), the HD sound effects label, announced the release of Starter FX Sound Effects, a new download pack of stereo MP3 files. With 500 sounds spanning categories from Ambiences to Whooshes, this compact collection offers sound designers all the basics to get started with any production. read the press release 500 Sound Effects for $39! If you edit video, you need sound effects!
August 14, 2009 Sorenson Spark Video Decoder Enables RipCode to Access the Largest Installed Base of Internet Video for Web, Internet TV and Mobile Playback SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sorenson Media today announced that RipCode, the leader in transactional video transcoding, has licensed the Sorenson Spark Software Developers Kit (SDK) to integrate and distribute the Sorenson Spark video decoder in its suite of industry-leading video transcoding solutions. With the addition of Sorenson Spark, RipCode customers will be able to seamlessly transcode and deliver the largest installed base of online video across multiple platforms, including mobile devices, the Web and Internet television. read the press release
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - August 12, 2009 - NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that NewTek TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used by High Impact Television to produce and live stream the first ever virtual new car introduction from the legendary Pebble Beach Concours D’elegance®, featuring the Infiniti® 2011 M Sedan. The live webcast will be available on Friday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. PST (9:30 p.m. EST) at www.hittv.com/EviteMlaunch1.html. read the press releaseNewTek TriCaster ViewCast's New Low-Cost Streaming Media Appliance to Support H.264 Streaming to the Adobe Flash Platform PLANO, Texas - August 12, 2009 - ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST), a developer of industry-leading solutions for the transformation, management and delivery of digital media over IP and mobile networks, today unveiled the Niagara® 2120, a low-cost, easy to use streaming media appliance that supports H.264 streaming via the Adobe® Flash® platform. The compact and portable Niagara 2120 provides professional-quality performance and reliability for organizations in corporate, government, education, worship and athletic settings seeking a plug-and-play platform for streaming video content across enterprise networks or over the Internet. read the press release The Best Web Videos on the Internet are Featured at Internet Video Magazine We are Looking for the Best and Funniest Internet Videos August 12, 2009 - San Diego, CA – Internet Video Magazine (www.internetvideomag.com) today added a baker’s dozen of new videos to the Best Videos of the Week Page. (http://internetvideomag.com/BestVideosoftheWeek.htm) In addition, over the past week, Internet Video magazine has added new how to articles to the site that will help aspiring Internet Video Makers get their videos made, posted and watched by millions of avid Internet video fans worldwide. See http://internetvideomag.com/articles.htm read the press release
Aflexi Demonstrates CDN FlexiMart - Enables any Webhost or Service Provider to be a Content Delivery Network Web Hosts & Service Providers can now Compete with Akamai and Limelight by Teaming Up to Offer Better CDN Pricing and Services Aflexi (www.aflexi.net) enables web hosts and service providers to create their own CDN that can instantly grow and change in response to customer and bandwidth needs. At HostingCon, Aflexi will be demonstrating their new Aflexi FlexiMart platform for webhosts that enables them to purchase and market excess capacity, creating win-win situations and providing affordable CDN services among webhosting competitors. Web hosts will be able to monetize their excess server and bandwidth capacity. read the press release
HBO Home Entertainment Comedy Fetish Campaign Kicks Off With Funny or Dies Lets Go Viral Contest Grand Prize Winner to Produce Comedy Fetish-Themed Viral Video With Funny or Die's Creative Team www.funnyordie.com/promos/letsgoviral Los Angeles -- Funny or Die promises a laugh-out-loud summer with its "Let's Go Viral" Contest. In conjunction with the HBO Home Entertainment "Comedy Fetish" campaign, "Let's Go Viral" calls for entrants to submit their funniest Comedy Fetish-themed amateur videos. The online contest runs through the end of November, with the grand prize winner getting a chance of a lifetime - to produce an original short video with Funny or Die's creative team, which includes Will Ferrell, Judd Apatow, Adam McKay, and Chris Henchy. More Info
