February 6, 1996--Sunnyvale, CA--AMG Media, Inc. will unveil their newest publication, ALPHA Visual FX-- Applications for 3D Graphics and Video Effects, at this year's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas (April 15-18). ALPHA Visual FX will focus on 3D animation, graphics and video applications running on high performance Windows NT systems built around the Digital Alpha microprocessor family. "We've been watching with interest the rapid expansion of Alpha-based desktops from Digital Equipment Corporation in the animation and video markets and it is very clear that the demand for open NT systems using Alpha technology is experiencing explosive growth, " said Jim Plant, Chief Executive Officer of AMG Media. "We're excited to be working with Alpha developers, resellers and users to serve this important market," stated Michael Kornet, AMG Media President and Group Publisher.
The quarterly publication will be designed by award winning marketing and design firm, FryeAllen, Inc. President and Owner of FryeAllen, Michael Allen commented, "We Beta tested and currently use Alpha hardware and software applications, and we love the technology. We're very excited about designing and promoting this publication, it's time has come."
The premiere issue will be distributed directly to current users and resellers of Alpha-based desktops, and to NAB Multimedia World attendees (AMG Media booth #M5266). "We're pleased that a publisher of AMG Media's caliber recognizes the opportunity created by the Alpha's success in the 3D animation and visual effects market," said Bill Johnson, Digital Semiconductor's Director of Marketing. Pat Hart, Digital's Alpha Product Marketing Manager added, "This new information source will be of great value to the expanding Alpha user base."
Sunnyvale California-based AMG Media is a leading authority of information for professionals in the personal video production and 3D animation markets. AMG Media publishes Video Toaster User, LIGHTWAVEPRO, ALPHA Visual FX., and REC. AMG Media's expansive product line includes magazines, journals, custom publishing, trade shows, electronic publishing and seminars. Visit our World Wide Web site at: http://www.portal.com/~amg.
For more information contact: AMG Media, Ann Pulley, 408.743.9250 or aspulley@aol.com