CMP Media Launches Xtreme Video Magazine

Posted on August 15, 2003

The CMP Media Digital Video Media Group, the publishers of DV and Digital Video in the Classroom, announced the launch of Xtreme Video Magazine at Digital Video Expo East. The magazine will debut in October 2003. Xtreme Video Magazine is geared for professionals and thrill seekers with an avid desire to shoot video and photos of their adventures.

Feature stories and photo essays in Xtreme Video will take readers behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of capturing the action on video and in photographs. The premiere issue will providing extreme images and essential tips and tricks for shooting action sports, including surfing, wakeboarding, FMX, BMX, aggressive in-line skating, sea kayaking, and more. In addition, the issue features columns on streaming video, Xtreme location shoots, and video editing with an attitude, as well as news on the latest video, photo, and related action sports gear.

"Xtreme Video Magazine will premiere in October 2003, and will cater to enthusiasts and professionals who have a lust for life and an avid desire to shoot photos and video of their adventures," said Scott Gentry, Group Director of CMP Media Digital Video Media Group. "Xtreme Video will be reaching professionals shooting for ESPN, Eco-Challenge, etc., as well as the Gen X and Y crowd with a passion for action sports, and high tech gear. There is a huge market for high tech photography and video gear used in capturing life at the edge."