Google Buys ON2 - On2 Technologies, Inc. and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Google will acquire On2, a leading developer of video compression technology. "Today video is an essential part of the web experience, and we believe high-quality video compression technology should be a part of the web platform," said Sundar Pichai, Vice President, Product Management, Google. "We are committed to innovation in video quality on the web, and we believe that On2's team and technology will help us further that goal." read the press release
The FeedRoom and 3Play Media Partner to Offer Fast, Affordable Online Video Captioning Services New York (August 5, 2009) - The FeedRoom, a pioneer in online video communications, and a leader in live video and digital asset management, announced a partnership with 3Play Media, a provider of intelligent video transcription and captioning services. Under the agreement, the two companies will help Fortune 1000 enterprises, leading media organizations and government agencies to accelerate the process of producing affordable, high-quality video captions in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. read the press release
Phanfare Enters Pro Market with Archival Photo and Video Hosting Solution Phanfare Pro adds site customization, custom domains and fine-grained access control to consumer offerings Media 100 Suite Now Available Next-Generation Media 100 Software with MultiClip Editing and Matrox MXO2 Support Marlborough MA – August 3, 2009 – Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Suite, next-generation Media 100 software with MultiClip Editing and Boris RED, is now available. Media 100 Suite adds new support for Matrox MXO2 for portable, broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. Media 100 Suite also includes a new VoiceOver Tool for audio recording direct to the Media 100 timeline. Read the press release
Delve Networks, a leading provider of video platforms, announced a strategic relationship with Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM). Customers will have everything they need to publish video online, including video content ingestion, encoding, content management, syndication, analytics, monetization, content delivery, easy to customize video players, APIs, multiple device support, and search. The Delve platform is as simple to use as it is powerful, providing a simple point-and-click user interface that makes publishing video online accessible to anyone and any organization. In fewer than 5 minutes, a customer can go from having no video on their website to delivering high quality video with a player customized to match the website's branding. more info
The new Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camcorder ($180) records both HD video and high res still images. It provides easy upload to sites such as YouTube and Facebook. As it uses a SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB) you can easily save and archive your videos on removable memory. This, along with image stabilization, can be a life saver for travelers. see the press release BlipTV makes some big news and important announcements of interest to online video makers and distributors NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - July 28, 2009) - Online media company blip.tv announced expanded distribution capabilities, new partnerships to monetize and track advertising and viewership across its distribution network, and a completely redesigned show creator dashboard. Show creators using blip.tv can now reach viewers across the Web and on the TV set with a single upload. The blip.tv distribution network grows significantly today with the addition of new partnerships with YouTube, Vimeo, NBC Local Media New York and Roku, Inc., makers of the Roku digital video player. see press release
San Diego, California - July 30, 2009 - Road’s End Films is pleased to announce that their adventure/mystery mini-series Forests of Mystery has been picked up for distribution by Web TV Network, KoldCast TV. KoldCast will provide Internet distribution for Forests of Mystery via the KoldCast Television Network, TiVo, iTunes and Zune. Forests of Mystery is a unique entertainment experience with elements of paranormal, mystery, comedy and suspense genres. Read the Press Release Digital Video Expo is Coming - Sept 22-24 in Pasadena. CA. Are you going to be there? PASADENA, CA (July 30, 2009) – NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced new features, a new location, and new dates for its 13th annual Digital Video Expo (www.dvexpo.com), which is to be held at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 22-24, 2009. Thousands of professionals in the content creation industry are expected to gather at the show for three full days of intensive education, training, and networking events, as well as the unique opportunity to test drive the latest products and services from over 100 key industry innovators, including Panasonic, Sony, JVC and Matrox Video. Read the press release Benro Tripods Available in the United States The Benro Travel Angel, available in both carbon fiber and aluminum, is an easy-to carry, ultra-compact