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  • Pinnacle Systems Offers Exciting New Resources For Video And Digital Media Enthusiasts

    2008-02-27

    Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology Inc. , announced today the complete redesign of its US website, http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Home/, with a new layout, easy navigation and an exciting new section: Pinnacle Life. Learn More

  • Avid Announces the Election of Louis Hernandez, Jr. to its Board of Directors

    2008-02-27

    Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) announced today that the board of directors of the company elected Louis Hernandez, Jr. as a Class II director of the company to fill an existing vacancy on the board with a term expiring at the company's 2010 ... Learn More

  • Digidesign ICON Earns Cinema Audio Society Technical Achievement Award

    2008-02-22

    Digidesign, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), announced today that its ICON integrated console was granted the Cinema Audio Society (CAS) award for Technical Achievement at the organization's 44th annual awards ceremony last weekend. Learn More

  • Softimage Announces Support for Crytek's CryENGINE 2 Game Engine

    2008-02-20

    Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), today announced content pipeline support for CryENGINE® 2, Crytek's new flagship game engine developed in conjunction with the popular first person shooter PC game title, Crysis. Learn More

  • Weta Digital Offers Clients HD VFX Workflow With Avid DNxHD 36

    2008-02-19

    Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced that Weta Digital, an Academy Award-winning visual effects facility based in New Zealand, has expanded to offer clients HD VFX workflows using Avid DNxHD®36 media – resulting in faster and more ... Learn More

  • Softimage Unveils SOFTIMAGE|NET Community Site

    2008-02-18

    Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: AVID) today revealed SOFTIMAGE|NET, its new community site, which will be maintained and operated by Softimage for 3D artists and enthusiasts who are currently using or learning ... Learn More

  • Pro Tools Recordings Win Big at 50th Annual Grammy Awards

    2008-02-13

    Digidesign, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), is pleased to report that recordings in which Digidesign® Pro Tools® systems had been used were honored with numerous nominations and awards at the 2008 Grammy® Awards, which celebrated its ... Learn More

  • Avid DNxHD is First Codec Compliant with SMPTE VC-3

    2008-02-13

    Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced that Avid DNxHD®, a high-quality, low bitrate HD production codec, is the first codec compliant with the new SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) VC-3 standards. Learn More

  • Avid Technology Appoints EVP and GM of Professional Video Unit

    2008-02-12

    Avid Technology, Inc. announced that Kirk Arnold has joined the company as executive vice president and general manager of Avid's Professional Video business unit, reporting directly to Avid Chief Executive Officer Gary Greenfield. Learn More

  • Softimage Unveils 2008 Education Program

    2008-02-07

    Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: AVID), today announced details of its newly expanded Softimage 2008 Education Program. Learn More

  • Avid Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results

    2008-01-31

    Avid Technology, Inc. today reported revenue of $258.5 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2007, compared to $239.0 million for the same period in 2006. GAAP net income for the quarter was $3.9 million, or $.09 per diluted share Learn More

  • Industry Professionals Honor Breakout Talent In Avid Contest

    2008-01-28

    Avid Technology, Inc. has announced the winners of its back-to-school video competition, a contest designed to connect aspiring talent to some of today's most popular filmmakers, editors and news professionals. Learn More

  • Avid Technology Appoints New Chief Administrative Officer

    2008-01-28

    Avid Technology, Inc. announced that Ken Sexton has joined the company as executive vice president (EVP) and chief administrative officer (CAO), reporting directly to Avid Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Greenfield. Learn More

  • Avid Audio Group Drives Revolution in Music Creation at NAMM 2008

    2008-01-18

    Digidesign, M-Audio and Sibelius - the audio brands of Avid Technology, Inc. - are joining forces at the 2008 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) convention, driving home their theme of "a revolution in music creation" Learn More

  • 2008 Sundance Film Festival to Feature Works of Several Avid Customers

    2008-01-17

    Avid Technology, Inc. today announced that a wide variety of independent filmmakers used Avid® products to create films selected for this year's Sundance Film Festival, which will take place in Park City, Utah from January 17 – 27. Learn More