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Doug Schwab has established himself as one of the leading forces in the world of home video distribution. A 28-year veteran of the home video business and with more than 10 years experience, Schwab has an unmatched ability to recognize what works.  Schwab launched Maverick Entertainment in 1997 and has distributed more than 500 straight-to-video feature films since then. With a commitment to the highest standard of home entertainment Maverick has expanded to include five specialty labels: Maverick Platinum, Maverick Latino, Desire, Creep FX and Maverick Spirit.

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"With Fusion 6 out the door and many facilities opting for SWAT training, we have experienced a significant increase in Fusion inquiries and consequent sales," said Joanne Dicaire, Director of Sales and Marketing at eyeon. "We are offering our customers and growing client base the means to get back into production as quickly as possible by offsetting their upfront costs."

Fusion 6.0

This past June, eyeon launched Fusion 6.0 – the newest version of the company’s flagship compositing application. Optimized for the latest processor and GPU technologies, Fusion 6 offers significantly improved performance, together with a host of new features and capabilities, including full support for stereoscopic content, Region Of Interest/Domain of Definition (RoI/DoD), interface refinements, expanded 2D and 3D toolsets, and more.

Generation 1.1

Generation is a new class of software, which offers facilities a platform for artist collaboration and a visual canvas for efficient shot management. Generation combines shot-tracking with version histories, an editing panel for working with EDLs and playlists and playback functions for review. Version 1.1, unveiled to the industry at NAB 2009, adds new playback and image adjustment features, and extends the application’s collaborative capabilities.

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eyeon Software also recently launched its new SWAT certification program to ensure that new and established VFX artists receive the training and support they need to realize their full creative potential. With the new SoftWare Artist Training (SWAT) umbrella program, the company has expanded its international network of trainers, colleges, online resources and in-house product support personnel to ensure that every eyeon artist is up-to-speed on the latest versions of Fusion, Generation, Rotation and Vision.

The new financing options from eyeon Software Inc. are intended to help jumpstart more business for facilities by offering them the flexibility to design their own payment plans for new software purchases. For more information, contact eyeon Software at +1 (416) 686-8411 ext. 130, email sales@eyeonline.com, or visit www.eyeonline.com.

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To participate in the "nVeil UnVeiling" contest, new nVeil customers simply are required to:
Purchase one nVeil license before July 25, 2009;
Following the guidelines on www.nveil.com, create a unique, personal new SVG veil and video clip and submit them by October 25, 2009 for judging by Storek Studio artists; Upon submission, customers will receive a second nVeil license free, and their veil will be entered into the contest for a chance to win the $500 prize for nVeil creativity.

The winner of the SVG veil contest, and all worthy entries will also be highlighted and credited on the nVeil web site and publicized to the industry media and blogger community. Winners will be announced on November 1, 2009.

nVeil, How It Works
Leveraging a sophisticated new SVG file filtering engine, nVeil enables the creation of an entirely new digital art form in which video clips - with full motion and color - are filtered through SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) ‘veils' to create visually immersive and stunning imagery.

Working within Apple's Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express or Motion, digital artists first apply nVeil
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Pricing and Availability
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Among the plug-ins being offered is the NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture-based Elemental Accelerator 2.0 for Windows from Elemental Technologies (MSRP $499 discounted to $249). By leveraging the CUDA parallel computing architecture, this new plug-in offloads H.264 video encoding to the Quadro GPU, enabling Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 users to experience a performance increase of up to 11X when compared to CPU-only video encoders. Now available on a range of Quadro GPUs, Elemental Accelerator 2.0 supports the creation of Blu-ray DVDs and web content using Flash. In addition, NVIDIA and Elemental Technologies are bringing accelerated H.264 video encoding capabilities to Mac Pro users for the first time with the new Elemental Accelerator 1.2 for Mac OS X running on the Quadro FX 4800 for Mac.

"The enhanced performance of Elemental Accelerator 2.0, combined with an expanded line-up of Quadro GPUs, delivers exceptional value and increased productivity to a wide range of video professionals," said Sam Blackman, CEO of Elemental Technologies. "The Quadro GPU's CUDA architecture has enabled the Elemental Accelerator to offer faster than real-time H.264 encoding speed for Blu-ray and web production, while delivering exceptional image quality with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC files."

