DraCo Systems
3380 Mitchell Lane, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80301		 Phone: 303.440.5311
Fax: 303.440.5322
Technical Support: 303.440.5399
Email: draco-info@draco.com
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News Release November, 1996 Boulder, CO

DraCo Systems Announces Casablanca:
A New Concept in Video Editing

· Easy-to-use, affordable, complete nonlinear system
· Outstanding picture quality, effects, titles, 3 audio tracks
· Shipping in December, 1996 DraCo Systems announces Casablanca - a stand alone device for nonlinear video editing with outstanding picture quality. Designed from the ground up as an easy to operate digital video editor, Casablanca features simple trackball operation using only a TV. A complete system has a suggested retail price of $3,995, and is as compact as your VCR.

Casablanca delivers the picture quality required for DV and MiniDV. It can also be used for Betacam SP, S-VHS, Hi8, or VHS equipment. Operating the Casablanca is done using a trackball. There is no installation of hardware or software required - the system is delivered complete.

Casablanca edits video in a nonlinear manner, like a computer system. But, you don't need any computer experience to become quickly efficient with Casablanca. The video and audio are saved to a removable hard drive. Video and audio are easily split into individual scenes. These scenes can be trimmed and then moved to the storyboard. Once scenes are in the storyboard, you can define transitions from a growing list of effects and image processing options. Audio editing is accomplished with three stereo tracks.

Casablanca is not a computer. There is no word processor, no spreadsheet, and no internet software. Only the relevant components for video editing are employed in Casablanca. These components are top-quality and deliver maximum performance. The video hardware of the Casablanca is similar to the DraCo Vision, which is a professional system for broadcast applications.

Casablanca is also perfect for digital-to-digital video editing. Any DV or MiniDV device can be connected over the optional IEEE P 1394 (FireWire) interface. With this capability your video editing remains digital and is completely loss-free.

DraCo Systems provides affordable and powerful tools for a broad spectrum of the digital video marketplace. DraCo Systems is a 12 year old corporation which markets the Casablanca and the DraCo Vision. DraCo Vision is a professional nonlinear system which sells through specialized distributors. The DraCo Vision and Casablanca were developed in Germany by MacroSystem GmbH and are manufactured by Siemens. DraCo Systems is located in Boulder, Colorado, and is a privately held corporation.

For more information contact Eric Kloor at 303.440.5311, email: eric@draco.com.
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Phone: 303.440.5311
Fax: 303.440.5322
Technical Support: 303.440-5399
Email: draco-info@draco.com

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