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| | | | Sohonet Launches First Dedicated Storage Service for the Media and Entertainment Industry
 Sohonet Media Storage Expands and Extends Production and Post-Production Storage Capability on Pay-As-You-Go Basis for Sohonet Media Network Community
Sohonet, the leading expert in connectivity and data management for the media and entertainment industry, has announced the launch of Sohonet Media Storage, the first private cloud storage as a service platform tuned and optimized for the media sector and accessed via its world-renowned Sohonet Media Network.
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| | | | Trew Audio Turns to DPA Microphones for AOL’s HuffPost Live
 Sound Installation and Services Company Specifies DPA 4061 Lavalier Mics for the Online News Outlet’s LA Studio
When AOL Productions’ "HuffPost Live," an online video streaming network affiliated with the "Huffington Post" news outlet, sought to outfit its Beverly Hills studio with a permanent set of audio equipment, it turned to Trew Audio Los Angeles, to specify the gear. As audio is one of the most important elements of any webcast, Trew Audio, a longtime provider of sound equipment sales, rentals and services for AOL Productions, suggested DPA Microphones’ 4061 Lavalier Microphone. Used daily by the talent and guests who appear on the Website, the microphones provide clarity, flexibility and reliability.
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| | | | Kickstarter And Steam Greenlight – Dual Campaign For Dark Matter
 InterWave Studios, Developers of Award-Winning Nuclear Dawn, To Complete Development of Dark Matter
InterWave Studios announced today a dual Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight campaign that will run simultaneously for their upcoming DRM-free game "Dark Matter." "Dark Matter" is a Metroid-like, intense sci-fi side scrolling game that combines the twitch mechanics of a first person shooter with an adventure platformer.
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| | | | Wise Buddah Scoops Six New York Festivals Radio Awards
Three Gold, One Silver and Two Bronze Awards recognize the company's work across programming and jingles
Leading Radio Indie and Jingles producer Wise Buddah has won three Gold, one Silver and two Bronze awards at the 2013 New York Festivals International Radio Programs and Promos Awards.
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| | | | CBT Systems Installs Studio Technologies 5100-series modules and Studiocomm 78/79 surround monitoring systems in new internet video production facilities around the world
Systems Support Creative Initiative for High-Traffic Internet Video Uploads
CBT Systems, a video media design, consulting and integration company servicing such clients as the NFL Network, MLB, NHL, Disney, Paramount and Universal, among others, has installed Studio Technologies’ 5121 Line/IFB Output Modules, 5130 Party-Line Interface Modules and StudioComm 78/79 7.1 Surround Monitoring Systems in a series of new interactive video production studios worldwide. The studios provide a free, high-level production experience for individuals whose videos generate large amounts of traffic on the Internet. The Studio Technologies 5100-Series Modules help foster improved artist collaboration activities by enabling each facility’s production team to communicate internally and with other facilities in the worldwide network. The StudioComm system supplies a sophisticated, consistent interface at each studio for monitoring surround, stereo, and monaural audio tracks.
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| | | | Autoscript, Camera Corps and TCS go on air at The Degree Show
 Vitec Group companies Vinten, Autoscript, Camera Corps and The Camera Store partnered with Ravensbourne college to demonstrate the latest advances in teleprompting, remote camera control and grip technology at The Degree Show in London mid June. Held adjacent to the O2 Arena in Greenwich, the two-day event gave visitors the opportunity to see live programme production in progress while exploring Ravensbourne's wide range of courses related to broadcasting, communications and graphics.
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| | | | Beyond International Relies On Aspera High-Speed Transfer To Power Global Production Workflows
Aspera transfers full-resolution content between production teams enabling global workflows for highly rated shows
Booth #5G2-05 — Aspera, Inc., creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s large data at maximum speed, today announced that Beyond International, a leading global production company with over 3900 hours of global television to its credit, has expanded its deployment of Aspera’s high-speed fasp™ technology for production of hit shows such as "MythBusters", "Selling Houses", "Deadly Women", "Behind Mansion Walls" and "Toy Box."
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| | | | Major Update to Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available
Includes Next Generation of “CC” Desktop Applications and Delivers New Community and Publishing Capabilities
Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that a major update to Adobe® Creative Cloud™, the company’s flagship offering for creatives, is now available. Unveiled at Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference, in early May and packed with new features, this Creative Cloud release reimagines the creative process through a stunning set of “CC” desktop applications and sophisticated cross-device collaboration and publishing capabilities. Creative files can be stored and shared, via Creative Cloud, on Mac OS, Windows, iOS and Android; and Behance, the world’s leading online creative community, is now integrated with Creative Cloud, so customers can showcase work, get feedback on projects and gain global exposure.
