Pinnacle Systems Announces StreamGenie

Pinnacle Systems Inc. announced StreamGenie, a new portable Web casting solution for streaming live video program over the Internet.StreamGenie is designed to leverage emerging broadband on the Internet using next generation codecs and servers, such as RealProducer7 and RealServer7 from Real Networks that will broadcast quality video over the Internet. StreamGenie will be demonstrated at the first Streaming Media West show in San Jose, California.""Live Web casting is one of the most exciting new applications for broadband digital video, but one of the toughest to do right,"" said Martin Plaehn, Senior Vice President, Media Systems, RealNetworks Inc. ""We are excited to see innovative Web casting production systems like StreamGenie that can leverage the generational advancement in broadband delivery and quality of the RealProducer7.""""Viewing broadcast quality video on the Internet will be an essential component of the Web experience in the near future,"" said Mark Sanders, Chief Executive Officer and President, Pinnacle Systems. ""As demand for professional-quality streaming increases, Pinnacle intends to offer a full range of Web solutions using our most advanced technology. Pinnacle's role is to empower the next generation of content creators who want to reach new audiences through live Web casting.""StreamGenie is a complete Web casting solution-in-a-box. It supports multiple live video cameras in real-time, encoding A/V content and applying video special effects, smooth transitions and stunning titles ""on the fly"" as the media is Web cast. Stereo audio is also encoded and monitored at the same time.Professionals will admire the built-in A/V mix/effects capability, on-screen monitoring, simultaneous output for the Internet and video archiving, and integrated professional titling, all accessible through an intuitive user interface custom designed for live Web casting. Popular network interfacing ports for easy access to intranets and the Internet are built in.StreamGenie can create an on-air Web look as good as broadcast television and cable today. StreamGenie uses the proven live television production know-how and proprietary video processing technology from Pinnacle Systems. Now, Pinnacle is bringing its Emmy award-winning special effects and titling technology to the Web, at a price that is cost effective for corporate and educational usage.StreamGenie Features:- Six selectable video inputs with two live inputs- Preview of two live sources and pre- and post-encode video- Simultaneous output for the Internet and video archiving- On-screen selection of video transitions such as cross dissolves, fade to black, page turns and more- Easy selection and on-the-fly keying of titles and graphics- Portable Pentium III with integrated 15-inch color display with all the boards and software installed, video connection cables, and a carrying case with built-in cart for easy transportation.- Built-in network connection for broadband connectivity- StreamGenie has a suggested retail price of $16,999 and will be available in the spring of 2000About Pinnacle SystemsPinnacle Systems' broadcast, desktop, and consumer products provide media professionals and consumers, the digital video solutions needed to create fun and exciting programs faster and more affordably than ever before.

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