Hot off two 'Best in Show' Awards at the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB) in Las Vegas last month, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 professional video editing software is expected to be available beginning May 29, 2013. As part of the product roadmap and influenced by extensive feedback from editors, the release will feature numerous enhancements to help improve functionality, add flexibility and increase speed.

To promote the potential of live HD streaming, Holdan is announcing a special offer for buyers of Panasonics acclaimed AG-AC160a and AC130a camcorders. With new camera purchases, customers will receive a complimentary VidiU, a live webstreaming device from Teradek which enables users to transmit quickly, inexpensively and at high quality to users around the world.

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Shotgun Software, developer of Shotgun, the leading production management system designed for the visual effects, animation and game industries, today released a complete product overhaul with Shotgun Version 5.0. Shotgun encompasses production tracking, scheduling, review and approval, helping modern production pipelines run as efficiently as possible--but now includes a new UI and toolset designed specifically for artists and supervisors. Shotgun 5.0 also adds new tools for task tracking, review and approval, collaboration and search, and is still priced at $49.00 USD per seat, per month.

Adorama, the leading supplier of professional video, photographic and consumer electronics products, is bringing the NAB buzz to the Big Apple this May. The retailer, just back from a hugely successful NAB appearance a few weeks ago, will be hosting a post-NAB* spin-off event on Thursday, May 9th from 1-8pm at its new event space at 55 West 17th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, in New York City. Following close on the heels of NAB 2013 and sticking to a format similar to that of tradeshows, the event will feature a handpicked selection of manufacturers.


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Clear-Com® is pleased to announce that Samer E. Mouwanes will join the company on May 13, 2013 as Regional Sales Manager, Middle East. Mouwanes is a dedicated sales professional with extensive experience in the broadcast, pro audio and installation markets. In his new role, Mouwanes will establish and head Clear-Coms new Middle East office. He will be responsible for overseeing all sales and customer service activities in the Middle East, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.


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Snell today announced the appointment of Carlos Ferreira as regional sales director for Southern Europe. Ferreira, who from 2002 to 2010 served as regional sales manager for Iberia at Snell (then Snell & Wilcox), returns to the company to manage not only Southern European sales operations, but also those in Latin American markets.

Petrol Bags, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, introduces the Deca Airflow Camera Backpack (PC306). A new concept in backpack systems, this new carrier features a rainbow shape to allow air flow-through, to enhance the wearers comfort.

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Cypress, CA - FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has announced two new compact MXF clip servers, the MBP-120SX and MBP-125SX, for ingest, playback, and playout applications. Ideal for file-based production workflows, the new 1 RU servers are being demonstrated at the 2013 NAB Show (C5116), which runs April 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, is introducing the HVS-XT100 and HVS-XT110 HD/SD portable video switchers at the NAB convention. The latest in the companys popular line of HVS Series switchers, the HVS-XT100 comes with a separate main unit and control panel, while the HVS-XT110 features a compact, integrated design. The HVS-XT switchers is being shown for the first time at NAB 2013 (Booth C5116), taking place from April 8-11 in Las Vegas.

Building upon the popularity of FOR-As HVS-300HS switcher, the HVS-XT100 and HVS-XT110 units include and expand upon the HVS-300s wide range of functions, including: mixed HD/SD input, frame synchronization, multi-viewer capability, re-sizing engine, 2.5D wipe effects, DVE and keyer with chroma key. Two freely assignable Keyers and DSKs channels also come standard, allowing operators to use AUX to expand the range of production when displaying video on a monitor other than the main system.

FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has welcomed Mario Rodriguez as its Sales Manager for the Latin American market. Effective March 4, Rodriguez assumes responsibility of all sales in the Latin American area with the support of FOR-A Americas SalesDirector, Pedro Silvestre.

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