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| | | | NVIDIA NVS 315 Sets New Standard for Dual-Display Commercial Graphics
Powerful Card Maximizes Compatibility With Existing Display Infrastructures; Businesses Can Scale Up to Meet Needs, Manage Workgroups Easily
NVIDIA today launched the NVIDIA® NVS™ 315, a versatile dual-display graphics card that allows professionals to boost their productivity and businesses to easily scale their deployments while simplifying IT management.
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| | | | Clear-Com Highlights Latest Broadcast Intercoms At Broadcast Asia 2013
 Clear-Com® is featuring its latest range of broadcast intercom solutions at BroadcastAsia (Stand 5D3-02). The company will display its Eclipse HX Digital Matrix System and enhanced HelixNet™ Partyline Intercom System. It is also highlighting its partnership with Optocore/BroaMan and is presenting the Seamless Roaming functionality of its Tempest®2400 Wireless Intercom System.
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| | | | Netflix To Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Branded Slate Of New Original TV Series
 Largest deal for original content in Netflix history will give members in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe exclusive access to new original television series based on the studio's beloved franchises and characters
Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced a multi-year deal making the world's largest Internet TV network the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.
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| | | | Dalet Sales Soar in Russia
 Dalet opens office in Moscow to support growing customer base
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software, and services for content producers engaged in news, sports, program preparation, archiving and radio, today announced several recent sales to broadcasters in Russia.
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| | | | Sound Devices Continues To Develop The 788T For The Latest Production Requirements
Firmware Update 3.0 Now Available for Free Download
To further position the company’s flagship 788T and 788T-SSD digital audio recorders as the foremost solutions for today’s evolving production standards, Sound Devices, specialists in portable audio and video products for field production, announces the availability of firmware update Version 3.0. A free download for all existing and new 788T users, this latest software update offers a 192 kHz sampling rate for up to four tracks, increased C-Link metadata functionality and added limiters for digital inputs.
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| | | | XDT Showcases New Catapult Suite At Broadcast Asia 2013
New version of Catapult Bridge redefines cloud-based WAN workflows
XDT Pty. Ltd., a developer of advanced software-based solutions for high-speed data transfers, is showcasing the latest version of its flagship Catapult suite of products, including simplified fast access to cloud-based storage via NFS and CIFS.
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| | | | Mediaproxy Showcases New Range Of Logservers At Broadcast Asia 2013
Next generation solutions to start new era in logging and monitoring.
Mediaproxy, a leading provider of broadcast, compliance logging and content monitoring solutions, is showcasing its next generation range of LogServer platforms and software, including a new mobile client application and content matching capabilities, at Broadcast Asia 2013. These next generation solutions start a new era in logging and monitoring.
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| | | | PipelineFX Debuts Burst License Program for Education
Schools Can Now Double License Capacity of Their Render Farms Twice a Year for Free; First-Of-Its-Kind Policy a Budget-Friendly Solution for Cyclical Crunch Periods
Today PipelineFX announces that twice a year, all PipelineFX education customers on subscription can double their current license capacity at no additional charge, with the company’s new Education Burst License program. Schools can choose between a one month burst that will start at the beginning of a selected month and a 30-day burst that begins on a date of their choice. With nearly 200 schools already on subscription, the preferred render farm management solution for education just got a whole lot better.
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| | | | Pablo Rio Gets Huge Performance Boost And Yet More Tools
 New software release unlocks multi-GPU processing power and delivers 4K 60fps
Quantel today released a new software version for Pablo Rio that unleashes the full power of its multi-GPU architecture and AJA® Corvid Ultra integration. Pablo Rio's new software delivers "simply phenomenal" performance and adds yet more capabilities to its unique integrated color and finishing toolset.
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| | | | Motion Graphics More Accessible with Royalty-Free Apple Motion Templates Channel from MotionElements.com
 MotionElements launches its newest channel, Apple Motion templates, to address the growing demand for video templates and the expected increase in the Final Cut Pro & Motion user base. The channel hopes to make motion graphics more accessible for film makers.
