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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The popularity of birdwatching and backyard bird feeding has exploded in recent years, but hectic work schedules limit how much time birdwatchers can spend enjoying their hobby. Technology is solving that problem while helping bird enthusiasts get a closer look than was previously possible. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/wingscapes/30617/ The recently introduced Wingscapes BirdCam is a motion-activated, weatherproof camera that takes digital photos and videos of birds. Images can be viewed on a TV or downloaded to any computer, where they can be emailed, printed, or posted to the web. "The BirdCam gives birdwatchers three things they always need: a close-up view, extra time, and a record of their sighting." says Bart Stephens, Product Manager of Wingscapes and developer of the BirdCam.
Black Francis Plays Impromptu Gig, Police Intervene
Police had to step in and escort Black Francis away from the scene of an impromptu street performance the former Pixies front man was putting on in Dublin, Ireland, NME reported Monday.
Francis, alias Frank Black, had attracted the attention of about 1,000 Dubliners who amassed in a park Saturday, where he was performing solo material as well as the stray Pixies number. It seems rather than play encores at his normally scheduled shows, Black has taken to playing what he calls pre-cores in random locations, which he lets his fans choose this according to Indie Corner, which also hosts a digital camera video of Blacks police car trying to navigate through a swarm of Irish Pixies fans, who are slapping the car and hollering, rock and roll!
Despite the appearance that Black was being arrested, NME reported that police were only moving him along in an attempt to disburse the crowd.
Point, shoot, store and organize
In a digital world, shooting, organizing and sharing high-quality photos and videos keeps getting easier and more affordable. Whatever your budget, a slew of cool bells and whistles makes the newest cameras, camcorders, multifunction photo printers, photo-editing software, and portable photo-storage devices worth getting to capture and preserve your special travel moments. While pocket-size, point-and-shoot digital cameras are popular for their handy size and competitive pricing, bulkier, more sophisticated digital SLR cameras, which have higher resolution and accept interchangeable lenses, are gaining customers, thanks to big price drops. A well-performing digital SLR can be had for less than $500, half of what it cost a few years ago. Brag-factor fanatics, take heart. Top-of-the-line models with 20-plus- megapixel resolution can go for $7,000 or more - if you must.
aVinci Premieres myMovieProducer at PMA Convention
"myMovieProducer is a revolutionary solution designed for today's digital photo consumer," stated Chett Paulsen, president and CEO at Sequoia. "The needs of the digital camera user are changing. Users want the spontaneity and immediacy that myMovieProducer provides. Our affordable, easy to use product generates results that rival professional productions that typically cost hundreds of dollars to produce. A typical myMovieProducer DVD can be completed in mere minutes." myMovieProducer's patent-pending technology offers a user friendly experience that requires no complicated software, artistic skills or training to produce a professional quality DVD movie production. Users purchase the theme or style they want and after loading myMovieProducer's application on a personal computer, they simply: During 2008, myMovieProducer plans to offer a wide variety of specialized themes, including "Travel Destinations," "Wedding," "Baby Boy," "Baby Girl," "Sports Highlights," "Achievement," "The Polar Express Christmas," and two special music video themes set to licensed popular music: "On Stage" featuring "We're All In This Together" from the "High School Musical" soundtrack and "In Concert" featuring "Best of Both Worlds" from the "Hannah Montana" soundtrack.
Small, wearable cameras could help keep an eye on cops
As leaders in Seattle and elsewhere call for stronger police accountability, three former Seattle officers hope to cash in on that movement with an action cam for police. The officers' fledgling company, VIEVU, has developed a small, wireless digital camera that could be a tool to record officers' interactions during an arrest or traffic stop. The camera is lightweight, about the size of a pager, and waterproof -- the latter feature being something that officers on Seattle's rainy beat know is paramount, said Chris Myers, who ended his 18-year police career in January to join VIEVU. The PVR-LE easily clips onto an officer's lapel or belt. Four gigabytes of flash memory record up to four hours of video. If someone accuses an officer of wrongdoing, the camera should reveal the truth.
Broadcom Shatters Three Mobile Multimedia Records: HD Video, 12 ...
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) , a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced sampling of the industry's first low power multimedia processor that enables a high definition (HD) video camcorder and playback in cell phones and portable media players. The Broadcom(R) VideoCore(R) III multimedia processor also supports an up to 12 megapixel digital camera and delivers high performance yet ultra-low power 3D graphics for a world-class gaming experience. HD video, 3D games and high resolution 12 megapixel pictures can be displayed at top quality on full-sized HD televisions and monitors using an on-chip industry standard HDMI interface. This groundbreaking technology adds a very significant competitive advantage to Broadcom's mobile platforms portfolio.
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