Media 100 Inc. Integrates Streaming Media Editing and Effects in Media 100 Version 6.0 for Macintosh; First Complete Solution for Creating and Streaming Video on the Internet
MARLBORO,
Mass. -- Media 100 Inc. announced Media 100 Version 6.0 offering video
producers and web site designers a high-quality, professional digital
video production and streaming media system. Designed to improve the
entire workflow of today's content creator, Version 6.0 offers a breadth
of new features including single click output to streaming media formats,
advanced compositing, and high-productivity editorial features. Media
100 Version 6.0 is the first digital content creation and delivery
system to enhance productivity throughout the production and delivery
process, from the camera to streaming on the Internet. "Our vision
in merging with Terran Interactive is to couple the creation of high-quality
video programs with the tools to stream or broadcast them on the Internet,"
said John Molinari, chief executive officer at Media 100. "Media
100 Version 6.0 is the first system to simplify and speed the process
of creating and broadcasting Internet video. This a significant step
toward our vision to make every personal computer user a potential
Internet broadcaster."Streaming
Media Integration
Media 100 systems now come integrated with Media Cleaner EZ Version 4.0. Media Cleaner is the industry standard for Internet video compression and image optimization, providing the highest quality streaming video on the Web. Media Cleaner outputs to all industry standard streaming media formats including Apple's QuickTime 4, RealNetworks' RealSystem G2 and Microsoft's Windows Media Technologies. Media 100 Version 6.0 provides the ability, through a single menu selection, to export video data from the Media 100 timeline and launch Media Cleaner pre-loaded and ready for streaming media optimization. The video data exported from Media 100 Version 6.0 is in a native Media Cleaner format which ensures maximum image quality while also reducing storage requirements. No other solution in the industry makes it this easy to produce high-quality streaming media output.
Media 100 systems now come integrated with Media Cleaner EZ Version 4.0. Media Cleaner is the industry standard for Internet video compression and image optimization, providing the highest quality streaming video on the Web. Media Cleaner outputs to all industry standard streaming media formats including Apple's QuickTime 4, RealNetworks' RealSystem G2 and Microsoft's Windows Media Technologies. Media 100 Version 6.0 provides the ability, through a single menu selection, to export video data from the Media 100 timeline and launch Media Cleaner pre-loaded and ready for streaming media optimization. The video data exported from Media 100 Version 6.0 is in a native Media Cleaner format which ensures maximum image quality while also reducing storage requirements. No other solution in the industry makes it this easy to produce high-quality streaming media output.
Media 100,
After Effects Integration Delivers Streamlined Compositing Workflow
Compositing and effects are a key part of the production workflow. Tight integration between Media 100 and Adobe After Effects translates into productivity gains for the video professional. Media 100 Version 6.0 adds a new feature that allows users to export the Media 100 program timeline directly into After Effects into separate layers with all clip information present for streamlined compositing. This enables powerful editing and compositing functionality on a single platform. Select Media 100 models also include Boris FX 4.0. Boris FX provides a multi-layer timeline with professional digital video effects (DVEs) tightly integrated into the Media 100 solution. Media 100's InstantMedia integration provides native alpha channel support that allows Boris FX DVEs to be created in the Media 100 timeline and composited into the video stream. Additionally, Media 100 users also get instant NTSC or PAL feedback on color correction, chroma key, and other digital video effects created from within Boris FX due to unique integration with the Media 100 hardware.
Compositing and effects are a key part of the production workflow. Tight integration between Media 100 and Adobe After Effects translates into productivity gains for the video professional. Media 100 Version 6.0 adds a new feature that allows users to export the Media 100 program timeline directly into After Effects into separate layers with all clip information present for streamlined compositing. This enables powerful editing and compositing functionality on a single platform. Select Media 100 models also include Boris FX 4.0. Boris FX provides a multi-layer timeline with professional digital video effects (DVEs) tightly integrated into the Media 100 solution. Media 100's InstantMedia integration provides native alpha channel support that allows Boris FX DVEs to be created in the Media 100 timeline and composited into the video stream. Additionally, Media 100 users also get instant NTSC or PAL feedback on color correction, chroma key, and other digital video effects created from within Boris FX due to unique integration with the Media 100 hardware.
