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Milwaukee, WI – January 12, 2012 – Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video editors, 3D animators and post production professionals, has announced that they are now providing live chat support to customers around the world. Building on the highly-rated customer service that they’re known for, the new live chat feature is another simple and user-friendly option now available to customers throughout their shopping experience. The new feature integrated into Safe Harbor’s website allows post production professionals to connect one-on-one with experienced staff, both pre- and post-sale, during standard business hours. "In addition to email, phone and various social networking sites, the live chat feature is just one more way that customers can connect with us and discover the best solution for their needs," says Jeff Pulera, NLE specialist at Safe Harbor. The live chat addition is the first in a series of updates to Safe Harbor’s online experience. "With a number of updates planned throughout the year, we will soon be able to provide our customers with a completely seamless shopping experience, from general research on gear and software, to pre-sales questions, purchasing and post-sales support, all entirely possible without ever leaving our site," states Marc Leitner, Marketing Coordinator. Safe Harbor’s live chat is currently online at www.sharbor.com and is accessible via the "Chat online" icon in the upper right-hand corner of any page. About Safe Harbor Computers Celebrating 25 years of business, Safe Harbor has become one of the most trusted resellers in the multimedia industry. Founded in 1987 as a Commodore Amiga reseller, Safe Harbor helped to advance the video production industry by providing quality products and outstanding customer service to a wide range of creative artists. With a clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate website, Safe Harbor has built a reliable reputation as an industry leader. Look to Safe Harbor for quality editing and animation software and hardware, as well as for a professional and personable experience. For more information, please visit: www.sharbor.com Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals at Safe Harbor Computers
It's that time of year again! The time when we offer our biggest sales ever... The time when you save hundreds of dollars on the software and gear you need... and more importantly, the time when we get to extend our thanks to you, our loyal customers. For one week only, we're offering HUGE savings on our workstations, as well as a number of popular hardware and software solutions. These specials, bundles and freebies are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and won't last long. In addition to these special markdowns, order by 11/29 and get a FREE USB flexible keyboard! Just shoot us a quick note on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ requesting one! These virtually indestructable water/dust-proof silicone keyboards are a portable and convenient solution for when you're out in the field or limited only to your smartphone. Check out all of our Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials or feel free to give us a call at (800) 544-6599. Safe Harbor Computers to Exhibit at 2011 IVA Filmmakers Expo
Waukesha, WI – June 7, 2011 – Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video and 3D animation professionals, today announced that they will be exhibiting at the 5th annual Illinois Videographers Association Midwest Expo, June 28, 2011. Demonstrating unique features of the Atomos Ninja, alongside the power of Safe Harbor’s custom-built Tsunami and Mac Pro workstations, attendees will experience hands-on benefits of the latest hardware and software. The Atomos Ninja, a rugged and portable 10-bit field recorder for video cameras and DSLRs with HDMI, will be mounted to a Sony video camera for demonstration purposes. The battery-powered unit takes the live uncompressed HDMI feed from a camcorder and saves it to a 2.5" hard drive in the 10-bit ProRes format with 4:2:2 quality, bypassing the compression cameras use when saving HD video to tape or memory card. The captured ProRes files can then be immediately edited in Final Cut Pro without Log and Transfer or any type of transcoding needed. The ProRes clips will also play in Premiere Pro CS5.5 for PC users. Functionality will be demonstrated on both platforms. Also featured will be Safe Harbor’s custom built Tsunami workstations powered by Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 and NVIDIA Quadro by PNY. The Mercury Playback Engine at the heart of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 is NVIDIA GPU-accelerated, 64-bit native, architected for the future—enabling users to work more fluidly on projects in SD, HD, 2K, 4K, and beyond. Safe Harbor staff and experienced video editor Jeff Pulera will be available for questions as he demonstrates this powerful setup with the Atomos Ninja. An Apple Mac Pro workstation will also be on display with unique configurations tailored to specific editing needs. Literature, raffle prizes, exclusive show specials and coupons will be available to all attendees at the Safe Harbor booth. Jeff will also be discussing the various performance levels of Tsunami and how Safe Harbor can work with customers to meet specific needs and budgets. Show attendees will be able to visit the booth, talk with video professionals, and learn how the Atomos Ninja, with an optimized workstation from Safe Harbor, helps to maximize production workflows. This year's IVA Expo features:
