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Mar 16, 2020
by Dan Montgomery, President of Imagine Products, Inc. While preparing for the NAB Show this year it occurred to me that this would be my 30th year attending and exhibiting. The developments of the Coronavirus have obviously rocked the world causing life as we know it to change not only day-by-day, but hour-by-hour in some […]
READ MOREImagine Products Will NOT Attend NAB 2020
Mar 10, 2020
It is with great disappointment that Imagine Products has decided to NOT attend the 2020 NAB Show. This is due to growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. We must prioritize the health of our employees, product evangelists, customers and partners this April. We will truly miss the wonderful opportunities to see friends and […]
READ MOREFeb 24, 2020
A new year brings reflection and anticipation for the future of the Media and Entertainment industry. Competition is heating up in Video on Demand (VOD) offerings. That’s great news for our industry and content creators in general as demand has never been higher. It is no surprise that Hulu and Amazon Prime are starting to […]
READ MOREScreenAfrica: On set with DIT Tanika Wessels.
Jan 24, 2020
This article was originally posted on ScreenAfrica; January 20, 2020. The role of Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) is integral to any production. With a job scope that encompasses far more than simply ‘data wrangling’. It is the DIT’s responsibility to ensure that everything that is captured on set arrives on the editor’s desk both intact and […]
READ MOREWhat are common questions about ShotPut Pro?
Nov 21, 2019
Is there a ShotPut Pro trial? Yes! All of our products offer a full feature, trial version. They can each be found on the individual product pages. Select the “download demo” button in the middle. Here is a link for the Mac version of ShotPut Pro and the Windows version of ShotPut Pro. You must […]
READ MOREWhat are the new features in the PrimeTranscoder?
Oct 30, 2019
PrimeTranscoder, often referred to as the swiss army knife of transcoding apps, receives a major update! One of the top new features for the app includes operating system and camera format compatibilities. Read more about the Catalina release here. PrimeTranscoder has always included the option to utilize the GPU for faster transcoding. Now users have […]
READ MOREHow does ShotPut Pro integrate with Frame.io?
Oct 23, 2019
The most recent release of ShotPut Pro has integrated with the popular cloud-based collaboration platform Frame.io. “Imagine Products’ integration with Frame.io expands options for collaboration. Offering transcoding and uploading as part of the camera offload process streamlines the workflow. It offers immediate remote access to time sensitive media. This includes those shooting RAW formats,” said […]
READ MOREHow Did Cris Blythe End Up in East Africa with PreRoll Post?
Oct 17, 2019
#tbt To that time we had an awesome piece written about a super important organization helping people. This article was originally posted on the Studio Daily site on February 23, 2018. GoodMakers Films is a production company with a mission. Leveraging the storytelling chops of co-founders Tilo Ponder and Cris Blyth. GoodMakers aims to bring […]
READ MOREOct 16, 2019
Adventures Abound in Amsterdam The International Broadcast Convention is the largest European trade show in the Media and Entertainment Industry. It always showcases some truly exciting new tech. We are always honored and humbled when people stop by to talk to our workflow experts. This year we found time to do a little sightseeing as […]
READ MOREPreRoll Post for Windows Update
Sep 09, 2019
PreRoll Post Windows 2019 is now available. Our LFTS/LTO archival application has been completely overhauled. Here’s a look at what’s new! Interface Simple mode is exactly what it sounds like… a simpler archiving process. Drag and drop files, folders or volumes into the top section. Then choose your destination, like an LTO tape or hard […]
READ MOREHow Dreamflight Captures Once in a Lifetime Memories
Sep 04, 2019
What is Dreamflight? Dreamflight is a UK based charity that takes flight once a year to jettison children ages 8 to 14 suffering from illness or disability to the Happiest Place on Earth – Disney World. Accompanying them are volunteer videographers and camera crews that capture the once-in-a-lifetime trip. Then create a 90 – minute […]
READ MOREAfrican Mining with ShotPut Pro
Aug 26, 2019
Allow me to start this writing with two gentle disclaimers: I’m unable to disclose my name and location to protect myself and other shareholders. I wasn’t paid to write this but I did recieve a rental version of ShotPut Pro I’m a documentary cinematographer and producer. You can call me Derek. As I write this, […]
READ MOREAug 14, 2019
We always look for a good cause to get behind. We know how fortunate we are and like to pay it forward. Recently, Dan was invited to play in a memorial golf tournament for Angelia Duvall and the Susan G Komen Foundation. So Dan got his golf clubs out and Michelle tagged along to volunteer! […]
READ MORETrueCheck, the File Analysis App
Aug 13, 2019
The long awaited file analysis app, TrueCheck is now available!! This app was created from multiple features requests from YOU, our loyal users and an older comparison app called ShotSum. This one of a kind app is a vital tool for anyone who works with large amounts of files in the media and entertainment industry. […]
READ MOREHow do I choose the right license option?
