Reprinted from a WD press release: WD(R) (NYSE: WDC), the world’s leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new WD ShareSpace high-speed network storage systems that provide cost-effective, centralized storage for small office and home networks. WD ShareSpace represents WD’s first entry into the small-office network storage market, where it plans to bring to a [...]

It’s been a busy time at Adobe lately, as they’ve released today new versions of just about every piece of software that they make. But for Videomaker readers, lets break down their new Creative Suite 4 Production Premium bundle, available in October for $1,699. We managed to finagle a beta version of CS4, that we’ve been [...]

Red Digital Cinema announced on their scarletuser.com forum, that their highly anticipated Scarlet camcorder has been taken back to the drawing board in response to recent market changes. They promise that the new Scarlet will be better than the originally planned model, but details were not yet forthcoming. Release dates have been moved from early 2009, [...]

Reprinted from an Imation press release: Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN), exclusive licensee of the “TDK Life on Record” recording media brand, today announced the first 6x Blu-ray recordable (BD-R) and Blu-ray recordable double layer (BD-R DL) media for the U.S. retail market. Imation is also launching a full line of TDK Life on Record Blu-ray disc cleaning [...]

Reprinted from a SmartSound press release: SmartSound Software, Inc. announces the release of Sonicfire Pro 5, a groundbreaking new development in library music. With new music timing controls and searching features, Sonicfire Pro 5 gives professional editors the most complete customizable music library solution. Now shipping, this new release accesses the largest selection of fully-customizable library [...]

News from IBC today, JVC Professional has announced it will support Sony’s XDCAM EX format that uses MPEG-2 video and SxS flash memory cards for storing video. JVC’s first XDCAM EX product will be the KA-MR100G docking media recorder, that will attach to current JVC Pro Camcorders, allowing the tape based cameras [...]

The 2008 Videomaker Summit East is coming up! (CHICO, Calif. September 10, 2008) Video enthusiasts will refine their video production skills with more than 30 in-depth seminars at the 2008 Videomaker Summit East, to be held at the Washington Square Conference Center in Newark, New Jersey, October 10 - 12, 2008. The 2008 Videomaker Summit East is [...]

Reprinted from a Sony press release: Sony is expanding its industry leading line-up of high-definition video products with two new HDV™ cameras designed to meet the needs of professionals and prosumers. With the HDR-FX1000 Handycam® camcorder, more adept consumer videographers gain access to cinematic features, including 24P scanning and advanced color settings for around $3,200. With the [...]

Reprinted from a Corel press release: Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL) (TSX:CRE), a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X2 and Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 Ultimate. Corel’s significant upgrade of VideoStudio® Pro X2 provides consumers with a complete HD solution for video editing and authoring. Corel’s latest [...]

Do you have a Sony EX1 (or other camcorder of roughly the same size)? Ever wish you could carry it, a laptop, and all your accessories in one sweet bag? Well Petrol has just released the Camlap Trolley Backpack. It’s a new bag from one of the most trusted names in camcorder protection accessories. More [...]