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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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). 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. 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