WEVA International has partnered with Universal Studios Florida Production Group to plan an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Universal Studios Production Facilities for professional videographers in conjunction with the WEVA 18th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, August 11-14, 2008. WEVA EXPO 2008, the wedding and event video industry's largest convention and trade show will be held at Orlando Grande Lakes Resort, just 10 minutes from Universal Studios Florida. The largest working motion picture and television studio outside of Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida boasts 9 state-of-the-art soundstages, multiple broadcast studios, and more than 100 backlot sets. Numerous feature films (including The Waterboy, Matinee, and Parenthood) have been shot on the studio backlot. Home to cable network’s Nickelodeon, Universal Studios Florida has hosted TV programs as diverse as The Ellen Degeneres Show; The Food Network's Emeril, Live!; The Steve Harvey Show; America's Most Wanted; Fear Factor; BattleBotsIQ and TNA (Total Nonstop Action). TNA, today's popular contemporary wrestling show, is taped in Stage 21 - (adjacent to the park). This summer, WEVA EXPO 2008 attendees will have a rare opportunity to take an optional pre-convention, behind-the-scenes tour of Universal Studios that is being planned for Monday August 11, 2008 (starting early afternoon, ending before the official WEVA EXPO 2008 Opening Night Gala at 5:45pm). "As announced at our NAB event this week, WEVA is already at work with the Universal Studios Production Group (USPG) designing a backlot tour that is ‘professional to professional’ rather than the standard ‘visitor’ version normally presented to park guests," relates Dan Argenas, WEVA’s Director of Association Communications. "Our goal is to offer WEVA EXPO 2008 attendees an inside view of state-of-the-art television and film production that’s up close and personal." The WEVA and USPG teams are finalizing details of the tour, including ground transportation (private busses will depart from the JW Marriott). Watch WEVA.com for more news on the Universal Studios Tour and continuous updates on all WEVA EXPO 2008 Wedding and Event Video Sessions, EXPO 2008 Trade Show, and EXPO 2008 Special Events. About Adesso Adesso was founded in 1992. The company manufactures and markets innovative, ergonomic, industrial, programmable, wireless, and foldable keyboards as well as touchpads, mice and numeric keypads. Adesso most successful product lines include its Tru-Form ergonomic keyboards and Glidepoint touchpads. About Adobe Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information - anytime, anywhere and through any medium. For more information, visit www.adobe.com. About AJA Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion and Desktop solutions supporting the professional broadcast and post- production markets. With headquarters in Grass Valley, California, AJA maintains an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see their website http://www.aja.com About All Components AllComponents has been providing a comprehensive line of quality computer memory and processor solutions to the industry since 1984. Offering value-added, wholesale distribution options focused on meeting customers' supply-chain management, automated testing, and "just-in-time" inventory needs. About Apple Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store. About ATI ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, PC platform technologies and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. About ATTO Technology ATTO Technology, Inc., is a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO’s vision is to provide a wide range of end-to-end solutions to help customers better store, manage and deliver their data. With a focus toward markets that require higher performance, ATTO manufactures products in the categories of storage adapters, interface bridging appliances, managed hubs, Enterprise-class ATA-based RAID arrays, and management software. ATTO solutions are based on providing a high level of connectivity to all storage interfaces including SCSI, SATA, Internet SCSI (iSCSI), Gigabit –Ethernet, NDMP, SAS and Fibre Channel. About Avid Avid Technology, Inc. is the world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast news professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively. About Boris Founded in 1995 in Boston MA, Boris FX is the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology, delivering 3D compositing and vector graphic products for the broadcast, post production, film and multi-media industries. Since the company's inception, Boris products have grown to serve over 125,000 artists worldwide. A great part of its success lies in the ability to tightly integrate and leverage technologies through strong partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers including Adobe, Apple, Avid, Canopus, DPS, Discreet, in-sync, Incite, Matrox, Media 100, Sonic Foundry, Sony, and Ulead. For more information visit www.borisfx.com. About CalDigit CalDigit Inc is a leading manufacturer of affordable, quality SATA II 3Gb/s RAID products. CalDigit is located in Orange County, California at 1941 Miraloma Avenue, Suite B, Placentia, CA 92870. For further information, please visit their website at http://www.caldigit.com. About Class on Demand Class on Demand is a leading producer of education and training programs. Its products and services address the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals. Class on Demand training programs cover a wide range of topics including; audio and video production, compositing and effects creation, and IT management. Please visit the Class on Demand web site ( http://www.classondemand.net ) for additional information. About Contour Design Contour Design Inc., based in Windham, New Hampshire, is a manufacturer of innovate add-on products