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Understanding today's customer requires taking a journey
Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore is probably the single most important book to read as a ProAV system salesperson today! It is, in our opinion, the "blueprint" for the customer sales and marketing process of AV-technology. In the early 1990's, when published, it was geared toward the computer industry. Its prophecies, however, are now becoming a reality in the ProAV market of today.
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Get eye-popping animation that won't break the bank
Digital Juice has released what might best be defined as the "Best of Jump Backs" in a five-volume collection. Like their big brothers, Motion Backs are seamlessly looping animations that can quickly add a new dimension and professional sheen to your video projects.
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Seasoned industry pro Jim Guerard heads up new Professional Editing Business unit
Recently joining Pinnacle Systems is Jim Guerard, who just stepped into his new job as vice president and general manager for the newly-formed Professional Editing Business Unit. DMN's Charlie White caught up with the former Kinetix/Discreet VP and general manager, and asked him about his plans for his new product lines at Pinnacle, which include such applications as Edition, Liquid and CineWave.
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Conference set for Sept. 8-12 at Moscone West
The term "digital media" screams future-of-communication, but what does that really mean in the shifting pixels of the computer world? Find out at this year's Digital Media Conference at Seybold San Francisco 2003. Mannie Frances has the scoop.
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Nearly 1,000 College Students from the U.S., U.K. and Canada Compete in Categories Ranging from Print and Photography to Digital Media
Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the winners of the third annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards, a program that recognizes the most talented and promising students of graphic design, illustration, digital film and computer art from design schools. Using the latest Adobe products, nearly 1,000 college students from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom competed in seven categories ranging from print and photography, to digital media.
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$6199 projector displays 1024 X 768 pixels, weighs 12.8 lb.
Panasonic announced the availability of the new PT-L780U portable XGA LCD projectors with a high brightness of 3,200 ANSI lumens and an outstanding 500:1 contrast ratio.
RL-JA20 Wide XGA Resolution LCD Projector Features FLI2310 Controller with DCDi by Faroudja Video Processing
Genesis Microchip Inc., a provider of display image processors for consumer and PC-display products, today announced that LG Electronics, a consumer electronics corporation, has designed Genesis Microchip's FLI2310 digital video processor into its new RL-JA20 LCD home theater projector. The projector is now available worldwide for approximately $3,000.00 USD and carries the DCDi by Faroudja logo on its faceplate for easy consumer recognition.
Photoshop plugins designed for procedural and texture effects
Digital Anarchy has released Texture Anarchy, a plugin suite for creating texture and edge effects in Adobe Photoshop. It supports Mac OS 9, Mac OS X and Windows and is available now.
"Put in a good word for me" actually helps job hunt
Job seekers take note: Executives today are looking for a few good words when making hiring decisions, according to a recent survey. Senior managers polled said they typically speak with at least three references before considering someone for a position, confirming the value of a third-party endorsement.
Three foundries and 300 new packages added
Agfa Monotype today announced that it has added three new type foundries fonts.com service. The company also said it's added more than 300 new products to its offerings. The new fonts are available now.
LT240K and LT260K Feature Increased Brightness and Lamp Life, USB Input, End User Rebates
NEC Solutions (America), Inc. today made its LT240 and LT260 portable desktop projectors a greater value by enhancing their brightness and lamp life while maintaining the products' existing price points. With the addition of new rebates on units purchased through September 30, 2003, NEC is making high-performance wireless projection technology more affordable. The enhanced models will be designated the LT240K and LT260K.
Iomega Corporation (NYSE:IOM), a global leader in data storage, today announced that working prototypes of its new Iomega(R) Removable Rigid Disk (RRD) technology, with an expected native capacity of 35 gigabytes (70 gigabytes compressed) per cartridge at product launch, are now being evaluated by potential Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Based on Iomega's development schedule and product launch goals, server and desktop products incorporating the RRD drive are expected to be available for shipment in early 2004.
Samsung America announced today that it is the first Korean supplier of LED (Light Emitting Diode) displays to enter the U.S. digital signage market. The Company will be unveiling its revolutionary indoor/outdoor display at a media event to be held in New York City, August 11th and 12th. Samsung will distribute its LED screens through an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with BillBoard Video, Inc., the only company to provide out-of-home full motion video advertising and content with real-time verifiable impression rates via a Wireless Media Network(TM).
Wireless Capabilities and Large Venue Versatility Enable Innovative Applications
InFocus Corporation introduced new wireless-ready, high-performance installation projectors that combine powerful projection, easy installation and versatile options. The InFocus LP840 offers quality and ease-of-use features; while the InFocus LP850 brings a new class of performance and power to the family of products.
New models offer up to 320 GB capacity
FirewireDirect has released a new line of external hard drives, the Ultra III 800 series. The new line offers both FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces and comes in capacities ranging from 80 GB to 320 GB (as well as a 0 GB bare enclosure). The new drives are available now.
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