Purple Globe Deploys High Definition Video On Demand(HD-VOD) Technology on Short Film commissioned by Seattle Film Festival over the internet
Vancouver, British Columbia - Sept 1st, 2003. Purple Globe Communications Inc. a leader in developing technology to deliver DVD and HDTV quality video-on-demand services over any IP network, broadband or mobile network, today announced that through its content partner
Virtual Highway it has succeeded in deploying a high definition short film titled "Coffee" by John Jeffcoat, over the public Internet. The film was commissioned by Cinema Seattle presenter of the 2003 Seattle International Film Festival.To ensure a maximum theatrical viewing experience, windows media 9 digital video file of "Coffee" was encoded at high definition, widescreen,
720p, 8192 kbs bit rate, which is 8-10 times greater than current DVD-quality videos.
Using Purple Globe's latest software version of their I-MX technology on a high-end, IMX 800 set-top box prototype, the film was then delivered over the Internet and was effectively viewed in high definition standard - 16:9 aspect ratio - on a common presentation projector.
Unlike the more common 4:3 aspect ratio standard, currently used by regular PC monitors and regular TV, 16:9 is what is used in every HD-enabled TV set."I am very pleased to have successfully reached this, and several other milestones? said Jack Chung, President of Purple Globe Communications, Inc. "It ensures our clients that their migration from DVD-VOD movies to HD-VOD projects will be supported by consumers willing to pay to view high quality movies, plus it continues to guarantee continued time-to-market and cost effective solutions for their existing businesses."Purple Globe's I-MX 2002 Platform technology, an end-to-end outsourcing model using their proprietary Matrixstream delivery system to over come QoS issues, is used to offer high quality videos on the public Internet.
I-MX's multi-layer security also served as the primary reason why many independent producers, including some from the recent Seattle Film Festival, agreed to demo their films.About Purple Globe Communications Inc.:Purple Globe Communications Inc. was incorporated in 1999 is a software development company whose mission is to empower service providers and content providers to use existing IP infrastructure, such as the internet, as a distribution channel to deliver high quality DVD or HDTV video using the latest MPEG 4 codec to their broadband customers in an effective and profitable manner. For more information visit
http://www.matrixstream.com/About Cinema Seattle:Cinema Seattle is a non-profit, membership driven organization dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of the Pacific Northwest through the cinematic arts.
In addition to producing the Seattle International Film Festival, Cinema Seattle offers exceptional year-round programming with Talking Pictures and Screenwriters Salon. For more information visit http://www.seattlefilm.comAbout Virtual Highway Distribution Inc.:Virtual Highway provides an independent film subscription service and hosts virtual film festivals online, over a broadband, video-on-demand, TCP/IP network. Their primary goal is to help independent artists present their work directly to their audience without the constraints imposed by conventional, high overhead, distribution channels.
For more information visit http://www.vhighway.com.
High Definition DVD: A Primer
High definition DVD, also known as HD-DVD (which actually stands for High Density DVD), is one of two competing high definition storage formats - the other being Blu-ray (http://www.the-hdtv-tuner.com). The need for a new, high capacity storage format, has been primarily brought about by the rapid rise in popularity of HDTV in Japan and the US. HDTV has much higher bandwidth than either NTSC
or regular DVD discs, so in order to record programs from HD-DVD higher capacity discs, of at least 30GB, are required.High definition video is also being used increasingly to make Hollywood movies as it offers comparable quality to film at much less cost. Therefore, the studios plan to release future movies on one or both high definition formats.HD-DVD was developed by Toshiba and NEC and has the support of the DVD Forum, along with a number of Hollywood studios. Currently those studios which have announced support for HD-DVD are; Universal...
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Las Vegas, Nevada NV " DEATHRANCH " Feature Horror Film Soon to be Shooting in Las Vegas Nevada USA
LAS VEGAS, NV (ContentDesk) April 5, 2004 -- Michael A. Tessiero, Executive Producer (MikieeT Productions) announces the upcoming feature production "Deathranch". This 90 minute feature will be shot in it's entirety in and around Las Vegas, NV. USA. Tessiero will use all local crews, and actors.
The genre is horror. When asked why horror? Tessiero stated, "Horror movies make money, I'm not trying to satisfy egos, I'm making movies to make money, and there is a great deal of local production and acting talent here to get the job done. If they can't get it right the first time, take two, this isn't "Gone With the Wind" it's a horror movie. Put good talented creative thinking people around you and it goes together like the shuffle of a deck of cards". When questioned on investors, Tessiero replied, "I've got plenty of money, I'm not offering any of the product.
