Welcome to the latest news page! Below you will find links to all the exciting news that's happening here at CLamCam Video and in the world of Casablanca Editors!

November 6, 2008
SmartEdit 8 has been released! If you are not a Casablanca Club member you can order it here and download it here.

New applications Magic Lights 2 and Motion 3D-XL1&2 have been released. The replace the earlier versions of these application and have more capabilities. All three are compatible with both SmartEdit and Bogart in both SD and HD projects. You can order them here.

The price of the Ultra Card upgrade has been reduced by $500 and the Plus Upgrade for the Renommee has been reduced by $300! Go here to read about these upgrades.

October 25, 2008
The annual Casablanca software sale is underway until December 14th, 2008. Contact us for details.

October 16, 2008
The SmartEdit 8 User Manual is now available for download. This is a supplement to the SmartEdit 7 User Manual. Go here for the download page.

October 7, 2008
The Bogart SE User Manual is now available for download. Go here for the download page.

October 2, 2008
The Echo4 Pro Copy Protection Duplicator is now availble. For the first time cost-effective digital copy protection is now available for your DVD-Rs! You can read about this fabulous new machine here.

October 1, 2008
An update to Arabesk 4 is now availble that enables DVDs created by Arabesk 4 to be played on Mac computers. Downlaadable files containing the new version 4.1d Arabesk can be downloaded here.

September 14, 2008
Hardware upgrades for the Solitaire and Renommee that give them near-S-4000 performance are now available. You can get more information about these upgrades here. (Scroll down for the hardware upgrades.)

September 11, 2008
New lower prices for the S-4000 line are now in effect! New software applications TwinX Vacation and TwinX Vacation HD have been released. The all software file containing these new versions can be downloaded here.

August 28, 2008
New versions of FX Pack 7, Candy Factory (BogartSE only), and Title FX Pack 2 have been released. The all software file containing these new versions can be downloaded here.

August 21, 2008
A new version of Bogart SE has been released. Bogart SE is currently useable only on the S-4000 and S-4000 Pro. The boot disk file can be downloaded here. Release notes for this version can be downloaded here.

August 3, 2008
CLamCamVideo.com. V2.0 launched! A complete update for showcasing the next-generation Casablancas. Check out the new Current Tip page.

July 31, 2008
New software and updates for BogartSE released. PiP Studio 2 and QuadCam SD for BogartSE have been released. Updates to Photo Transfer and FX Pack 8 for BogartSE are also available. Go here to download the "All Software" file containing these applications.

May 1, 2008
New software software and updates released. Split X Celebration Images released. Updates to HD Mix, Split X Wedding HD, and Border X2 HD are also available. Go here to find out more.

January 12, 2008
New software software and updates released. CBPaint 2 released at a new low price! Updates to Arabesk 3 and 4 also available. Go here to read more about them and download the files.

December 14, 2007
CLamCam Video is named a MacrosystemUS Gold Star Reseller! Go here to read more about it.

December 7, 2007
SmartEdit 7 has been released! You can download CD files containing this latest version of SmartEdit here. A quick start guide, release notes, and the user manual can be downloaded here

November 15, 2007
Two new Casablanca optional applications have been announced: BorderX 2/BorderX 2 HDV and Ultimate Spice Box. You can read about and order them here.

A file for creating a software CD containing these two new applications can be downloaded here.

October 31, 2007
A new tutorial DVD about capturing good audio, by Mike Gunderson, is now available. You can read about and order it here.

October 12, 2007
A great "buy 2, get 1 free" software sale for Cassie Club members is underway until December 15th. (Non-Cassie Club members must buy 3 to get 1 free.) Email us for purchase details. Information about on joining the Cassie Club here.

September 1, 2007
New applications SplitX Weddings HDV and Audio Effects Jingles 2 have been announced, along with free application updates Deluxe Titler 3D V1.1c, DVD Firmware V1.7, and Photo Studio 2 V2.1c. You can order these applicatins here.

August 1, 2007
Arabesk 4 and SmartEdit 6.2c have been released!

