April 18, 2013
New Software & Software Update
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| New Software - AnimX Wedding - AnimX Wedding is a new series of themed animations perfect for wedding videos. AnimX Wedding uses a large number of high-quality, animated objects and backgrounds which can be placed in different sizes (similar to masks) anywhere on the video. More information can be found here.
Software Update - Twixtor v1.1
- Twixtor version 1.1 is a free update for current Twixtor users that includes a fix for working with footage recorded in the progressive mode. This update is designed to work with 30p and 60i modes in NTSC.
Twixtor 1.1 can run on any Bogart version 2 and higher. The progressive mode is supported in the follwing sections of Twixtor: "Twixtor Slow-Motion", "Twixtor Quick-Motion" and "Twixtor Length-Adjust". Note: The "Twixtor Vario" operator will not fully support progressive footage and could result in a error or a still frame at the end of a rendered scene.
A new Add On Software for Bogart disc (containing AnimX Wedding and Twixtor v1.1) can be downloaded here.
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March 27, 2013
A New Casablanca Company in Germany
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Yesterday, the announcement was made. As of April 1st, a new company - Macro Motion - will acquire the Casablanca business of MacroSystem from Loewe. We've known of this exciting news for some time, but had to keep it under wraps.
As you may recall, Macrosystem AG was acquired by Loewe in late 2009 after a 2 year association between Macrosystem and Harman Kardon. Loewe has run into some fairly significant headwinds, so we wanted to make sure the future of the Casablanca was secure. Macro Motion has been doing all the sales, support, and repairs for the Smart Edit product line for many years, and they are the most successful distributor for the Casablanca in Germany.
What's important is that the main software and hardware developers are still on board, and will continue to develop future versions of the Casablanca. There is a significant stock of Karat and Topaz machines, which we will be able to access in the near future. We have a limited supply of S-6000 units still in stock.
Jorg will continue at Loewe, and he will keep an eye on the development of the future hardware and software versions of the Casablanca. The response of most German customers and dealers has been extremely positive. There were concerns about being aligned with a company that was experiencing continued and growing losses.
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January 10, 2013
S-6000 Sale!!
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SALE ENDS 2/15/13
We're starting the New Year with a major sale on S-6000 machines. For a limited time, we're taking $500 off the retail price. So the retail price is $3,499. We're also going to throw in over $500 of free software.
The software packages we'll include are: Anim-X, HD Backup w/Galileo, Filter Pack, & Motion 3D XL1.
That's over $1000 retail savings.
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December 3, 2012
BOGART 5 RELEASED
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Bogart 5 is now released.
Click HERE for a list of features.
Click HERE to download software and Release Notes.
Contact your local dealer to order now.
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November 19, 2012
Music 2 Hues Holiday Promo!!
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From November 22nd through December 31st purchase any 5 Flagship CD's for only $89.
Click Here for a complete CD listing and track samples.
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November 13, 2012
FALL SOFTWARE SALE!!
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Beginning on Monday, November 12th, we'll have our fall software sale. This sale will end Friday, December 14th, and is not to be combined with any other offers.
The sale is as follows:
For Casablanca Club members any software package will be 40% off normal retail.
For non Club members, the discount will be 25%.
During the sale we will also offer the Complete software package at a price of $2799.
**Bogart 5 is not eligible for sale pricing.**
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August 9, 2012
Back to School Sale
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It's time for a back-to-school sale. For every S6000 sold between now and September 15th we're throwing in the following software packages free of charge.
Title FX 2, PIP Studio 2, and HD Backup Bogart.
This is a $387 value.
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July 24, 2012
New Software Available!
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We're happy to announce the following new software titles:
Slivers - This hot new product has been popular with the MacroSystem testing team. We think you'll love it. Slivers is a fresh product that gives you a new way to mix video clips. It's like a mix of a Split Screen effect and a spin on PIP Studio, different from anything we've seen before on our Casablanca. Click HERE for full details.
