WEST CHESTER, PA, MAY 16, 2008—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, is pleased to welcome Shawn Stahmer as National Sales Director for the U.S. and Canada. more

WEST CHESTER, PA, MAY 16, 2008—Aviom is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Lange from Consultant Liaison to Consultant Liaison Training Manager. In his prior position, Lange used his technical expertise and background as a systems contractor to provide applications support to contractors and systems designers around the world. In his new role, Lange will make use of his broad range of knowledge to provide expert training as part of Aviom’s newly expanded partner support program. more

Company Background

Echolab Corporation is a leading provider of video production switchers and tools that offer flexibility and on-air reliability for the production and distribution of digital media in a variety of formats. The company’s products include the Overture1™ and Overture2™ video production systems, MultiPlayMD™ multichannel instant-replay system, MegaKeyMD™ clip player/mixer/keyer, and Conductor™ control integration system, all of which provide functionality and ease of use critical to professional-quality production. Echolab is online at www.echolab.com. more

IRVINE, Calif. — May 16, 2008 — Sonnet Technologies, a leader in providing local storage systems for professional users of Macintosh®, Windows®, and UNIX® systems in the film, video, and broadcast industries, today announced a price reduction for the company’s award-winning Fusion™ F2 portable RAID storage system, which provides exceptional speed, proven reliability, and 640GB capacity in a rugged low-profile design measuring 5.9 by 6.2 by 0.72 inches. Now available at $695, a savings of $200, the Sonnet Fusion F2 is an ideal fit for flexible, cost-effective on-location video capture or remote use when grid power is unavailable. more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MAY 16, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, the leading innovator of communications systems for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets, is bringing intercom solutions to the desktop PC with the introduction of its first software-based intercom system, Clear-Com Concert, at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C3583). This new multi-user conferencing and intercom product provides the pro AV and permanent installation market with a reliable and cost-effective way to deliver high-quality communications to its customers. more

Lighting designer Joe Schweickert of Orlando, Florida’s JS Lighting & Design, Inc. tapped Coemar Striplite LEDs for lighting effects for the post show of the Figments Imagination Journey ride at the “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” attraction at Epcot in Orlando. Inner Circle Distribution is the exclusive distributor of Italian-made Coemar lighting in the U.S.

The recently revamped ride features an interactive “Stepping Tone Area” in the post show section. Kids can step on pressure-sensitive pads on the floor triggering sound and images of children playing instruments to be displayed on two huge walls.

“We used Coemar Striplite LEDs in that area as giant wall washes of dark, saturated colors,” says Schweickert. “Each LED panel acts as a wall wash. When the kids step on the floor pads, they light the pictures and the wall, and the Striplites do a nice color chase around them in lots of great colors — reds, magentas, yellows. ETC incandescent sources do a cross-fading color chase around the wall.”

Coemar Striplite LEDs come in come in 2’, 4’, 1/2 m, and 1m LED configurations.. They are equipped with dimmer and synchronized or randomized strobe effects and generate infinite colors by convergent RGB colors + white at 3200K.

Schweickert employed 12 Striplite LEDS, which were top hung around the perimeter of the wall. “The Coemars were perfect because they were unobtrusive,” he notes. “Everyone loves them — Disney, the ride sponsor Kodak and my client EXP Productions. In fact, we’re getting ready to do more stuff with Coemar lighting in the rest of the space.”

Schweickert is also “very happy” with the Striplites. “They’re cool and do a great job; they’re working very well more than 12 hours a day. I’m also really pleased with the great support I’ve gotten from Brian Wray and all the people at PRG, which supplied the Striplites, and Coemar.”

About Inner Circle Distribution

Located in Sunrise, Florida, Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) is a full-service distributor supplying and servicing professional lighting needs in the U.S. and the Caribbean. ICD stocks multiple types of lighting equipment, including moving lights, LED products, intelligent consoles and much more. For additional information, visit our web site at www.icd-usa.com or call Gary Mass at 954-578-8881.

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Offers pre-order discount of 20%

Ontario, Canada (May 16, 2008) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, has released Garageband’08, one of the most ambitious DVD tutorials on the ubiquitous music software to date with more than 4 hours of video covering 41 chapters of material. To celebrate its release, the company is offering a 20% discount on all pre-orders at www.askvideo.com.