In addition, customers using NVIDIA's latest Quadro GPUs are eligible for exclusive discounts on plug-in solutions from Red Giant Software, Boris FX and proDAD. Available on the NVIDIA web site, these plug-ins allow users to further harness the power of the Quadro GPU to experience dramatic time savings over conventional CPU-only solutions when creating compelling 3D visual and lighting effects.

"The ability to develop real-time motion graphics and effortlessly perform color correction are very important developments for Adobe CS4 users," said Sean Safreed, product director of Red Giant Software. "The work we have done with NVIDIA on our GPU-accelerated plug-ins enables a creative professional to tap into the power of the Quadro GPU in their system, and freely experiment with a wide range of visual effects and color control, thereby enhancing the creativity of their final production."

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Quadro GPU-accelerated plug-ins from Elemental Technologies, Red Giant Software, Boris FX and proDAD are available for purchase today at www.nvidia.com/adobeplugins. Exclusive discount pricing is available for users of qualifying NVIDIA products including Quadro FX 1800, Quadro FX 3800, Quadro FX 4800, Quadro FX 5800, Quadro FX 2700M and Quadro FX 3700M. NVIDIA Quadro FX products are available through workstation OEMs, as well as through NVIDIA Channel partners PNY Technologies (US and EMEA), Leadtek (APAC) and Elsa (Japan). The Quadro FX 4800 for Mac is available through Apple.com, select Apple resellers and workstation integrators. For additional information on NVIDIA Quadro including pricing and availability, visit: www.nvidia.com/quadro.

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Miami, (June 15, 2009) - Maverick Entertainment Group Incorporated (MEG) announced today a strategic partnership with www.FilmSchoolOnDemand.com; offering a "first look" distribution deal to aspiring filmmakers who take the 10 week course "Making and Selling Your First Film" and subsequently complete an independent film. The deal is structured to allow filmmakers early access to "pitch" their film project testing its viability in the marketplace. After the film is produced and completed, a distribution deal is signed.

"We are excited about this new partnership and the ability to work with new and talented filmmakers. We have enjoyed helping them get exposure on a national as well as a global level," said Doug Schwab, MEG Founder and President.

Maverick has been extremely successful in serving as a launching pad for many filmmakers who have moved on to work within a studio system creating major motion pictures. "Many of these filmmakers have credited us with teaching them how to create commercially viable content, while at the same time learning how to deliver films to a distributor at any level globally," noted Schwab.

FilmSchoolOnDemand classes are taught by industry veterans with years of experience in production, development, distribution and marketing, and looks to provide real life experience and knowledge in an online class setting. Not seeking to replace a traditional film school education, FilmSchoolOnDemand is more like a "boot camp," an intensive 10 week course on all aspects of filmmaking.

"Marketing and distribution are key to any successful film. Maverick's track record has been rock solid in getting new filmmakers seen and heard. Having worked with them on my first two features as a director, I can say from experience they are consistently successful at what they do: marketing and distributing your film. I am so excited on this alliance for students who join FSOD. Having a potential distribution deal when looking for financing will help immensely!" said David Basulto, FilmSchoolOnDemand's Founder and Dean.

About FilmSchoolOnDemand

FilmSchoolOnDemand was founded by longtime independent filmmaker David Basulto. "Dave" has been in the entertainment industry for almost 20 years. He began his career in Hollywood as an actor appearing opposite such stars as Steven Seagal, Jon Voight, Edward Norton as well as numerous others. As a producer he has been involved in every aspect of the filmmaking process from development to delivery. "Dave" created FilmSchoolOnDemand to provide potential filmmakers with a solid learning experience in making their first film. Plans for future classes include screenwriting, acting, and many others. For more information visit http://www.filmschoolondemand.com

About Maverick Entertainment Group Incorporated

Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. (MEG) specializes in the acquisition and distribution of diverse independent fare; including Mainstream, Urban, Latino-theatrical, Horror, Spiritual, and Light Erotic genres.  Founder and President Doug Schwab, a 29-year veteran in the film and distribution industry, has cemented the independent company as the leading entity for niche product with over 500 distributed films in the U.S.  Past Maverick Entertainment Group films have starred the likes of Eva Longoria, Harvey Keitel, James Caan, and Salma Hayek.  Titles are currently available at all major video outlets; including Blockbuster, Redbox, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and NetFlix.  Maverick Entertainment Group films are also available for download on Hulu.com, InDemand, and HDOnlineCinema.com. www.maverickentertainment.cc