MotionElements (ME) launches Apple Motion templates as the latest addition to its growing library of microstock elements. Known for having Asia-inspired stock animation, video footage, 3D models and After Effects templates, the new channel addresses the growing market for video templates and the recent increase in the Final Cut Pro and Motion user base.
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| | | | East Pleasant Adds Michelle Cuccuini Hicks As New Executive Producer
 East Pleasant has added Emmy Award-winning executive producer Michelle Cuccuini Hicks to its team. A production guru specializing in commercials, TV, online, music video, independent film and documentary producing, Michelle is a master of soup to nuts content creation. She joins East Pleasant following several years as head of production at Cause & Effect Productions in New York.
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| | | | a52 Continues Fincher Collaboration With Netflix Breakout “House of Cards”
 Continuing an already exciting year, VFX studio a52 brings the finishing touches to David Fincher’s game-changing Netflix-exclusive series, “House of Cards.” Led by Colorist/Lead Smoke Artist Paul Yacono, the a52 team delivered comprehensive color and finishing services for the series’ first season. a52 sister company, Rock Paper Scissors, contributed as well with two-time Oscar-winning editor Kirk Baxter cutting the series’ first two episodes, which were directed by Fincher, and fellow Oscar-winner and RPS co-founder Angus Wall editing the series’ title sequence. The final result is a sprawling epic comprising 13 one-hour episodes, and representing one of the largest undertakings in a52 history.
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| | | | George Lucas Wins First Emmy® for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" at the 40th Anniversary Daytime Emmy® Awards
Sponsored by Red Touch Media
Red Touch Media announced George Lucas' first-ever Emmy® award win for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" in the Outstanding Special Class-Animation category. The legendary creator of the" Star Wars" series was presented the award this evening by Carrie Fisher, star of his iconic films. Red Touch Media previously announced its unique partnership with The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) as the premiere digital content management provider for this year's Daytime Emmy® Awards and sponsor of the "Red Touch Red Carpet."
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| | | | ASC Announces Winners of Savides Student Heritage Awards
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced the winning films in the 2013 ASC Harris Savides Student Heritage Awards last night in a ceremony here at the organization’s clubhouse. The awards are designed to showcase the artistic abilities of the next generation of filmmakers, with a focus on their cinematographic abilities.
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| | | | Superlounge’s Jordan Brady Directs O’Charleys Rebranding Campaign via Doner
 Into the pantheon of iconic brand characters walks Brock Roland - the fictional “Spokes-Patron” championing O’Charleys and its new “9.99er” menu (9 meals for $9.99 each). He may have that regular guy way about him, but Brock is the kind of discriminating diner who expects good food, done right. Jordan Brady of Superlounge directed the 5-spot campaign, created via Doner/MI.
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| | | | The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Takes AJA Gear on the Road in the U.S. and Europe
 Non-profit group The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus has provided American students of all ages with free, hands-on opportunities to make original music, video, photo, game app and broadcast projects for the past 16 years via a mobile studio-in-a-bus that has been on the road since 1998. Featuring state-of-the-art audio and HD video recording, the bus has visited schools, colleges, concerts, festivals, trade shows and museums in big cities, small towns, rural areas, severely underserved communities and everything in between. On May 8th, 2013, Yoko Ono Lennon debuted the new Lennon Bus Europe in Liverpool, set to kick off its inaugural tour in London in June and continue with travels across the UK and Europe.
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| | | | The RapcoHorizon Company Highlights Pro Co Data’s TFOCA-II Connectors At InfoComm 2013
 Upgraded Hermaphroditic Connector Series Designed Specifically for Use in Harsh Conditions
The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, unveils Pro Co Data’s TFOCA-II® Connector Series at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 709). A series of hermaphroditic-style connectors, the next-generation TFOCAs are ideal for use in unforgiving environments, such as broadcast, satellite, military, aerospace and government applications.
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| | | | Chris Steele appointed Senior Product Manager
 Experienced industry professional to bring revolutionQ to the world market
Quantel announced today the appointment of Chris Steele to the Position of Senior Product Manager, Broadcast. Steele will be responsible for bringing Quantel's revolutionQ software production system through the final stages of development, and introducing it to the broadcast market around the world.