More information and registration is available at http://www.ivaexpo.com/. About Safe Harbor Celebrating 24 years of business, Safe Harbor has become one of the most trusted resellers in the multimedia industry, providing quality products and outstanding customer service to a wide range of creative artists. With a clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate website, Safe Harbor has built a reliable reputation as an industry leader. Look to Safe Harbor for quality editing and animation software and hardware, as well as for a professional and personable experience. Safe Harbor's Ready-To-Edit Tsunami Workstations are extremely high-quality, highly reliable systems backed by renowned customer service. All components are brand-name, non-OEM products and carry full manufacturer warranties - proprietary drivers or technology are never used. System boards are certified compatible by capture card manufacturers. Each system must pass rigorous testing procedures and a full burn-in period before it is shipped. For more information, visit: http://www.sharbor.com About Illinois Videographers Association Established in 1996, the Illinois Videographers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuing education of all videographers from professional to amateur. Monthly meetings on various videography topics and trends are held at The Double-Tree Suites in Wood Dale, IL.
WEVA Partners With Universal Studios Florida For WEVA EXPO 2008 Tour
WEVA International has partnered with Universal Studios Florida Production Group to plan an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Universal Studios Production Facilities for professional videographers in conjunction with the WEVA 18th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, August 11-14, 2008. WEVA EXPO 2008, the wedding and event video industry's largest convention and trade show will be held at Orlando Grande Lakes Resort, just 10 minutes from Universal Studios Florida. The largest working motion picture and television studio outside of Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida boasts 9 state-of-the-art soundstages, multiple broadcast studios, and more than 100 backlot sets. Numerous feature films (including The Waterboy, Matinee, and Parenthood) have been shot on the studio backlot. Home to cable network’s Nickelodeon, Universal Studios Florida has hosted TV programs as diverse as The Ellen Degeneres Show; The Food Network's Emeril, Live!; The Steve Harvey Show; America's Most Wanted; Fear Factor; BattleBotsIQ and TNA (Total Nonstop Action). TNA, today's popular contemporary wrestling show, is taped in Stage 21 - (adjacent to the park). This summer, WEVA EXPO 2008 attendees will have a rare opportunity to take an optional pre-convention, behind-the-scenes tour of Universal Studios that is being planned for Monday August 11, 2008 (starting early afternoon, ending before the official WEVA EXPO 2008 Opening Night Gala at 5:45pm). "As announced at our NAB event this week, WEVA is already at work with the Universal Studios Production Group (USPG) designing a backlot tour that is ‘professional to professional’ rather than the standard ‘visitor’ version normally presented to park guests," relates Dan Argenas, WEVA’s Director of Association Communications. "Our goal is to offer WEVA EXPO 2008 attendees an inside view of state-of-the-art television and film production that’s up close and personal." The WEVA and USPG teams are finalizing details of the tour, including ground transportation (private busses will depart from the JW Marriott). Watch WEVA.com for more news on the Universal Studios Tour and continuous updates on all WEVA EXPO 2008 Wedding and Event Video Sessions, EXPO 2008 Trade Show, and EXPO 2008 Special Events. Xlnt Idea Announces Complete Support for Blu-ray Disc Format in its Publishers
