Showing posts with label replication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label replication. Show all posts

Thursday, March 3, 2011

QR Not ER


If ER stands for emergency room, what does that have to do with QR? And what is QR? I'm glad you asked. QR, or quick response, as reported in Wikipedia, is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera phones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. Information encoded can be text, URL or other data.

QR codes storing addresses and URLs may appear on magazines, signs, buses, business cards, or on just about any object which users might need information. Users with a camera phone containing the correct reader application can scan an image of some QR Code to display text, contact information, connect to a wireless network, or open a web page in the phone's browser.

What does this all have to do with media services? Another good question from the peanut gallery. Think about this...................your looking for as much exposure as possible for a beautifully produced PSA. Sure, SpoTTrac encoding will enable Nielsen to track airplay. However, if more than just TV viewers were able to learn about your PSA, wouldn't you cherish the extra attention? Of course you would. Adding a QR code to PSA materials will grab the extra viewership you're seeking.

It's simple, really. By request, Video Labs can add a QR code to your disc, label, insert, wrap, whatever. This QR code will then link to your website of choice. Adding this QR code will enable you to capture an audience consisting of millions of mobile users. Simple, inexpensive and an effective way to bring added attention to your message.
Uses for QR codes...............

- Add to the face of an audio disc and users will learn how to buy more of your music.
- Place on a DVD wrap which holds a documentary and your audience will have another means to peek behind the scenes.
- Apply to a corporate message and give co-workers or clients a chance to better understand recent activities within your organization.
- Situate a code on to a piece of art and the viewer of that piece can link to a narrator describing what inspired the artist.

Focused on your media? Yep. That's why you partner with Video Labs.

Contact Video Labs today and we'll get you set up with QR.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Video Labs Wins Prestigious Award




Video Labs Selected as Recipient of
The Gazette of Politics and Business
Third Annual Exceptional 53 Business Award

Rockville, MD----------September 20, 2010


Video Labs, the Rockville, MD-based media marketing and services firm, is proud to announce its inclusion as one of the 53 most exceptional businesses in the State of Maryland as recognized by The Gazette of Politics and Business.
The P&B Exceptional 53 Award program, produced by The Gazette P&B, acknowledges Maryland's top 53 businesses and organizations based on criteria that included the recipient company's annual revenue and employee growth, as well as noteworthy product or service innovations, community service efforts, strategies for success through the economic downturn, and reputation as a "good place to work."


"I applaud these exceptional Maryland businesses that are consistently on the leading edge of innovation and doing their part to help through their pro-active community service programs. To make the 53 list is a great accomplishment," said Cliff Chiet, publisher of The Gazette P&B.


"Having been in existence for over 32 years, Video Labs appreciates being recognized for its efforts involving community and industry support, along with measures used to enable operational and client-driven efficiencies," stated CEO Michael Weiss. Michael also stated, "It's an honor to be recognized as one of Maryland's best businesses by such a well-respected publication."


With this recognition, Video Labs continues its commitment to invest in technology and media distribution services. Video Labs media solutions offers its clientele the widest range of Videotape/Broadcast duplication, High Definition cloning, International standards conversion, Blu-ray/DVD/CD duplication/replication, authoring, captioning, packaging, distribution, and digital media delivery. Video Labs continues to offer its clientele rush service every day of the year.

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Blu-ray - ooh, ahh!


When our first Blu-ray master popped out of its drawer, the Video Labs staff sighed. After all, we've been monitoring the DVD format wars for some time to see which way it would tumble. Low and behold, Blu-ray has won. Video Labs has long been HD-friendly in tape format and now our new Final Cut Pro system completes the HD circle by allowing us to support our Blu-ray customers with phenomenal disc resolution. For screenings, trade shows and corporate events, clients now request Blu-ray for a top-of the-line viewing experience.

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Video and Media Production for Your Website

It's no secret that website video production has fast become the premiere advertising vehicle in today's market - a clever and informative presentation can entertain, educate and ultimately bring visitors to your website through social media and cost-effective web ad campaigns.

Video Labs' talented team can help plan a targeted campaign by shooting, editing and producing your website video - all to gain you significant exposure.

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Video Labs
15237 Display Court
Rockville, MD 20850


Monday, October 11, 2010

VIDEO LABS CEO ELECTED PRESIDENT OF AIMMA


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Diane Greco
info@aimma.org




OCTOBER 11, 2010 --- BEDFORD HILLS, NY --- The American Information & Media Management Association (AIMMA) has announced the election of a new Executive Director/President and subsequent board of directors and officers. The new leadership was elected at the group’s recent meetings held October 8 & 9 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Michael Weiss, who has served on AIMMAs board of directors since 2005, has been elected the association’s Executive Director and President. Mr. Weiss has been a member of AIMMA since 2001 and is also the Chief Executive Officer of Video Labs, a Rockville, Maryland, media marketing firm.

Founded in 1987 as the AVDA (American Video Duplication Association), AIMMA is a senior executive-level organization of independent media manufacturing and service company owners and operators. All members manufacture media or provide related services, and the association is inclusive of replicators, duplicators, packaging companies, printers, fulfillment houses, production/postproduction companies and authoring facilities. Membership is open to all North American media management companies regardless of size or medium manufactured/provided.

Two new board members were elected, two appointed, and officers named. New board members, Jad Porter of Design Video Communications (DVC), Ram Nomula of MAM-A and Chris Elmore of International Media Services (IMS), will join serving members Michael Weiss of Video Labs, Dan Redd of Replicopy, Jerry Koerner of Video Services Group (VSG), Max Wyler of Accord Productions and Mary Reeves of Spinergy.