AUGUST SOFTWARE SALE! All Casablanca "titling" software can be had at a 20% discount during the month of August.

July 6, 2007
A new tutorial DVD - "SIMPLE PhotoShop Elements Techniquess For Your Packaging" - for creating great DVD covers is now available. You can read more about it here. Just scroll down and watch for "NEW"

July 1, 2007
JULY SOFTWARE SALE! All Casablanca "transitions" software can be had at a 20% discount during the month of July.

May 17, 2007
A new 2-disk set of SmartEdit 6 tutorials is now available. You can read about them here.

May 10, 2007
New LOWER prices for DVD/CD duplicators! You can see them here.

May 3, 2007
A buyback program from silver-case AvioDVD units has been announced. Contact us for details.

A chart comparing the capabilities of all the current Casablanca editor models is now available. You can download it here.

April 20, 2007
The new application Pip Studio 3D is now available, along with upgrades to SmartEdit 5 - V5.2 - and Columbus 2 - V2.3. SmartEdit 5.2 improves HDV operations of the Kron and Prestige and supports PiP Studio 3D and Columbus 2 HDV projects. Columbus 2.3 enables installation on the Liberty and supports HDV projects.

You can download an iso files containing these applications here. The PiP Studio 3D user manual can be downloaded here.

April 10, 2007
Candy Factory and Audio FX Jingles are now available. You can download iso files containing these applications here.

A new model of the Ink Caddy II suitable for the Epson 260/380 series of CD/DVD printers is now available.

March 23, 2007
If you are wondering what particular version of SmartEdit you need to run a particular software application you can download a listing here.

March 5, 2007
Tne new SmartEdit 6 been released! You can download it and other new software files here.

February 9, 2007
New software files been released. These include SmartEdit V5.1d, Arabesk V3.2, and Card Drive V1.3d. A new downloadable SmartEdit V5.1d for the Gymnos is also now available. You can download the files here.

January 9, 2007
The Casablanca Liberty has been announced.

January 6, 2007
The Ink Caddy II for the Epson R200, R220, R300, R320, and R340 printers is now available again!. You can order it here.

December 15, 2006
A new tutorial DVD for SmartEdit 5 is now available. You can read about it here.

October 13, 2006
A new Font Pack Pro 2 package of fonts has been released. You can read more and order it here.

September 28, 2006
New "glossy" white printable Taiyo-Yuden DVDs are now available. These will give your DVDs that professional silk-screened look. Plus they are 16X! You can order them here.

September 14, 2006
A new Casablanca model, the standard Renommee is now available.

August 30, 2006
New versions of the software CD files have been released which contain the new SmartEdit 5 and updates to Object Tracer and HD Backup applications. You can download the software files here. You can download more information about SmartEdit 5 here.

August 22, 2006
Video versions of eight presentations made at the Casablanca Road Show held in Tucson in early May have been added to the website. You can view them here.

July 20, 2006
Video Manuals, Vol 3 & 4 have been released. Go here for more information about the video manuals.

May 4, 2006
The Casablanca Road Show in Tucson declared a great success. Long time Cassie user Don Simmons won the grand prize, a new MacroSystem HVR hard drive recorder. You can view pictures here. Birdy's Tips & Tricks Vol 4 is now avaialble. Go here to read about it or to order.

May 2, 2006
The new Gymnos editing system is announced.

April 15, 2006
The new powerful Renommee Plus editing system is announced.

April 4, 2006
A new PLUS upgrade for the Solitaire is now available.

March 27, 2006
The user manual for the soon-to-be-released V4 SmartEdit V5 is now available for download here. V5 SmartEdit will add HDV editing to the Casablanca II.

Casablanca Club members can now order DVD tutorials at half-price from us. Go here to see which are available at the special price.

January 24, 2006
Vol 3 of Birdy's Tips & Tricks is now available. Go here for more information.

January 20, 2006
CLamCam Video has been named a Top 10 MacroSystem dealer for 2005!

November 10, 2005
Two new tutorial DVDs are available. Vol 1 & 2 Video Tutorials provide tutorial info on a host of applications. Go here for more information.