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| | | | Ross Video’s Vision Tritium Goes Live At The Tony Awards
 MDOTS FONTASTICS, a California based production company specializing in screen production for major stage events, used the new Ross Vision Tritium Production Switcher for the 2013 Tony Awards show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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| | | | Netstor Adds Option of High Watt Redundant Power Supply to GPU Enclosure for Latest High-Performance GPU Cards
 Netstor PCIe 3.0 to GPU rackmount enclosure NA265A now provides new option of 1350W high watt redundant PSU for modern high-wattage required GPU cards including Nvidia GeForce GTX TITAN, GTX 690, GTX 780, and AMD Radeon HD 7990 for supercomputing. The external enclosure NA265A is designed to support up to 4 double-width GPU cards in latest PCIe Gen3 technology for HPC purposes. By NA265A, any workstation becomes a supercomputer to largely increase performance of GPU-intensive application.
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| | | | Mistika Brings Real-Time Grading Power In All Dimensions To Moscow At RSS Production
 Mistika brings Real-time Stereo broadcasting from stage to screen in Russia
Moscow-based RSS Production has invested in SGO's Mistika system to upgrade their newly launched post production studio predominantly for colour grading in 2D and Stereo 3D work. The Company provides technical and creative expertise in 2D and Stereo 3D film and television productions for commercials and documentaries and they also specialise in delivering corporate media events.
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| | | | Avalon Studios Puts Xytech at Core of its Thriving Operations
 Renowned New Zealand Film and Television Company Implements MediaPulse
Xytech, the global leader in facility management software for the broadcast and media services industries, announced that Avalon Studios has chosen the company's Media Pulse Express solution to support its studio production operations. Located in Wellington, New Zealand, Avalon Studios is an independently owned and operated studio complex. MediaPulse Express helps the busy studio manage its varied facilities, as well as staff, resources, and back office operations.
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| | | | Kneece Relies on OConnor for Hallmark’s The Confession
 Hallmark Channel movies are shot in practical locations and on short shooting schedules. Shot in and around Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the majority of Beverly Lewis’ The Confession takes place in an unoccupied five-story mansion. To capture this location in all its glory, cinematographer Dan Kneece relied on Arri’s Alexa, an array of different lenses and the OConnor 2575. OConnor, is part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company.
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| | | | Rabbit Adds Executive Producer Nancy Nina Hwang
 Postproduction Veteran Joins LA Office
Los Angeles, CA, June 13th, 2013: In a return to the west coast, Nancy Nina Hwang has joined the team at Rabbit Content as Executive Producer. While she will have reach on both coasts, she will be based in the LA office, working with the live action roster as well as with Rabbit Studio, which houses their Design & Animation talent.
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| | | | Sizzling Summertime Editing Tools From Adobe And Editshare At June Editors’ Lounge
The Editors’ Lounge returns on Friday, June 28th with their last installment of the season before the lounge takes its annual summer hiatus. The event will showcase the latest updates from Adobe® and EditShare® and will be held at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 pm. RSVP is required to attend.
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| | | | Yankees Productions Recruit ANTON/BAUER Batteries For Its Starting Lineup Of Portable Equipment
 Production Team Employs DIONIC® 90 and DIONIC HC Batteries
When it comes to capturing footage of the storied New York Yankees baseball team, Yankees Productions, the franchise’s in-house video production service, must be well-equipped to capture any kind of production scenario—from dugout interviews with players to in-stadium PSAs. Critical to their success is recruiting production gear that is not only reliable, but portable and unobtrusive as well, enabling them to move along with the ballplayers without tripping over cabling or lugging heavy gear. That’s why they’ve made DIONIC® 90 and DIONIC HC batteries and other accessories from Anton/Bauer®, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, part of their starting lineup.
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| | | | Roger Cleans House With "Devious Maids" Promo For New Lifetime TV Original Series
 Following ratings-driving promos for “Dance Moms” and “Preachers' Daughters,” Roger continues to deliver high-end creative for Lifetime TV. The LA-based mixed-media production studio recently reunited with the network to produce a live-action promo for the new scripted comedy-drama series “Devious Maids” from executive producer Eva Longoria and Marc Cherry, the creator of "Desperate Housewives."
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| | | | German Public Broadcaster Deploys Marquis’ Medway
Marquis Broadcast, specialist in content workflows and media integration software, has announced the German public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) has deployed Marquis’ integration solution, Medway, as part of a major new AVID edit and interplay PAM and MAM system which has been installed at its Munich headquarters. Medway will be used to integrate the movement of media and metadata in and out of the AVID and other component systems.