for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX workstations, specializing in the audio/video and ergonomic markets. Contour Design's European HQ is in Stanmore Middlesex, with distributors in all major EMEA countries. About Desktop Images Desktop Images produces and distributes training videos and DVDs for computer software and hardware products. Each program is professionally produced utilizing "Virtual Set Technology," placing the instructor in a virtual 3D environment. The tapes provide a full screen view of the computer's interface which is inter-cut with close-up screen views, along with a keyboard view to provide the maximum learning experience with reduced viewer fatigue. Each video includes a time indexed reference card to easily locate subject matter for quick review. Currently, the Desktop Images catalog features training for NewTek's LightWave 3D, Aura, the Video Toaster, and Video Toaster Flyer, Boris FX and Boris Red, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. About Focus Enhancements Focus Enhancements, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCSE) is a leader in advanced digital video production, management and presentation technology. Designed by media professionals for media professionals, Focus Enhancements’ comprehensive line of video and other media-related hardware and software products helps leading organizations around the world maximize the return on their investment in digital media assets. About Gefen Gefen leads the industry in just-in-time audio/video solutions for both professionals and consumers with an eye for superior quality and reliable performance. In the HD digital domain, Gefen delivers advanced technologies with multi-platform extension, switching, distribution and conversion capabilities. Gefen equipment is valued all over the world in professional AV/IT and consumer electronics/home theater environments. Their add-on hardware maximizes system functionality by enabling AV systems to operate beyond their original capabilities. A selection of high quality cabling is also available. Visit www.gefen.com for detailed product information. About LaCie LaCie creates external storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and everyday users easily manage their digital lives. Powerful technology combined with unique designs by the internationally acclaimed Philippe Starck, Neil Poulton, Porsche Design GmbH, Ora-Ïto and Karim Rashid make LaCie the world leader in storage innovation. Established in France in 1989, LaCie is now headquartered in North America, Europe and Asia and listed on the Paris Nouveau Marché (code 5431). For more information, visit www.lacie.com. About Lynx Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures professional audio products for applications such as audio production, delivery, and testing for recording studios, project studios, post production studios, home studios, and live concert settings. Utilizing cutting-edge technology to create the highest quality products at a good value to the customer, Lynx is focused on "linking" the professional audio world with computers by utilizing their many years of experience in both hardware design and device driver coding. This complementary expertise is borne out in reliable products that not only have great specifications, but are also shipped with extremely stable and well-tested drivers. Support for Windows and Macintosh platforms are standard for all products. About Matrox Matrox Video Products Group is a technology and market leader in the field of digital video hardware and software for realtime editing, DVD authoring, and web streaming applications. Matrox's Emmy award-winning technology powers a full range of content creation and delivery platforms used by television broadcasters, post-production facilities, project studios, corporate communicators, event videographers, and video enthusiasts worldwide. www.matrox.com About M-Audio M-Audio is a leading provider of creative tools for today’s electronic musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, M-Audio now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan, as well as independent distribution in most of the rest of the world. M-Audio’s ability to parlay advanced technology into affordable products has led the Company to win some of the international audio community’s highest praise and awards. M-Audio’s mission of "Redefining the Studio" delivers new levels of control, virtualization and mobility that transform the way computer-centric musicians compose, perform and live their creative lives. In addition to manufacturing its own product lines like the popular Delta audio cards, Studiophile reference monitors and USB MIDI controllers, M-Audio also wholly owns Evolution Electronics LTD, and distributes other best-of-class products such as Propellerhead’s Reason, Ableton’s Live, ArKaos VJ and Groove Tubes microphones. In 2002, the Company successfully launched a product line that brings professional-quality audio to the consumer electronics market. About Maxon About MAXON Computer MAXON Computer is the developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. Its award-winning products have been used extensively in the film, television, science, architecture, engineering and other industries. MAXON products have been used for and in Open Season, Monster House, Superman Returns, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Serenity, War of the Worlds, Polar Express, The Flight of the Phoenix, Hero, Van Helsing, King Arthur, Spiderman, Spiderman 2, Haunted Mansion, Star Wars 2-The Attack of the Clones, the On-Air Packages for Comedy Central, Monday Night Football, Discovery Channel Canada, Mega Movers, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, ESPN,NFL Network,TiVO, NBC, DirecTV, CBS NFL, Smart House, Fox Kids and many more. MAXON has offices in Friedrichsdorf (Germany), Newbury Park (CA, USA), Bedford (UK) and Tokyo (JP). About NewTek NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools including TriCaster, VT[4] and LightWave 3D. NewTek launched the desktop video revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary Video Toaster. The company’s products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. About Panasonic Corporation Best known by its Panasonic brand name, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of US$76.02 billion for the year ended March 31, 2006. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, New York (NYSE:MC), Euronext Amsterdam and Frankfurt stock exchanges. About Pixologic ZBrush is a graphic application aimed at simplifying the science behind generating computer graphics. ZBrush appeals to a wide audience by providing empowering tools that give users intuitive and visual control over the digital images they create. By providing a unique synthesis of 2D and 3D capabilities in a single stand-alone tool, ZBrush collapses economic and ease-of-use barriers to creating stunning images. About PNY Established in 1985, PNY Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of its Verto -brand consumer graphics cards and NVIDIA Quadro® by PNY professional graphics boards. The company also offers a full line of high-end memory upgrade modules, flash memory and flash peripherals. Its memory products currently account for a majority share of all retail sales in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., PNY maintains facilities in North America (Santa Clara, Calif. and Parsippany, N.J.), Europe (France, United Kingdom, Germany) and Asia (Taiwan). For additional information, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.pny.com. About Right Hemisphere Right Hemisphere is the leading provider of enterprise product communication and collaboration solutions enabling manufacturers to optimize their global product development launch and support processes. Our client offfering includes, RH5 Entertainment Bundle ESD, RH5 Deep Exploration Standard Edition & RH5 Deep Creator. About Safe Harbor Safe Harbor Computers is dedicated to providing animators, video editors, broadcasters, event videographers, and post-production houses with the products they need to produce professional results. A knowledgeable and friendly staff, coupled with Safe Harbor’s 18 years in the business, make them a first choice for buyers. Their powerful Tsunami Workstations are proving to be the system of choice, with high reliability, a strong testing regimen, and superior customer support. Safe Harbor Computers is a family-owned business, with offices in Waukesha, WI. For more information, please visit www.sharbor.com. About ShowStoppersFX ShowStoppersFX is a partnership of Valley Digital Video of Stocksfield, UK and Innovative Video Services of Los Angeles, USA. Both companies are privately held with their owners being directly involved in producing videos for weddings, school plays, dance recitals and photo montages along with documentaries, corporate and training videos, 30 second TV commercials, 30 minute TV informercials and High Definition spots for projection in local movie theatres. Their real world video production experience helps guide them in the creation of ShowStoppersFX's video animation offerings. About Sony Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company (BPC) provides advanced products and systems for a variety of professional and broadcast markets, including production, corporate, industrial, government, security, medical and education. Sony offers a variety of digital products and systems designed to facilitate the transition to digital technologies and the emerging broadband network era. Sony products, systems and services include those for broadcast acquisition, production, storage, data management, system integration, digital imaging, digital printing, large and small venue display, and projection needs. About Sony Creative Software Sony Media Software manages the following media creation software titles: Sound Forge® software, Vegas® software, CD Architect software, DVD Architect software, ACID® PRO software, Sony Sound Series music and sound effects libraries, Sony Vision Series graphics, animations and stock footage libraries, Noise Reduction Plug-In, Vegas Movie Studio software, ACID Music Studio software and Sound Forge Audio Studio software. The team also runs the ACIDplanet online service (www.ACIDplanet.com), a worldwide community for progressive musicians. For additional product information, please visit www.sony.com/mediasoftware. About ViewCast ViewCast, a pioneer in the Internet streaming industry, develops and markets products that prepare media content for live (streaming) and video-on-demand (VOD) delivery over IP and mobile networks. ViewCast products include the legendary Osprey® video capture cards and the award winning Niagara Pro and Niagara® GoStream® family of streaming encoders. ViewCast's user-friendly encoding and streaming hardware works in conjunction with Niagara SCX® management/control software and Niagara SCX SDK development software, allowing users to easily capture, process and deliver live audio/video content over the Internet. Osprey SimulStream®, which comes standard on all Niagara encoders, enables multiple video streams to be configured in multiple formats, in multiple resolutions, at multiple bit rate speeds – all simultaneously. This array of tools offers broadcasters, businesses, governments and other organizations the ability to expand their audience. www.viewcast.com. About Wacom Wacom Technology is the world's leading pen tablet manufacturer and is best known for its Penabled® brand of patented cordless and battery-free pen technology. Wacom pen tablets are now owned by millions of photographers, designers, artists, and other computer users worldwide. Wacom Technology Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wacom Co., Ltd. in Japan and is headquartered in Vancouver, WA.

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