Aug
1
2009
Vert Practice at the ESPN X Games Fifteen
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – July 27, 2009 –
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used by the ESPN X Games® July 30 to August 2, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. TriCaster will be sending live video to a jumbotron to enhance the on-site audience experience.
“We’re excited to be collaborating with NewTek on our live event production at X Games 15,” said Kate Nelligan, live event programming producer, ESPN X Games. “We’ve chosen the NewTek Tricaster Broadcast because it offers us the portability, versatility, and feature set necessary to present the quality show our spectators have come to expect.”
Philip’s Note:
Check out my X Games Photo Gallery HERE
Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra chat before Rally Practice. ESPN X Games Fifteen
In Step Up, Riders "high jump" to win the Gold!
Lyn-Z Adams poses with Noel and Philip Nelson during X Games Fifteen
Tags: Dave Mirra, ESPN, LIVE, Lyn-Z, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Streaming, Travis Pastrana, TriCaster, webcast, X Games | 
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21
2009
PR: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Chooses NewTek TriCaster to Record and Archive Programming
Country Music Hall of Fame
(July 20, 2009) San Antonio, TX
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster portable live production and virtual set system will be used by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to record and archive many of its programs for on demand viewing at www.countrymusichalloffame.com.
“Our mission is to identify and preserve the evolving history and traditions of country music, and to educate our audiences, and we strive to be a ‘museum without walls’,” said Kyle Young, museum director. “TriCaster will help us further those efforts, allowing us to deliver our programming on-demand to a worldwide audience.”
“Cultural institutions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are always looking for new ways to curate historical information,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek Inc. “These archived performances and interviews can deliver the spontaneity and excitement of music in its purest form, underscoring their importance to society.”
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast, project and record a network-style production that can be archived for on-demand viewing. A single operator or small team can produce and stream a live show while switching between as many as six cameras with two DDRs, multi-channel effects and NewTek’s proprietary LiveSet virtual sets. In addition to being used by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, TriCaster is used by music instrument manufacturers, broadcasters, schools, sports organizations and government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
Pricing and Availability
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 Inc.
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.
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.
Tags: Hall of Fame, Interview, LIVE, Live Music, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Streaming, TriCaster |
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13
2009
I’m a fan of most social media tools and found it to be cumbersome to keep each one individually updated. Here is a quick tutorial on linking your Twitter account with Facebook.
1. Search for Twitter in Facebook
2. At the top of the Search Results box, select “Applications”
3. Click on the “Twitter” application to go to the Twitter Page
4. Install applicaiton
Simple as that.. Any post to Twitter will be automatically posted to your Facebook account.
Jul
13
2009
Was reading an article from the Telegraph.co.uk about the “Changes” coming to Alligator, Mississippi, where a young new politician defeated the old mayor of 30 years. It’s exciting to see someone take the initiative to try to help their dying town but some comments in the article from the new mayor, Tommie “Tomaso” Brown bothered me.
“I just want the people to be comfortable. Small towns like this depend on government funding and that’s what we’re seeking.”
The town’s facilities were substandard, he said, gesturing towards the humble town hall, where a “No Loitering” sign is nailed next to the door. “There isn’t even a phone or a fax machine in there. How can we communicate with the outside world and ask for things?”
It’s shocking to me that he feels that his job as mayor is to “ask for things” and expects to the federal government to give him cash. I hate to say it but I’m starting to see this attitude pop up more and more from individuals, companies, cities and states. What ever happened to the “good ole’ American work ethic”?
If we aren’t careful, next July 4th, we may be wishing everyone a “Happy Dependance” day!
Read article HERE
Jul
10
2009
I remember when Mike Tyson was an unstoppable force in boxing. The fans dream was to see a fight go longer than 3 rounds. You were never late for a Tyson Pay-Per-View Parties becauase you may miss the knockout. Check out this video to see Mike Tyson in action in his prime..before he went nuts, bit off Evander Holyfield’s ear and got his entire face tattooed.
Jul
9
2009
NewTek TriCaster™ to Live Stream 2009 UFC Fan Expo
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – July 09, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ portable live production and virtual set system will be used to live stream the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) Fan Expo, July 10 and 11 starting at 11:00 a.m. CST/9:00 a.m. PST at www.foxfightgame.com. In conjunction with the UFC 100 Fight Card, this event offers extended coverage for mixed martial arts enthusiasts, with MMA demonstrations and interviews with UFC fighters, executives and celebrities, all weekend long from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
“This weekend is the largest UFC event ever held,” said Mike Straka, host of Fox Fight Game. “With NewTek TriCaster, we can unite fans worldwide with those at the event, as they honor their passion and enthusiasm for UFC fights.”
“The UFC is on the crest of the live streaming wave that is sweeping entertainment and sports,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek Inc. “TriCaster has become the tool of choice for the creation of live Web content and NewTek is excited to be a part of this historical UFC moment.”
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project a network-style production. A single operator or small team can produce a live show while switching between as many as six cameras with two DDRs, multi-channel effects and NewTek’s proprietary LiveSet™ virtual sets. In addition to being used by the UFC, TriCaster is used by sports organizations, broadcasters, government agencies, schools and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
Pricing and Availability
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 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.
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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.
Tags: fox news, Interview, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Streaming, TriCaster, UFC, webcast |
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9
2009
Evian has released this latest insanely popular viral video, Skating Babies. Enjoy..
Jul
9
2009
Tech legend, kr8tr aka Rob La Gesse of Building 43 always has interesting stories to tell but I think his “Twittering a Blind Date” post is classic..
Some highlights of the Date..
kr8tr BDU 5 – ok. got caught typing on my phone. Disapproving look from the PHD. Not good. Will be more discreet. ABOUT 12 HOURS ago from web
kr8tr BDU 6 I think I will be tweeting in the bathroom. I’ll wash my hands, promis ABOUT 12 HOURS ago from web
apenny @kr8tr for what it’s worth, i think you should stop twittering on date and give recap afterwards, could be a deal killer. ABOUT 12 HOURS ago from web in reply to kr8tr
fr3dly @kr8tr: good on you dude. keep going. you’re only in the wrong…take her picture and upload it to flickr. ABOUT 12 HOURS ago from web in reply to kr8tr
kr8tr BDU – she pees every 10 minutes! ABOUT 12 HOURS ago from web
ikepigott @kr8tr – Dude, she’s not peeing. She’s tweeting about you. (Don’t blow this, you still have a chance to steal third base.) ABOUT 11 HOURS ago from web in reply to kr8tr
kr8tr @ikepigott – no. she doesnt even own cell. ABOUT 11 HOURS ago from web in reply to ikepigott
kr8tr BDU – this is not going well ABOUT 11 HOURS ago from web
How did the date end? Will there be another.. Read the JUICY details of the entire date HERE
Jul
8
2009
Thanks to Brian Sherwood of Revision3’s Scam School for bringing this video to my attention…
Some very early Criss Angel magic mixed with some 80’s rock.. I must admit, he does a sweet moonwalk..
Jul
4
2009
AP reports that former Tennesse Titans Quarterback, Steve “Air” McNair was found shot to death by his girlfriend in his Nashville home.
Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that authorities were called to a condominium and found McNair and a woman shot to death inside. Aaron said police don’t yet know the circumstances of the shootings.
Read the article HERE
Another good article on Steve McNair’s death can be found on BlackPlanet HERE
HERE is a story that identifies his girlfriend as the killer