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How to Set Up Your Camcorder - For video enthusiasts and prosumers - Creating a high-quality production isn't easy; the demands of an increasingly savvy audience require us to raise our game more so than ever. There are many simple functions right on your camera whose use will ensure exceptional quality from start.
Do you use a wireless microphone system? Check out this Wireless Microphone System tutorial that will walk you through how to properly set up and use your wireless mikes, transmitters and receiver unit to capture great sound for your videos productions.
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OVGuide.com - June 2008 Online Video Trends Report - Trends for this month continue to indicate the immense growth in the popularity of online video; particularly new movie releases. more
TV One Introduces New Analog/Digital Video Format Converters - The 1T-FC-524 converts analog RGBHV or Component YPbPr inputs to DVI signals while the 1T-FC-425 converts DVI to RGBHV or Component YPbPr.
ERLANGER, KY, July 2, 2008— TVOne-task’s newest pair of professional format converters, the 1T-FC-524 and 1T-FC-425, tackles format conversion when dealing with analog to digital and digital to analog conversion. The 1T-FC-524 converts analog RGBHV or Component YPbPr inputs to DVI signals, enabling their display on DVI or HDTV monitors or other devices. The 1T-FC-425 converts DVI to RGBHV or Component YPbPr, enabling viewing on analog displays or other devices. Both units are now shipping. more
Origin Shielding Improves Site Responsiveness By Slashing Hits to Content Providers Database
New York, NY (July 1, 2008) Panther Express, (www.pantherexpress.net) a leading global provider of high-performance content delivery services, today announced they have been selected as the content delivery network (CDN) for PriceMinister.com (http://www.priceminister.com), one of Europe's leading e-commerce sites. Based in France, and serving customers throughout the world, PriceMinister.com is a global online marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers. PriceMinister.com is the second most popular e-commerce site in France and in the top 15 of all French websites overall. more
Racecar Champion Justin Bell and Auto Industry Veteran Mark Ramsey join forces to launch motorguru.com, the car video website poised to become a leading source for entertaining automotive video reviews and information for shoppers and enthusiasts.
Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 21, 2008 -- Justin Bell, world champion driver and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans GT2 Class, has teamed up with Mark Ramsey, former Mercedes-Benz Product Manager, to develop and launch the car video website motorguru.com. The company has just completed the 1st phase of its development which includes producing and publishing regularly scheduled car video review shows each week. motorguru.com has tested over 50 vehicles to date. more
New York, NY - June 27, 2008 - Dailymotion, the world's largest independent video sharing site, in conjunction with Tad Low, creator of VH1's popular Pop-Up Video program, today announced the launch of "The Truth About Dailymotion Videostars." An innovative opportunity for the site's Motionmakers contributors, the new program will enable original content producers to submit videos for consideration to receive pop-up video treatment as in the classic music video show. more
NEW SONY VEGAS MOVIE STUDIO 9 PROVIDES TOOLS FOR PRODUCING HOLLYWOOD QUALITY MOVIES AT HOME
Direct Publish to YouTube, Blu-ray Disc Burning, Cinescore Studio Custom Soundtrack Creator and Enhanced Project Wizards, Make Home Movie Projects Fast and Easy
MADISON, WI - June 25, 2008 - Sony Creative Software, a leading worldwide provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced new versions of its award-winning Vegas Movie Studio consumer video production software. Vegas Movie Studio 9, Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack for the PC will be available in stores and online this August. Sony Creative Software is also introducing Vegas Movie Studio 9 and Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition at new lower prices. more
Adobe announced the immediate availability of Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, and Master Collection editions for creative professionals. Creative Suite 3.3 incorporates Acrobat 9 Pro, bringing together the power, reach, and richness of the Adobe PDF and Adobe Flash formats. Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium also bundles Adobe Fireworks CS3 software for designers who need to rapidly prototype Web sites and Web applications. more
TV One’s Universal Input/Output Seamless Switchers with flexible field upgradability to Debut at InfoComm
TV One’s new CORIO2® C2-3000 Series of Seamless Switchers feature eight universal inputs and two outputs with preview however the most interesting feature is that they are feature upgradable. more
Adobe announced new content from MTV Networks, Comedy Central and CBS will be added to Adobe Media Player. The Adobe Media Player now features 15,000 pieces of content with more than 400 shows provided from major broadcasters and content publishers. more
Digieffects just released a new plug-in called Illuma: Simulate for generating light and glow effects. Support is available for
Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Combustion, and Boris RED. Pricing is $99 (one price includes support for
all programs). more
Pure Digital Technologies Launches Super-Slim Flip VideoTM Mino -
3 oz. camcorder is the ultimate accessory for the social networking generation
June 4, 2008 — San Francisco, California — Pure Digital Technologies today introduced Flip Video Mino, the company's latest innovation in its popular, critically-acclaimed Flip Video family of camcorders. Weighing in at just over three ounces, the remarkably slim yet powerful Flip Video Mino raises the bar for high-quality, portable, and easy-to-use video. Smaller than most cell phones, Mino fits neatly into a jeans pocket to capture life's stories whenever and wherever they happen at a party, a concert, the beach, even on a bike ride. The $179.99 (MSRP) Mino also features Flip Video's built-in software that allows consumers to simply plug the camcorder's signature flip-out USB arm into any computer for immediate editing and sharing. more
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