Avid Technology wins numerous awards at 1997 National Association Of Broadcasters Conference.TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1997--At the 1997 National Association of Broadcasters Conference held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. April 7-10, Avid Technology "Avid" redirects here. For the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" educational program, see AVID. Avid Technology, Inc NASDAQ: AVID is an American company specializing in video and audio production technology; specifically, digital non-linear media editing (NLE) , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AVID) won a number of awards and honors for its products and overall contribution to the broadcast news and film and video industries. Avid chairman 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. , Bill Miller, said, "We are pleased to have again been honored by the readers and publishers of some of the leading publications in the film, video and broadcast news industries. These awards demonstrate the quality, innovation and reliability of Avid's products as well as the far-reaching influence that Avid's technology has had on users in these industries." From Advanstar Digital Media Group, publishers of PC Graphics & Video and NT Studio magazines, targeting the Windows platform for graphics arts, video, 3-D animation and interactive media: --Avid MCXpress for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. - Prime Time Product Award for one of the most innovative Windows-based digital products showcased at NAB '97. From Film & Video, The Production Magazine, written for production, technical and management personnel in the film and video industries. Recipients were chosen by readers: --Avid Technology, Inc. - Most Valued Manufacturer --Avid Media Composer - Most Valued Product --Avid Media Composer - Most Valued Workstation Software From Post Magazine, a news and feature magazine for professionals in all facets of post production audio, animation, video and film. Annual Professionals' Choice Awards for: --Avid Media Composer 8000 - Product of the Year --Avid Media Composer 8000 - Nonlinear Video Editing Editing video in the computer. Also called "nonlinear editing" (NLE), digital nonlinear systems provide high-quality post-production editing on a desktop computer. However, some detail may be lost if lossy compression is used to store the images (see lossy compression). System Over $30,000 --Avid Matador matador In bullfighting, the principal performer, who works the capes and attempts to dispatch the bull with a sword thrust between the shoulder blades. Most of the techniques used by modern matadors were established in the 1910s by Juan Belmonte (b. 1894–d. - Paint/2D Software Over $2,000 --Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools - Digital Audio Workstation A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a system designed to record, edit and play back digital audio. A key feature of DAWs is the ability to freely manipulate recorded sounds, much like a word processor manipulates typed words. From Television Broadcast magazine, reporting on developments in broadcast technology: --Avid Media Illusion - Excellence In Engineering Award --Avid Technology - For development of a DV-based digital nonlinear news editing system for Windows NT --Avid Technology and Pluto Technologies International, Inc. - A joint award for development of a DV-based multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple playback server Avid Technology is an international, industry-leading provider of digital audio and video tools for creating content for information and entertainment applications. Avid's products are used by customers ranging from communications professionals to film, television and interactive content producers to broadcast news organizations. For more information, visit Avid's World Wide Web site at www.avid.com Avid and Media Composer are registered trademarks and MCXpress and Media Illusion are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. Matador is a registered trademark of Avid Technology in the UK. Digidesign and Pro Tools are registered trademarks of Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Avid Technology, Inc. Julie Miller, 508/640-5454 |
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