Archive for March 20th, 2009

V4x Wins Honors at LeMobile 2.0
Judges cite quality of vision and innovation of the V4x Interactive Factory platform.

Bordeaux, France — March 23, 2009 — V4x, the pioneering software developer focused on providing high-quality interactive content for web and mobile services announced today that V4x has been honored by the Le Mobile 2.0 conference which was held in Paris, March 10-11, 2009. V4x was one of four companies honored at the annual gathering of new technology companies, leading manufacturers and investors. The jury panel, comprised of representatives from Sofinnova, Forum Nokia, Orange and ServicesMobile,fr. issued the award based on the quality of vision, positioning to meet market needs and the quality of innovation demonstrated by V4x and its products. more

Corporate giving equips schools and non-profits training people from all walks of life

Hoffman Estates, IL – March 23, 2009 – Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, has just celebrated the first-year anniversary of their highly successful “Gift of Educationâ€? program. Through the Gift of Education, non-profit educational organizations dedicated to providing training in the creative media arts have access to an extensive list of training programs from Class on Demand at no cost. The award-winning training provides teachers and students in-depth video-based instruction for all aspects of digital media production. To date, the program’s popularity has had a phenomenal impact on over 100 educators; improving the quality of training materials and learning from the traditional classroom in public high schools to the non-profit educators teaching in impoverished nations. more

— Audio veterans Dennis Baxter and Dr. Fred Ginsburg to impart practical and real-world information on surround sound/sports broadcast and the use of lavalier microphones —

STOW, OH, March 20, 2009 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in microphone and headphone technology, is holding a series of informative seminar events during NAB 2009 at the company’s booth, N2121.

At 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Monday 4/20, Tuesday 4/21 and Wednesday 4/22, audio/broadcast veteran Dennis Baxter will present seminars on Surround Sound for Sports Broadcasting. Baxter is a multiple EMMY® winner and the sound designer for the 2004, 2006, 2008 and upcoming 2010 Olympic Games, as well as the author of A Practical Guide to Television Sound Engineering. more

Ideal for Any HD or SD Video Operation

Las Vegas, NV, March 20, 2009 – Nucomm, soon to be part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme, LLC and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is featuring its signature GoPac 2 multi-function portable COFDM transmit system at NAB 2009 (Booth C3707). Designed to deliver the highest quality HD or SD video coverage, the GoPac 2 is based on Nucomm’s award-winning CamPac 2 wireless camera transmitter. Its package brings the exciting new technology, expanding the capabilities of any video transmission operations. more

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Blue Room NYC President/CEO Chris Gargani and his partner Creative Director Brian Aumueller, will address New York University motion graphics and 3D students from the undergraduate and graduate divisions on the subject of “Motion Design and Logo Development,â€? from 6:00-9:00PM, Tuesday, April 21st,at the CADA Center at 11 West 42nd Street, 10th floor. more

Las Vegas, NV, March 20, 2009 – RF Central, soon to be part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme, LLC and a leading digital microwave technology provider, is presenting its RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitters in both 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz at NAB 2009 (Booth C3707). The 2 GHz unit is designed for live ENG news and sports broadcast applications and the 5.8 GHz unit is geared for live sports stadium, arena coverage and license free applications. Both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-latency, HD encoding technology. more

WEST CHESTER, PA, MARCH 20, 2009—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport technology, A-Net®, has expanded its Applications & Technical Training Program. The initiative was originally launched last summer, and this year, the company has significantly expanded the program to include multiple interactive webcast sessions each month. Since the beginning of this year, the company has been hosting five or more of these sessions per month. The new expanded initiative features two training programs: one set of sessions designed for contractors, consultants, and other audio professionals and a second set designed specifically for end users. more

Tony Rossello, who has been Senior Event Manager at Scharff Weisberg for the last nine years, has been named to the position of Senior Account Representative, announced Josh Weisberg. In his new role Rossello will be charged with developing business for the company’s video and audio concerns and serving as the primary sales contact for those markets, as well as continuing to partner with current clients to meet their AV needs.

In the last year, Scharff Weisberg has successfully supported numerous large jobs including many inauguration-related events, big museum installations, high-profile television and Broadway shows, as well as large and small special events and corporate meetings. Also, in the past two years, the company has effectively combined interests with Video Applications in California and added a significant number of management staff to its roster. more