Blaine, WA (April 7, 2000) -- AIST Inc , distributor of AIST products for the Americas is now distributing MediaMania nationwide. This affordable software line has built up a solid reputation for excellence and ease of use in the European market and now it is available in North America.

MediaMania is a powerful digital image and video compositing tool for the PC platform. Professional features include color correction, keying, virtual cameras, key frame animation, morphing capabilities and high resolutions for broadcast quality output. It contains many advanced features like multiples (ghosting), 2.5 D perspective, warping, wave as well as an integrated titler.

“MediaMania is a wonderfully easy tool for generating professional high-resolution motion graphics and titles using sophisticated effects. We have used other programs but we find MediaMania much quicker for animating graphics. I am also able to get similar results with MediaMania’s virtual camera tool that I get with my traditional motion camera,” states Frank Van de Ven, President, Carousel Video.

MediaMania is an ideal tool for creating compelling content for the Internet, CD-ROMs and presentations. Its low cost, flexibility, quick learning curve and modest system requirements have attracted many users from the educational market. These features also appeal to the beginner and the home user, as well as the professional who can take full advantage of the many advanced functions.

There is an edition of MediaMania for every level of expertise and every pocket. AIST Inc is currently offering Video Edition CCIR (SSP $49), Pro CCIR (Pro TV) (SSP $99) and MediaMania Broadcast Edition (SSP $399, designed with FAST Video Machine users in mind).  All products feature: minimum resolution of 720 x 480 or higher; can import and export standard video formats including avi, flc, fli, tga, bmp, dib; supports wav audio; includes object deformations such as scale, rotate and perspective; chromakeying; an integrated titler, and a sophisticated graphics tool. MediaMania is currently available from B&H Photo, Electronic Mailbox and DV Direct. Find out more at AIST's Web site: http://www.aistinc.com.

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