Principle photography is scheduled to begin May 30, 2004. Tessiero added "this production will use state - of - the...
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HDTV Reviews
HDTV stands for high definition television.
It contains images that have significantly higher details than normal televisions. Pixels in an HDTV product are usually square, smaller and are placed closer together, which results in higher visual detail.
There are a few varieties of HDTVs available, like HD flatpanel TVs, HD traditional projection TVs, and HD advanced microdisplays. HD traditional projection TVs offer larger screen sizes and lower prices, but they take up more space and are quite bulky. In addition, they have a thinner viewing angle than other forms of HDTV.
The HD flat panel TV is thin and light, and can hang on a wall. Although the majority of HDTVs are HD ready and provide the widest viewing angle and the highest contrast, these are available at a higher cost. The HD advanced microdisplays offer a lightweight design and advanced technology without the expense of a flat panel HDTV. They are HD ready and provide a big viewing angle, quality...
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DIRECTV Satellite Television Dealers - Who's Got the Best Deal?
DIRECTV Satellite Television Dealers
There are currently two major satellite TV providers in the U.S. - DISH Network and DIRECTV. And there are hundreds of satellite television dealers who sell their services.
Most of those dealers claim they'll give you the best deal on DIRECT satellite TV equipment and service. But which ones really deliver? And how do you know they won't hit you with hidden service fees, install your system improperly, or give you lousy customer service?
Here's a comparison of the top three online DIRECTV satellite TV dealers so you can make an informed decision as to which dealer to use.
Rapid Satellite (highly recommended)
Established in 1999, Rapid Satellite is one of DIRECTV's highest rated satellite TV dealers.
They've installed hundreds of thousands of satellite TV systems in hundreds of cities and towns across the U.S.A. Rapid Satellite has more than 100 customer...
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Should Your Next Big Screen TV be a Plasma HDTV?
Are you looking for a new big screen TV? There are several choices of different technologies for your next big screen TV. Right now one of the best and most popular items available is the Plasma HDTV technology. But how do you know which model is the right one for you? Here are some brief descriptions of the CRT technology, LCD screens, Plasma HDTV, and projectors so you can better understand your options for your next big screen TV.CRT TVsWhile it may not be as high-tech as a Plasma HDTV screen, you can still get a big screen TV with the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) technology (small cathode ray tubes that produce color to create images), also known as direct-view televisions. CRT is the...
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What You Need To Know About DLP HDTVs
HDTV is definitely the wave of the future when it comes to television viewing technology. It appears that high definition television broadcasting will start to come into it's own this year and progressively become dominant in the next couple of years. What that means for you is a much sharper image, better sound, and in turn, an improved television viewing experience.
Ever since the advent of cable and satellite TV services, the march toward entirely digital TV signal broadcasting has been taking place. Because of the limitations of the older analog TV broadcasting methods, digital signals were just not practical, but now that other methods of transmitting the TV signal are in widespread use, the switchover to the digital TV age is in high gear. And that has paved the way for high definition television standards that can make the fuzzy, unclear TV pictures of yesterday a relic of the past.
Along with the march toward better signal broadcasting, TV hardware...
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LUXURIOUS CARS AT DIRT-CHEAP PRICES
Fellow investor,It's true. The Government allows you to legally buy casual, or luxurious automotives at unbelievably low prices.You can own any car you can imagine like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi as long it is seized by the Government.A Very Representative Case of Seized Vehicles...Here's a typical paradigm... A drug dealer is driving his luxurious BMW on the Highway, having his car loaded with marijuana.The Police with some effort arrests the dealer and the Government seizes his 'property'...
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VoIP Industry Expert Launches New Blog Site
(ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- VoIP Blog Founder, David Cowgill, has built and launched a new Voice Over IP web site, dedicated to educating new telephony buyers with product reviews and information.Over the last few years, VoIP has taken off as a viable communication solution compared to traditional phone calling due to the fact that it is a lot cheaper. VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP allows users to make telephone calls using a computer network, over a data network like...
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Ipiya, Inc.?s FinanceVisor Web Site Helps Online Investors Identify and Analyze Real-Time Trading Opportunities
FinanceVisor's real-time stock screener helps investors to identify trading opportunities throughout the market day. FinanceVisor can be found on the Internet at http://www.financevisor.com."There are a lot of financial websites out there on the Internet, but none offers the tools and information necessary to efficiently identify and analyze stock trends," said Rubik Lee, Ipiya, Inc.?s Chief Executive Officer. "We've designed FinanceVisor...
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