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March 2004 Newsletter from Videotex

What's New
AJA Io LD

AJA Video Systems is pleased to announce that the new Io LD begins shipping today, February 19, 2004.

AVID NAB Protection
Buy any new Avid product listed anytime from January 15, 2004 through March 26, 2004, and
receive the next software release version with any standard features for their respective model free of charge. We intend to announce and demonstrate these FEATURE RICH releases during the National Association of Broadcasters conference in April.  Avid Assurance purchase required Available through March 26, 2004.

Canon Specials until 6/30

Deal 1: Elura 70, Elura 65, Elura 60 with CP-200 Printer
Buy any of these Digital Camcorders with the CP-200 Card Photo Printer, and receive a $50 rebate...PLUS a FREE SimpleTech 64MB SD Memory Card.
Deal 2: Elura 70, Elura 65, Elura 60, ZR90, ZR85
Receive a FREE SimpleTech 64MB SD Memory Card with any of the above Digital Camcorders.
Deal 3: Optura Xi $200 Rebate, plus $50 Rebate with purchase of CP-200 Printer
Receive a $200 mail-in rebate on this full-featured DV Camcorder...PLUS an additional $50 mail-in rebate when purchased with a CP-200 Printer.
Deal 4: Optura 300 and Free 128MB Memory Card
With the new Optura 300, receive a SimpleTech 128MB SD Memory Card FREE...PLUS a $50 rebate when purchased with a CP-200 Printer.
Deal 5: XL1S $500 Rebate
With this extraordinary pro model, receive a $500 mail-in rebate!
Deal 6: GL2 $250 Rebate
Receive a $250 mail-in rebate, making this a great deal for serious videographers!
Deal 7: ZR70 MC and Free Video Editing Software
Every customer that purchases a ZR70 MC will receive Pinnacle 8 SE Video Editing Software FREE!
Deal 8: Optura 10, Optura 20 and Free 32MB Memory Card
With any of these compact, high-quality DV Camcorders, receive Pinnacle 8 SE Video Editing Software...PLUS a SimpleTech 32MB SD Memory Card FREE through rebate. 
Deal 9: LV-7215, LV-7210, LV-5210 and Free Replacement Lamp
Receive a FREE replacement lamp, valued at $520, when they purchase any of these Canon Projectors!
Redemption:  To receive these offers, customers must fill out and mail in a completed coupon along with a copy of the original dated sales receipt, original product UPC code, and original serial number from the product box. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Xerox rebate on the Phaser 6250 color printer
Xerox is offering a $300 end user rebate on the Phaser 6250 (6250N, 6250DP, 6250DT, 6250DX) when purchased between March 1 and May 31, 2004! Add an Extended Service Agreement (6250S3 or 6250S4) at time of purchase and receive an increased rebate of $400.

SuperSale

Check our SuperSale page for some great specials on closeouts & demo gear.

Product Announcements

Matrox RTX.100

There hasn't been a better time for Canopus and Pinnacle users to Trade-up to the Xtreme Pro!

Pinnacle and Canopus users can now import their native files directly into their RT.X100 Xtreme Pro or RT.X10 Suite system. This updater extends the functionality of RT.X system by letting users playback Pinnacle and Canopus DV AVI files in real time.

The following products have been tested:

• Canopus DVStorm and DVStorm2
• Pinnacle DV500, DV500 Plus, and DV500 DVD
• Pinnacle Pro-ONE and Pro-ONE RTDV

Download new updater

Matrox has teamed up with Artbeats to provide RT.X100 Xtreme Pro customers royalty free clips from Artbeats' high-quality stock footage library.

Customers purchasing any of the Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro bundles during this limited time offer will receive a CD containing five DV clips from the following Artbeats collections:
Cloud Fly-Thrus 1, Kids of Summer, Light Alchemy, ReelFire 2, and Timelapse Landscapes 2. They can also select one free clip that retails for $149 US, from the Artbeats library.

In addition, a postcard offering a 50% discount on any collection of their choice will be included in the Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro box. The 50% discount is for a limited time only and applies to collections priced at $229 US or more.

RT.X100 Xtreme Pro bundles with the Artbeats CD have begun shipping.

 

Matrox RTMac version 4.1 for Mac OS X Panther and Final Cut Pro 4.1.1 now available. NEW!

Matrox Video Products Group announces the release of Matrox RTMac version 4.1 for Final Cut Pro 4.1.1 on Mac OS X. These drivers add support for Mac OS X Panther (v10.3) and are required for use with Final Cut Pro 4.1.1 only.

Before you can install this software, you must upgrade to Apple Final Cut Pro 4.1.1 and QuickTime 6.4 or later. You can download QuickTime from the Apple web site at www.apple.com/quicktime.

Download the Matrox RTMac OS X software from the RTMac software at http://www.matrox.com/video/support/rtmac/software/home.cfm.

Note:  The RTMac 4.1 drivers will not work with Final Cut Pro 4.0. If you want to use RTMac with Final Cut Pro 3 or 4 (Mac OS X), you must use Matrox RTMac version 4.0 drivers.

Please note that the Power Mac G5 is not supported with Matrox RTMac.

DPS/Leitch Q3D-5210

Leitch is please to announce a new flavor of our award winning VelocityQ product line, Q3D-5210 VelocityQ 2x4 Bundle.

The Q3D-5210 VelocityQ 2x4 model combines the Velocity software interface with the Quattrus real time hardware, to form a tightly integrated multi-layer NLE solution. It also features guaranteed real-time, full quality playback of four streams of video - in any combination of compressed or uncompressed - and up to six graphics streams. The VelocityQ 2x4 model features the new Q3DX2™ dual-channel 3D DVE, which provides two simultaneous channels of real-time 3D effects, including perspectives, warps, and rotations.

In contrast, the existing VelocityQ 4x4 line includes the Q3DX4 quad-channel 3D DVE. The VelocityQ 4x4 line also includes as standard a rackmountable audio/video break out box, while I/O connections to the VelocityQ 2x4 are provided through the included breakout cable, with the break out box available as an option. Beyond the break out box and the effects capabilities of the respective DVE modules, the new VelocityQ 2x4 and the existing VelocityQ 4x4 are functionally and technically identical. The Q3D-5210 will include the same third party software packages as the Q3D-5410DX: eyeon’s DFX+, Inscriber TitleMotion, Sonic Real DVD Studio and Sound Forge XP Studio.

The Q3D-5210 is the perfect solution for customers that want the power of VelocityQ but may not require the full power of our 4x4. This product is ideal for those customers that want to add an additional VelocityQ system to their existing suite at a very reasonable price point, ($7495.00).

Storyboarding just got easier!

With Discreet's 3ds max® 6
award-winning modeling,
animation, and rendering solution
along with MOTIONBUILDER(tm) 5
unique real-time architecture,
intelligent character technology
and breakthrough story timeline,
3D animators can now create
state-of-the-art results in record time.

3ds max 6 and MOTIONBUILDER 5 yours for US$3,665,
a savings of US$825!
 
Please note this bundle is also available for all upgrades to
Discreet 3ds max 6.

  • 3ds max 5 and MOTIONBUILDER 5, yours for US$1,370,
    a savings of US$420
  • 3ds max 4 and MOTIONBUILDER 5, yours for US$1,795,
    a savings of US$495.
  • 3ds max 3 and MOTIONBUILDER 5, yours for US$1,965,
    a savings of US$525.

Email or call 972-231-9200, x240 to take advantage of these specials.

For further information on any of the products, or specials, please email or call us at 972-231-9200, x240, or 800-88-VIDEO, x240.

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