Pinnacle Video Transfer Helps Gamers Capture Their Game Sessions - No Computer Required
Pocket-size Device Records Game Play, TV Shows, Movies
Directly to an iPod, PSP, or USB Device
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 02/18/2008 - Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), highlighted today the convenience of using Pinnacle™ Video Transfer to record game sessions. The innovative device records directly from a game console with multiple audio/video outputs to any USB 2.0 storage device—without using a computer. With the touch of a button, game play, demos, and tutorials can be recorded directly to an Apple® iPod® Video, iPod nano (3rd generation), iPod classic, Sony® PSP™, Sony PSP slim, flash drive or hard drive. With PC-less recording directly to these leading personal media players (PMPs), Pinnacle Video Transfer provides a compelling solution to game enthusiasts who want to capture their game sessions and share techniques or tips with other gamers or even the world.
According to consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, the video-game sector will remain one of the above-average growth segments of the global entertainment industries through 2011, with global games spending set to exceed music spending in 2008.
For gaming aficionados, being able to transfer videos to an iPod, PSP or USB device without having to copy the files to a computer and convert them is an added bonus, saving time and hard drive space. Since the sessions are captured in a digital format, players can also edit their best game plays on their computer with easy-to-use video editing software like Pinnacle VideoSpin™, which is available as a free download from www.videospin.com. More than a video editing solution, the VideoSpin application also makes it amazingly easy to upload videos directly to popular Web sites like YouTube™ or Yahoo! Video™.
Offering anytime, anywhere entertainment convenience, Pinnacle Video Transfer hardware provides gamers with added value. When used to record from a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder or set-top box users can enjoy their favorite TV shows and personal videos on their iPod Video or PSP. With PC-less recording, the compact device will also appeal to people who want a simple way to offload footage from their camera to a portable USB device when away from home. For consumers with personal videos on VHS, Hi8 or VHS-C tapes, Pinnacle Video Transfer can be used to make digital copies on a USB 2.0 hard drive for safe keeping.
Videos are captured in the H.264 format, the high-compression multimedia technology supported by iPods and PSPs. This eliminates the need for time-consuming conversion. Also known as the Advanced Video Codec (AVC) specification or MPEG 4-Part 10, Pinnacle’s H.264 encoding delivers high-quality videos with two to three times the compression efficiency of solutions such as the MPEG-2 standard, which is used in DVD video. Depending on their preference for video quality or the actual size of the video files, users can select the quality level for each recording (Good, Better or Best) with the press of a single button. When Best recording is selected, videos can be captured at up to 720x480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution.
Measuring only 4.843” x 2.638” x 0.906”, the device supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio analog. Pinnacle Video Transfer can also be used to recharge an iPod battery during video transfer.
Pricing and Availability
Pinnacle Video Transfer is available through the Pinnacle Systems estore and Best Buy, with a US MSRP of $129.99. In addition to the Pinnacle Video Transfer device, the complete package includes three RCA audio/video cables, an 110v-230v power supply and a Quick Start Guide.
About Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
Pinnacle Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., is an industry leader in providing a complete set of home video editing and TV viewing tools for the consumer market. The company’s product lines including Pinnacle PCTV™, Dazzle®, Pinnacle ShowCenter®, and its flagship Pinnacle Studio™ line, cover the needs and requirements of any level of video storytellers or consumers who simply want to enjoy TV from their computer. Pinnacle Systems has received nine prestigious Emmy® Awards for its technical innovations and carries the commitment to help consumers enhance, preserve and share their memories with ease. For more information, visit www.pinnaclesys.com.
About Avid Technology, Inc.
Avid is a worldwide leader in tools for film, video, audio, 3D animation, gaming and broadcast professionals – as well as for home audio and video enthusiasts. Avid professional and consumer brands include Avid, Digidesign, M-Audio, Pinnacle Systems, Sibelius, Softimage and Sundance Digital. The vast majority of primetime television shows, feature films, commercials and chart-topping music hits are made using one or more Avid products. Whether used by seasoned professionals or beginning students, Avid’s products and services enable customers to work more efficiently, productively and creatively. Avid received an Oscar® statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid® Film Composer® system for motion picture editing. For more information about the company’s Oscar, Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning products and services, visit www.avid.com.
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