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Formac introduces digital video recording solution for Apple Macintosh

Free TiVeRon software for OSX allows studio dv/tv users to schedule
and
record TV in high-quality DV.

BERKELEY, CA - August 27th, 2002 - Formac Electronic Inc., the leading
manufacturer of performance enhancing peripherals and advanced
visualization solutions, today announced Formac TiVeRon, a digital
video
recording software, for its award-winning studio dv/tv media
converter.
Formac's new TiVeRon software, a native Cocoa development, further
enhances
the TV capabilities of studio dv/tv. In addition to watching
television,
users can schedule and record TV shows ahead of time, and from remote
locations via the internet or network. Designed for the creative
professional, video is captured in high-quality DV format, making it
available for instant and frame-accurate editing. The software is
compatible with Apple's OS 10.2 and is shipped immediately with all
studio
dv/tv. It is available as a free software upgrade for existing studio
dv/tv
owners.

"Apple's OS X is the ideal platform to develop innovative desktop
movie
solutions like studio dv/tv.", said Oliver Bergmann, Ph.D., Chief
Executive
Officer and President of Formac Inc. "The TiVeRon software was the
next
logical step for Formac, realizing more of the tremendous capabilities
of
the studio dv/tv. Formac's award-winning video capturing technology
combined with the built-in TV Tuner makes it the first high-quality
digital
video recording solution for the Apple Macintosh. We are very happy to
provide these great new features for free to our existing customer
base."

Unlike competitive TV recording solutions, Formac's studio dv/tv uses
an
ultra-fast hardware CODEC to capture movies in high-quality DV format.
Movies are captured with full-screen NTSC resolution at 30 frames per
second, and can be used instantly for frame-accurate editing. The DV
technology makes Formac studio dv/tv the ideal choice for creative
individuals, and for Education institutions.

Formac's new software package comes with two applications, TiVeRon and
TiVeRon Scheduler. The TiVeRon application automatically scans and
identifies up to 125 channels, which users can watch in variable
screen
sizes. The Scheduler application allows users to create individual
schedules for their favorite TV shows to record them at any given time
and
date. Schedules can also be created on a remote computer, and sent via
network or internet to the host computer connected to the studio
dv/tv.
This feature allows users to launch recordings from remote locations,
such
as the office or while on vacation. To make the handling of the
recording
archive more convenient, users can preview recordings in thumbnail
size,
and access movie sequences instantly by scrolling the timeline bar.

In developing the TiVeRon software, Formac also listened to feedback
from
existing studio dv/tv customers. Users can now infinitely vary the
opacity
of the TV display frame until it is eliminated. The TV picture can
therefore be integrated seamlessly into the desktop environment.
Formac
also added one more option to the display size: in addition to
quarter,
half and full-size, the display window can now also be shown in
original DV
size (720 x 480). The TV modus feature now switches automatically to
best
resolution for full-screen playback. Allowing studio owners a more
individual and flexible use of its capabilities, the new TiVeRon
software
is Apple scriptable. Users can add personal functionality with their
own
scripts and routines.

Pricing and Availability
Formac's TiVeRon software is shipped immediately with all studio
dv/tv. The
media converter sells for US$ 399, and is available through Formac
Certified Resellers and Shop Formac ([www.formac.com][1]). The
software is
available as a free download to existing customers from Formac's
website.

About Formac Electronic Inc.
Formac is a leading provider of performance enhancing peripherals and
advanced display solutions for the creative professional, working in
the
multimedia, desktop publishing or digital imaging environment. The
company
offers an award-winning line of products in the areas of video
capture,
storage and display technology, for Macintosh and PC computers.
Founded
1987 in Berlin, Germany, Formac has plants in the UK, France and the
US.
The headquarter for US and Canada is located in Berkeley, California.
For
more information visit Formac at [www.formac.com][1].

Formac Electronic Inc.
1510 6th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
USA
T +1 510.528.9300
F +1 510.528.9014
W <http://www.formac.com>

Compatibility
Architecture: PPC (Carbonized)

PowerPC
Formac Studio DV/TV (Hardware)

  [1]: http://www.formac.com (www.formac.com)

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