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1
2010
SAN ANTONIO – February 01, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ portable live production system is being used by the Steve Harvey Morning Show to live stream video from the nationally-syndicated radio program. The live stream, which airs Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 a.m. CT/6:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET on www.steveharvey.com, has attracted 508,000 viewers since it debuted and continues to attract approximately 20,000 more followers each week.
“NewTek TriCaster offers a reliable solution, providing fans with more of what they are craving – a fun way to start their day with us and our guests live in the studio,” said Steve Harvey, the Steve Harvey Morning Show. “And, at the same time, we can introduce our show to new audiences on the Internet.”
“By taking his number one radio show to the Web, Steve Harvey is turning his millions of listeners into Steve Harvey Show studio viewers,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek Inc. “Using TriCaster to live stream top radio shows puts progressive radio producers at the forefront of the Internet revolution.”
“With TriCaster, I can produce and live stream the show, using five camera inputs, double box shots of Steve and his guests, and video replays during commercial breaks, all without breaking a sweat,” said Daniel Ferguson, video producer/editor, the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions while switching between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while automatically inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. In addition to being used by the Steve Harvey Morning Show, TriCaster is used by Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, ESPN Radio, MTV, FOX Sports and many other national, regional and local broadcasters.
Pricing and Availability
TriCaster TCXD300 is available in North America for US$14,995 and in multi-standard internationally for US$17,995. The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in North America starting at US$3,995. The TriCaster family of products is available in multi-standard internationally beginning at US$5,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
About NewTek
Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and ground-breaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line 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 “Avatar,” “Angels and Demons,” “Battle for Terra,” “The Dark Knight,” “Iron Man,” “Tropic Thunder,” “V,” “FlashForward,” “Lost,” “Fringe” and more.
NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com.
Tags: Interview, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Radio, Steve Harvey, Streaming, TriCaster, viral, webcast | 
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31
2010
This week at the ESPN X Games in Aspen, Co, Noel Nelson took 2nd place in the FUSE Snowskate Freestyle Jam. Out of over 15 contestants, Noel’s Manual Rail grind pushed him to the top of the back.
“Winning 2nd in the snowskate competition was amazing,” said Nelson. “Having only seen snow twice in my life, beating 18 other kids was pretty sweet.”
Noel's Manual Rail Grind during the Fuse Snowskate freestyle jam.
Noel Nelson on the winners stand.
What is a snowskate? It’s basically a skateboard deck with 4 skates where the wheels would normally be.
For more info on Snowskates. Click HERE
Tags: ESPN X Games, Fuse snowskate, kids, Philip Nelson, snow, Sports, Winter X Games, X Games |
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29
2010
TriCaster powers video screens at ESPN Winter X Games 14
Ken Kerschbaumer of Sports Video Group published this story yesterday!
Fans of extreme winter sports making the trek to Aspen, CO, for the ESPN Winter X Games 14 this weekend will have an in-venue video experience powered, for the first time, by two NewTek Tricaster integrated switcher and production unit. “Instead of having a production truck,” says Philip Nelson, SVP, strategic development, for NewTek, “they are using a TriCaster, our 3PLAY replay system, and Live Text for character generation.”
Read the entire story HERE
Tags: ESPN, Interview, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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28
2010
HD portable live production and instant replay systems to provide live venue video and replays to event audience
The ESPN Crew preps for the Winter X Games. TriCaster XD 300, LiveText and 3Play
SAN ANTONIO – January 28, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its TriCaster™ TCXD300 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production systems and 3PLAY™ HD/SD slow motion replay systems will provide live venue video and instant replay at the ESPN Winter X Games® 14 in Aspen, Colo., January 28 to 31. Two TriCaster/3PLAY live production teams will replace and expand the capabilities that were previously provided by an expensive TV truck.
“Winter X Games is the world’s premier action sports event and our fans expect us to push the limit not only in sports but in the fan experience,” said Kate Nelligan, live event programming producer, ESPN X Games. “NewTek TriCaster and 3PLAY allow us to produce more live exclusive content for each venue, bringing the fans even closer to the action.”
“NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 and 3PLAY give venue and event management the ability to provide audiences with HD live venue video and instant replay coverage of the highest quality, without incurring the expense and resources of traditional live TV trucks,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek. “At the same time, this maintains the network-quality that audiences have come to expect from large broadcasters, such as ESPN.”
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions while switching between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while automatically inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. In addition to being used by ESPN X Games, TriCaster is used by sports organizations, broadcasters, schools, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
NewTek 3PLAY’s price makes multi-channel, HD/SD slow motion replay available to a much broader base of sports broadcasters, teams, leagues, schools, organizations and live remote producers. 3PLAY delivers synchronized, continuous recording and display of up to three video streams. The system connects to any switcher and supports the output of either a single stream or all three streams to the switcher for complete flexibility in live production. Replays are easily organized in separate lists using color coding to distinguish teams, players, game periods, event types and highlights. 3PLAY supports 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios.
Pricing and Availability
TriCaster TCXD300 is available in North America for US$14,995 and in multi-standard internationally for US$17,995. The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in North America starting at US$3,995. The TriCaster family of products is available in multi-standard internationally beginning at US$5,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
3PLAY is a native HD device that also supports NTSC SD and is available in North America at US$21,995. 3PLAY is also available in a multi-standard version internationally at US$24,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
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, Nickelodeon, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, ESPN X Games, Fox Sports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including “Avatar,” “Angels and Demons,” “Battle for Terra,” “The Dark Knight,” “Iron Man,” “Tropic Thunder,” “V,” “FlashForward,” “Lost,” “Fringe” and more.
