CatDV Workflow Automation Demo Event

Event Date: May 16, 2012 by Appointment

Visit with a factory trained demo artist when convenient for you (by appointment). You’ll see cross-platform, highly scalable workflow, and enhanced automation capabilities to simplify the most complex workflows, CatDV for broadcast, post production, house of worship or government and education.

About CatDV: When your production deadlines are tight, and budgets tighter still, CatDV is a suite of media management and workflow tools. Ranging from the cost-effective single workstation encoding products to full enterprise content management systems, CatDV is a flexible solution to meet the challenges of ingesting and managing a large number of media assets. Special demo pricing applies for commercial, educational and government licensing. Register to apply special discounts.

CatDV is the award-winning asset management tool at the heart of your workflow, managing all aspects of a complete production. It layers on top of or works with most professional editing and shared storage products for work group to enterprise scaling.

• - It is a logging tool, ingesting media from tape or disk, and enabling subclipping and tagging of the media to turn them into usable assets.
• - It is a transcoding tool, automatically building offline proxies or web versions of your online media to save on storage and bandwidth.
• - It is a powerful database, letting you browse and search and filter your assets until you find that one special shot that’s just perfect.

Above all, CatDV is a communication tool, allowing loggers, producers and editors to work together effectively and efficiently. More factory fresh details.

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Register now for a personal demo or schedule a webinar for a convenient time for you and your staff at a future time. You can even test drive a free copy of CatDV today (visit download site).

Ask about volume based discounts and special educational and government pricing. EAR can help you find the right product to meet your system needs and price point. Call one of our product specialist today at 800-473-6914 or contact us on line now.

EAR has been an professional audio and video reseller since 1978. We know media from tape to tapeless, standard definition to HD and streaming content.  We can help you with individual products at great prices or design and installation of complete systems.

Special event pricing applies for commercial, educational and government licensing. Register to apply special discounts.

NAB Show Recap In 60 Seconds

Every year it is temping to size up the largest broadcast products show in the world with a catch phrase, “the year of [ add your choice here]“. This year’s National Association of Broadcasters show saw many companies pushing past HD and into 4k Cinema products, establishing new price points for the next generation in broadcast products. At four times the processing and storage requirements, many companies showed cinema quality gear formerly the exclusive realm of larger projects and the technical elite.

KiPro Quad Workflow

Canon, AJA, Panasonic, BlackMagic and may others showed cinema products at SD prices from just a few years ago. Soon the technical limitations of our art will be even less about the products and more than ever about the people. This same process played out a few years ago in the audio world as products leaped from 48k to 192k sample rates. With Cinema, most video professionals will hard pressed to find limitations in their tool set.

AJA Ki Pro Quad 4K Recorder - $3,995 for a portable 4k/HD/SD recorder. The size of a thick paperback book the KiPro Quad greatly simplifies workflow with both HDSI and thunderbolt i/o. < order now or more info >

Blackmagic 2.5k Camcorder with Thunderbolt for $2,999 – Weighing in at (not quite) 4k resolution but raw 2.5k recording, is BlackMagic’s new Cinema camera. This smaller camera body uses a Micro 4/3 sensor with full control of Canon EF lenses. Like many new cost effective larger imager cameras there is a slight cropping factor. Footage is recorded at 2432 x 1366 pixels in 12bit RAW and a dynamic range of 13 stops. A very interesting B camera or starter for students and smaller production facilities. Availability is June/July 2012.  < order now or more info >

Dolby Glass-less 3D – You may remember 2010 NAB was the year of “3D”. Unfortunately the lack of content and the glasses thing was a big turn off for most people. Dolby seems to have found a way to take existing 3D consumer TVs and show convincing 3D – without the glasses. Like most 3D, sitting in a comfortable on-center spot is crucial. Off axis looks like regular 2D. Dolby is also reportedly close to releasing a cinema quality prototype known as 4K 3D TV. How did the show demo look? I saw no dramatic “in your face 3D” effects, but very convincing depth with no uneasy sensations. The mild 3D look could be the content or a first generation limitation.

As Dolby becomes less of a hardware company and more about engineering and licensing, I’m guessing this demo was more for Philips, Samsung, Panasonic the other flat panel manufacturers. I remember seeing a glass-less 3D display 2 years ago in the Sanyo booth at Infocomm, my head still hurts… I love these people at Dolby. More details and a video.