September 30, 2005
A new application BorderX has been released. This pack adds 50 "frames" in which video clips or other graphics can be placed. You can see the price here.

July 19, 2005
A new software application have been released. Filter Pack is a set of artistic f/x for creative video enhancement. Go here for more information. You can download the user manual here.

If you want to upgrade the size of your Avio hard drive, the required application Avio HD Upgrade is now free. Go here to order.

Two new tutorial DVDs are available. Vol 2 of Birdy's Tips & Tricks is now available. Also, a new DVD Casablanca Cineplex is available. Go here for more information.

May 10, 2005
A new tutorial DVD illustrating the new capabilities of V4 SmartEdit is now available. You can order it here.

April 30, 2005
> Three new software packages have been released. TitleBax are great new backgrounds for titles and DVD menus, TitleFX 3 adds even more effects to the Title FX series, and XPress Maps 2 adds more maps. Go here for pricing and ordering information.

Mar 5, 2005
New software software applications Audio FX, Photo Studio, and Surround FX are now available! Audio FX provides a host of audio processing and equalizing functions. Photo Studio is a super new application that enables the import of high resolution photos and the creation of "pan and zoom" effects ("Ken Burns" type video). Surround FX enables a bunch of surround sound processing f/x. Pricing can be found here. You can download user manuals here.

Feb 15, 2005
New versions of the software applications Photo Transfer and Card Reader software are now available. These upgrades increase the models of card readers supported. They are free upgrades to current users of these applications. The specific versions can be found here.

The software application Surround Effects has been re-released for the Casablanca II line of editors. It enables one to create 5.0 type surround sound effects. Requires Dolby Pro-Logic II for full playback. It can be ordered here.

A new two hour tips and tricks DVD authored by the famous "Birdy" (Scott Vicek) of MSUS is now available. It can be ordered here.

Jan 13, 2005
A DVD tutorial for CB Paint is now available. Provides an excellent overview of the program's interface and includes tutorials on several of CB Paint's capabilities. You can order a copy of the DVD here.

Jan 7, 2005
The Casablanca Club has been announced. This subscription program ($49 annual fee) will provide substantive benefit for its members - reduced prices on software, discounts on certain services, and other member-only benefits.

Dec 14, 2004
SmartEdit V4.0c has been released.

Disk Transfer V1.2 has been released. It improves the variety of avi files that can be recognized. This package, along with all other Casblanca software, can be downloaded here.

Dec 2, 2004
Downloadable software is now available. You can download and create your own Casablanca sofware CD. Read more about it and start the download here.

Nov 24, 2004
ArtBax and SplitX Image Collection 2 have been released! ArtBax graphics are specifically designed to be used as menus within Arabesk and SplitX 2 adds additional graphics that can be used for titles and other applications.

Nov 16, 2004
SmartEdit V4.0a has been released! It provides a bunch of new great features.

Nov 12, 2004
A SmartEdit V4 User Manual is now available. It can be downloaded here.

Nov 5, 2004
SmartEdit V3.6d has been released. Required for QuadCam and CBPaint. Improves Akaba operations. Release Notes can be downloaded here.

Oct 22, 2004
QuadCam has been released! A breakthrough application for the Casablanca for post-"mixing" of video from two to four camcorders. The QuadCam User Manual can be downloaded here. QuadCam can be ordered here.

Oct 8, 2004
CBPaint has been released. A powerful image processing and graphics program for the Kron, Prestige, and Solitaire. Provides almost unlimited processing capabilities. Requires 256MB ram and VGA display. The CBPaint user manual can be downloaded here.

December 12, 2002
Tutorials on DVD or VHS are now available for many of the Avio, Kron, and Prestige optional software applications .

November 1, 2002
New tips books for V2.0 SmartEdit and the Prestige published. These compendiums of tips and techniques join those for the Classic, Avio, and Kron.

March 15, 2000
New Avio Tips Book. A tips and technique compendium, "Getting The Most From Your Casablanca Avio," has been released. This 60+ page booklet builds on the highly successful two-volume set for the Casablanca "Classic."