New Media 100i Version 8 Supports Mac OS X

Media 100, a leading developer of advanced media systems, hasannounced Media 100i Version 8 (V8), a powerful OS X-native contentdesign system for professional content creators, broadcast designersand digital media artists. Media 100 has also introduced a fresh newuser interface, based on Apple's Aqua interface, and has significantlystrengthened its offerings for the OS X platform with new effectscreation and sound design capabilities. Media 100i Version 8 will bewidely available through the Media 100 worldwide network of value addedresellers in early summer, 2002.

"Media 100 is elevating its commitment to the professional contentcreation market place with the release of Media 100i Version 8. We'veengineered V8 from the ground up, with its roots in native OS X code toensure that our systems take full advantage of the workflow andperformance enhancements embedded in OS X," said Mike Savello, vicepresident of Dual Stream Systems for Media 100.

Media 100i V8, OS X and The Aqua Interface

Media 100i Version 8 was designed with a new driver, middleware andmodernized interface architecture to take advantage of OS X and Aquausability improvements. New feature enhancements in V8 include:

• Effects design enhancements:

  Draft composites directly in the timeline using the newly expandednumber of graphics layers within Media 100i Version 8. Exportcomposites to Adobe After Effects or other graphics/effectsapplications for further finishing and bring back directly into the V8timeline using InstantMedia technology. Access audio tracks and usermarks from within Boris FX or Boris RED allowing synchronization ofvisual effects design to program timeline elements.

• Sound design enhancements:

  Audio track mixing and processing has been expanded to support 24real-time tracks simultaneously. A new master audio track and supportfor audio reverb and dynamics processing effects have also beenadded.

In addition to productivity improvements, Media 100i Version 8includes the highest quality analog video and DV capture, standard inall models. The system's available Serial Digital Interface can capturedata as mathematically lossless streams, maximizing image quality andpreserving disk space.

Availability and Pricing

Media 100i Version 8 will be available in early summer, 2002 throughMedia 100 resellers worldwide. All new system purchases from January 8,2002 will receive V8 at no charge when it's available. Pricing variesdepending upon system configuration. List prices follow: Media 100i/xr($14,995), Media 100i/xs ($9,995), Media 100i/lx ($4,995), Media100i/le ($2,995). For more information about Media 100i systems, pleasevisit www.media100.com.