High-Productivity
Editorial Features
Media 100 Version 6.0 includes numerous editorial features that increase the productivity of today's content creator including: Slip and Slide Editing - Slip and slide editing increases user productivity with the ability to view frames adjacent to a clip selection, giving instant feedback with frame-accurate trimming allowing users to fine-tune their edits. Quick Launch - User definable application launching from within Media 100 enhances creativity and workflow by allowing quick and easy access to the user's favorite applications or files. Marquee Selection in Timeline - Users can draw a marquee around a region in the timeline to select a group of clips in addition to the previously available selection capabilities. This feature is especially useful for selecting large numbers of short clips all at one time. Border Softness - Media 100 Version 6.0 allows a full range of softness for transition and effects borders up to 100% (or 256 values). Enhanced border softness increases the creative freedom of users by expanding the range of high-quality transition effects. Maximum border width for transitions has also increased. Additional features include the ability to flip a clip horizontally and/or vertically, multi-user preferences, and an updated user interface that allows bins and programs to be dragged and dropped into or out of Media 100 projects or storage devices. Further enhancements like export of ColorFX, abort digitize and eject tape buttons, memory consumption reduction, and Power Macintosh(R) G4 support are all features of the new version. Media 100 systems are aggressively priced beginning at $3,495 for the Media 100 le DV, $7,995 for Media 100 lx, $10,995 for Media 100 xe, $12,995 for Media 100 xs, and $17,995 for the top of the line Media 100 xr. For more information about Media 100 content creation and delivery systems, as well as information on supported system configurations, see www.media100.com.
Media 100 Version 6.0 includes numerous editorial features that increase the productivity of today's content creator including: Slip and Slide Editing - Slip and slide editing increases user productivity with the ability to view frames adjacent to a clip selection, giving instant feedback with frame-accurate trimming allowing users to fine-tune their edits. Quick Launch - User definable application launching from within Media 100 enhances creativity and workflow by allowing quick and easy access to the user's favorite applications or files. Marquee Selection in Timeline - Users can draw a marquee around a region in the timeline to select a group of clips in addition to the previously available selection capabilities. This feature is especially useful for selecting large numbers of short clips all at one time. Border Softness - Media 100 Version 6.0 allows a full range of softness for transition and effects borders up to 100% (or 256 values). Enhanced border softness increases the creative freedom of users by expanding the range of high-quality transition effects. Maximum border width for transitions has also increased. Additional features include the ability to flip a clip horizontally and/or vertically, multi-user preferences, and an updated user interface that allows bins and programs to be dragged and dropped into or out of Media 100 projects or storage devices. Further enhancements like export of ColorFX, abort digitize and eject tape buttons, memory consumption reduction, and Power Macintosh(R) G4 support are all features of the new version. Media 100 systems are aggressively priced beginning at $3,495 for the Media 100 le DV, $7,995 for Media 100 lx, $10,995 for Media 100 xe, $12,995 for Media 100 xs, and $17,995 for the top of the line Media 100 xr. For more information about Media 100 content creation and delivery systems, as well as information on supported system configurations, see www.media100.com.
About Media
100
Media 100 Inc. of Marlboro, Mass., USA (NASDAQ:MDEA) focuses on the digital content creation and delivery marketplace. Since 1993, its award-winning Media 100 and Finish digital video systems for Macintosh and Windows NT have redefined the digital video industry by making content creation easier, more productive, and more affordable for traditional video customers. With over 24,000 systems installed in more than 50 countries worldwide, the Company's digital video systems are used in the creation of programs for broadcast and cable television, education, corporate training, animation, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and streaming media for the Internet. For more information, visit www.media100.com. Terran Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media 100, develops and markets Media Cleaner Pro which is widely recognized as the industry standard application for preparing the highest quality streaming Internet video. Visit www.terran.com for information about Media Cleaner products.
Media 100 Inc. of Marlboro, Mass., USA (NASDAQ:MDEA) focuses on the digital content creation and delivery marketplace. Since 1993, its award-winning Media 100 and Finish digital video systems for Macintosh and Windows NT have redefined the digital video industry by making content creation easier, more productive, and more affordable for traditional video customers. With over 24,000 systems installed in more than 50 countries worldwide, the Company's digital video systems are used in the creation of programs for broadcast and cable television, education, corporate training, animation, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and streaming media for the Internet. For more information, visit www.media100.com. Terran Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media 100, develops and markets Media Cleaner Pro which is widely recognized as the industry standard application for preparing the highest quality streaming Internet video. Visit www.terran.com for information about Media Cleaner products.
Media 100 and
Media Cleaner are registered trademarks of Media 100 Inc. All other
products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders. Terran Interactive is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Media 100 Inc. For more information on Media 100 Version 6.0, contact
Media 100 at (800) 773-1770, visit a local area reseller, or check
out the Company's web site at www.media100.com.