NewTek Cross-Country Tour

NewTek Unveils Miniature Live TV High Definition Production Vehicle on Cross-Country Tour
Streaming events from 10 cities; see HD live production redefined at an event location near you.

Multi-Media Communications is proud to be hosting two events. One in Las Vegas on November 2nd and one in Phoenix on November 3rd. Multi-Media Communications will also be showcasing it's LumaGlass technology at the Phoenix event.
For more information contact Multi-Media Communications at 480-422-1645.

SAN ANTONIO – October 12, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour, sponsored by Canon® and TodoCast™. From October 27 through November 17, 2009, NewTek will be traveling cross-country in one of the world’s first and smallest high definition (HD) live production vehicles showcasing the small footprint, portability and ease of use of NewTek products, including TriCaster™ and 3PLAY™. From Los Angeles to New York City, NewTek will be hosting 10 live events inviting audiences to see TriCaster XD300 high definition portable live production system and the customized MINI Cooper® in action.

Sign up to attend an event at http://stream.newtek.com/attend.php to see NewTek’s first full demonstration of TriCaster XD300 with all of its live production capabilities implemented, including live switching, live full HD streaming, live virtual sets, multiple effects layers and much more. NewTek will also feature 3PLAY, a portable multi-channel HD/SD slow motion replay system. Event guests have the opportunity to participate in question and answer sessions with NewTek training and production experts. In addition, the MINI Cooper HD live production vehicle, the first of its kind to include HD broadcast and streaming, will be on display at each location.

Industry leading companies, Canon, NewTek and Vitec® have also joined to provide four powerful live production bundles that will be featured on the tour. The combination of established products in one bundle including Canon XH G1S camcorders, NewTek TriCaster BROADCAST™ and high-end Vintec tripod systems with a custom Petrol TriCaster bag, deliver confidence for the live producer.

The NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour is coming to these 10 cities; sign up today at http://stream.newtek.com/attend.php, reservations are limited:

Los Angeles, October 27
San Francisco, October 29
Las Vegas, November 2
Phoenix, November 3
Dallas, November 5
Nashville, November 9
Atlanta, November 10
Winston-Salem, November 11
Washington, D.C., November 12
New York, November 17

“NewTek is redefining HD portable live production,” said Michael Kornet, chief marketing officer, NewTek. We chose a MINI Cooper because it is the ideal vehicle to illustrate the small footprint of NewTek network-quality products. We invite everyone to participate in these elaborate events at exciting venues to see history in the making as we shatter the barriers to HD live production and delivery.”
In addition, at www.streamordie.com you will be able to view tour events, stories from high profile NewTek customers and other activities captured during the coast to coast trip. Join the crew for Meetups, live demonstrations or to check out the MINI® HD studio-on-wheels in-person by signing up online at http://stream.newtek.com/attend.php.

About The MINI Cooper This miniature HD studio-on-wheels includes a multi-camera switcher, network-style virtual sets, full HD streaming, slow motion replay system, titling station, audio mixer, three camera ISO recorder, video editing, 3D motion graphics system and more. For the NewTek TriCasts America Tour, all high definition cameras are provided by Canon and the satellite system for streaming distribution is provided by TodoCast.
About NewTek Inc.

Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line, 3PLAY™ and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards. Clients include: Fox News, BBC, NHL, NBA Development League, MTV, VH1, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including “The Dark Knight,” “Iron Man,” “300,” “Hancock,” “Tropic Thunder,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Lost,” “Fringe” and more. NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com.

About Canon
About TodoCast TodoCast is the new system of choice for professional videographers, event producers and organizations. At under $30,000, the revolutionary TodoCast kit is the first affordable lightweight satellite dish assembly that mounts to virtually any SUV, pick-up, van, trailer and some cars in just minutes. The TodoCast Content Distribution Network is also vertically integrated to provide TodoCast partners a pay-per-view and advertising engine that enables them to promote and stream live events while generating revenue through paid viewers or advertising revenue. To learn more about TodoCast, visit www.todocast.tv.

The TriCaster product line includes TriCaster, TriCaster DUO, TriCaster PRO, TriCaster STUDIO and TriCaster BROADCAST, which are trademarks of NewTek Inc. 3PLAY, DataLink, TriCaster VM, TimeWarp, LiveControl, SpeedEDIT, VT[5], iVGA, LiveSet, LiveMatte, LiveText, LightWave CORE, 3D Arsenal and LightWave Rendition are trademarks of NewTek Inc. LightWave and LightWave 3D are registered trademarks of NewTek Inc. All other products or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.