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Media Advisory: Pinnacle Systems to Unveil New Broadcast Graphics, Editing and Content Delivery Systems at NAB 2005
Mountain View, 15-03-2005 - Pinnacle Systems®, Inc., a leader in digital video solutions, today announced its lineup of
broadcast products that will debut at the 2005 National Association of Broadcasters convention. At the show, Pinnacle will
demonstrate new graphics, editing and content delivery systems for broadcasters that ease the transition to high-definition
(HD), provide powerful new production capabilities, increase interoperability, and simplify workflows throughout the broadcast
environment.
“The products that Pinnacle will reveal at NAB underscore our commitment to deliver leading cost-effective solutions that help
broadcasters run their businesses efficiently and produce compelling, unique programming,” said Matt Danilowicz, vice president
and general manager of Broadcast at Pinnacle.
New broadcast products that will be shown at NAB include:
Graphics Systems
- Pinnacle Deko 1000/Hybrid and Pinnacle Deko 3000/Hybrid - Two new dual-format Deko real-time graphics systems: the capable
yet affordable Deko 1000/Hybrid and the most powerful Deko ever - the Deko 3000/Hybrid. Both models simplify the transition to
HD by easily switching between native SD and native HD graphics processing and output.
- Pinnacle Deko version 4 - This software upgrade for the entire Deko family will deliver new user-definable motion
behaviors, adjustable 3D depth rotations, smart textures, improved usability, QuickTime and additional clip format
support.
Editing Systems
- li?Pinnacle Liquid version 6.1 – The first broadcast configurations of the Liquid version 6 advanced real-time HD/SD video
editing system include true multi-stream native high definition editing, format-independent real-time effects, integrated DVD
authoring, advanced audio tools, multi-cam support, a redesigned user interface, and a variety of professional analog and
digital SD and HD I/O options.
Content Delivery Systems
- DekoCast Hybrid – A new native HD/SD switchable version of the category-defining automated edge graphics system, suitable
for a wide range of channel branding, promotions and localization applications.
- MediaStream – A new version of MediaStream software supports up to 32 audio channels per video clip, closed caption remux,
and seamless interoperability with Liquid version 6.1.
At the show, Pinnacle will also preview Pinnacle Thunder HD – the most powerful Thunder ever, featuring native MPEG 2 HD MXF
storage, two channels with independent key, and the full set of Thunder capabilities, including MOS. The complete Pinnacle
broadcast product family will be on display during NAB 2005 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Pinnacle’s booth #SU6341 from
April 18-21.
For more information about Pinnacle, please visit www.pinnaclesys.com.
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