Newtek Tricaster TC8000 – While not 4k (yet) this HD video switcher continues with Netweks’s amazing price to performance capabilities. The TC8000 has shot past may people’s expectations with a long list of features including live switcher, multi-channel iso-recording, virtual sets and streaming and (wait for it) EIGHT MOTION EFFECTS CHANNELS. All for less than $40k with broadcast control surface (upgrades available). Definitely an OMG product if you haven’t seen it yet. < order now or more info >

Droid Copter Video

Droid Helicopter – And finally, if you’ve been to a NAB in previous years, it wasn’t uncommon to see helicopter manufactures with working models on the show floor or just outside. This year, Schiebel showed a droid helicopter. Called the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS it was equipped with a CINEFLEX® gyro-stabilized rig for aerial cinematography. No pilot but a gumball gimbal control system mounted in the belly of this stealthy looking beast. Firefly Systems also showed some smaller copters starting at under $7k. Affordable? For $17k you can get a kit that can fly a Red Epic for 6 minutes. Replaceable batteries can keep you flying all day.

Checkout the demo reel, even if you don’t like flying or remote controlled toys. This is a very impressive peek into the future of our business as camera and flight technology become small in size and price.

NAB Comes To Phoenix – If you couldn’t make the big show this year, or would like to revisit in person with some of the leading content creation companies, stop by May 9th or May 16th for our Mini-NAB shows at EAR. We’ll have cold drinks and hot products to see first hand. Meet in person with factory specialists from Avid, Panasonic, Newtek & CatDV, Cache-A  and more!

Visit our Events page to register or get more details.

May TBD by Appointment

Whether you’re editing movies, TV shows, documentaries, or other video, the right tools enable you to take on the unexpected, bridge workflows, and deliver your best work fast in today’s content-heavy, deadline-driven world. Join Avid and EAR Professional Audio Video – for a special event and discover how Avid’s entire workgroup or enterprise products can help you achieve success faster, easier, and in more ways than ever. Featuring superb Mexican cuisine catered by Legendary El Molino Mexican Food.

* Manage your workflow from camera to web or feature film
* Use ProRes, DNxHD® 444, AMA, stereo 3D, and other workflows
* See how works with 3rd party hardware including AJA, BlackMagic and Matrox
* Learn about time saving ISIS® shared storage and  asset management workflows.
* Special pricing for your volume commercial,  government, educational or house of worship orders. Special financing available for orders over $10,000.

This special event is by appointment so we can best answer your personal needs and unique requirements. Space is limited, so RSVP today to reserve your spot.
Can’t make it? Request a future time that’s best for your schedule.

Location: EAR, 2641 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, register now (space is limited)

Professional Audio and Video – Arizona State Contract EPS060125-18

EAR can help maximize your 2012 or 2013 budget with special state contract pricing for over 200 professional audio and video product lines. We can quote and deliver everything from lights and cameras to distribution or presentation.

NEW STATE CONTRACT PRODUCTS FOR 2012

Ear is one of a limited number of pre-qualified professional audio and video purchasing resources under the state of Arizona’s purchase contract agreement. Under the terms of the agreement participating state and local government entities can purchase from a predefined discount schedule (schedule details).

EAR has been an Arizona corporation since 1978 and providing products and services to educational and government organizations since our beginning. Visit our state contract terms page for complete details. We can provide individual items for purchase or complete systems including contracting services ( ROC 276269 ).

Contact one of EAR’s product specialist today at 602-267-0600 ( or 800-473-6914 ) or contact us on line through our contact page.

ORBAN 2012 TV LOUDNESS CONTROL TOUR ROLLS INTO PHOENIX

See Orban “CALM” truck at EAR April 27th, by Appointment. Call 602-267-0600 and save your personal tour spot for the audio world’s only traveling CALM vehicle! More about this national tour and Orban…

Orban, a worldwide leader in audio processing for TV, FM, AM, and Internet broadcasting announces the list of cities for the 2012 Orban TV Loudness Control Tour. The multi-city tour features the latest in TV loudness control technology from Orban. The Orban Mobile TV Laboratory, which contains a fully equipped listen room for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound and loudness control demonstrations, will be at most stops.

The tour includes exhibition at The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas April 16-19 (Booth N1634 in the North Hall), and SBE presentations in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Minneapolis. On the 2012 Orban TV Loudness Control Tour, Orban will feature The Optimod-TV 8685 Television Loudness Controller for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound.

