Dazzle's New $299 Converter Bridges Analog/DV Divide for Mac, PC Users; Hollywood DV-Bridge Works with Any Video Editing/Production Software to Enable Mixed/Matched Content.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2000 Booth no. L5317 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000 Dazzle Multimedia, Inc. announced at COMDEX/Fall 2000 today Hollywood DV-Bridge, a breakthrough DV editing solution that puts an end to the creativity limitations caused by analog/DV video incompatibility. Hollywood DV-Bridge enables Macintosh(R) and Windows(R)-based PC users to capture older analog video The original video recording method that stores continuous waves of red, green and blue intensities. In analog video, the number of rows is fixed. There are no real columns, and the maximum detail is determined by the frequency response of the analog system. content, mix it with new DV video content, edit it and output it in either the DV or analog format. The new converter can also be used to transfer video from a DV camcorder to an analog camcorder or vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. , without connecting Hollywood DV-Bridge to a computer. Scheduled to ship in time for the holidays, Hollywood DV-Bridge will have a suggested list price of only $299. COMDEX attendees can view demonstrations of Hollywood DV-Bridge at Dazzle's Booth L5317. "Hollywood DV-Bridge works with any computer that has a FireWire(R) interface, and makes the task of moving video content between camcorders, video tape recorders and computers a snap," commented Prem Talreja, Dazzle Vice President of Marketing. "Apple(R) leads the personal and professional graphics and video production arena, and with Hollywood DV Bridge and the new iMac(TM) or iBook(TM) systems, even casual videographers can professionally edit and distribute their old and new home movies." "Apple's great software applications such as iMovie2(R) and FinalCut Pro(R), combined with FireWire standard on all product lines, make the Macintosh the premier digital video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. platform for both home and professional users," said Clent Richardson, Apple(1)s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Dazzle(1)s exciting new Hollywood New Hollywood or post-classical Hollywood refers to the brief time between roughly 1967 (Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate) and 1982 (One from the Heart DV-Bridge gives consumers and professionals a fast, easy way to get analog video into and out of DV editing stations." Hollywood DV-Bridge supports any Windows-based PC or Macintosh computer with a Firewire/i.LINK/1394 interface, offering unprecedented Analog/DV video input and output flexibility. The versatile converter can be used with an analog or DV camcorder, with Apple(1)s iMovie and Final Cut Pro software or other leading DV video editing solutions. Equipped with analog and DV inputs, it enables users to capture video from analog sources such as a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. (to convert old analog videos to DV), to a TV, an analog camcorder, or a DV camcorder. With Hollywood DV-Bridge's analog and DV outputs, users can transfer their videos in the DV format, for the most crisp image quality, or in the analog format for the most convenient and widespread format. The captured video can then be edited in the high-quality DV video format and recorded back to video tape, CD-ROMs or DVDs; used to enhance presentations, added to web sites, distributed as webcast video from the Dazzle Webcast Theater, or sent as a video email. Pricing, Availability Dazzle's Hollywood DV-Bridge will be available in December for FireWire-equipped Macs with a suggested list price of $299. Product samples are available now. The PC version will be available in January 2001. Dazzle products are available from a nationwide network of retailers and resellers including CompUSA, Best Buy, Fry's Electronics Fry's Electronics is a specialty retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley. Starting with one store located in Sunnyvale, California, USA, the chain now boasts sales of $2. , Micro Center, Office Depot Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the world's leading suppliers of office products and services. The Company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, , OfficeMax, Staples, Sears and Walmart. The products are also available online at www.dazzle.com. About Dazzle Multimedia Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Dazzle Multimedia, Inc. designs, builds and markets easy-to-use, Internet-ready products for digital video editing and publishing. With the acquisition of FAST Multimedia Personal Video Division, Dazzle Europe was formed in July of 2000 to bring Dazzle(1)s award-winning product line to the rest of the world. In addition to Hollywood DV-Bridge, Dazzle's innovative product line includes DV-Editor, DV-Editor for Notebook Computers, Digital Video Creator and Digital Photo & Video Maker, and DV.now--plug-and-play devices for novice to advanced PC users which focus on applications incorporating TV-quality digital video. A majority of Dazzle is held by SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. Microsystems 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 :SCMM SCMM Standing Committee on Military Matters SCMM Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (Mumbai, India) SCMM SoCal MINI Maniacs (Los Angeles, CA) SCMM Software Capability Maturity Model ; Neuer Markt:SMY SMY Solar Maximum Year ), a leading provider of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access secure digital content and services. For more information on Dazzle Multimedia, call (510) 360-2300 or visit the company's Website at www.dazzle.com. |
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