Crispin Unveils new Products at NAB 2003

Raleigh, NC. -April 5, 2003- CRISPIN Corporation, a leading provider of TV automation, will unveil five new solutions at NAB 2003 for broadcast automation.

RapidPrep- A user interface that is used to quality control programs that were automatically recorded from satellite feeds and mark the segments of the program to create accurate timing information for use by RapidPlayX in program playback. RapidPrep pulls program data from the Assetbase giving the user a rapid and efficient tool for timing shows. RapidPrep controls most all video servers as well as Crispin's new Low Rez video server. System 3000 is an updated, feature rich, full automation on-air playback solution with ethernet control of most servers, extended device controls, and multi-channel playback capabilities. System 3000 features database management, playlist management, and device control for single to multiple station levels. It accommodates network delays, long form records, playback operations and commercial record playback operation. It is backed up by a new low profile rack mounted computer system built to our exact specifications and designed to handle any broadcast automation requirement.

NewsPlayX - Crispin's NewsPlayX is a Live News Playback System that works in conjunction with most news automation systems including Avid's iNews, AvStar, and a MOS interface with AP's ENPS. The NewsPlayX system translates the rundown and executes the playback while controlling video servers, switchers, tape machines and many other devices. The NewsPlayX system maps the news system rundown to different server channels to allow back-to-back video transition overlapping, and supports simultaneous playback of mirrored Video Servers for redundancy. Producers can make last minute rundown changes effortlessly and the LIVE changes are automatically reflected on the playlist. As part the Crispin System2000/3000 automation family, NewsPlayX can archive stories from servers to DVD-RAM or videotape. The system archives stories immediately and stores copies on the server for a few days after air. The system then clears stories from the server a few days after last use. NewsPlayX also records news feeds from affiliate feed services directly onto the station's video servers.

ClipCopX- Updated version of ClipCop, ClipCopX provides clip transfer between fibre channel or other high-speed network connected servers. Performs a variety of operations including copying, mirroring, and playlist caching. Custom rules allow fully automatic operation with enhanced integration for archiving. Crispin Archive Manager (CAM) - CAM provides end-to-end real-time video content cataloging, storage and retrieval of real-time video content for playback and editing. Crispin's new CAM provides an affordable DVD-RAM archive solution to provide safe asset storage on individual cartridge or robotic jukeboxes. It can stand alone or be integrated with automation. Crispin takes a "modular" approach to automation. The new AssetBase3000 release allows greater broadcast efficiencies by combining the unique ClipCopX rules base file transfer application with AssetBase's media management and CAM. Tighter integration of these modules takes management, control, and movement of assets to the level required by future digital operations.

Crispin "LoRez" Video Server- An integrated or stand alone shadow server that automatically creates low resolution files from primary video servers for viewing, reviewing, or segmenting video material. Low-Rez integrates seamlessly into existing Crispin systems.

See Crispin at NAB - South Hall, Upper Level #5651- or for more information- 919-845-7744, sales@crispincorp.com or log on to www.crispincorp.com. ### CRISPIN -

Founded in 1997, CRISPIN Corporation is a leading provider of high-quality TV automation and media asset management solutions to the broadcasting, telecommunications, cable, educational and Internet industries. Based in Raleigh, NC, CRISPIN offers automation solutions to over 300 broadcast facilities worldwide from simple operating systems to total facility automation, including news, archiving, databasing, centralizing control, and multiple device control.