NewTek and eyeon Software Ship New Video / Graphics Systems

Real Time, Uncompressed Video Plus World Class Compositing At Stunning Price

San Antonio, Texas – November 4, 2002 -- NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, and eyeon Software today announced that the NewTek/eyeon product bundle offers are now shipping. These special offers match eyeon’s compositing and effects products with NewTek’s video and 3D offerings in three different combinations to meet the needs of any computer graphics artist. Both NewTek’s and eyeon’s authorized dealer channel are carrying these bundles. Complete details are available on NewTek’s website at www.newtek.com/eyeon.

“We can create and render absolutely photo-real elements with LightWave 3D®, and then in Digital Fusion® layer those elements with live action footage with complete control and accuracy,” said John Gross Founder of EdenFX, Hollywood, CA. “Best of all, the artist can make all decisions about effects such as depth of field, fog and camera shake as a post process in Digital Fusion®. This combination is perfect for the tight deadlines and uncompromised quality required in the real world of professional production. EdenFX has used the combination of Digital Fusion® and LightWave® on dozens of projects, including hundreds of shots for Paramount’s Star Trek® TV franchise.”

The VT[2] Graphics System: Video Edition is VT[2] along with DFX+®, the 8-bit version of eyeon’s image processing software, and 6 modules: Visual Effects, Keying, Input/Output, 3D Tools, Paint and Particles. DFX+® provides amazing compositing power, including blue screen keying, motion tracking, text tools and much more. VT[2] provides real-time editing, live switching and Internet streaming capabilities.

The VT[2] Graphics System: Film and High Def Edition is the standard definition VT[2] (for standard definition regular and anamorphic preview capability), and Digital Fusion® 4, the industry-standard compositor with complete toolset. Digital Fusion® includes 8, 16 or 32-bit floating point color processing for extended dynamic range without ‘clamping’, cluster rendering, advanced ram caching with real-time playback, grid warping, a fully redesigned tracking tool that boasts unlimited tracking points, enhanced image stabilization and match moving, and command line scripting. NewTek’s award winning LightWave 3D® animation software rounds out the package.

Also available is a software-only pairing of Digital Fusion® 4 and LightWave 3D®. This bundle provides a powerful, complete, and affordable suite for 3D and 2D visual effects, animation, and motion graphics for both studios and independent artists. “We’re very excited to bring these cool package values to artists and production houses everywhere,” said Andrew Cross, NewTek Executive Vice President of Engineering “NewTek and eyeon are bringing major graphics power to the desktop at incredibly affordable prices. Users of any 3D package should give the VT[2] Graphics System with DFX+® a look. For one low price you are either getting a free VT[2] or free DFX+®. How cool is that?!”

"We are very excited that Digital Fusion® 4 and the bundle solutions are shipping,” said Isaac Guenard, Product Manager, eyeon Software. “The Digital Fusion® 4, VT[2] and LightWave® suites are an exciting and powerful combination that will be an instant success with post facilities and artists alike."

Pricing and Availability
VT[2] Graphics Systems are available now through NewTek's channel of authorized resellers and distributors worldwide. NewTek and eyeon Software product options include:

• VT[2] Graphics System: Video Edition (introductory price - limited time offer)
  VT[2] with DFX+® and Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 for $2495US
• VT[2] Graphics System: Film and High Def Edition
  VT[2] with Digital Fusion® 4 and LightWave 3D® for $5995US
• LightWave 3D®/Digital Fusion® 4 for $4995US

NewTek and eyeon Software are showcasing the VT[2], LightWave 3D® and Digital Fusion® product line throughout the U.S. and Canada in the NewTek Next Dimension Tour that began on October 3rd. To find the tour stop nearest you, visit NewTek’s web site at http://www.newtek.com/nextdimension/showcase. To locate the authorized reseller nearest you, see http://www.newtek.com/dealers.

Manufacturer’s list pricing for Digital Fusion® 4 is $4,995US full version and $495US for DF4 upgrade from DF 3.1. Price for upgrades to DF4 from DFX+® vary depending on module configuration. Please see www.eyeonline.com for more information.

VT[2] MSRP is $2995.00US, LightWave 3D® MSRP is $1595.00US, and Aura Video Paint MSRP is $895.00US. Products are available now at any authorized NewTek reseller. To locate the reseller nearest you, see http://www.newtek.com/dealers.

About eyeon Software
eyeon Software is dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for creative desktop visual effects of leading production formats. Drawing upon their expertise in film special effects and commercial broadcast production, the creators at eyeon continue to develop qualitative tools to suit realistic working environments, with outstanding product support at no additional charge. Website: http://www.eyeonline.com

About NewTek
With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools including the VT®, LightWave 3D® and Aura Video Paint. NewTek launched the desktop video revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary VT®. The company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. Contact NewTek at 5131 Beckwith Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249. Phone: 210-370-8000, fax: 210-370-8001, website: http://www.newtek.com

Digital Fusion and LightWave® Used Together
Digital Fusion and LightWave 3D® have been used together on films and TV shows like Birds Of Prey, Death to Smoochie, Collateral Damage, Star Trek: Voyager, Sliders, commercials for Airwalk, On-Star, music videos by Janet Jackson, Backstreet Boys, and Papa Roach, and more.

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