tripod that photographers will take with them everywhere. Elmsford, NY -- July 28, 2009 -- Photographers looking for a new tripod face a bewildering assortment of brands and models, from the cheap and flimsy to the outrageously overpriced. Fortunately, Benro, who has been manufacturing tripods for more than 10 years (and has the #1 market share in their home country of China), offers high quality tripods, monopods and heads that are built to professional standards at an extraordinary value. Professionals and enthusiasts alike need only look to the full range of Benro products to truly satisfies their needs. Read the press release Panasonic unveils new Lunix DMC-FZ35, an affordable hybrid camera that records HD video using AVC Lite and HD still images LUMIX DMC-FZ35 Features New POWER O.I.S. and HD Motion Zoom Video Capture Secaucus, NJ (July 27, 2009) – Panasonic announced the new LUMIX DMC-FZ35, a digital camera featuring AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, combined with a powerful 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens. Available in Sept 2009, the FZ35 packs enhanced creative features combined with the power to shoot HD videos, including motion zoom capabilities to take full advantage of the 18x zoom. The operational layout of the FZ35 includes a dedicated video record button, making it a true hybrid – a single model that performs seamlessly at capturing both still and motion images – while still providing smooth and easy operation in either mode. read the press release
Pink Weddings™ launches TogetherTV™ 27 July 2009 (Brighton, UK): On the 1st September 2009, Gino Meriano, founder of Pink Weddings™, will be launching TogetherTV™, the UK’s first dedicated channel to same-sex couples, their families and friends. TogetherTV™ will be launching as a sub-channel on TV Polari - the first, UK-launched and globally broadcast, lifestyle IPTV channel for a gay and lesbian audience. read the press release
July 25, 2009Welcome to Renderyard a digital playground that gives film makers and musicians the chance to watch independent films from around the world and listen to new music and contact each other and provide a strong network facility for emerging new talent. more info NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 7/22/2009 -- The FeedRoom, a pioneer in online video communications, and a market leader in live streaming video and digital asset management, today announced a new subscription-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering designed to address the needs of media relations and public affairs professionals looking to add high-quality video to their Web sites and online press rooms read the press release
Virtual Animation Studio Aniboom Partners With Marvel to Create Original Motion Comics Contest Featuring Renowned Super Heroes Wolverine, the Hulk and Nova
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 7/22/2009 -- Aniboom, the world's first virtual animation studio, today announced a collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Through the partnership, animators registered with the Aniboom community, which currently consists of nearly 8,000 professional-level animators, will have the opportunity to create unique motion comics based on comic book stories starring such renowned Super Heroes as the Hulk, Wolverine and Nova. read the press release itsmy Boosts the Mobile Social Media Summer with New Social Games and Virtual Goods 22. July 2009 – itsmy.com, one of the largest pure mobile social networks in the world, launches many exciting new mobile social features for long summer breaks and rainy days. The itsmy.com update comprises all “must-haves” of the mobile social media summer 2009: social gaming, easy handling of multiple social presences and the “evergreen” sophisticated self-expression. All these features are mobile browser based and thus accessible from wherever you are at m.itsmy.com read the press release
MIAMI, FL, July 21, 2009 – NewsProNet, a leading provider of premium video news content to television stations nationwide, today announced the launch of HealthDay TV online video news reports through distribution to the websites of hundreds of news organizations, healthcare providers and government agencies, with a combined unique monthly visitor count estimated at more than 50 million. Shorter Pre-Roll Plus Lower 1/3 Tops Among Best Ad Units for Short-Form Online Video, According to New MTV Networks Study What is the best advertising format for making money for internet and streaming video? According to MTV Networks, Project Inform, what seems to work best is a combination - SHORT five second pre-roll with a lower 1/3 transparent advertising animated flash unit. However, they only tested three variables. Read the press release. StudioNow Named 2009 AlwaysOn Global 250 Award Winner Company Selected for Technology Innovation in Online Video Content Creation & Management The AlwaysOn Global 250 Award is given to private, emerging technology companies creating new business opportunities in high-growth markets. StudioNow was selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team based on demonstration of growth, market opportunity, quality of innovation and customer traction. read the press release