Tags: LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, viral, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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27
2010
Philip & Noel Nelson at Buttermilk. Getting ready for the ESPN Winter X Games
I’m here in Aspen, Co getting ready for TriCaster’s big debut at the ESPN Winter X Games! Wow! What an exciting project to be involved with!
Everyone knows about the television broadcast but unless you have attended one of these events, most don’t realize that there is another show being made… In Venue video!
With thousands of fans on site to be part of the action, there is no way that everyone can have a front row seat. That is where the LED video boards come in. TriCaster is powering the in venue video for the first time at Winter X! I’ll try to post some cool pics and stories of the action here in Aspen throughout the weekend.
One lesson that I’ve learned so far.. Dr. Martins are HORRIBLE on the ice and snow. I’ve busted twice.. Not just a slip but a feet above head wipeout. I have a feeling I’ll be buying some different boots just to survive the week.
TriCaster, 3Play and Live make up each of the two TriCaster production teams.
Tags: ESPN, ESPN 360, extreme sports, Interview, LED, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, Twitter, viral, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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22
2010
You probably remember the images of US Airways flight 1549 floating on the Hudson River as the passengers gathered on the wings awaiting rescue. Video has been release that shows the salvage efforts of flight 1549 and the raising of the aircraft from the frozen Hudson River.
Exclusive unseen video footage of the Miracle on the Hudson, flight 1549 New York City from David Martin on Vimeo.
Jan
22
2010
The faithful readers of my blog may remember my CES post about “getting Tazed” at the Into Tomorrow booth during CES 2010 in Las Vegas. While that was a fun thing to witness, I was actually there for a radio interview with Dave Graveline for his worldwide sindicated show, Into Tomorrow. Here is my interview that took place just moments after the tazing incident. 😉
Tags: CES, Dave Graveline, Interview, Into Tomorrow, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Streaming, TriCaster, Twitter, viral, webcast |
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21
2010
VH1 CLASSIC AND MARK BURNETT PRODUCTIONS GIVE MUSIC FANS A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME WITH NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “ROCK „N‟ ROLL FANTASY CAMP”
The New Four-Episode Series is Set to Premiere on VH1 Classic July, 2010
Put away your sleeping bags and flashlights and pack up your guitar and drumsticks, as it‟s going to be blood, sweat, and
tears when VH1 Classic takes you on the adventure of a lifetime with the new original series “Rock „N‟ Roll Fantasy Camp.” Production is set to begin on the series in February 2010. The four-episode, one-hour series is set to premiere in July
2010.
VH1 Classic and Mark Burnett Productions have teamed up to give fans the ultimate music experience to fulfill their rock and roll fantasies. In a new, hour-long, weekly docu-series, viewers will get to watch as 15 musicians from a variety of backgrounds and cities will go through the transformative process of becoming “rock stars.” “Rock „N‟ Roll Fantasy Camp has allowed musicians around the world to make their dreams a reality,” said Mark Burnett. “We are delighted to produce a series
about this real-life process and work with the great team at VH1 Classic.”
Campers will learn the hard way that what doesn‟t kill you makes you stronger when rock n‟ roll star counselors dole out some intense tough love in order to turn these amateur musicians into rock gods. Previous rock and roll counselors have included Roger Daltrey, Steven Tyler, Slash, and Bill Wyman, to name just a few. Over the course of four weeks, the show will follow campers as they form bands, rehearse, get schooled by rock and roll legends, and ultimately, in the
finale, perform before a live audience in an iconic rock venue.
“We are very excited to team up with Mark Burnett Productions to bring our viewers an inside look at all of the excitement and intensity of Rock „N‟ Roll Fantasy Camp,” said Lee Rolontz, EVP of Original Music Production and Development, VH1 and VH1 Classic. “Where else can you experience music fans living their dreams on stage next to legendary classic music artists?”
Rock „N‟ Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof says “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp has changed people’s lives and this new alliance with Mark Burnett and VH1 Classic will enable viewers to see this in a very exciting way.”
Each week, a surprise rock icon will drop in to train each band on a new aspect of becoming rock stars. We‟ll see campers evolve from quiet nice guys and gals to loud, sexy front men and women…timid drummers to drum-pounding rock heroes…wannabe Slashes to ax-slinging forces to be reckoned with. With a few hiccups along the way, the journey will be anything but dull…fights will erupt and stage fright will ensue, ensuring that only those with rock n‟ roll in their blood
will make it to the top!
In preparation for the final battle of the bands, each group must claim their true rock identity by choosing a name, a bad-ass wardrobe, and some killer hair and makeup. With the music know-how, looks, and rock star swagger falling into
place, viewers will watch them take the stage in front of a live audience. Will they pass the test and be flocked by groupies…or booed off the stage? The stakes are high, as the band voted best by the fans will win the opportunity
every rock fan dreams about – a once-in-a-lifetime performance with a major rock star.
Mark Burnett Productions is producing the series. Executive producers for Mark Burnett Productions are Mark Burnett and Lee Metzger. David Fishof is an executive producer. Executive producers for VH1 Classic are Lee Rolontz,
Keshia Williams, and Rick Krim.
Jan
20
2010
I think I enjoy the beginning of American Idol when insane people who think they can sing audition and make fools of themselves, better than the actually competition. (Sorry for the run on sentence)
This season is bringing out the crazies like never before. In honor of one of the weirdest ones I’ve seen.. I would like to introduce you to Amy Lang and Boob Boxing!
Tags: American Idol, Boob Boxing, Insanity, LIVE, Live Music, Music, Streaming, viral, Weird |
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