I don't think that Avid is DVX based yet, but they will be a very good customer for CUBE to have........
biz.yahoo.com
Avid Ships NewsCutter DV Nonlinear
News Editing System
Introduces First DV-Native, Windows NT-based System for News; Showcases
Integration with the Tektronix Profile Video Server at RTNDA
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1998-- Avid(R) Technology, Inc.
(NASDAQ:AVID - news) today announced that it will begin shipping the Avid NewsCutter(R) DV
system on October 1, 1998. NewsCutter DV, the latest in the line of Avid's leading NewsCutter
disk-based news editing systems, is featured at Avid's RTNDA '98 booth, number 417. Avid is also
showcase the integration of the NewsCutter DV system with the Tektronix(R) Profile(R) Video
Server, offering for the first time a complete best-of-breed edit-to-playback digital broadcast news
solution.
NewsCutter DV, a Windows NT-based nonlinear editing system, is designed specifically for news
production and offers unparalleled editing flexibility on an affordable PC platform. The NewsCutter
DV system will also offer for the first time DV-native editing capabilities that will allow broadcasters
acquiring media in a DV format to edit without dubbing back to tape or changing media formats,Any chance this is DVx already?
making DV production faster, easier-to-use and more efficient with no generational loss.
NewsCutter DV also supports any other professional acquisition format, including BetaCam and
BetaCam SX.
''We needed a proven nonlinear editing system that gave us the most advanced editing capabilities
available, was easy to train our staff on, and could work flawlessly with our DV acquisition
equipment,'' said Bob Craigue, editor at WBZ in Boston, a beta user of the NewsCutter DV system.
''The NewsCutter DV answered all of our needs perfectly. We installed the system, trained our staff
that day and went on air with stories edited on the system within 24 hours. The NewsCutter DV is
hands-down the most powerful editing tool designed for news, is easy to use, lets us take full
advantage of the DV format and offers peace of mind through years of proven newsroom
experience. For stations looking for the best in digital nonlinear editing technology, the NewsCutter
DV is an easy choice.''
''NewsCutter DV was designed to provide the fastest, most efficient news editing system available
that will allow broadcasters to make the most out of their technology investments,'' said Matt
Danilowicz, vice president of marketing for Avid's Broadcast News Division. ''The shipping of
NewsCutter DV showcases Avid's commitment to bringing broadcasters digital technology that is
focused on the specific needs of the broadcast news world. Combined with the Tektronix Profile
server, which will bring to broadcasters the first truly best-of-breed digital edit-to-playback solution,
we are providing broadcasters with the technology they need today and the ability to easily grow
their facilities for tomorrow.''
The Avid/Tektronix Connection
The NewsCutter DV system and Profile server solution will provide broadcasters with a complete
edit-to-playback digital news production solution. Integration of the NewsCutter DV system and the
Profile server will enable material to be acquired entirely in the DVCPro format, edited, and
broadcast on air. This process will enhance the flow of materials through the production process and
maintains quality by eliminating unnecessary multiple stages of compression. The edit-to-playback
solution will also be capable of handling all the major broadcast production formats, including
DVCPro, BetaCam SX and BetaCam.
Availability
The NewsCutter DV system is expected to be available worldwide October 1, 1998.
About the Avid NewsCutter
Used in more news edit bays than any other nonlinear editing system, the Avid NewsCutter system is
the world's leading nonlinear digital news editing solution. Based on Avid's Emmy award-winning
digital-on-disk technology, NewsCutter eliminates the linear restrictions of tape-based systems and
offers unparalleled editing flexibility. With increased productivity, high-quality special effects and tight
integration with Avid's award-winning AvidNews Newsroom Computer System, NewsCutter offers
the power of the world's most popular digital nonlinear editing solution, designed specifically for the
needs for today's newsroom.
About the AvidNews Environment
Building on Avid's leading position in newsroom computing with more than 50,000 journalist seats,
Avid Technology now supports more than 1,100 broadcast facilities with its powerful, easy-to-use
software and systems. Avid's broadcast products include recording, editing and playback systems,
newsroom computer systems, server-based workgroup video production systems and graphics
software. Implemented as standalone solutions, or integrated into an all-digital news production
process, Avid's broadcast products are engineered to increase productivity and operating
efficiencies.
Avid Technology, Inc. is an international, industry-leading provider of digital audio and video tools
for information and entertainment applications. The company's products are used by a variety of
customers worldwide including film, television and interactive content producers, corporate
communicators, TV news broadcasters, and consumers. For more information, visit Avid's Web site
at www.avid.com. |