Moving TitleBax - The popular lower third titling effects from the software product TitleBaX has now been expanded with animation capability in the new Moving TitleBaX product from MacroSystem. This software consists of 50 moving graphics. Click HERE for full details.
3D Edit - This is a release of the 3D software product that can now be used on Bogart operating systems. This allows you to use different types of 3D effects when used with footage shot specifically with 3D camera methods in mind. Click HERE for full details.
Current software discs can be downloaded HERE.
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June 21, 2012
ARABESK 5 IS HERE!!!
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We are very happy to announce that Arabesk 5 is now available. Some of the new features include:
Blu-ray authoring can now make use of Chapter menus in full HD resolution.
Improved image quality of Blu-ray authored discs.
There is a new set of 50 backgrounds in full HD (1920x1080) and 67 new high-resolution Arabesk buttons.
Increased compatibility of burned discs with Blu-ray players.
For full product information click here.
To download the software click here.
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June 21, 2012
Bogart 4.5c Now Available
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With the release of Bogart 4.5c, there will be a change in our base Operating Systems. These changes will be as follows:
1 - If you currently have a system running Pro Pack software, this will now change to the Gold Edition. This is a name change only. Your same license code for Pro Pack will work to activate the Gold Edition. You will then see Gold Edition indicated on your Main Menu just below the Bogart SE logo.
2 - If you currently have a system not running Pro Pack software, you will need to activate the Silver Edition. You will need a new license code to activate the Silver Edition. To obtain this code, contact your local dealer or send an email to sales@macrosystem.us. Be sure to provide the serial number when making your request.
The main differences between Silver and Gold can be found here.
Full details on Gold and Silver Editions can be found here.
Download software and full release notes here.
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June 1, 2012
Club Member Software Sale!!
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For the month of June we're offering all software at 30% off to our Club Members. This offer excludes the forthcoming Arabesk 5 and any other new titles that may release.
This offer is not to be combined with other discounts/specials.
This is the perfect time to get enrolled in Club Casablanca. You will get the June software discount, plus you will automatically get Bogart 5 at 20% off when released (hopefully this summer).
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March 9, 2012
March Madness Sale!!
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| We're having a special March Madness Sale once again. Here are the details.
All new S-series machines sold in March will come to you with FREE Ground Shipping to the lower 48. Along with that, we're including the following software for you.
The S-6000 comes with Motion 3D XL Packs 1 & 2.
The S-3000 comes with Pro Pack.
Any unit sold with a Blu-ray burner will also get a certificate for a free copy of Arabesk 5 when released.
This software offer is non-exchangeable for other packages.
This offer is for new units only and does not apply to Trade-In's.
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March 9, 2012
New from the Casablanca Expert
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| The incomparable Chet Davis has been on a tear! He's pouring out great instructional DVD's. If you're not an owner of these, get them now.
Casablanca Foolproof Volume 6: Title Studio Intensive.
Casablanca Foolproof Volume 7: Candy Factory Intensive.
Casablanca Foolproof Volume 8: Bogart 4 Intensive.
Casablanca Foolproof Volume 9: What's New in Bogart 4.
Casablanca Foolproof Bogart 4 & The Kitchen Sink.
Click Here for complete details.
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November 29, 2011
Smart Edit Trade-In Program Ending
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| The current trade-in program will end December 31st for all SE machines. As of January 1st, the only trade-in programs will be for earlier versions of Bogart machines. Further details will follow in a future email announcement.
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November 22, 2011
Fall Software Sale!!
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Beginning on the 21st of November, we'll have our fall software sale. Starting this year, the sale is available only for Bogart machines. This sale will end on December 22nd, and is not to be combined with any other offers.
The sale is as follows:
For Club Casablanca Members: Any software package will be 40% off normal retail.
For everyone else: Any software package will be 25% off normal retail.
Click Here for a current Price List.
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