FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2009
Contact:
Jennifer Thurlow
NewTek
210-370-8216
jthurlow@newtek.com
NewTek TriCasts America Tour™ Finale in New York City
Cross-Country Tour in MINI® Live TV High Definition Vehicle culminates in live showcase of TriCaster™ TCXD300 HD portable live production system
SAN ANTONIO – November 16, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NewTek TriCasts America Tour™ finale event in New York City on November 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the Manhattan Center. Participants have a final opportunity to see: one of the world's first, and smallest, live TV high definition (HD) production vehicles; a full demonstration of NewTek’s TriCaster™ TCXD300 with all of its live production capabilities implemented, including live switching, live full HD streaming, live virtual sets, multiple effects layers and much more; NewTek 3PLAY™ portable multi-channel HD/SD slow motion replay system; Canon's XH G1S high definition camcorders and more.
Following the event at 7:00 p.m. ET in the same location, NewTek TriCaster™ longtime customer Revision3 will be using NewTek TriCaster portable live production system to produce Diggnation LIVE, giving the audience the perfect opportunity to see TriCaster in action. RSVP for Diggnation LIVE at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=299982245245.
"Diggnation LIVE is one of the most anticipated events for fans of Diggnation's hosts Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht. The chance to see them on stage like rock stars makes it a must-attend event," said Jim Louderback, chief executive officer, Revision3. "TriCaster is a perfect compliment to our live events, making it easy to control and deliver a quality performance to the thousands of fans at the show."
About the NewTek TriCasts America Tour
The NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour is sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and TodoCast™. From October 27 through November 17, 2009, NewTek is traveling cross-country in one of the world's first, and smallest, live TV high definition (HD) production vehicles showcasing the small footprint, portability and ease of use of NewTek products, including TriCaster™ and 3PLAY™. From Los Angeles to New York City, NewTek is hosting 10 live events inviting audiences to see TriCaster TCXD300 HD portable live production system and the customized MINI Cooper® in action, including the finale event in New York City.
Industry-leading companies, Canon, NewTek and Vitec® have also joined to provide four powerful live production bundles that will be featured on the tour. The combination of established products in one bundle including Canon XH G1S camcorders, NewTek TriCaster BROADCAST™ and high-end Vitec tripod systems with a custom Petrol TriCaster bag, deliver confidence for the live producer.
In addition, at www.StreamOrDie.com you can view tour events, stories from high profile NewTek customers and other activities captured during the coast-to-coast trip. Join the crew for live demonstrations and to check out the MINI® HD studio-on-wheels in-person by signing up online.
About The MINI Cooper
This miniature HD studio-on-wheels includes a multi-camera switcher, network-style virtual sets, full HD streaming, slow motion replay system, titling station, audio mixer, three camera ISO recorder, video editing, 3D motion graphics system and more. For the NewTek TriCasts America Tour, all HD cameras are provided by Canon and the satellite system for streaming distribution is provided by TodoCast.
About NewTek
Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line, 3PLAY™ and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards. Clients include: Fox News, BBC, NHL, NBA Development League, MTV, VH1, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including "The Dark Knight," "Iron Man," "300," "Hancock," "Tropic Thunder," "Battlestar Galactica," "Lost," "Fringe" and more. NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – "all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
About TodoCast
TodoCast is the new system of choice for professional videographers, event producers and organizations. At under $30,000, the revolutionary TodoCast kit is the first affordable lightweight satellite dish assembly that mounts to virtually any SUV, pick-up, van, trailer and some cars in just minutes. The TodoCast Content Distribution Network is also vertically integrated to provide TodoCast partners a pay-per-view and advertising engine that enables them to promote and stream live events while generating revenue through paid viewers or advertising revenue. To learn more about TodoCast, visit www.todocast.tv.
About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences. The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV. For more information visit Revision3.com. Follow Revision3 at twitter.com/revision3.
- The TriCaster product line includes TriCaster, TriCaster DUO, TriCaster PRO, TriCaster STUDIO and TriCaster BROADCAST, which are trademarks of NewTek Inc.
- 3PLAY, DataLink, TriCaster VM, TimeWarp, LiveControl, SpeedEDIT, VT[5], iVGA, LiveSet, LiveMatte, LiveText, LightWave CORE, 3D Arsenal and LightWave Rendition are trademarks of NewTek Inc.
- LightWave and LightWave 3D are registered trademarks of NewTek Inc.
- All other products or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