The 8685 is Orban’s second-generation surround/2.0 processor. In addition to the effective automatic loudness control of its predecessor, the 8685 offers new input/output capabilities that include support for SDI and HD-SDI and for Dolby E. Dual redundant power supplies help ensure maximum uptime. In addition to surround processing, the 8685 can simultaneously provide up to three channels of 2.0 processing, allowing it to provide all the audio processing necessary for a typical ATSC broadcast with multiple subchannels.

Like the 8585, the 8685 is dialnorm-aware. Loudness control is excellent when measured by the ITU BS.1770-2 and EBU R-128 standards or by the 8685′s built-in CBS Loudness Meters, allowing stations to comply effortlessly with the requirements of the CALM act. Orban also introduces the new, value-priced Optimod-TV 6585 Televison Loudness Controller. The 6585 builds on Orban’s 30+ year experience in television audio processing to provide audibly transparent automatic loudness control and dialog intelligibility control for one surround program (up to 7.1) or four 2.0 programs.

Put in-line and operated correctly, the 6585 will ensure that loudness meets the requirements of the CALM Act and EBU R-128. It features 3G HD-SDI input/output and comprehensive handling of metadata. To accommodate preprocessed material from network feeds, it can be seamlessly switched on-air between passthrough and processing modes. The 6585 uses a sophisticated, multiband psychoacoustic loudness model to smoothly and unobtrusively control loudness without the unnatural-sounding gain pumping, noise build-up, harshness, stereo image shifts, and compromised dialog intelligibility that can result from naive designs whose only goal is to make a BS.1770 loudness meter look good.

Jerry Delgado and Ed Vogt from Orban Authorized Dealer EAR Professional Audio Video ( <http://www.ear.net/>www.EAR.net ) will contribute, with demonstrations at the NAB and at several tour stops. Orban and EAR have worked together to design and equip the Orban Mobile TV Laboratory. Tour dates are subject to change, and all Orban Mobile Broadcast Laboratory events are updated frequently at the <http://www.orban.com/about/events/>www.orban.com/about/events/ page.

For information regarding this press release, contact Jerry Delgado at phone (800) 473-6914 contact via our contact page.

NEWTEK FACTORY TOUR MAY 16th

Visit with factory specialists and see how to take control of your live production with the
TriCaster™ 455 HD portable live production system, including proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ technology and support for Apple® AirPlay®, 3Play™ 425, a multi-definition, 10-channel (8-in, 2-out) slow motion replay system, and more. Get A Quick Quote. Special pricing for educational and government purchases.

This is a hands-on event with a factory specialist. Register for the best time for you and your guests from 9am to 4pm. We will contact you to confirm your time and be best prepared to answer any specific production or workflow needs you have.

May 16, 2012  9am-4pm by Appt approx 45 minutes

Register for this event

Can’t make the event? Visit EAR’s award winning demo facility for a personal demo during regular business hours (request a personal demo). EAR and NewTek understand your need for versatile, affordable and network-quality portable live production options. That’s why NewTek products are built to be versatile and cost-effective. You can deliver your content with the power of a network studio, at a fraction of the cost. Register for this event

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

• TriCaster TC8000 hardware control surface
• TriCaster 855 iso-recorder

All New Models: TC455, TC855 and TC8000. The TC8000 is the new standard in live motion effects processing with 8 channels of motion effects (ME) for under $40,000 – including broadcast control surface.

The 8000 is a 24-channel switcher, amplified by 8 fully re-entrant M/E rows. It extends to external router support for large-scale, multi-camera production in native full-resolution HD, 8 channels of ISO recording in up to 1080p, and live output to up to 14 different display destinations. It boosts your content strategy with integrated social media sharing to publish to your host of social networks—live—keeping your brand consistent, and your audience engaged. And, with the world’s most powerful integrated effects system, it creates a mind-blowing, custom-branded visual masterpiece. TriCaster 8000 lets you blaze your own path through productions of any scale. More Info or Order now.

What is a TriCaster? With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast, project and record HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can switch between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. TriCaster is used by broadcasters, sports organizations, schools, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences. Get A Quick Quote

Can’t be at the event or need more info? Contact an EAR product specialist today 800-473-6914 or via the form below. Ask about saving sales tax and buying local!

