Visiting EAR's HQ Weds January 23rd - Sonic Foundry, a provider of high performance rich media technology for the enterprise. The company’s automated web presentation and knowledge sharing solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, education institutions and government agencies to build a communication advantage. Contact EAR sales for details or to setup an appt. Register For Event

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** THIS IS NOT AN EAR SPONSORED EVENT - POSTED AS A COURTESY **

It's this week on Friday.  Please RSVP!

August 22 - The SBE Annual Pizza and Beer Party.  The party begins Friday  6:30 PM,  at the Organ Stop Pizza, 1149 E. Southern Avenue in Mesa. It is located near Stapley and Southern Ave.  Beer, pizza, soft drinks, conversation, as well as a general gab fest.  You can also spend time listening to this one of a kind pipe organ.

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Friday August 15, meet with EAR's workflow experts 10am-4pm:

• Hands-on demonstrations for the following products and services:
• Final Cut Suite video editing bundle (F=inal Cut Pro, Motion, Garage Band and more!)
  
• Mac Pro 8-core/shared storage
• Automated encoding workflow with Telestream or Sorenson
  
• Final Cut Server 
• Mac Book Pro 17"

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Celebrate 80 years of microphone history and win prizes from Neumann! EAR has been providing Neumann products and support since 1979. We congratulate our friends @ as the premier manufacturers of studio quality microphones since the dawn of modern audio. EAR can help with selecting the best microphone for your needs - and competitive pricing! Call 800-473-6914 to talk with one of our product specialists today. More about the contest...

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See how Adobe Scene7 Dynamic Imaging can help you grow your online revenues. Learn more about the latest rich media from Adobe Scene7 and how businesses of any size can leverage this technology to enhance product presentation. EAR can provide your company with both Adobe's large suite of products - plus 30 years of expertise with workflow design and support. This seminar is free, so is EAR's evaluation of your audio and video needs. Contact one of our product support specialists today 800-473-6914.

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How can I submit my project for Tucson Film & Music Festival 2008?
You can apply and submit now until August 15, 2008. Tucson Film & Music Festival prefers paperless entries submitted via The International Film Festival Submission System (BrigitFest) – on the Web at www.withoutabox.com. If you are a WithoutABox member, you will receive a $5 discount off the entry fee if you use the online application. If not paying by credit card online, download a PDF application for submission to send in with your check/money order.

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CMOS Cameras - Facts & Fiction

There's been a lot of talk of late about "rolling shutter artifacts" with the new generation of
cameras with CMOS sensors. We'll test them out ourselves and see what all the fuss is about.

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Great overview of Avid's version 3.0 Media Composer software release. Also includes some DX hardware details. Runtime 5 minutes.

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More than a rumor - it's a fact! Expect price increases from most audio and video manufactures ranging from 5-10% or more. The weak dollar and climbing energy pricing have forced them to pass through the largest set of pricing increases in recent years. 

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Now on display in the EAR main showroom (being staged in our service department above) - the new Digidesign C24 control work surface. EAR has over 75 years combined Digidesign workstation and live sound experience. Stop by for some hands on  time with this amazing new audio console/work surface from Digi.  Get a quick quote

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Webcast Authoring for Blu-ray Demystified - Rimage technology overview. With limited means to deliver HD media - Blu-ray is quickly becoming the preferred medium. The webcast covers authoring workflow, data rate, codecs and costs. EAR can provide detailed pricing and guidance for HD workflow and finishing.

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Panavision has released a series of technical tutorials covering HD camera systems and related workflow. Each tutorial is available in 480p, 720p and 1080p for downloading.

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 An APA NewsGram - May 6, 2008
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Dear APA Member/Industry Professional:
Benefit Includes Silent Auction of FILM Items 

Durant Communications makes a tremendous contribution to the theatre community by providing audition and class information, "Starving Actor" theatre discounts, etc. Most information is free of charge. Doug Durant has been quietly battling leukemia for the past three years. After his most recent round of chemotherapy, he developed serious infection and was hospitalized. In spite of insurance, medical expenses continue to mount.

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Better imager, improved low noise electronics, the Panasonic AG-HVX200A replaced the classic HVX200 camcorder this month. For over 3 years now Panasonic has dominated the HD camera world with the AG-HVX200 camera/camcorder. Priced at just over $5,000 - dollar for pound the "HVX200" delivered 100mb/sec intra-frame compressed HD with a feature set on par with cameras many times it's price.   Special buy now pricing.

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Years in the making, Apple Finalcut Server arrived for demo @ EAR this week - allowing for the first time FCP workgroup collaboration. Tons of other functionality built in as well (see below details and demos). The benefits of fast automated workflow and distribution were all the buzz this year at the NAB (National Assc of Broadcasters) convention. See how you can increase the quality and speed of your editing and finishing workflow - while you save money. Contact EAR sales for complete details or to setup an appointment today 800-473-6914 or Contact Us.

CAUTION: Software without integrated deployment is just a waste of time and money.  We can help design and deliver your new workflow - and support you with one phone call. Contact EAR sales for complete details.

More about Final Cut Server as it appears at EAR's world famous demonstration facility:

Final Cut Server helps you find assets instantly, share work seamlessly, and automate routine tasks while you do creative work. Keep every member of your team in sync throughout the production process. Automatically catalog assets. Find media quickly with layered search tools. Scale the software from a few clients to hundreds. Final Cut Server is highly affordable: Up to 10 concurrent clients for only $999 or unlimited concurrent clients for only $1999.

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Spotlight on Tucson Film Community

Speaking of parties, the Arizona Production Association is holding its fourth annual Spotlight on Tucson Film Community Mixer from 6-8 p.m. , Tuesday, May 6. Anyone who works in film, television or theater is invited to come and meet others in their respective fields.

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Get your head around Avid's New Thinking!

The tools that revolutionized the way the world tells its stories. Whether you're looking for affordability, versatility, power, or a combination of all three, there's an Avid system designed to meet your needs—and you'll be working with the same unified editing environment used to create countless feature films and television shows. Make a powerful connection with Avid editing and finishing solutions. 

Avid Open House Coming Soon to EAR (w/pre-order specials), stay tuned 1-800-473-6914

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Check out Adobe's comprehensive schedule of web publishing e-seminars on a variety of topics, from introductory sessions on Studio 8, Flash 8, and Dreamweaver 8 to more in-depth sessions on web video, CSS, AJAX, and XML. EAR.NET has great pricing on the entire Adobe line - with fast delivery! Call 800-473-6914 or Contact Us.

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An APA NewsGram – March 17, 2008 ********************************************** Dear APA Member/Industry Professional: Following is info on some great events coming up soon.

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With the switch over to DTV coming up fast - some wireless mic products will have to discontinue operation to avoid interfering with the new digital TV spectrum. Will your present wireless system need to be replaced soon? Find out...

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