The board elected the following officers:
Executive Director/President: Michael Weiss, Video Labs (Rockville, MD)
Vice President/Programs: Dan Redd, Replicopy (Carrollton, TX)
Board Member & Secretary: Jerry Koerner, VSG (St. Louis, MO)
Board Member: Jad Porter, DVC (Indianapolis, IN)
Board Member: Ram Nomula, MAM-A (Colorado Springs, CO)
Board Member/Membership: Chris Elmore, IMS (Fort Mill, SC)
Board Member/Marketing: Max Wyler, Accord Productions (Miami, FL)
Board Member/Immediate Past President: Mary Reeves, Spinergy (Rochester, NY)
Treasurer: Tom Whitworth, Synchronicity Mastering Services (Salt Lake City, UT)

The recent AIMMA meeting agenda included the association’s business meeting, presentations on digital asset management, encoding and media packaging. In addition, representatives of member company DiscMakers led a marketing training session. Meeting sponsors were Snell, Empress Digital, CShell Packaging Products and EcoDisc.

“This most recent meeting reflected a pattern of growth for AIMMA. With a 35% increase in membership and a meeting inclusive of relevant topics such as marketing, revenue generation, digital asset management and best business practices, AIMMA continues to be the most well-rounded of media-related associations,” stated AIMMA President Michael Weiss.

AIMMA member companies comprise the majority of the non-theatrical replication and duplication capacity in the North American market and related content delivery solutions. The organization was established to advance the interests of the media manufacturing industry and its members through collective advocacy, education and networking. For additional information about AIMMA, visit http://www.aimma.org/.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Video Labs Selected as Recipient of The Gazette of Politics and Business Third Annual Exceptional 53 Business Award



Rockville, MD----------September 20, 2010

Video Labs, the Rockville, MD-based media marketing and services firm, is proud to announce its inclusion as one of the 53 most exceptional businesses in the State of Maryland as recognized by The Gazette of Politics and Business.

The P&B Exceptional 53 Award program, produced by The Gazette P&B, acknowledges Maryland’s top 53 businesses and organizations based on criteria that included the recipient company’s annual revenue and employee growth, as well as noteworthy product or service innovations, community service efforts, strategies for success through the economic downturn, and reputation as a “good place to work.”

“I applaud these exceptional Maryland businesses that are consistently on the leading edge of innovation and doing their part to help through their pro-active community service programs. To make the 53 list is a great accomplishment,” said Cliff Chiet, publisher of The Gazette P&B.

“Having been in existence for over 32 years, Video Labs appreciates being recognized for its efforts involving community and industry support, along with measures used to enable operational and client-driven efficiencies,” stated CEO Michael Weiss. Michael also stated, “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of Maryland’s best businesses by such a well-respected publication.”


With this recognition, Video Labs continues its commitment to invest in technology and media distribution services. Video Labs media solutions offers its clientele the widest range of Videotape/Broadcast duplication, High Definition cloning, International standards conversion, Blu-ray/DVD/CD duplication/replication, authoring, postproduction, captioning, packaging, distribution, and digital media delivery. Video Labs continues to offer its clientele rush service every day of the year.
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For more information, please contact Video Labs at 301-217-0000, or reach Video Labs on the web at http://www.videolabs.net/ or via email - mailto:sales@videolabs.net/mweiss@videolabs.net

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Video Labs Enhances Editing Capability With Addition of Final Cut

Video Labs, the Rockville, MD based media marketing firm has added Apple’s Final Cut Studio 2 to its family of multiple media formats and tools. While the company is supporting its clientele with a significant amount of multimedia services including authoring, duplication and replication, Video Labs continues to enhance its capability of effectively manipulating client content.

Major editorial houses choose Final Cut as their editing tool, and Video Labs now becomes one of those facilities. Final Cut Studio 2 delivers high-performance digital non-linear editing, native support for virtually any video format and facility class interoperability. The workflow extends to other Final Cut studio applications. Working as an individual or within a team environment, Final Cut provides for multiple creative options and technical control.

This version of Final Cut supports multiple standard and high-definition formats. Tapeless formats from Sony, Panasonic, etc. are easily dealt with in the Final Cut pro environment.

Of main interest to the Video Labs team is Final Cuts ability to enable a quick and efficient work environment. These characteristics ultimately lead to project deadlines being met with consistency and of significant importance, cost effective editorial solutions for high quality programs.

With the Final Cut Studio 2 and AJA’s Kona 3 capture card, Video Labs is able to ingest/output video to/from virtually any source.
Videotape formats now being used at Video Labs to support its clients editing, duplication and mastering needs includes HDCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD EX, HDV, PROHD, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, Beta SX, IMX, DVCAM, mini DV, Umatic, 1”, M II, D 2, et al.

With the addition of the Final Cut editing solution, Video Labs continues their commitment to invest in technology and media content and distribution capability. With its increase in capacity, Video Labs enhanced solutions now offers its clientele the widest range of Videotape/Broadcast duplication, High Definition cloning, International standards conversion, DVD/CD duplication/replication, authoring, non-linear editing, media packaging, distribution and digital media delivery. Video Labs continues to offer its clientele 24 hour service every day of the year.
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For more information, please contact Video Labs at 301-217-0000 or reach Video Labs on the web at www.videolabs.net or via email - sales@videolabs.net