First and Only Desktop Video Training Application for Microsoft Office Announced by Digital Lava and MicroVideo Learning Systems.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 1998-- Companies Can Deliver On-Demand Training Via Intranet, Internet and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). to the Enterprise Digital Lava Inc., the market leader in Video Publishing software for corporations, today announced a strategic partnership with MicroVideo Learning Systems (MVLS MVLS Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service MVLS Microsoft Volume Licensing Services ), a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider and the leading developer of video training programs for the Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. Suite. The companies announced immediate availability of the first and only desktop video training and help application for Microsoft Office, allowing corporate users to learn applications such as Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel on-demand from an on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. instructor. Under the agreement, Digital Lava will use MVLS video content to transform video training content into interactive VideoCapsules(tm), which are "value-added video" files that integrate video with supplementary information such as transcripts, notes and links to reinforce the active learning experience. These VideoCapsules can then be deployed across the enterprise via LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , WAN, corporate intranets, the Internet and CD-ROM. With Digital Lava's VideoVisor software on each desktop, average PC users will be able to navigate through comprehensive and dynamic video training information at their own pace. The first Microsoft Office Suite VideoCapsules have been purchased by Shell Chemical Corporation and will be deployed to all North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. employees totaling more than 4,500 desktops. Digital Lava plans to resell the turnkey solution to other corporations worldwide. "This partnership demonstrates Digital Lava's commitment to delivering interactive video applications that dramatically enhance the productivity of knowledge workers," said Joshua Sharfman, 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 Digital Lava. "MicroVideo Learning Systems' training expertise teamed with Digital Lava's technology makes for the most comprehensive and dynamic solution for learning and leveraging the power of Microsoft Office." "MicroVideo Learning Systems and Digital Lava are together bridging the gap between instructor-led and 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." ," said Travis Hudelson, executive vice president of MicroVideo Learning Systems. "For the first time, we're able to incorporate our Microsoft Office video training into a desktop video application that offers the knowledge worker a way to navigate and manipulate content in a self-paced learning environment. The result is a directed, flexible and friendly training tool." MicroVideo's extensive content functions as both self-paced training and an on-line video help tool. Unlike most computer-based training, MicroVideo Learning Systems uses an on-screen instructor, resulting in a much more user-friendly training and support tool which increases retention and is accessed more frequently, increasing user competency and lowering help desk costs. Video Publishing Video Publishing is a new software technology that provides companies and enterprises a way to rapidly re-purpose, publish and deploy video content and related information to desktop computer users. Digital Lava's Video Publishing software, VideoVisor and vPrism(tm), provides an open framework in which video, other desktop applications and data can link, collaborate and seamlessly integrate on the desktop. The process begins with vPrism, a fast, powerful and easy-to-use software suite that assimilates and manages video and other information from diverse sources, organizes its content, creates links to other important data, and then rapidly publishes the information in an open format called a VideoCapsule file. VideoCapsules are "value-added video" files that integrate video with other information (Web pages, documents, images, transcripts -- any digitally-formatted file or program). VideoCapsules may be distributed on CD-ROMs and streamed over LANs, WANs, intranets and the Internet, using streaming technology. VideoVisor is a powerful desktop video information application. With VideoVisor, knowledge workers can rapidly navigate and manipulate video information. Users may search and annotate annotate - annotation video, re-arrange and organize video content, subtitle text and transcripts, access notes, and link to other files, Web sites and applications. All of Digital Lava's software is developed on an open and scaleable architecture. Digital Lava has dedicated itself to delivering its core video publishing software as an open architecture with support of the industry's most widely accepted video file formats including ASF See Windows Media formats. 1. (language) ASF - Algebraic Specification Language. 2. (body) ASF - Analytical Solutions Forum. , MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. , QuickTime, and RealVideo 4.0 and 5.0. In addition, Digital Lava supports streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. technologies such as 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. Server NetShow Services and Microsoft NetShow Theater Server, RealNetworks RealSystem 5.0, SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. WebFORCE(tm) MediaBase, Starlight Networks, Xing Streamworks Server and InfoValue Server. About MicroVideo Learning Systems MicroVideo Learning Systems is the premier developer and publisher of media-based software training products. Since 1982, when Eric Sternbach, MicroVideo's founder and CEO, created the world's first video-based software training program, VisiCalc Made Simple, the company has produced over 150 video and CD-ROM training titles. Operating from its New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. headquarters, MicroVideo sells its products nationwide and internationally, counting among its clients all US Government agencies and most Fortune 1000 companies. Visit MicroVideo at http://www.microvideo.com or call 1-800-231-4021. About Digital Lava Founded in 1995, Digital Lava is the recognized leader of Video Publishing software for corporate training, communications, distance learning, research and other applications. Digital Lava provides businesses with the next step in video technology -- transforming cumbersome linear video into easily accessible and manageable digital information. For the first time, organizations and professionals can rapidly create and deploy interactive video-based content, increasing the productivity of knowledge workers. Digital Lava's vPrism(tm) allows users to re-purpose vast amounts of video and electronic information on CD-ROM, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , corporate intranets and the Internet. Digital Lava's VideoVisor is a desktop video information application, enabling users to rapidly access and navigate, manipulate and integrate video-based information on a desktop computer. All of Digital Lava's software is developed on an open and scaleable architecture. Digital Lava is headquartered in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . For additional information, please visit Digital Lava's Web site at http://www.digitallava.com or call 1-888-222-LAVA. Note to Editors: Digital Lava, vPrism, VideoCapsule and VideoVisor are trademarks of Digital Lava Inc. All other products are trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Digital Lava Inc.
Patti Bodner, 310/470-1149 x-121
patti@digitallava.com
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Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Patty Allison or Lauren Carpenter, 415/512-0770
laurenc@schwartz-pr.com
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MicroVideo Learning Systems
Travis Hudelson, 212/777-9595 x-208
travis_hudelson@microvideo.com
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