SnapStream’s ‘TV Searcher’ Blog

SnapStream’s Clipping feature makes it easy to work with just the portion of video of interest to you. In a few quick steps, this easy-to-use feature lets you edit out only the part of the program that you need, which you can then:

• Download
• Burn to DVD
• Email

How it works:

Step 1: Once you’ve used the search feature to identify the segment of video you want to clip out, click on the “scissors” in the top navigation bar:

Step 2: Then, using the “Set Start” and “Set End” buttons above the timecode bar (or the shortcuts “Z” and “X” on your keyboard), simply set the beginning and end of the segment you want to clip out.  Remember, you can also use the “comma” and “period” shortcuts on your keyboard to skip backward in 7-second increments and forward in 30-second increments; you can also use the space bar to pause at the precise frame.  The left and right arrow keys allow you to move frame-by-frame through the video.

Step 3: Then simply hit “clip” and just that portion of the video broadcast will be saved separately as a clip in the clips area of your menu.  It also allows you to rename the clip for simplified recall.

Step 4: Then, from the full-screen interface, you can email that clip, or download it (and then even burn to DVD).

It’s as simple as that.  You can then erase the original program to make room for more recordings!  SnapStream’s Clipping feature makes it easy to work with video.

Coming to a city near you, SnapStream Media will be showcasing the latest in their TV search technology. Learn more about the Enterprise TV search appliance from any of the sales engineers by visiting them at any of the following conferences:

Morning Show Boot Camp – Denver, CO
July 31st – August 2nd; Exhibit Area
Geared towards morning-talk broadcasters, this conference is loaded with panels and sessions covering every aspect of producing an engaging morning radio broadcast.

Association of Public Safety Communications Officers – Kansas City, MO
August 3rd – August 7th; Booth # 141
A conference catering to the the professional needs of Public Safety Communications Officers – from examining standards and issues to providing education, products and services.

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication – Chicago, IL
August 6th – August 9th; Table #25
The conference program includes the latest in technology as well as special sessions on teaching, research and public service in the various components of journalism and mass communication.

Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors – Fort Worth, TX
August 7th – August 8th; Exhibit Area
The TATOA conference is dedicated to educating local government officials to better serve their citizens in the development, regulation, and administration of cable television and other telecommunications systems.

Can’t make any of the appearances, well sign up for an online webinar or email enterprise@snapstream.com to schedule a demo.

The Las Vegas Convention center is huge at 3.2 million square feet and while at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, SnapStream only occupies 100 sq. ft. of that space. And based on feedback from visitors last year, we know that the SnapStream booth was hard to find.

Hopefully this year we’re easier to find simply because we’re not as far back in the South Upper Hall as we were last year (many thanks to our contact at the NAB, Joy Lindsey!):

But, we still wanted to make it easier for you to find us so here are some maps and directions.

Directions to SnapStream at NAB2008:

1. Get to the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (veterans of the Las Vegas Convention Center will know that this is on one end of the convention center, furthest away from the Hilton and the North Hall)

2. Take the escalator up to the South Upper Hall

3. Walk down the main corridor of the South Upper Hall (you’ll pass massive booths from companies like Sony and Motorola)

4. When you see the Ross Video booth, hang a left.

5. You’ll see us on a corner to your right — our booth number is #SU6008.

See you at NAB!

I’ve already had several people ask me if we’ll be at NAB 2008 — the answer is, yes! We’ll be in the South Upper Hall, not too far from the entrance. Our booth number is South Upper Hall 6008 (SU6008).

If you’d like to schedule a meeting, drop us an e-mail at enterprise at snapstream dot com, or just stop on by. Several members of our team will be there and we’ll be showing off the latest version of SnapStream Enterprise.

Hope to see you there!

Update: Here’s are directions on how to get to our booth at NAB