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.... COMMODORE NEWS ....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Expected Ship Date: May 1990
COMMODORE UNVEILS NEW AMIGAVISION (TM) AUTHORING SYSTEM;
INNOVATIVE TOOL PROVIDES KEY TO MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS
NEW YORK, NY -- April 24, 1990 -- Commodore Business Machines
President Harold Copperman today strengthened the company's
leadership position in the multimedia market by introducing
powerful multimedia authoring software. The system can be used
to create innovative applications ranging from complex business
presentations to daily courseware.
Commodore Vice President of Marketing C. Lloyd Mahaffey said the
new software system, called AmigaVision (tm), significantly
expands the multimedia market by providing an easy to use and
affordable method for business, education, government and
consumer users to develop new applications by creatively
combining graphics, text, video and audio components. Shipping
is expected to begin in May.
The announcement was made as part of a live multimedia
presentation at the Palladium. The company also introduced the
latest in its Amiga (R) family of personal computers, the Amiga
3000, and a full line of networking products.
Previously the domain of programmer-level professional users,
multimedia can now be a tool for creative teacher, presentation
professionals, computer-based trainers, instruction specialists
as well as exhibit and display professionals. AmigaVision does
not require previous programming experience and is operable
through an intuitive user interface.
Mahaffey said the Amiga is the only computer that was originally
designed as a multimedia class machine.
"AmigaVision is a significant development in the multimedia,"
said Tim Bajarin, vice president of Creative Strategies
International, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based research firm, and
publisher of MULTIMEDIA COMPUTING AND PRESENTATIONS. "With
today's round of announcements, Commodore is positioned to make
a major play for PC sales within this growing market."
David Archambault, director of business markets, said
AmigaVision takes full advantage of the Amiga's built-in
graphics, video and music capabilities. The system uses the
Amiga's native multitasking capability to allow users to run
programs simultaneously. Unlike other authoring systems,
AmigaVision is a non-intrusive environment which allows
applications to run without the AmigaVision menus being visible.
Enhanced design capabilities allow for immediate on-screen
preview while the presentation program is running. This allows
the user to create unique user interface elements quickly and
with ease.
AmigaVision provides a flow-chart type iconic interface
programming environment featuring a single control screen/menu.
The operation system's ARexx (tm) communications protocol
support allows applications to interact with programs on the
same or other networked machines.
The system will be bundled with all Amiga 2000 and 3000 series
machines. For existing owners, AmigaVision is available at
Authorized Commodore Amiga Resellers for a suggested retail
price of $149.
Mahaffey said AmigaVision is a key component of Commodore's
product marketing strategy for the Amiga family. While
professional users comprise the majority of multimedia-related
markets today, future plans call for penetration into the
consumer market as home users begin to discover the benefits of
multimedia.
For more information on AmigaVision (tm), contact David
Archambault, director of business markets, Commodore Business
Machines, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 or call
215-431-9100.