XLNT Idea Inc., a leading US Based Manufacturer of DVD and CD Printing, and Publishing Systems, announced today support for Blu Ray Disc technology in its Nexis line of Disc Publishing Solutions. Starting at an MSRP of $ 2995.00, the Nexis Publisher is now available with BD write capability combined with DVD and CD formats in the same configuration. XLNT Idea will also offer an upgrade path to Users of current Nexis systems to BD technology. Users requiring BD technology for HD Video or high capacity content storage can now take advantage of XLNT Idea’s features and benefits, including highly reliable robotics, easy to use software, and most importantly lowest cost to print using non proprietary ink jet consumables. "Since XLNT systems are based on 100% XLNT Idea IP, the implementation of BD technology was seamless for us," commented Dale K, XLNT’s VP of Engineering. "We look forward to supporting the next generation of 120 mm optical disc technology in all of our solutions moving forward." Chuck Alcon Jr, XLNT’s Director of Sales and Marketing added, "Our customer base includes a wide variety of users that have been waiting for the end of the format wars, including event videographers, independent film makers, and more. Now we can offer them the best Blu Ray Disc Publishing Solution available today. Further, we see new opportunities for 120 mm optical disc that include storage applications for verticals including Health Care, Government, Legal / Financial and more. Most importantly, our value proposition remains the best in the industry for BD technology when you observe Cost of Ownership and XLNT Idea’s economical price points." XLNT Idea, Inc. Unveils Nexis Pro DVD/CD Automated Publishing System
XLNT Idea Inc., a leading US Based Manufacturer of DVD and CD Printing, and Publishing Systems, is exhibiting its new Nexis Pro DVD / CD burn and print publishing system at CES 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 07 – 10, 2008. Featuring a two drive configuration, vastly improved print engine, and true six color printing capability, the Nexis Pro system represents XLNT Idea’s ongoing cutting edge design and engineering capability. Nexis Pro will also include a new and improved version of XLNT Idea’s Disc Studio software, providing users with the most intuitive and user friendly label editing application available today. The Nexis Pro will be released at an MSRP of $ 2795.00 and can be purchased from an authorized XLNT Idea VAR or Dealer Partner. Dale K., VP of Engineering commented, "Nexis Pro is designed to dramatically increase disc throughput from approximately 20 CD’s per hour to over 50 CD’s per hour, and will more than double throughput for DVD’s as well. In addition, the improved printer core integrated into Nexis Pro allows users to achieve 4800 dpi 'best' print quality at under two and a half minutes per disc, the astest in the industry." Chuck Alcon Jr, Director of Sales and Marketing added, "Nexis Pro is an exciting new addition to our product line, and gives users a more robust DVD / CD automated disc creation systems at an aggressive price point. We remain committed to providing our channel partners with a complete suite of solutions that meet the widest variety of applications and environments. And, we continue our focus on offering our systems with the lowest cost of ownership in the industry." NAB 2007
LaCie Ships External Blu-ray Solution For Professionals on Mac and Windows
LaCie has announced it is first to ship worldwide a professional external Blu-ray burning solution for Mac OS® and Windows® called the LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive. The drive records, rewrites and reads 25GB or 50GB BD-R (recordable) and BD-RE (rewritable), as well as DVD±RW DL and CD±RW. LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drives come fully equipped with Roxio burning software and dual FireWire/USB interfaces. The external solution is housed in LaCie’s trusted and durable d2 case made of sturdy aluminum alloy. Features
LaCie Product Manager Anne Bordet said, "LaCie’s d2 Blu-ray Drive is a necessity for video editors who need to distribute HD content while retaining quality of picture and sound. Business users can safely archive large amounts of data or regularly back up individual workstations with the included, easy-to-use software. Roxio’s experience in developing professional software combined with our sturdy and exclusive d2 casing means LaCie can again deliver the best hardware/software combo for creative mastering and high capacity storage." LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drives come with user-friendly and full-featured Roxio software including Roxio Easy Media Creator® 8 for Windows, and Toast® 7 Titanium for Mac—both with new support for Blu-ray. Software enables BD image-to-disc recording, disc-to-disc copy, and data transfer for file backup. All users can treat BD-RE like a removable storage device with drag-and-drop capabilities, while Mac users have the ability to mount burned BD on the desktop. Stan Wong, general manager, Roxio division of Sonic Solutions said, "Roxio has always delivered cutting-edge disc-burning features to Mac and PC users alike, and we’re pleased to again partner with LaCie to bring a complete Blu-ray external solution to both platforms." 