Focus Enhancements Raises the Bar for Direct To Edit Recording; Previews New FS-5 at NAB 2008
April 08 2008 - 6:30AM
Marketwired
LAS VEGAS, NV , a worldwide leader in media management and ultra
wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that it will
showcase its soon-to-be released, ultra-portable FS-5 Direct To
Edit� (DTE) recorder at NAB 2008 from April 14-17 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center, Booth SL2605.
Designed for use with popular DV and HDV cameras, FS-5
introduces a groundbreaking and unique new technology for tapeless
acquisition. FS-5 advanced features provide users with the ability
to quickly and efficiently log custom metadata wirelessly via a
laptop, smartphone or other WiFi capable device while recording
media. Users will be able to select metadata formats that are
compatible with different nonlinear editing (NLE) systems as well
as media asset management systems such as Focus Enhancements'
award-winning ProxSys� solution.
"With Direct To Edit Technology, we revolutionized the
acquisition process by making it possible to record in a number of
different native NLE file formats that can be used directly in
popular NLE systems," said Matt McEwen, director of product
alliances for Focus Enhancements. "Now that tapeless workflow is
becoming the media acquisition standard, users are seeking a
flexible means of easily adding metadata, that is compatible with
their editing and asset management systems, to their content. We
believe our FS-5 addresses those needs by merging content creation
and content management in a new way to allow for easy media
identification making the end-to-end workflow seamless for
broadcast and video production groups."
In addition to unprecedented metadata capabilities, new features
and capabilities include:
-- Increased Direct To Edit file format support with the addition of MXF
HDV 720p30 and 1080i 50/60 support for Avid NLE systems
-- 50% weight reduction and a 60% reduction in size when compared to the
entry level FS-4 model
-- New rugged and lightweight 1.8" disk drive technology utilizes the UDF
file format
-- New low-power and fan-less design utilizes a 3-hour (record time)
removable Li-Ion battery pack
-- Newly designed user interface and menu system feature an easy to
navigate scroll wheel and 320 x 240 color backlit LCD display for menu and
status viewing
-- USB 2.0 interface for fast computer mounting and connection of
accessories
-- Wired or optional Wireless network capabilities
The FS-5 will complement the Focus Enhancements family of video
production products that enable video pros to go from acquisition
to editing with unparalleled speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Compatible with most HDV and DV camcorders and editing software,
the company's Direct To Edit video recording technology converts
the output from camcorders or VTRs to a NLE format and records to
disk via FireWire.
By combining DTE Technology with advanced caching and disk
recording, camcorders paired with Focus Enhancements DTE recorders
ensure that shots are never missed and critical footage is always
ready to edit instantly.
Pricing and Availability
A 100GB version of FS-5 is expected to be available in Summer
2008 for a suggested price of $2,195 (US). For more information,
please visit www.focusinfo.com.
About Focus Enhancements, Inc.
Focus Enhancements, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE), headquartered in
Campbell, CA, is a leading designer of world-class solutions in
advanced, proprietary video and wireless video technologies. The
company's Semiconductor Group develops wireless IC chip set based
on WiMedia UWB standard and design as well as markets portable ICs
to the video convergence, portable media, navigation systems and
smartphone markets. The company's System Group develops video
products for the digital media markets, with customers in the
broadcast, video production, digital signage and digital asset
management markets. More information on Focus Enhancements may be
obtained from the company's Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) filings, or by visiting the Focus Enhancements home page at
http://www.focusinfo.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this press release which are not historical,
including statements regarding management's intentions, hopes,
expectations, representations, plans or predictions about the
future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
include statements regarding management's expectations of the
FS-5's features and capabilities and its availability date. Because
these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
there are important factors that could cause our actual results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include changes to the FS-5's feature-set due to changes in the
market place, unforeseen delays in research and development, and
the risk factors specified in the company's Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2007 as well as other filings with the SEC.
These statements are based on information as of April 8, 2008 and
the company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise.
ProxSys and Direct To Edit are registered trademarks of Focus
Enhancements. Other company and product names may be trademarks of
their respective owners. � 2008 Focus Enhancements, Inc. All rights
reserved.
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