Computer Graphics World Magazine Bestows Innovation Award to 844/X from Media 100.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MARLBORO Marlboro or Marlborough (märl`bərō), city (1990 pop. 31,813), Middlesex co., E Mass.; settled on the site of a Native American village 1657, inc. as a city 1890. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003 Media 100 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 : MDEA MDEA 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-Ethylamphetamine (empathogenic/psychedelic drug closely related to MDMA) MDEA Master Data Exchange Agreement MDEA Methyl Di-Ethyl Amine ), a leading provider of advanced media systems, today announced that 844/X Version 2.0 with XBLUR has been chosen to receive the 2003 Computer Graphics World Innovation Award. The system was one of the most groundbreaking new products introduced in 2003 and was selected for demonstrating true technological innovation. 844/X is the Company's award-winning, real-time, online vertical editing system. XBLUR adds real-time four-stream 50-pixel Gaussian Blurs A type of image filter commonly used to blur an object. It may be used to blur the entire image or to produce a drop shadow effect. See image filter.  to the compendium com·pen·di·um n. pl. com·pen·di·ums or com·pen·di·a 1. A short, complete summary; an abstract. 2. A list or collection of various items. of concurrent real-time effects already supported by 844/X. The complete list of winners will be announced and featured in the December 2003 issue of Computer Graphics World magazine. Selected by the editors and contributing editors of Computer Graphics World, the Innovation Awards have been presented since 1994. Hundreds of products in the areas of modeling, animation, motion capture and simulation, rendering, compositing, digital video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. and more are considered each year. "The Version 2.0 feature set and XBLUR were the result of direct feedback from hundreds of 844/X installations around the world," said Mike Savello, vice president of corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. for Media 100. "Our goal was to make this remarkable next-generation system among the most customer-driven solutions in the industry. With this Innovation Award, we're pleased to be recognized for bringing high-end compositing and visual effects design into the real-time realm of nonlinear editing See nonlinear video editing. ." The Version 2.0 release expands the capabilities of 844/X on several fronts, with new toolsets for color correction Altering the colors in an image in order to print or display it properly or for special effects. Depending on the application, color correction can be a significant problem if the resulting image must be approved or a purchase is made because of color choice. , unlimited-layer compositing, editing and audio design. XBLUR, also introduced with Version 2.0, is the first-ever incorporation of real-time, multi-stream, 10-bit 50-pixel Gaussian Blur capability. Version 2.0 with XBLUR is currently in use across production boutiques, post-production facilities, broadcast stations and design studios for the creation of graphics- and layer-intensive media content. Pricing and Availability 844/X systems are available now with Version 2 software and start at $24,995. Complete 844/X system configurations start at about $40,000. The new XBLUR option is priced at $7,995 for 844/Xi and $9,995 for 844/Xe and is also available now. 844/X systems are available directly from Media 100 and through authorized 844/X value-added resellers. For more information, or to obtain a comprehensive list of authorized resellers, please call (800) 773-1770 or visit www.media100.com. About Media 100 Media 100 develops award-winning advanced media systems for content design, enabling creative professionals to design highly evocative effects-intensive work on a personal computer. Creative artists and content design teams around the world use Media 100's Emmy Award-winning solutions. The Company is headquartered in Marlboro, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.media100.com. Media 100 and 844/X are registered trademarks and XBLUR is a trademark of Media 100 Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. www.media100.com |
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