Maximum Throughput Builds a Better Sledgehammer
08|26|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Europeans will get their first look at the latest version of Maximum Throughput’s Sledgehammer server, with its built-in MAXmedia browser-based media management application at IBC in Amsterdam (Hall 7, Stand J18). It adds new features that address performance, collaborative workflows, media assembly, media search and retrieval, metadata compatibility and device integration, and format conversion and encoding... »
Solid-State Storage Trend Masks Hidden Costs
08|26|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Many of today’s professional HD camcorders record their video data onto solid-state memory cards. A trip to any video store will quickly show even more consumer camcorders are doing the same.... »
Electronic Giants Agree on Wireless HD Standard
08|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
A group of leading names in high-definition video has announced support of a new standard for multi-room audio, video and control connectivity utilizing Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) technology. The companies are Sony, Sharp, Hitachi, Samsung and Motorola.... »
Drobo Offers Fast Access To Stored Material
07|22|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Data Robotics, manufacturer of the Drobo storage device, has introduced a second-generation model with FireWire 800, improved USB 2.0 performance and an upgraded core processor. The company claims the new Drobo is the fastest product in its class for managing and storing digital information.... »
Convergent Design Unveils nanoFlash HD Recorder/Player
07|08|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Continuing to leverage the size and storage advantages of CompactFlash (CF) memory, Convergent Design has unveiled the nanoFlash portable HD Recorder/Player, which records video, audio and time code from an HD-SDI stream onto memory cards using 4:2:2 (MPEG-2) compression. The unit measures 4.2x3.7x1.4 inches and, powered by the camera battery, consumes less than 10W.... »
EditShare Offers Universal Media File Format
06|24|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
EditShare, a specialist in cross-platform editing and shared media storage, has introduced technology that creates a single media file that can be used in both Avid and Final Cut Pro editing environments.... »
Sony Unveils New Multi-codec Blu-Ray Encoder
05|07|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Sony has a new fast and cost-effective solution for Blu-ray Disc encoding. The BAE-VX1000 multi-codec video encoder provides real-time processing of MPEG-2 or H.264/AVC primary and secondary video streams suitable for the Blu-ray Disc (BD) format.... »
Doremi Intros the GHX-10 Cross-Converter
05|07|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Doremi Labs has introduced the GHX-10, an HD video cross converter that features HDMI, DVI, and SDI connectors that allow for any input to be converted to any output format or scan rate.... »
Imagine Gets Data Off SxS Cards Fast with ShotPut EXpress
05|07|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Imagine Products now offers ShotPut EXpress, an automated offload application for EX SxS cards used with Sony’s XDCAM HD EX cameras. It’s available for both Macintosh and Windows computers.... »
Server-Based Editing for Maximum Throughput
04|22|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
At NAB a company called Maximum Throughput, known for its Sledgehammer network storage arrays, showed a server-based workgroup editing solution called MAXedit Server Edition that allows small broadcasters to cost-effectively set-up multi-seat HD/SD editing workgroups. While the software is no substitute for an Avid, Quantel or Thomson workgroup solution—as Giovanni Tagliamonti, the company’s chief executive officer will quickly tell you—it does allow someone to use standard laptops and desktop PCs to handle frame-accurate editing of compressed or uncompressed multi-resolution content.... »
Archion Launches NODE Storage
04|08|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Archion will show its new NODE storage system at NAB (booth SL728), offering large capacity and fast drive access performance in a compact unit.... »
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| Michael Grotticelli |
• Sony PlayStation: Senior Environment Artist Sony Computer Entertainment America
• Production Assistant Nielsen IAG
• Producer (animation/graphics) MAKE
• Video Instructional Designer - Mathematics (4005) Compass Learning
• Video Instructional Designer - Science (4003) Compass Learning
• Audio Visual Production Specialist Social Security Administration: Social Security Administration
• Instructors Needed for Media Arts and Animation The Art Institute of California-San Diego
• Video Production Internship New York Islanders