ubroadcast Announces Official Launch of New "ubroadcast TV" Video Platform July 17, 2009 - SAN DIEGO--(PRESS RELEASE)--ubroadcast, inc. (OTCBB: UBCI - News), a leader in Internet Broadcasting, today announced the much anticipated launch of its "ubroadcast TV" service and newly designed web site, www.ubroadcast.com . Samsung Ultra Compact HMX-U10 Camcorder takes full-HD Video and 10 MP Stills; K-Series featuring the SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 offer near full-HD Upscaling and HDMI Connectivity July 16, 2009 RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America Inc. today introduced new camcorders that make recording and viewing video in HD easy. The HMX-U10 is an ultra compact camcorder that records in full-HD and takes 10 mega-pixel still photos. It also allows users to easily share content online with its one-touch “upload” button to YouTubeTM. The SMX-K40 and SMX-K45 record video in standard definition but then upscale the footage to near full-HD when viewing through an HDMI output read the press release July 14, 2009, Suresnes, France – GigaTribe http://www.gigatribe.com, the free community file sharing software, announced today that it has partnered with DivX to integrate the DivX Web Player within GigaTribe for unlimited personal video streaming from a web browser while using GigaTribe on the road. The DivX video streaming feature is available immediately from GigaTribe’s “Private Area” (where you remotely access your hard drive) at http://www.gigatribe.com/en/remote-access. read the press release
Deke McClelland's "Photoshop Top 40" Video Series Debuts America likes its lists, and here’s one any Photoshop user will want to know. Imaging expert and award-winning author Deke McClelland presents his list of the top 40 features in Photoshop—beginning with #40 and working his way up to #1—one weekly video at a time. Some are tools, others are commands, and still others are conceptual. All are invaluable. Learn these 40 features and you’ll know Photoshop more
sevenload partners with TubeMogul for Viral Video Seeding Cologne, July 9th, 2009 - sevenload announced today the launch of the new partnership with TubeMogul that will enable faster and better targeted distribution of viral videos on the web. This expansion in sevenload’s partner network strengthens its position as a leading provider for video distribution solutions in Europe. read the press release
How to use Video in the new Firefox 3.5 browser - You can now embed Internet video in a web page- just like an image - plus you can add effects By Paul Rouget, Mozilla contributor and purveyor of extraordinary Open Web demos. Starting with Firefox 3.5, you can embed a video in a web page like an image. This means video is now a part of the document, and finally, a first class citizen of the Open Web. Like all other elements, you can use it with CSS and JavaScript. Let’s see what this all means
July 8, 2009 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced the launch of the SanDisk® 60-Second Summer Mobile Phone Video Contest. SanDisk reminds consumers that your phone isn’t just a phone, it’s a video camera, and it’s the memory that you put in it that makes life unforgettable. More video. More pictures. More songs. You’ll get more of life’s greatest moments with a bigger memory card from SanDisk. more details NewTek Inc. today announced the release of the 3D Content Pack Volume 1: Sports, a collection of network-style, ready-to-use, customizable animated 3D scenes designed for use with LightWave 3D® and 3D Arsenal™. The NewTek 3D Content Pack, Volume 1: Sports offers nearly 100 dynamic and animated scenes designed for football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey productions. read the press release Summer Shorts 2009 Film and Video Contest -StudentFilmmakers.com Call for Entries details here
SONY UNVEILS NEW FLASH MEMORY CAMCORDERS WITH ADVANCED OPTICS, NEW TECHNOLOGY SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2009 – Sony today announced its new HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V Handycam® camcorders, which capture full1920x1080 high-definition video and up to 12-megapixel photos on a 64GB or 32GB internal flash memory, respectively, offering up to 25 hours of HD video (LP mode). read the press release
July 1, 2009 - San Diego, CA - Internet Video Magazine Launches new and improved Free Web Hosting Guide including lists of the best sites for the free hosting of Internet Video and Web Video More details
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