from a NewTek press release
San Antonio, Texas May 04, 2006–NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, was
recently presented with an NAB AIM Award (Award for Innovation in Media) for the companys new TriCaster PRO portable live
production system.
The fourth annual AIM Awards were presented to the top five products within each of the Content Creation, Content
Management and Content Delivery categories, and were honored at the NAB Technology Luncheon held April 26th at the Las
Vegas Convention Center. Winners were selected from a pool of over 2,500 submissions and chosen by attendees at the NAB
2006 exhibition, who voted April 24 and 25 on technological innovations that best addressed current and upcoming issues in
the electronic media industry by boosting efficiency, increasing user flexibility and creativity, and lowering cost.
"TriCaster has been a breakout success for us," said Philip Nelson, NewTek Vice President of Sales and Video
Marketing. "and its exciting to see a diversified client base implementing TriCaster into their production pipeline.
Being recognized by NAB attendees with this award is proof that broadcast professionals have a strong interest in portable
live production."
NewTeks TriCaster PRO is a turnkey, portable, live production system with a user-friendly interface, bringing powerful
new functionality to the award-winning product line. TriCaster PRO mixes multiple live component cameras with pre-recorded
video, overlay titles, images, external computer displays and even live web pages with simultaneous output to video, a
projector, and the Internet. New features include push streaming, a waveform monitor/vectorscope, and enhanced editing
capability, enhancing production and distribution capabilities for corporate presenters, educators, local access, sports
broadcasters and media ministries.
"Attendees at the NAB spring show are especially positioned to recognize the hottest products emerging in the
marketplace," said NAB President and CEO David K. Rehr. "NAB extends its congratulations to all of the 2006 AIM
winners who received this esteemed recognition."
Pricing and Availability
TriCaster and TriCaster PRO are available now, starting at $4,995 US. For more information or to purchase, call NewTek
Sales at 800-368-5441 or visit http://www.newtek.com
