Anark Corporation Launches Beta Version of Anark Studio; Content Authoring Solution Enables Creation and Streaming of Integrated Media.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2001 Anark Corporation, developers of an integrated, rich media broadcast platform for the Web and other digital media delivery environments, today announced the beta launch of Anark Studio(TM), a powerful content authoring solution that integrates real-time 3D and 2D graphics, video, audio, text and data into a single, streamed, interactive experience. Using Anark Studio, Web/digital media developers and integrators will now be able to create and re-purpose content and develop television-quality presentations in a layered media environment. "We've developed a content authoring solution that is unmatched in its ability to allow creative and technical freedom," said Stephen Collins
Stephen Weaver Collins (born October 1 1947) is an American actor. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Anark. "Unlike previously available software tools, Anark Studio enables the creation of television-quality presentations that scale for both narrowband In communications, transmission rates up to T1 speeds (1.544 Mbps). The upper limit is moving target. At one time, narrowband meant 150 bps (that is 150 bits per second!). Then, the upper limit became 2,400 bps. Later, it moved to 64 Kbps. Contrast with wideband and broadband. and broadband environments and can be delivered over the Web and other interactive media outlets." Using an intuitive interface and powerful drag-and-drop effects, Anark Studio dramatically reduces the time it takes to create interactive integrated content. Existing broadcast content, such as logos, video, and text, can also be re-purposed and delivered through the Web, intranets, kiosks, CD-ROMs and other distribution channels. Additionally, the ease with which content is created allows users to develop numerous immersive interactive applications such as Web sites, distance learning, computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." , interactive advertising and IP-based iTV. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. John Nimmo John Robert Nimmo (born 12 June, 1910 in Dunedin and died 2 November, 1994) in Dunedin. He was a New Zealand cricketer who played two first-class matches for the Otago Volts in the 1930's. , president of Digital Metropolis, a full-service multimedia production studio and Anark development partner, "Anark Studio will allow our developers to add creative options and increase interactivity and functionality, while providing them with new ways for our clients to communicate with their customers." Anark Studio provides visual depth by utilizing layered media including 3D and 2D graphics, video, audio, text and data, which is delivered directly to the end user and viewed within their Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , eliminating the need for a separate media player or additional window. Viewing and interactivity is enabled by Anark Client, a free Web browser plug-in that renders Anark media within the end user's browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used in real time. Delivery of content created with Anark Studio can be tailored to the capabilities of the end user -- meeting specifications ranging from narrowband to higher broadband speeds. Today not only marks the start of the beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the period for Anark Studio, but also the first public product demonstrations at NAB 2001 of the company's integrated media platform. The Anark Media Platform is a complete solution that provides the ability to create and stream content and includes Anark Studio, Anark Client(TM) to view and interact with Anark media, and Anark Server(TM) to stream Anark media. Representative Product Features: -- Real-time 3D engine -- Drag-and-drop interactive behaviors -- JavaScript scripting language -- Video integrated with 3D objects -- Professional time-based timeline -- Real-time scrubbing -- Creation of custom buttons and menus -- Imports a variety of formats, such as 3DS, AVI, MPEG1, MPEG4, JPG, WAV, MP3 -- Workflow developed with designers' specifications in mind Minimum system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for use of Anark Studio 1.0 will include Windows 98 SE See Windows Second Edition. or Windows 2000, Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. 300MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or better and a graphics card with 16MB or more of memory. About Anark Corporation Anark Corporation has developed a rich media broadcast platform that integrates 3D and 2D graphics, video, audio, text and data into an unparalleled interactive experience. The Anark Media Platform consists of Anark Client, Anark Studio and Anark Server, and enables customers to author, re-purpose and stream content in a layered media environment. Utilizing the Anark Media Platform, digital media developers and integrators, ISPs, hosting companies and corporations can deliver TV-quality presentations via the Web, intranets, kiosks and CD-ROMs. Additionally, Anark's technology enables unprecedented ease in creating content for distance learning, computer-based training, interactive advertising, IP-based iTV and other immersive applications. Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., and founded in 1994, the company has a proven track record of developing award-winning products and innovative technology in the areas of 3D and layered media, rendering and animation. Anark's list of innovative development partners includes Digital Island, Digital Metropolis, The Light Group and Refinery. For more information, visit Anark on the Web at http://www.anark.com. Anark, Anark Studio, Anark Client, Anark Server, Anark Media Platform and the Anark logo are trademarks, and in certain jurisdictions, registered trademarks of Anark Corporation. All other product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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