With thousands of hours of educational experience to his credit, GarageBand expert Tony Wallace reveals how to get the most out of GarageBand´08 in a step by step, easy to follow style. New GarageBand users will be up and running quickly, while power users will benefit from advanced instruction on creating, arranging and mixing songs, podcasts and movie soundtracks using this simple and powerful application.

“GarageBand offers what is probably the best combination of power and simplicity available in a music application. However, even the easiest applications have hidden features that can help you work smarter and faster,” says Wallace. “Our goal was to help people get the most out of GarageBand, whether they are sketching out new songs, getting their message out in a podcast or putting the finishing touches on their vacation videos.”

This Mac and PC compatible DVD Tutorial covers a lot of ground, beginning with introductory chapters such as First Run, Guided Tour 1 and 2, and chapters on Projects, Tracks, and Loops. He then moves through the nuts and bolts of Garageband’08 with topics ranging from Arranging and Editing, to Effects and Mixing. Garageband’08 finishes with chapters on diverse subjects such as Sharing Your Music, Podcast Tracks, Voiceovers, and Movie Soundtracks.

“The range of people using Garageband is astonishing; hobbyists and pros alike use it for music and podcasting as well as video and movie soundtracks,” said Steve Kostrey, President of ASK Video. “The sheer volume of information contained in this DVD makes it the perfect companion for anyone using the software. No matter what your experience is or what kind of music you’re making, it’s all in this DVD!”

Throughout its 41 chapters, Garageband’08 features the professional quality video, easy to use interface, and personal introductions and narration that ASK has become known for with their Tutorial DVDs. Building on their extensive experience with professional music software titles such as Pro Tools, Cubase, and Live, ASK Video now brings the same level of expertise to the masses with Garageband’08.

Pricing and Availability:

Garageband’08 Tutorial DVD is available May19 for $49.99 USD. Pre-order before May 19 for $39.99 USD - a savings of 20%. Ordering information and video examples are available at http://www.askvideo.com.

System Compatibility:

This product includes QuickTime 7.x Mac/PC which is required for video playback. DVD-Rom drive required for Mac/PC DVD-ROM. Minimum screen resolution for DVD-ROM 1024 x 768.

PC: Windows XP Home or Professional, Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 800 MHz or faster, 256 MB RAM. Windows MME or DirectSound Sound Card.

MAC: Requires Mac OS X v10.2 or higher, Power Mac G4 867 MHz, 256 MB RAM, Sound Card.

About Tony Wallace

Composer and guitarist Tony Wallace possesses an extensive background in music education and digital audio consulting, both as a private instructor and clinician. Tony is a graduate of Canada’s renowned Humber College jazz program and has served as musical director for several organizations.

About ASK Video

ASK Video Interactive Media is a professional audio/video company based in Ontario, Canada. Well versed in today’s cutting edge technology, ASK Video uses high quality video and audio to bring a rich and inviting learning experience to digital audio and video customers around the world through interactive video DVD’s. ASK Video also provides professional audio services from their state-of-the-art studio facility as well as professional video services complete with on-site shooting, editing, and post-production.

Your Animation Art Could Be Our Cover!

Reel-Exchange.com and Digital Content Producer magazine are teaming up to promote Student Animators at Siggraph 2008 in Los Angeles, August 12-14—and you and your work could be the cover of the July ‘08 Digtial Content Producer issue!

If you think your animation, CG, VFX, or Game art is up to the task follow these guidelines for submission: Click here for all of the info

Launches new web community featuring video tutorials, new support options, and more

Los Angeles, CA (May 15, 2008) – OBEDIA, a leading provider of technology training and support, is celebrating the launch of their new improved website by providing 15 minutes of free training or support on May 31, 2008. On this day, after registering, new customers can call toll-free and speak to an OBEDIA consultant free of charge for the first 15 minutes. more

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 16, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems has announced that it is now shipping its newly enhanced CellCom10® digital wireless system. The upgraded version of its popular wireless intercommunication system, which is being showcased at this year’s InfoComm (Booth C3583), brings broad connectivity and mobility to enable users to have beltpack-to-beltpack conversations or small group conferences, linking them via the basestation to Party-line and Digital Matrix systems. more