Aug 07, 2019
Need some help deciding what kind of license is best for you? No problem, we are here to help! First let’s cover the different kinds of licenses we offer: Perpetual Perpetual licensing means that you only ever pay once for the base license. A perpetual license also comes with a 12 month update plan, […]
READ MORENASA and Imagine Products, 28 Year Old Roots
Jul 25, 2019
The 50th anniversary of the moon landing has been in the news recently. It has given me cause to remember some of our company’s contributions to the space program and interactions with NASA. NASA Langley was one of our very first customers! Imagine Products, Inc. was founded in 1991. At our first NAB in Las […]
READ MOREJul 09, 2019
At this point it’s fair to compare ShotPut Pro to a fine wine or a good cheese… it just keeps getting better and better with age! After 10 years we’ve really nailed the offloading media application and this latest installment proves it. ShotPut Pro Windows 2019 is bigger and better than ever. It’s the biggest […]
READ MOREDigital Buzz interview with Dan Montgomery
May 27, 2019
Dan Montgomery, President of Imagine Products, sat down with Larry Jordan at NAB 2019 to discuss the M&E market and the exciting new products and features expected from Imagine this year. Larry: First tell us what Imagine Products does. Dan: Imagine Products has been around quite a while. This is my 28th NAB! L: Are […]
READ MOREImagine Products NAB 2019 Chat with District Digital Creatives
May 23, 2019
At NAB 2019 Imagine Products found themselves lucky enough to have George Kennedy with District Digital Creatives in the booth. Michelle Maddox chatted with him about cloud, TrueCheck and the future of ShotPut Pro. George: So you guys have, amongst other things, a nice little announcement at NAB 2019. ShotPut Pro is now in Frame.io […]
READ MOREIBC 2019 Registration is now open!
May 14, 2019
IBC announced today that registration for 2019 is now available! Attendees can register here: https://ibc19.itnint.com/Online/RegLogin.aspx?_ga=2.15332528.74517775.1557847226-145727189.1555507240. Use coupon code 3430 for a free ticket. Imagine Products will be in Hall 7 again this year, stand A30. See you in Amsterdam!
READ MOREThe student becomes with teacher with ShotPut Pro
Mar 18, 2019
My name is Brandon Bunner. I am originally from Oakland, California; however, I moved to the bitterly cold city of Chicago to study film at DePaul University. Throughout my time at DePaul I have had to opportunity to explore almost every aspect of filmmaking from screenwriting, directing, cinematography, to sound. As I explored the different […]
READ MORENew Licensing Options – Rentals and Bundles, oh yeah!
Mar 13, 2019
Rental Licenses Sometimes you want to own something outright and sometimes you need flexibility. Cue rentals. Don’t want any assets after a job? No problem, buy a rental. Need to make a few LTO tapes one time for a customer? No problem, buy a rental. Have one job that requires some transcoding? No problem, buy […]
READ MOREFeb 28, 2019
New Offloading Mode. New Report Format. New Report Options. Watch the ShotPut Pro Mac Introduction video if you are new to ShotPut Pro – and welcome! Simple mode is just that.. simple offloading! Drag and drop files, folders, cards – whatever you like into the top offload from section. Then choose your destination or offload […]
READ MOREFeb 26, 2019
Stephen Peters has been working in the media and entertainment industry for 24 years as a Broadcast Engineer. He’s been flying drones for the last 6. Currently he owns SP Films, ShotPut Pro has been apart of his workflow since 2017. He was gracious enough to sit down and let us ask him some questions […]
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