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NewTek Ships New SpeedEDIT Version 1.2
The latest update to the award-winning SpeedEDIT includes VST, DVC PRO HD, MXF and VC1 Support

 

San Antonio, Texas -- July 5, 2007 -- NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the availability of the latest release of SpeedEDIT version 1.2, the next generation of the award winning video editor. This resolution-independent editor is designed to work quickly and efficiently on any video project, from web streams to High-Definition. Amongst the new features included in this version are additional format support, improved plug-in capability and more.

“SpeedEDIT version 1.2 makes the worlds fastest video editor even more powerful – we have significantly upgraded our file format support and added VST support at no additional cost to our current customers.,” said Philip Nelson, Vice president, NewTek sales and video marketing.
 
 

New SpeedEDIT 1.2 features include:

  • WMVHD, VC1 and Windows Media Format 11 file writing support
  • VST audio filter plug-in support
  • DVCPro HD (MXF) file reading
  • Real-time Output support for NewTek video hardware cards
  • Time Code burn-in for both local and project timecode
  • Advanced Crossfade types
  • Improved performance, quality, and stability
  • Floating point HDR image reading
  • Expanded DVD-format writing capability

“Working with multiple formats, frame rates and resolutions is a must in today’s production industry. At the same time, speed is paramount to staying competitive.” said Ted R. Ruiz Sr., Owner, Ad-Venture Video Productions “With NewTek’s SpeedEDIT handling DVCPro files of all types on one timeline in real time, I can’t think of any reason to use another product. My workflow just got more efficient with SpeedEDIT 1.2”.

 
 
Awards

Since its launch in 2006, SpeedEDIT™ has won the following industry awards: 4Ever Group Product Innovation Award 2006; NAB Innovation Award 2006 and Australian PC Magazine Best Buy Award.

 
 
Pricing and Availability

SpeedEDIT is now shipping for 495 € /£299+ VAT. SpeedEDIT 1.2 is now available as a free download for current SpeedEDIT clients. For more information or to purchase, call NewTek Europe Sales at +33557 262 262 or visit http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/purchase/resellers.html to find your nearest reseller.

 
 
About NewTek

San Antonio, Texas-based NewTek Inc., is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, live production, presentation and visual effects tools including LightWave 3D®, winner of the 2003 Primetime Emmy® Engineering Award, Video Toaster®, TriCaster™, TriCasterPRO™, SpeedEDIT™, and 3D Arsenal™ .
Newtek Europe , located near Bordeaux, France, handles communication, distribution and technical support for NewTek products in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
www.newtek-europe.com
www.3dstorm.eu

 
 
Press contact

For Press Contact or Review Units Only:

Audrey-Jane Belin

+33 (0)5 557 262 275
mail to: aj@newtek-europe.com

For General Information:

Call:
+33 (0)5 557 262 262
mail to: info@newtek-europe.com

Newtek Europe
Europarc
17 avenue Léonard de Vinci
F-33600 PESSAC
Tel:+33 (0)5 57 262 262
Fax:+33 (0)5 57 262 261
www.newtek-europe.com

 
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