Showcase Communications Introduces Models Showcase: Multimedia Publication
of Top Models Now Available on CD-ROM

NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 22, 1992 Showcase Communications Network, Ltd. announced
today the introduction of Models Showcase, a revolutionary multimedia
publication distributed to advertisers (cosmetic companies, major
department stores, designers), advertising agencies, photo studios,
catalog companies, casting houses, publications and photographers
nationwide. The product allows clients to view a database of models'
portfolios via computer in spectacular, high resolution color.

Models Showcase displays nearly 20,000 photographs of more than 2,000 top
models from leading fashion and commercial model agencies such as Ford,
Wilhelmina, Company and McDonald/Richards to clients ranging from
Bloomingdale's to Lintas to Avon. It is the most complete casting system
available, the most comprehensive form of exposure for talent, and an
innovative promotional device for model agencies.

"We're excited to bring this ground-breaking product to market at a time
when multimedia is truly affordable and visual media companies are
accepting the power and cost-effectiveness of implementing such
technology," said James R. Devens, Vice President of Showcase
Communications Network, Ltd. "Models Showcase provides the modeling
industry with a cost effective and quality option for distributing
portfolios, while it allows people on the casting side to view multiple
photographs in a way not possible with traditional methods."

Utilizing CD-ROM technology, the product provides access to comprehensive
search and retrieval capabilities. Models' portfolios are now available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Sophisticated View features enable users to
look at models' materials page-by-page, at-a-glance on one screen or
through a Zoom mechanism with 40-500% enlargement and reduction
capabilities. Clients can Search quickly through the database by 30
different model attributes and statistics, and the Compare option allows
them to view several models' portfolios at once. Images are printable,
although photographers are protected by less-than-finish-quality output,
and name credit on each photograph. Model agency information is available
on every screen and entire portfolios can be filed and saved for future
use.

The multimedia publication comes complete with pre-programmed software on
3.5" disks, a users manual and 3 CD-ROMs containing nearly 20,000 images.
It requires an IBM or PC compatible (with a 386 or greater processor), 8MB
RAM, 20MB available hard disk space, a video card and monitor capable of
256 colors at 1024 x 768 resolution, CD-ROM drive and a mouse. The Windows
and OS/2 versions are available now and the Macintosh version will be
available this winter.

Annual model listing costs are free for one headshot; $200 for one comp
card ( 1-3 pictures and resume); $50 for each additional new picture and
$25 for each additional existing picture (renewal listing). Annual
subscriptions are $695 each and $495 per additional user within the same
firm. Included are all software and database updates made throughout the
yearly subscription period.

Showcase Communications Network, Ltd. is an IBM Business Partner and a
registered Apple Developer. The company is dedicated to incorporating new
technologies such as on-line communications to create and distribute
multimedia publications in the entertainment and communications fields.

Showcase Communications Network Ltd.
140 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10011
212-989-5708,  fax: 212-989-8049

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