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| | | | Superlounge’s Jordan Brady Brings the “Bear and Bull” to Life for Ditto Trade
 Produced by Superlounge and directed by Jordan Brady, the new broadcast campaign for Ditto Trade features a bull and bear at the office dreaming of a groundbreaking social brokerage service. The campaign via Ditto Trade’s CMO Jeff Abbott (former SVP/ CD of Leo Burnett/Chicago) and the brand’s in-house creative department launches with “Phil & Marty,” airing now.
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| | | | Book Release to Commemorate the Anniversary of Bruce Lee's Legacy to Movie History, "ENTER THE DRAGON": The Treasures of Bruce Lee: The Official Story of the Legendary Martial Artist
 By Paul Bowman, Foreword by Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee is a legend. Actor, teacher, writer, director, and philosopher, he was largely responsible for introducing Asian martial arts to the West. He embodied speed, strength, and charisma. He had an energy that ignited and inspired people all around the world, and he was famous for his physical and mental prowess.
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| | | | Miranda Awarded Patent for Audio Latency Reduction in its NVISION Hybrid Routers
Miranda Technologies, a Belden Brand, a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators, announces it has been awarded U.S. Patent 8359417 for a process invented by its NVISION routers team to dramatically reduce audio latency in its NVISION 8500 Hybrid Router series.
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| | | | Harmonic Appoints New Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced that George Stromeyer has been appointed as the company's new senior vice president of worldwide sales. Leading Harmonic's global sales network, Stromeyer will develop and implement a clear-cut strategy for driving additional revenue opportunities within the broadcast, cable, satellite, telco, media, and postproduction markets.
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| | | | Avid VENUE Profile Powers Live Sound for Star-Studded Sound of Change Concert in London
Britannia Row Productions employs eight Avid live sound systems in multi-act international charity event
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that its Avid VENUE Profile systems were exclusively used to mix the recent global concert, "The Sound of Change Live," (http://www.chimeforchange.org/concert) at London’s Twickenham Stadium, reinforcing VENUE as the live sound mixing console of choice for front of house (FOH) engineers. The concert featured sets from a host of international stars including Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding, Florence + The Machine, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend and Rita Ora, and marked the launch of a new global campaign by Gucci to raise funds and awareness for girls’ and women’s empowerment.
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| | | | BRW USA’s The Salto Brothers’ Smooth Moves For Nissan
 BRW USA, Los Angeles directing duo The Salto Brothers pave roads with a simple joyride in the stylishly visual new :30 “Bad Roads” for Nissan out of TBWAG1, TBWAMoscow. Produced by Standard Films for the European markets, the spot features a perfectly smooth forest road being paved instantly as a man accelerates through in a Nissan Almera.
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| | | | Clear-Com UNVEILS NExt generation 700 series ANALOG Beltpacks At InfoComm 2013
 RS-701 Wired Beltpack is the First to be Unveiled in the Series, which Supports a Wide Variety of Partyline Communication Needs
Clear-Com® is releasing its RS-701 Beltpack, the first model in a new line of RS-700 Series wired, analog partyline beltpacks, at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 921). The new beltpacks feature state-of-the-art performance and superior audio clarity for partyline communications. With its rugged ergonomic housing and high-performance audio, the RS-701 beltpack is ideal for use in a variety of environments or applications, such as rental/staging, performing arts centers and houses of worship.
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| | | | CSUN Students Learn Lighting with Litepanels
 The students in the Cinema & Television Arts Department at California State University Northridge (CSUN) recently unpacked the newest addition to their lighting package, Litepanels Sola 6 Fresnel units. “They are a great addition to the lighting equipment we offer our students,” says cinematography department head Richard R. Ollis.
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| | | | Rodeo FX "Magically" Delivers 350 Shots As Main VFX Vendor On "Now You See Me"
 Renowned visual effects production studio Rodeo FX has “magically” delivered 350 complex VFX shots for “Now You See Me,” serving as the film’s main VFX vendor. The film was released by Summit Entertainment May 31st. The Rodeo FX team created and produced a huge and diverse array of shots for the new film, comprising 23 total minutes of visual effects-driven screen time.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Launches the Ultimate in Podium Microphones at InfoComm 2013
Company builds on the renowned audio quality of its highly regarded microphones to design new solutions that are ideal for the installation market
Internationally acclaimed for creating high quality live sound and recording microphones, DPA Microphones has now turned its attention to the installation market with the launch of two new Podium Microphones at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 744). Based on the company’s d:dicate™ Recording Microphones (formerly known as Reference Standard) and its renowned 4060 Miniature/d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones, both solutions give AV installers and conference organizers the clear, transparent and precise sound they demand.