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TriCaster products are designed to meet the most demanding HD production requirements. Ranging from 3 channels up to 22-channels in both HD/SD. Switch live for production or presentation, the Tricatser switcher comes in a rack mount or free standing form factor. Most include live HD virtual sets and advanced matte generation; overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects; HD live streaming; increased media player capabilities, and multi-view monitoring of all inputs and outputs. Get A Quick Quote

Contact an EAR product specialist for more information 800-473-6914

March 22nd Canon Factory Day EAR ** EVENT DATE RESCHEDULED

This event is moved to a POST-NAB date. Contact your favorite EAR point of contact for event reschedule details.  Visit with Canon factory specialist and see the latest in video camcorders (FX305 series) and the amazing C300. Ready to to take advantage of the creative lens capabilities of DSLR? Curious about workflow for Apple, Avid or Adobe?

EAR is the Southwests only Apple, Avid, Adobe and Canon professional video and DSLR reseller. With over 30 years of expertise – we can help you grow your business, increase your creative potential and trim your production costs.

Featured Products: Handheld professional camcorders, XF305, XF105, XA10 and the Canon’s new c300 film style camcorder.

5D Mark 3? Canon also has recently announced the 5D MkIII DSLR. Unlike it’s predecessor, the “MKIII” is $3,500 for the body only, a considerable increase in price from the earlier model.  Details are suggesting a late March delivery. We will try to show a beta unit if possible. Register and let us know if this is an issue for you and we’ll confirm if a  demo unit will be available for this event.

Contact an EAR product specialist today! 800-473-6914

Free NAB Trade Show Booth Tours Or Passes

Planning a trip to th world’s largest professional audio and video show NAB? EAR can help provide you with a free pass to the big show. These passes are for qualified attendees and good for the exhibits only. Ask about special booth tours for specific manufacturers. These tours must be scheduled in advance and are subject to availability.

Exhibits: April 14th through April 19th         Location: LV Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv

Request NAB passes or      Request a Special Booth tour

Can’t attend the show this year or need more help? Please contact one of EAR’s product specialist, or NAB show staff. Call 800-473-6914 or request on line.

Free Webinar Pro Tools Workflow, Find Faster Mixing In Post Production

Avid is offering a free on line webinar for Pro Tools users involved with post production for ADR, Sound design, Foley and music tracking. Learn from the Avid’s special guest Tom Graham (The Last Exorcism, Saw, Meet the Parents) on January 24th 2012. Learn about workflow, Avid audio solutions and the many challenges of mixing sound for picture.

• Learn about Jonathan’s approach and get tips for improving your soundtracks
• Hear why he chooses Pro Tools 10, S5 Fusion, ICON, Video Satellite, ISIS, and more
• Get your questions answered by Tom and Jonathan

After the seminar stop by EAR’s award winning demonstration facility for a personal demo and great pricing. EAR has been an Avid (Digidesign) reseller since 1989. We can help you get the best product for your money and the best results for your budget.

More about the new HD product and details…

JAN 19th PANASONIC 2012 SHOWCASE

See factory specialist demonstrate  * Fully equipped studio cameras * Switchers * Projectors * LCD and plasma displays * Broadcast & Film Style Camcorders * Pan-tilt robotic cameras * Camera remote control systems * Portable ENG monitors

We invite you to this free one-day seminar by appointment, designed to aid your production facility, organization or house of worship make the transition to today’s newest technologies at EAR’s award winning display facility.

Event Topics include:
* How to efficiently transition from SD to high definition
* Distributing video to multi-site locations
* How to select the correct projector for your church or business
* How to use digital signage to engage and inform the congregation
* Camera Techniques, including how to add the cinematic look to your videos

Partial List of Products shown and demonstrated (Partial list):

Cameras: AJ-HPX3100, AG-HPX370, AJ-MC700P, AG-AF100, AG-HPX250,

Monitors: BT-LH910,TH42PH20U, BT-LH2550, BT-LH1710, TH65PF20—Digital Signage/Stand TYST65P20

Pan-Tilt-Zoom Robotic cameras: AWHE50,AW-HE100, AW-HE120 with remotes

Switchers: AV-HS450, AV-HS410, AV-HS400A

About our event host location:  EAR demonstration facility include 100′s of other products for broadcast and production. We also provide design, installation and training. Key products included: Panasonic, Apple, Avid, Facilis, Telestream and many more.

Register now to save your spot!