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Mediostream neoDVDstandard 4.0 DVD authoring software, Dazzle DVD Creation Station 200 video capture device, Light & Motion Bluefin V950 underwater housing, Primera Technology Bravo Disc Publisher DVD burner/printer, E&M Enterprises MikeMuff microphone sock, Razor3D Producer 3D, Broadax Systems i-Link Workstation lunchbox computer, Apricorn Videoxb DVD burner/hard drive, Pinnacle Systems Expression DVD Authoring Software, Media 100i/DV 8 editing software

Streamin' Medio
Mediostream announces neoDVDstandard 4.0, which includes Video Recording (+VR) support for burning DVD+RW discs. New to the Mediostream interface is the NEO TaskBar, which gives users direct access to all of neoDVDstandard's modules through a single, unified interface.
(408) 452-5500
www.mediostream.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$30 (via electronic software download)


Take it All In

Dazzle's DVD Creation Station 200 gives you a quick way to bring video, audio and digital still images (from SmartMedia, CompactFlash, SD Card and Memory Stick media) into your computer. The USB-connected card reader and capture device includes Dazzle MovieStar 5.0 editing software, Dazzle DVD Complete DVD authoring software and OnDVD still image slideshow software.
(888) 212-8045
www.dazzle.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$230


Take it All In

Dazzle's DVD Creation Station 200 gives you a quick way to bring video, audio and digital still images (from SmartMedia, CompactFlash, SD Card and Memory Stick media) into your computer. The USB-connected card reader and capture device includes Dazzle MovieStar 5.0 editing software, Dazzle DVD Complete DVD authoring software and OnDVD still image slideshow software.
(888) 212-8045
www.dazzle.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$230


Dive with Me

Light & Motion, manufacturer of a multitude of underwater housings, has introduced the Bluefin V950 housing for the Sony TRV900, TRV950 and PDX10 camcorders. It includes fingertip operation of almost all camera controls, including shutter speed, white balance, program mode and iris settings. Other features include a built-in amphibious microphone and double O-ring seals. A travel package offered by Light & Motion also includes lights.
(831) 645-1525
www.uwimaging.com
Suggested retail price:
$3,000


Burn 'n Print

Primera Technology's new Bravo Disc Publisher can robotically burn and print up to 25 blank printable CDs or DVDs in a row unattended. It attaches to your PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP via FireWire. It includes your choice of a 40X CD burner or a Pioneer DVD burner. After burning, the discs are printed with the unit's built-in 2,400dpi inkjet printer. An adapter is available for use with some 3" discs.
(800) 797-2772
www.primeratechnology.com
Suggested retail price:
w/ 40X CD: $1,995
w/ Pioneer DVD: $2,495


Throw Bad Audio to the Wind

E&M Enterprises' MikeMuff is a microphone sock that fits directly over your camcorder's microphone. It is said to be acoustically transparent, yet can reduce the effects of wind noise by up to 20dB. The MikeMuff is available in three sizes to fit the Sony DCR-VX1000, Sony DCR-VX2000 and Canon GL1.
(800) 472-9947
www.mikemuff.com
Suggested retail price:
$40


Fun in Three Dimensions

Razor3D presents their Producer 3D kit which, along with your camcorder, has everything you need to make and watch your own 3D videos. The adapter allows two distinct views (left and right eyes) to enter the single lens of a camcorder. The video can then be viewed in 3D using 3D glasses (two pairs included). Razor3D also markets prerecorded movies in 3D, along with additional sets of 3D glasses.
(650) 323-1079
www.razor3donline.com
Suggested retail price:
$300


What's for Lunch?

Broadax Systems' new i-Link Workstation lunchbox computer features dual Intel P3 or AMD K7 processors and nVIDIA-based video, a 15" LCD monitor, RAID support with hot-swappable hard drives, USB 2.0 support and FireWire ports. Everything is contained in an all-aluminum case, flanked with rubber-protected corners.
(800) 872-4547
www.bsicomputer.com
Suggested Retail Price:
Starts at $3,965


Store 'n Burn

Apricorn's new Videoxb units include a 40-120GB 7,200 rpm removable hard drive (with your choice of capacity) and a Pioneer DVR-A04 DVD burner. The device attaches to your computer via a FireWire interface and include Pinnacle Studio 7 SE editing software, Ulead DVD Workshop SE DVD authoring software and Veritas RecordNow DX backup software. Native FireWire drivers mean that you can hook the Videoxb up to almost any computer.
(800) 458-5448
www.videoxb.com
Suggested retail price:
40 GB drive: $659


Express Yourself

Pinnacle Systems' new Expression software provides a simple way to create DVDs directly from DV source material. When creating a project for DVD, the program automatically creates scene index menus. You can preview the project at any time. The program also includes a fit-to-music feature for automatically creating video slideshows of still images.
(650) 526-1600
www.pinnaclesys.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$50


Media 100 goes OS X

Media 100i/DV 8 for Mac OS X is now available. It features a new multi-threaded architecture, to provide optimum performance on dual-G4 Power Macs, along with a brand-new Aqua interface. The Media 100i family also includes more advanced versions including breakout boxes, additional audio tracks and SDI capability.
(800) 773-1770
www.media100.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$1,995

Tags:  February 2003
Charles
Fulton
Sat, 02/01/2003 - 12:00am