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| | | | HIFI Project Proves Jaguar Is The “Biggest Want”
 The creative team at HiFi Project was tapped by ad agency Spark44 for the launch of the all-new, F-Type luxury sports car from Jaguar. Under the leadership of HiFi Creative Director/Partner Paul Robb, the cinematic commercial entitled “Biggest Want” was given a similar musical approach by the music and sound design company. Currently airing nationwide, the new commercial is part of an extensive, global campaign for Jaguar.
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| | | | Panasonic Showcases Broad Array Of PRO AV Solutions At Infocomm2013
The Company Will Highlight New Displays, Projectors and Professional Video Technology at Booth #1501
Panasonic, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise, education, hospitality and SMB markets, today announced new additions to its wide range of professional audio visual technologies, including new projectors, professional displays and digital signage solutions in Orlando, FL at InfoComm2013 (booth #1501). This year, additions include a new line of interactive plasma displays, the first Panasonic interactive ultra-short throw projector, the industry’s brightest WUXGA single chip DLP™ projector and a new outdoor-ready ultra-bright LCD display.
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| | | | EditShare Expands Ark Tape Library Options
 EditShare®, the technology leader in shared media storage and end-to-end tapeless workflow solutions, today announced the expansion of its Ark Tape library product offering. EditShare Ark Tape is an energy-efficient media backup and archiving solution that fully integrates with the company’s high-performance shared storage and asset management solutions. Powered by HP's robust LTO technology, the new Ark Tape libraries are available today in 2U/24-slot and 4U/48-slot configurations, and offer a broad choice of storage capacity and interfaces. The units support LTO-6 or LTO-5 tape drives with SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity.
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| | | | TJ’s Sports Garden Enhances Fans’Game Viewing Experience with 18-Monitor, Matrox Mura MPX-Powered Video Wall
 AV partners Hitplay and Roalka Digital Media leverage five Mura MPX output/input boards to showcase live sporting events across easy-to-use 6x3 platform
Matrox® Graphics Inc. today announced that West Virginia’s TJ’s Sports Garden deployed Matrox Mura MPX™ single-slot, output/input controller boards to capture and display live sporting events on an 18-monitor video wall installation for an unrivalled sports viewing experience. AV partners Hitplay and Roalka Digital Media leveraged Mura MPX’s universal input channel support to source digital, analog, and HDCP-compliant signals, and output them across a group of displays or the entire video wall. To further simplify video wall management, Hitplay integrated a Crestron 2-Series Control System™ so operators can seamlessly send content and layout commands to the wall via a user-friendly Apple® iPad® interface.
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| | | | Dallas Audio Post Helps Clients Sing a New Tune With File Ingest and Delivery Using Signiant’s Media Shuttle Software
Superior User Interface and Time-Saving Hybrid SaaS Approach Becomes Customers’ Preferred Choice; Extreme File Sharing That’s Easy-to-Use, Reliable and Super-Fast
Signiant, the market leader in intelligent file movement software for media and entertainment, today said that Dallas Audio Post has deployed Signiant’s Media Shuttle™ extreme file sharing solution to allow customers and partners a faster, easier way to exchange full-resolution audio and video files. Within four weeks time Media Shuttle displaced the use of numerous other file delivery options including FTP, YouSendIt, WeTransfer and Aspera faspX, to become its clients’ preferred approach for moving content within the company’s workflows.
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| | | | Adorama Pro Presents: Pro Day Featuring the Sony PMW-F5 and Sony PVMX300 4K Monitor
 Adorama Pro video experts give FREE hands-on training on Wednesday June 26 in NYC; attendees step through the Sony 4K process from acquisition to post using the Sony PMW-F5 and various non-linear editors
Adorama, the leading supplier of pro video, photographic and consumer electronics products, will host a Sony Pro Day featuring the new Sony PMW-F5 CineAlta 4K Digital Cinema Camcorder. This free event will be held on Wednesday, June 26th from 2pm – 6pm at the Adorama store, located at 42 West 18th Street in New York City. The Adorama Pro training event, which will cover 4K workflows from production to post, will feature the Sony PMW-F5 camera, Sony’s brand new 4K monitor, the PVMX300, a Sony Pro Audio station, and industry-standard non-linear editors: Final Cut Pro® X, Avid, Adobe® Premiere and Sony® Vegas Pro.
