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Hey, All Those Wireless Naysayers, Say Yea!
Networked projectors are hot, get ready to cut the cord
by Gary Kayye, CTS
Everyone knows that I have been a proponent of the integration and convergence of the IT and AV worlds. There's no question that networked systems are on the horizon for everyone, not just the university community who has quickly embraced it so far. In fact, the simple network monitoring features such as managing projector lamp hours, theft prevention and even controlling AV gear across a network, have caught on so rapidly that just about every projector manufacturer has jumped on the network bandwagon.
Kayye's AV News Roundup
Best of the best
by Gary Kayye, CTS
AV Insider Gary Kayye, CTS delivers a news roundup, showing the the best of the audio-visual market. Read Kayye's comments on the latest AV products from Dell, Kristie, Philips, Sharp, Proxima and more.
Extensis Intellihance Pro 4.1
Image and color correction plugin for Adobe Photoshop
by David Nagel
There's no shortage of color correction tools on the market. Nevertheless, Extensis has again managed to distinguish itself--even in this crowded category--with a plugin for Adobe Photoshop that not only provides powerful color correction features, but also general image correction tools, all of which are at once deep, easy to use and understand and designed with the professional in mind. The plugin: Intellihance Pro 4.1.
Photoshop Tip: Automating the Marquee
Recording selection transformations as Actions in PS 7
by David Nagel
At some point you're going to run into a situation that requires you to create effects requiring multiple selections and apply these to multiple images. Maybe you want to break up a bunch of images into pieces for use in a collage. Maybe you want to create border effects on a range of images automatically. Maybe you want to create selection-based actions for generating title-safety guides. Whatever the reason, it's a horrifying prospect for the sheer volume of repetitive work. But the process can be automated in Adobe Photoshop using Actions.
Editing HD on Premiere
CineForm Aspect HD makes it happen, even on a notebook
by Charlie White
Now you can actually edit HD footage on a notebook. CineForm is shipping editing software, Aspect HD, that runs underneath an ordinary copy of Adobe Premiere 6.5. Using shots from the new HDV camcorder from JVC, I was able to capture compressed HD clips from a DVHS machine onto a notebook from 1Beyond, edit it in real time, and then place the edited sequence back onto HD tape. Even though the workflow was slightly awkward, the experience was thrilling and gave me a sneak peek at what's to come in the world of real time HD editing… for the rest of us.
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Macromedia Releases Breeze Live
Online meeting software supports live desktop sharing, video broadcasts
Macromedia has released Breeze Live, a new presentation tool for online meetings. Breeze offers a variety of Web conferencing features and is built around Macromedia Flash technologies. Breeze clients are supported through common Web browsers on Mac OS 9, Mac OS X and Windows. The server runs on Windows XP or 2000.
Video, Voice, Web Conferencing Pros Attend Polycom User Group Annual Forum
PUG attendees are among the first to implement the latest conferencing technologies
The Polycom User Group (PUG), the world's largest independent association of conferencing professionals, and Polycom, Inc., provider of video and voice conferencing, conference bridges, and integrated web collaboration products, reported today the results of the annual PUG conference held in Sept. in San Francisco.
PENTAX Intros the Optio33LF Digital Camera
PENTAX digital technology brings new meaning to the term "all around" in the new Optio33LF digital camera. With an innovative LCD monitor that swivels 180 degrees horizontally and up to 270 degrees vertically, the Optio33LF features 3.2 effective megapixels and a 3X zoom lens.
Glowpoint Launches New Line of Video Web Services Integrating Videoconferencing and Streaming
Glowpoint, Inc. announced plans to launch Glowpoint Webcasting(SM), a new Web-based streaming and content delivery service. Glowpoint is demonstrating the new service at the Streaming Media Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center October 14th.
Fujitsu Intros LifeBook P5000 Notebook
Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation introduced a LifeBook P5000 notebook which features Intel Centrino mobile technology and has been enhanced with the Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium M Processor running at 1.0 GHz for improved performance and exceptional battery life.
NEC to Offer Broadband Digital Signage Display Under Alliance With Scala
New visual messaging system offers centrally controlled digital signage networks
NEC Corporation announced that it has launched a new broadband display product which distributes integrated video, voice, images and text information through a broadband network to large scale Plasma or LCD displays and/or TV monitors located at multiple remote sites.
Sony Announces New 3-CCD DV Camcorder
DCR-VX2100 Model Offers Advancements in Video and Audio Quality and in Ergonomic Design
Sony announced the DCR-VX2100 MiniDV Handycam camcorder, offering an improved optics and audio package. The new DCR-VX2100 model is expected to be available in December for about $3,000.
Rocketclips Releases Four New Stock Video Collections
Stock Footage Supplier Captures Adventure Sports Up Close and Personal
Rocketclips, a web-based, royalty-free stock footage supplier, expands its outdoor category to include adventure sports titles. The newly released 20-video clip collections are "Adventure Kayaking", "Adventure Climbing", "Adventure Biking", and "Adventure Sports." This introduction brings Rocketclips' library of people and lifestyle clips to nearly 3,000.
Intel Enhances its Xeon Processors
Intel Corporation today announced an enhanced Intel Xeon processor for dual processor (DP) servers and workstations, featuring the top performance and fastest clock speed in the Intel Xeon processor family DP line, as well as drop-in compatibility for highly valued investment protection.
Adobe Ships Photoshop Album 2.0
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0, a dramatic upgrade packed with new features and usability enhancements that allow consumers to quickly and easily find, fix, share and preserve digital photo memories.