DV Rack and ULTRA 2 add HD capabilities and new processing methods to earn top awards.

April 27, 2005 (Folsom, CA) — Serious Magic, Inc.™, creator of DV Rack—the first video shooting-assist software, and ULTRA 2—innovative chroma keying and virtual set software, announced that DV Rack and ULTRA 2 received a combined total of five prestigious ‘best product’ awards at NAB 2005.

DV Rack, with its new HDV PowerPak add-on, received a Vidy Award from Videography Magazine and a Salute Award from Government Video Magazine. The Vidy Award is given in recognition of achievement in the advancement of the art and science of production and post-production technology. The Salute Award is given in recognition of innovative achievement in video technology. DV Rack also won the Pick Hit Award from Broadcast Engineering Magazine and a Production Innovation Award from Event Videography Education and Resources. (more…)

We are happy to announce that Vegas 6 and the new Vegas Production Suite are in stock!

The Vegas+DVD Production Suite combines Vegas® 6, DVD Architect™ 3, and Dolby Digital® AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. A must for the professional media producer, this suite lets you edit and process DV, HDV, and SD/HD-SDI in real-time, manipulate audio with unparalleled precision, and author DVDs.

The Vegas+DVD Production Suite includes:

Vegas 6 software
Only Vegas software combines native real-time SD, DV, and HDV editing with unrivaled audio tools. With its unique, visual approach to digital video and audio production, Vegas delivers tremendous power, incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an uncomplicated, efficient platform. More about Vegas software

DVD Architect 3 software
Nothing beats DVD Architect software for professional DVD authoring. Its clean, drag-and-drop interface and powerful layout and authoring tools make it easy to develop dynamic menu-based DVDs, movies, picture slideshows, and music compilations. DVD Architect software works seamlessly with the Vegas environment. More about DVD Architect software

Dolby Digital® AC-3 encoding software
Officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc., this encoding software optimally prepares AC-3 output for professional surround sound DVD productions. Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format inside Vegas software.

$50 rebate on Vegas+DVD
Buy the Vegas+DVD Production Suite and get $50 back by mail. Offer valid in the US only. See PDF rebate form for complete details.

Matrox today announced new lower pricing on the RTX100 Extreme Collection (RTX100XPNC) to $1099.00 MAP!!

That is a $300 drop from the old $1399 MAP price. Matrox also announced that the RTX100 Extreme Pro Suite (RTX100XPNS) would no longer be available. Adobe has pulled their “Video Suite” from their OEM partners. The Adobe Video Suite included Premiere Pro 1.5, Encore DVD 1.5 & Audition1.5. Now their OEM partners can only offer the full Video Collection in their hardware bundles.

With a new sale price of $1099, the RTX100XPNC gives you Adobe After Effects 6.5 for just one hundred dollars more than the old XPNS bundle!

Matrox has also announced the end of their RTX100 trade-up program.
We still have a limited supply of inventory. When they are gone, they ar gone for good. Contact your Broadfield Sales team today to see if there are any left!

Canopus Edius NX TRADE-UP!

Trade-in your old DV capture card and save $200 on the complete Edius NX for HDV bundle!!
Loyal DV Storm owners save an additional $100 when they trade-up!

Now is the time to trade-up to the very latest real-time technology. Edius NX for HDV leverages the Edius Pro 3 software, Edius NX for HDV hardware and your computers power for an unprecidented level of real-time DV & HDV performance.

Click here to download the Edius NX for HDV trade-up form and a list of all qualifying trade-in hardware

Avid Xpress Pro HD already offers the expert tools professional DV editors, independent filmmakers and videographers demand: multicam editing, one-touch color correction, image stabilization, real-time pan and zoom, 24p support, and much more.

Avid® Studio Toolkit HD includes three powerful applications that work seamlessly with Avid Xpress Pro HD: Avid 3D , Avid FX, and Avid DVD by Sonic. Add motion tracking, vector paint, and advanced titling—without leaving the editor. Set DVD chapter marks and thumbnails right from the editing timeline. Grab video for backgrounds and textures in 3D animations. The Xpress ProHD PowerPack includes Avid Xpress ProHD and the StudioHD Toolkit for a special introductory price of $2495 MSRP.

Xpress Pro HD PowerPackWant even more power?

Check out the Avid Xpress Pro HD/ Avid Mojo PowerPack bundle. Not only do you get the HD editing power of Avid Xpress Pro HD, and the ability to monitor your HD footage on your SD monitor with Avid Mojo, but you also get three powerful content creation applications found in Avid Studio Toolkit HD: Avid FX for sophisticated titling and composites, Avid 3D for easy-to-use 3D animation, and Avid DVD by Sonic for comprehensive DVD authoring. Purchased individually, these components would cost over $8,0000 , but they can all be yours for only $3,395 MSRP after $400 mail-in rebate!

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FireStore FS-4Pro Bundle $698 Savings

Purchase the FireStore FS-4Pro Bundle—featuring the FS-4Pro, FS-4Pro High-Definition Software, and the FireStore DV Conversion Suite—between May 1, 2005 and June 30,2005, and save $698 instantly.

Weighing less than one pound, the FireStore FS-4Pro Portable DTE Recorder brings Direct to Edit Technology to your handheld camcorder. With an easyto-use interface, multiple DTE recording formats, a 40GB or 80GB drive, and a removable, rechargeable battery, the FireStore FS-4Pro is the perfect DTE companion for handheld shoots. With advanced features such as time lapse, loop playback, and scene marking, the FireStore FS-4Pro provides the flexibility that video professionals demand.

FireStore FS-4Pro High-Definition Software Included free-of-charge ($299 value)
When you install the FireStore FS-4Pro High-Definition Software, your FireStore FS-4Pro will be compatible with HDV camcorders and editing systems.

FireStore DV Conversion Suite Included free-of-charge ($399 value)
Converting DV25 file formats is fast and easy with the FireStore DV Conversion Suite. In addition to converting all major DV25 formats, the software provides aspect ratio and broadcast standard conversion from DV-PAL to DV-NTSC and vice versa.

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