JVC Partners With Pinnacle Systems For DV Editing

JVC Company of America is partnering with Pinnacle Systems to provide JVC Digital CyberCam purchasers with the perfect combination of high technology and simplicity in desktop, computer-based DV video editing. Beginning this March 1, 2000 and running through August 31, 2000, purchasers of any JVC digital video camcorder will receive a coupon for the purchase of a special JVC Edition of the popular Studio DV editing product from Pinnacle Systems at a deeply discounted price of $75.00. This represents a 50 percent savings over the SRP $149 of Studio DV, which was recently awarded Videomaker Magazine's ""best video editing hardware for under $1000."" ""This is the first time a manufacturer has offered an advanced PC editing solution for DV camcorders to its customers, empowering the user to create professional looking videos easily and economically using their home PC at a truly affordable price,"" noted Kevin Gordon, Manager of Corporate Advertising and Promotions for JVC. ""The unbeatable digital video quality that the JVC digital CyberCam line provides, matched with the ease and convenience of the Pinnacle Systems' Studio DV editing package also creates a great editing system for families, students, business users, or anyone who wants to use video for fun or profit."" How the Promotion Works From March 1 through August 31, 2000, purchasers of any JVC Digital CyberCam will receive a coupon on the box good for the promotional price on the purchase of Pinnacle Systems' Studio DV (JVC Edition) editing package. The coupon may be redeemed either by calling a toll-free 800 telephone number, through the Internet, or by US mail. Through this promotion, the Pinnacle Systems' Studio DV package can be obtained at the highly attractive price of just $75.00, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. This represents a 50 percent saving over the suggested retail price of $149.00. About Studio DV Studio DV enables consumers to edit and create high-quality digital videos right on their PCs; taking input directly from DV camcorders. In addition, Studio DV boasts a new, exclusive technology that significantly reduces the disk space normally required to edit digital videos on a PC. Studio DV addresses the fundamental problem faced by consumers trying to connect their digital camcorder to their personal computer; transferring a single 1 hour digital camcorder tape to their PC requires 13GB of free disk space. With Pinnacle Systems' SmartCapture technology, users initially transfer a reduced resolution ""preview"" version of their digital video to their hard drive. One hour of preview-quality video requires only 150MB of disk space. Once the user has selected their favorite scenes, added any additional elements desired such as voice-over narration, titles, background music and special effects, SmartCapture automatically transfers the full resolution data only for the scenes needed to complete the movie at full DV quality. ""We are excited to be partnering with JVC,"" said Bill Loesch, Vice President of the Consumer Group at Pinnacle Systems. ""Studio DV combined with the power of JVC camcorders, puts the ability to create exciting home movies well within the reach of most consumers."" Easy To Use All of JVC's high-quality Digital CyberCam camcorders use the mini DV format - the only consumer digital video format with worldwide acceptance. All of these superb JVC products interface simply and easily with the Pinnacle Systems' Studio DV editing package. A user-friendly program with a convenient graphical user interface (GUI), both simple and complex editing functions can be performed with no previous video editing experience. About Pinnacle SystemsPinnacle Systems' broadcast, desktop, and consumer groups provide video professionals and consumers, the cutting-edge digital video tools to create, store, distribute and view web enabled digital video easier and more affordably than ever before. Pinnacle Systems may be reached at http://www.pinnaclesys.com.About JVC Company of America JVC has been recognized worldwide as the leader in digital video camcorders. The JVC line of Digital CyberCams continues to lead the industry in quality, features and performance. JVC, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a leading consumer electronics manufacturer. The company distributes a complete line of video and audio equipment including DVD players and changers, camcorders, VCRs, color televisions, home and portable audio equipment, mobile entertainment and blank tapes. For more information on JVC's promotion with Pinnacle Systems, please contact Nancy Fleming Bird of JVC, 800 526 5308, or Barbara Brown of R&J at 973 331 1070, or visit JVC's Web site at http://www.jvc.com. Source: JVC