Nice Spots - Web-Based Digital Approval & Archival System

Nice Spots is the developer of an eponymous hosted internet application designed to enhance global connectivity and streamline workflow for creative, production and postproduction communities.

Nice Spots seamlessly enables collaboration, distribution, archiving, asset management and presentation on a global scale through its proprietary technology and intuitive user interface.

Launched in 2005, the application offers the most comprehensive collection of features in the market and has amassed a significant following with a monthly user base in over 80 countries that includes filmmakers, studios, major brands, advertising agencies and creative directors.

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Sharp Buys Stake in Pioneer

Japanese electronics makers Sharp Corp. and Pioneer Corp. announced a deal Thursday to reduce development costs through joint projects and technology sharing.
As part of the deal, Pioneer will issue 41.4 billion yen ($357 million) in stock to Sharp, giving the Osaka-based Sharp a 14.7 percent stake in Pioneer, making it the company’s top shareholder.

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Improved Functionality for LYNX Technik “Testor” - SD / HD SDI Video & AES Test Generator

LYNX Technik has released a firmware revision which brings a host of new features and capability to the popular Testor SD/HD Vide and AES Test Generator.

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Aspera Inc. to Acquire Avid’s DigiDelivery Product Line

Aspera Inc. today announced an agreement with Avid Technology, under which Aspera will acquire DigiDelivery(R), a secure digital file-exchange system developed by Avid’s Digidesign audio division. Aspera is recognized as a worldwide leader in the development of high-speed file transfer technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Aspera will assume the development, manufacturing, sales, and support responsibilities of the DigiDelivery product line, continuing to enhance the technology that is integrated within Avid’s flagship Pro Tools(R) system and Media Composer(R) applications. Avid and Digidesign will continue to distribute DigiDelivery worldwide, both directly and through existing reseller channels.

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Maximum Throughput Announces Release of Sledgehammer v3.5

Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high performance software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, announced today the immediate availability of the Sledgehammer v3.5 software release.

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Compix Media Introduces New High Performance Live Video Graphics Generator for HD Applications

Compix Media, a leading designer and manufacturer of PC-based live video graphics equipment, is introducing the LCG 9000R HD, the company’s first high definition video graphics generator

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PANASONIC INTRODUCES 32GB SOLID-STATE P2 MEMORY CARD

Panasonic introduced today a 32GB P2 solid-state memory card for its popular line of P2 HD and P2 solid-state camcorders and decks. With the availability of the 32GB P2 card in November, Panasonic will have quadrupled the storage capacity of its solid-state memory card in just this year, providing HD recording time greater than most tape-based and disc-based systems.

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Echolab Introduces the Conductor at IBC2007

The Echolab Conductor, a sophisticated touch screen computer that enables delivery of high-quality and multifaceted on-air programming, was unveiled today to the European marketplace at IBC2007. The Conductor is the latest in a line of technologically advanced video production switchers and broadcast tools provided by Echolab Corporation.

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New Sundance Archive Engine Offers Reliable and Affordable Storage Solution

Sundance Digital, Inc., the leading provider of broadcast automation solutions, today introduced the Sundance Archive Engine – a reliable and cost-effective archive storage solution designed specifically for handling broadcast video. Ideal for small stations, the Sundance Archive Engine is a fully-integrated and configured archiving solution that enables broadcasters to easily retrieve archive footage, and spend fewer man hours recovering video and managing storage assets.

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Ciprico Launches NEW PCIe based MediaVault 5100 DAS Solution for Content Creation

Ciprico, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent storage software, solutions and appliances, will launch its new PCI Express®(PCIe) based MediaVault MV5100 series at IBC 2007 in Amsterdam from September 7 to 11. The rack-mountable MV5100 is the first in a series of next generation scalable MediaVault direct attached storage offerings specifically tailored to address the demanding workflows inherent in content creation, CGI, 2D/3D animation, high-bandwidth uncompressed SD/HD video editing, video streaming and 2K and 4K digital intermediate applications.

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