FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NewTek to Showcase SpeedEDIT(TM), World’s Fastest Video Editor on World’s Fastest Workstation
NewTek HD video editor takes advantage of BOXX Technologies 16-core workstation.
Las Vegas, NV, NAB, Booth SL526 – April 24, 2006--NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the presentation of SpeedEDIT(TM), world’s fastest video editor, running on the eight-processor BOXX Technologies APEXX 8. SpeedEDIT brings a more efficient workflow with resolution-independent editing to any video project, from web streams to Hi Definition. SpeedEDIT offers HD production, editing standard def and HD clips on the same timeline. In addition to responsive on-screen HD outputs with FireWire output back to camera or deck, SpeedEDIT further accelerates the editing process by dynamically linking storyboard and timeline, which allows the performance of many common functions in fewer steps.
“SpeedEDIT is a multi-threaded application, so the more processors available, the faster it becomes, and the BOXX APEXX 8 is blindingly fast,” said Michael Kornet, NewTek Vice President of Business Development. “Eight dual-core processors supercharging our already fast workflow take the editing of Hi Definition video from a technical to a more interactive creative process.”
Most non-linear video editing software still follows the “old school” film-cutting workflow, which adds unnecessary steps to an edit. NewTek streamlines the editing process by allowing all editing functions to be performed directly within SpeedEDIT’s unique timeline and storyboard interface avoiding the intermediate steps for transcoding or pre-trimming content.
“AMD shares a kindred spirit of innovation with companies like NewTek and BOXX Technologies who are focused on delivering improved performance to the media & entertainment industry,” said Charlie Boswell, director of Digital Media & Entertainment at AMD. “The BOXX APEXX 8 workstation running on eight Dual Core AMD Opteron processors with NewTek’s SpeedEDIT accelerates production while simplifying the workflow for artists who want to focus on the art and not the technology,” he added.
Ripple edits, clip replacement, 3D video rotation, color correction, animated titles, and Targa sequence playback are just a few of the everyday tasks that SpeedEDIT performs faster than any other professional editing package. Advanced 3-wheel color correction, color selection and one-click white balance ensure the best looking output at all resolutions.
SpeedEDIT features include:
• Resolution independence - edit anything from web streams to HD
• Mix SD and HD clips in the same project
• Supports all frame-rates and resolutions
• 16:9 and 4:3 aspect support
• Live web streaming and recording
• Support for MPEG-2, HDV, DV, QuickTime, Flash and more
• Project output via FireWire® to camera or deck
• Real-time HD outputs on-screen
• Auto white balance correction
• Real-time 3-wheel color correction
• Advanced 4-band selective color selection
• Multi-threaded software runs faster with dual-core computers
“With the launch of the BOXX APEXX 8 sixteen core super-workstation, BOXX continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing high-performance technology that allows professionals to work efficiently with HD material.” Said Francois Wolf, Director of Marketing, BOXX Technologies.”
Pricing and Availability
SpeedEDIT will ship Summer 2006 for $495 USD. For more information or to purchase, call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441 or visit http://www.newtek.com
About NewTek
With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, live production, presentation and visual effects tools including TriCaster(TM), VT[5](TM), SpeedEDIT(TM), 3D Arsenal(TM) and LightWave 3D®.
Website: http://www.newtek.com/
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