EMediaLive.com: Boris FX to Assume Media 100 Technical Support Obligations

Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film production, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire all operating assets and the Customer Technical Support obligations of Media 100, a division of Optibase. All Platinum support subscribers and customer phone and email support will continue uninterrupted as Boris agrees to provide the same level of customer service.

The newly formed Media 100 Support Division will operate independently as a business unit of Boris FX. As part of the acquisition agreement Boris FX will continue to purchase HDX video boards from Optibase. Plans call for the release of the Media 100 sw product, a software-only version of the Media 100 HD. The public beta of Media 100 sw, a fully functioning version without FireWire I/O, can currently be downloaded from the www.Media100.com. Support, repair, and sales will continue as before for the Media 100 HD editing system.

Future development of both the HD and sw systems will include improved integration with existing and future Boris FX products. There are currently no plans to continue development of the 844/X editing system that was discontinued by Optibase in January. The existing support and quality assurance staff of Media 100 will be retained to guarantee no disruption in service or a loss of support experience on Media 100 products. The existing Boris Support team will be further trained by the Media 100 experts to expand the support resources available to Media 100 users. "

Boris FX recently acquired Final Effects Complete from Optibase, with all associated trademarks including Studio Effects, Next Effects, and ICE FX. The products will continue to be offered with Boris FX providing maintenance, support and future development.