Philip Nelson

PR: Honda US Open of Surfing to be produced and web streamed live with TriCaster

Honda US Open of Surfing to be produced and web streamed live with TriCaster

San Antonio, TX — July 10, 2008 –NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Go211.com, the leading social networking website for action sports enthusiasts, has chosen TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream Go211 Live, the largest action sports, music and lifestyle festival in North America, which takes place July 24-27 from Huntington Beach, California. Go211 Live features the world’s largest professional surfing competition- Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neil- along with BMX, skateboarding, freestyle motocross demos, live music and fashion.

“Go211.com is proud to deliver Go211 Live and the Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neil to world-wide fans,” said Sean Aruda, CEO, Go211.com. “TriCaster portable production system gives us a reliable and affordable way to produce and web stream four full days of activities, in their entirety, to online users.”

“The US Open of Surfing isn’t shot in a controlled studio,” said Philip Nelson, SVP Strategic Development, NewTek. “One of the key benefits of the TriCaster is portability. You can do a live web stream with TriCaster from almost anywhere on the planet: a BMX Track, skateboard park or even the beach. As long as you have power and an internet connection you are ready to stream.”

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