SXSWORLD

After SXSW, free concert ticket provider Tixie.com closed series A funding, launched in fi ve cities, and is adding six more in Q2 including Dallas and Denver. Taking Care of Business to Business A look at companies who are part of the SXSWORLD HippySocial recently launched its new iPhone app that enables users to discover new friends and conversations around them and to share experiences and interests through live chat and photos. This year's SXSW was Chinwag's third and proved to be the most successful with lots of promising new leads especially from our Great British Tea Party which attracted over 1,400 visitors with a Texan- take on British afternoon tea. Audiosocket, has joined hands with MOFILM, the world's leading crowdsourcing agency. Filmmakers and brands using the Audiosocket powered "MOMusic" platform will now be able to directly license music from the Audiosocket catalog, featuring thousands of high-quality tracks from indepen- dent bands and composers. Section 101 is offering a free 30-day trial of its dynamic web- based platform. Sign up at Section101.com to start taking control of your online presence. Amplifi ed Parts wants to help the musician who is not an elec- tronic technician and who wants to create his/her own sound or tone by modifying their existing ampli- fi er or guitar. We have recently embarked in a relationship with Modkitsdiy.com to offer a wide array of kits for you to build. The 2012 Vimeo Festival + Awards recognize the world's best videos, deter- mined not by how many people in the world have seen them, but by how they help people see deeper into the world. This year's theme is "The End of the Beginning," which speaks to the ways that online video and creativity are transitioning from an age of observation to an age of participation. The Awards bestow cash prizes on creators in 13 categories. Immediately following the Awards, the Vimeo Festival is two terrifi c days of days of con- versations, workshops, and screenings. Whether you're an old pro or you just got your fi rst camera, there's something to entertain and inspire you. The weekend-long celebration is open to all, and takes place in NYC from June 7-9 — learn more and get tickets at vimeo.com/awards. Canon recently previewed the EOS-1D C, a digital SLR camera with 4K support. The company recently launched new cameras for its Cinema EOS system, tar- geting motion picture production, including a 4K-capable Cinema EOS C500 for use with EF-mount lenses, and Cinema EOS C500 PL for use with PL-mount lenses. Canon reported that this technology would be capable of recording 4K reso- lution with 10-bit uncompressed "Raw" output with no de-Bayering. The camera options include quad full-HD, 2K, and full HD. Capsule Labs has been recording live performances directly to vinyl lacquers using nothing but vintage analog equipment at their mas- tering studio and vinyl pressing plant in Los Angeles. Rock louder and rock longer with Klipsch MODE M40 Headphones. Seal in crisp, clear highs and rich, deep bass. With the MODE M40 noise cancellation, you can block out the world and keep the legendary Klipsch sound all to yourself. Avid Technology recently intro- duced Avid Interplay Sphere, a cloud-based system that aims to connect broadcasters to their newsroom, enabling journalists to edit and fi nish stories on the go, from an Internet-connected device. Avid Interplay Sphere is based on Avid's Media Composer and NewsCutter editing systems, and connects to an Avid server in order to allow the user to access stock footage and fi le fi nished stories. 4 Boicebox is rolling out its bamboo pedal board line with several pro- duction models. The units are pedal board and protective carry case, all in one. The "tiered" models come standard with ¼" input/output jacks and AC power inlet. NewTek has unveiled a new line of TriCaster live production systems that use a completely reengineered platform and introduce capabilities for live event producers and media publishing professionals. The next- generation product family delivers live video content to multiple viewing platforms. Since launching at SXSW, Turner Broadcasting's startup accelerator Media Camp announced an alli- ance with Startup America. The fi ve companies selected for Summer 2012 will be announced in May. Canadian Blast had a banner year at SXSW 2012 with some of the best talent that Canada has to offer showcasing at the Canadian Blast BBQ, Canada House and venues across Austin. Attendance at each of the events was some of the best we've seen in years. Silverpop has acquired CoreMotives, a marketing automa- tion solution that operates within Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Together, these two companies bring unique expertise to the more than two mil- lion MSCRM users worldwide. SXSW ORLD / M AY 2012 Yazino has updated its free, multiplayer Slots Wheel Deal iOS app with exciting social fea- tures, bigger payouts and snazzy animations. EarLoveAustin wants to remind you: "Don't forget your protec- tion!" It's a noisy world out there, and hearing damage from loud music affects millions of performers and fans. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds without protection can lead to hearing loss and tinnitus. EarLoveAustin offers both ready-fi t and custom-fi t high-fi delity musi- cian earplugs and in-ear monitors. We are authorized dealers for ACS, Etymotic and Westone, and pre- ferred/recommended audiologists for JH Audio and Ultimate Ears.

• Cover