50GB BD offers 10x more capacity than a single layer DVD, which gives professionals the freedom to choose a much higher bit rate when mastering content thereby greatly improving sound and picture quality. BD employs a hard topcoat and new material making discs more resistant to scratches and light. In a partnership with Panasonic Media, the LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive comes bundled with a 50GB BD. Laurent Abadie, Managing Director of Panasonic France said, "Precursor on Blu-ray technology media, Panasonic developed 25GB and double sided 50GB discs. Panasonic was the first brand in 2006 to allow storage of up to 50GB on a single disc including BD-R and BD-RE. In the future, Panasonic will continue to upgrade capacity and transfer speeds of Blu-ray discs and is proud to today align with LaCie and encourage people toward adopting large storage BD." 4EVER Group Opens Registration for Video 07
The 4EVER Group has opened registration for Video 07, the second annual Videographers Conference and Trade Show. Being held from January 8-11, 2007, with a special workshop on January 7, Video 07 continues The 4EVER Group tradition of outstanding and innovative programming. Early registration is available from only $249.00 for Affiliates (members) of The 4EVER Group Videographers Network. Non-affiliates can register for as little as $398.00, and that will include a one-year membership. Regular programming will begin at 10AM on Monday, January 8. An extensive collection of workshops-at NO additional fee-will be running throughout the day on Monday. The incredible roster of presenters includes (alphabetically): Robert Allen; Darrell Aubert: Walter Chileha; Ron Dawson; Glen Elliott; John Goolsby; Jodi Harris; Julie Hill; Shawn Lam; Steve & Laura Moses; Jan Ozer; Julian St. Pierre; and Luisa Winters. With the right mix of experienced and new presenters, Video 07 will be THE event of the year! There will be plenty of social and networking time included in Video 07. There will be an open Welcome Reception on Monday afternoon. Monday night will feature the Artistic Achievement Awards banquet (additional ticket purchase required) and dance party, and Wednesday night will feature The 4EVER Group’s signature Special Event. The Video Lounge will be available for attendee viewing as well. Video 07 will be headquartered at the newly-renovated Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. Located in downtown Jacksonville, steps from the St. John's River, the Hyatt features special room rates of only $129.00 (plus taxes). Attendees are urged to make their hotel reservations early. Additionally, many airlines are offering sale fares for that post-holiday travel period. Full details about Video 07, including the schedule, roster of presenters, and pricing information, can be found at www.4EVERGroup.org. Questions can be directed to info@4EVERGroup.org Panasonic and Sony Expand HD Digital Video Camera Recorder Format
Panasonic, the brand name for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known and Sony Corporation (hereafter Sony) announced jointly the commencement of licensing for "AVCHD" the high definition (HD) digital video camera recorder format, as well as expansion of the format’s specifications. Panasonic and Sony announced basic specifications for "AVCHD" on May 11th this year, and since then have extensively promoted the format throughout the industry while preparing for licensing. Then, the two companies have decided to include memory cards (SD Memory Card and Memory Stick) and hard disk drives as applicable recording media of the format in addition to previously-announced 8cm DVD. This is for the purpose of broadening the range of applicable media, thereby allowing wide variety of products to be developed by various manufacturers. The new specification was defined as "AVCHD" format Version 1.0. The two companies have also developed licensing programs for playback appliances and PC software in addition to the one for video cameras, so that environment for playing back AVCHD content will be expanded. This will allow users to enjoy shooting high definition footages with their camcorders and playing them back or editing them on a wide range of products. Licensed Product Category for the "AVCHD" format and logo extend to the following
For more information on "AVCHD" and licensing procedures please visit the AVCHD Information Web Site http://www.avchd-info.org/ Panasonic and Sony have been promoting this format extensively throughout the industry as the new HD digital video camcorder format best suited for the coming High Definition era and the following companies have expressed their support for "AVCHD" to date. Through these licensing programs, Panasonic and Sony will continue promoting "AVCHD" in earnest, with a view to expanding the market for consumer-use HD video camera.
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