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| | | | Grass Valley Delivers Ethiopia’s First Ever HDTV Experience
-Full turnkey solution to deliver first HD services in Ethiopia. Grass Valley deployment includes LDK cameras, multichannel control system, video production switcher, and routers. Project is key part of Ethiopian media landscape. -
Grass Valley® today announced that Ethiopian government-owned Amhara TV has selected Grass Valley to provide several solutions to build Ethiopia’s first HD terrestrial TV broadcast station. Grass Valley solutions will be used to outfit two HD studios and a master control room (MCR). Amhara TV is an important part of the developing media landscape in Ethiopia, and will be available both terrestrially and via the Nilesat free-to-air satellite service.
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| | | | Fotodiox Announces High-Intensity LED Fresnel Lights for Film and Television
Powerhouse DY-200 LED Fresnel Light Offers Focusable, Dimmable, Cool Lighting Option
Fotodiox, a leading manufacturer and distributor of photography and videography accessories and equipment, today announces a line of LED Fresnel lights for film, television, and studio photography work. The compact DY-200 LED Fresnel lights offer focusable, dimmable light that remains cool-to-the-touch while providing powerful light.
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| | | | Robert Yeoman to Headline Kodak Focus at Los Angeles Film Festival
 Cinematographer Robert Yeoman, ASC will headline the annual Kodak Focus program at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. The intimate conversation will spotlight Yeoman’s artistic and technical accomplishments by screening scenes from 35mm prints of "Moonrise Kingdom", "Drugstore Cowboy" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." The Kodak Focus takes place on June 16 at 1:10 p.m. at the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live. The seminar is free with a festival ticket.
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| | | | Petrol Bags Intro’s Deca Lightweight Audio Bag for Sound Devices 664
 Petrol Bags™, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, introduces the Deca Large Lightweight Audio Bag (PS617). This professional carrier is optimally designed to transport the Sound Devices 664 (with or without the CL6 Controller) comfortably and securely, and keep it safe, organized and accessible while working.
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| | | | JB&A Partners with Exterity for InfoComm 2013
 JB&A Showcases Powerful New Lineup of IPTV Video Distribution and Streaming Solutions
JB&A, experts in media management and distribution announced it will be showcasing powerful new IPTV video distribution products and streaming solutions at the InfoComm trade show June 12-14, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, Booth 4765, Hall C.
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| | | | N3V Games’ New “Dead On Arrival 2” Mobile Game Captures Zombie Motion With iPi Motion Capture
 Markerless Motion Capture Technology Plays Key Role In Long-Awaited Follow-Up
The next wave of zombie action is about to be unleashed in "Dead On Arrival 2" – the latest installment in the popular mobile videogame created by the Queensland, Australia-based N3V Games. Playing a key role in streamlining the character animation development was the popular markerless motion capture software solution iPi Motion Capture from iPi Soft. "Dead on Arrival 2" is currently in closed beta testing and will be available on NVIDIA’s Shield in late July.
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| | | | Colorist Jack Lewars Joins Technicolor – PostWorks New York
 Technicolor – PostWorks, New York, Manhattan’s largest independent provider of post-production services, has brought on Jack Lewars as Senior Colorist. Lewars, who arrives with more than 80 features to his credit, will be available for feature and television projects both through Technicolor – PostWorks and through The Room, the finishing boutique located within the Technicolor – PostWorks facility.
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| | | | Engine Room and Hollywood Center Studios Forge Production Alliance
 Hollywood Center Studios, the iconic studio in the heart of Hollywood, has forged a new alliance with shooting and visual effects company Engine Room, headquartered on the HCS Lot. The strategic relationship provides Engine Room live-action clients with exclusive rates for stage and production office rentals, as well as grip and lighting services provided by HCS.
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| | | | Simian Celebrates the Arrival of Summer with Two Hot Enhancements
 Industry-leading media management platform launches new microsite, plus enhanced embeddable reel player.
Simian, the global leader in creative workflow and media management solutions, today announces the release of two key upgrades to its groundbreaking media-sharing platform. The new release includes a redesigned and enhanced microsite component—an industry first and one of the most popular features of Simian—as well as The Embeddable Reel Player™, offering a new method for embedding reels into websites.
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| | | | PipelineFX Releases Qube! 6.5
 Biggest Expansion to Reporting and Performance Capabilities Yet; Detailed Cost Tracking For VFX Studios Working Across Multiple Shows and Clients
Today PipelineFX, creator of the leading render farm management software for digital media creation, announces the release of Qube! 6.5. New tools for job tagging, configuration, and reporting round out Qube!’s most feature-rich offering to date; while improvements to Smart Farming functionality promote a simpler path to pipeline intelligence.
