Avid News    Avid Delivers Avid iNEWS Command for Improved Newsroom Efficiency  Avid Technology, Inc. has announced the immediate availability of the Avid® iNEWS® Command system version 1.0, offering precise automation control over news playout devices; including video servers, still stores, and character generators. Details here    Avid Unveils New System Architecture to Power Fifth-Generation Avid Unity MediaNetwork   Avid Technology, Inc. has announced the Avid Unity™ MediaNetwork 5.0 system powered by the Avid® Media Engine™ – a streamlined, next-generation system architecture that sets a new standard in price-performance for real-time shared storage. Details here    Digidesign's VENUE Hits Major Sales Milestone: 500 Systems Sold Worldwide   Since its introduction, the Digidesign® VENUE live sound environment has proven to be one of the most versatile and in-demand digital consoles available. Today, VENUE systems can be found on international tours, or in TV and radio broadcast environments, as well as fixed installations for theatre and houses of worship. Recently, VENUE system sales hit an all-time high of 500 worldwide-reinforcing its position as the ultimate audio solution for countless pro audio applications. Details here    Avid Customers Set the Standard for Creative Achievement at 79th Academy Awards Avid Technology, Inc. has announced that all of the nominated - and award winning - films in the Best Motion Picture, Directing, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Documentary Feature, and Animated Feature categories at the 79th Annual Academy Awards® were created with at least one Avid®, Digidesign®, or Softimage® system. Details here    Avid Filmmakers Make the Cut at 31st Annual Toronto Film Festival Avid Technology, Inc. has announced that a wide variety of Avid® customers from cutting-edge independent documentary filmmakers - like Sarah Price, director and editor of Summercamp - to Academy Award® winning feature film editors - such as Dody Dorn of A Good Year - will feature their projects at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Details here

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