NewTek Previews Video Toaster 2.0 at NAB

NewTek Previews Video Toaster 2.0 at NAB

Never-Before-Seen Capabilities and Faster Performance, Still Inexpensive and Easy to Operate

LAS VEGAS, (April 10, 2000) -- NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Conference -- NewTek (Booth S4931), manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, previewed some of the groundbreaking technological advancements that will be included in Video Toaster 2.0, the next generation of the desktop video tool that has revolutionized video production. Video Toaster 2.0 will be formally introduced in the second half of 2000.

"Video production people will be blown away by the speed and breakthrough capabilities of Video Toaster 2.0 -- all the more so when they find out later this year how inexpensively they can get hold of it," said Tim Jenison, CEO and founder of NewTek. "Video Toaster 2.0 will take video production to heights never before imagined, while maintaining the same friendly, easy-to-use demeanor of the preceding Video Toaster versions."

On the main stage of the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conference Booth S4931, being held here from April 10 to 13 NewTek will demonstrate some of the highlights of the Video Toaster 2.0, including:

-- The Video Toaster Storyboard Editor allows users to drag and drop clips into a project for immediate playback. The Storyboard Editor makes it fast and easy to manipulate audio or video in and out points, scrub through an entire project or jump to a specific clip, or export a Storyboard production as an AVI file to any third-party software or to the timeline editor of in-sync's Speed Razor, without rendering. In addition, users can choose a different look for each mood or client thanks to Video Toaster 2.0's use of "skins" technology, which is becoming all the rage on the Internet.
-- The on-screen 24-input live production switcher provides Program, Preview and DSK (downstream key) at a user's fingertips. Effects can be pre-loaded on the switcher or simply dragged onto the switcher for fast loading. In addition, the switcher's output can be captured real time to the system's video drives. The Video Toaster 2.0 switcher makes it affordable and fun to digitize, batch capture, print to tape and record live events.
-- The real-time digital video effects feature breaks new ground in Video Toaster 2.0, with the ability to use shadows, reflections, refractions, fog, lens flares, smoke, radiosity, caustics and surfacing filters, in real time. No other DVE generator can offer these capabilities in real time, at any price.
-- The keyer in Video Toaster 2.0 allows for real-time chroma and luma keying, creating beautiful, smooth edges as a result of the Video Toaster's flexible linear key output.
-- Streaming video output empowers users to broadcast their work to the world, even if they can't afford to purchase their own TV station. Video Toaster 2.0 delivers the ability to stream live programs or edited productions, moving from initial edits to worldwide premier without any additional hardware or software.

Importantly, users of Video Toaster 1.0 will be able to upgrade all their capabilities easily and affordably to Video Toaster 2.0 as soon as it is available.

Price and Availability

Video Toaster 2.0 will be formally introduced and made available in the second half of 2000. In the meantime, users can purchase Video Toaster version 1.0 now from dealers worldwide for $2,995.00. Owners of Video Toaster NT will have an easy upgrade path to Video Toaster 2.0 as soon as it is available.

About NewTek

With headquarters in San Antonio, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools. The company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. Recent film and television projects using NewTek software include Shakespeare In Love, Bond 19 "The World Is Not Enough", Roughnecks: Starship Troopers, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The X-Files, Backstreet Boys "Larger than Life", Ally McBeal and Family Law. Recent game titles include Torment, Ridge Racer Type 4, Jersey Devil, Prince of Persia, Sports Car GT, and Ghost in the Shell. Contact NewTek at 8200 IH-10 West, Suite 900, San Antonio, TX, 78230. Phone: 210-370-8000, fax: 210-370-8001, website: http://www.newtek.com.

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