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| | | | JVC Shipping 84-Inch Professional 4K 60P Monitors
 JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., will ship its new PS-840UD Professional Series ProVérité and RS‑840UD Reference Series 4K 84-inch LCD monitors this month. Both models offer native screen resolution of 3840x2160 – four times the resolution of full HD – as well as 60p input and display capability for professional sports and other high-speed content.
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| | | | GTC/STLD LED lighting seminar sets the standard
A seminar and workshop on television lighting will be held on 22 June 2013 at Sky Studios in Isleworth, London, featuring the work done within the EBU LED project. The event is organised by the GTC (the Guild of Television Cameramen) in association with the STLD (Society of Television Lighting and Design).
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| | | | Rural Media Group Hires Peter Clifford as New SVP of Distribution
Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) the world’s leading provider of multimedia content for rural life, news and western sports announced today that it has hired Peter Clifford as the company’s new Senior Vice-President of Distribution. Clifford, whose role is effective immediately, comes to RMG with more than twenty-years of experience in affiliate distribution, marketing and digital media.
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| | | | Leading Tier-1 US Carrier Selects Avvasi to Measure and Manage the Mobile Video Experience
Carrier with over 50 million subscribers makes mobile video quality a priority
Avvasi Inc., the world’s only vendor of QoE-driven video management and monetization solutions, is pleased to announce it has added a tier-1 US mobile network operator to its roll of customers. The provider is the latest carrier to deploy Avvasi’s solutions to measure its subscribers’ mobile video experience as it develops services that can monetize video traffic over its network.
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| | | | Apple Releases Developer Preview of OS X Mavericks With More Than 200 New Features
 Apple® today released a developer preview of OS X® Mavericks, the 10th major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. With more than 200 new features, OS X Mavericks brings Maps and iBooks® to the Mac®, introduces Finder® Tags and Tabs, enhances multi-display support for power users, delivers new core technologies for breakthrough power efficiency and performance, and includes an all new version of Safari®. The preview release of OS X Mavericks is available to Mac Developer Program members starting today. Mac users will be able to download Mavericks from the Mac App Store℠ this fall.
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| | | | Apple Gives Sneak Peek Into the Future of the Pro Desktop
 Apple® today showed a sneak peek into the future of the pro desktop with a first look at the next generation Mac Pro®. Designed around a revolutionary unified thermal core, the Mac Pro introduces a completely new pro desktop architecture and design that is optimized for performance inside and out. With next generation Xeon processors, dual workstation-class GPUs, Thunderbolt 2, PCIe-based flash storage, and ultra-fast ECC memory, the new 9.9-inch tall Mac Pro packs an amazing amount of power into an incredibly small package.
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| | | | Apple Unveils iOS 7
Completely Redesigned With Stunning User Interface & Great New Features
Apple® today unveiled iOS 7, the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone®, featuring a stunning new user interface. iOS 7 is completely redesigned with subtle motion, an elegant color palette and distinct, functional layers that make it feel more alive. The typography has been refined for a cleaner, simpler look, and the use of translucency and motion makes even simple tasks more engaging. iOS 7 has hundreds of great new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop®, enhanced Photos, Safari®, Siri® and introduces iTunes Radio™, a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes®.
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| | | | Radio Stations Tailored to You Based on the Music You Listen to on iTunes
 Apple® today announced iTunes Radio™, a free Internet radio service featuring over 200 stations and an incredible catalog of music from the iTunes Store®, combined with features only iTunes® can deliver. When you tune into iTunes Radio on your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac®, PC or Apple TV®, you’ll have access to stations inspired by the music you already listen to, Featured Stations curated by Apple and genre-focused stations that are personalized just for you. iTunes Radio evolves based on the music you play and download. The more you use iTunes Radio and iTunes, the more it knows what you like to listen to and the more personalized your experience becomes. iTunes Radio also gives you access to exclusive “first listen” premieres from top selling artists, Siri® integration, plus the ability to tag or buy anything you hear with just one click.
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| | | | Custom Consoles supports BBC Studios and Post Production's Elstree studio complex upgrades
 Custom Consoles announces the completion of a relocation and renewal project for BBC Studios and Post Production, the BBC's commercial facilities arm. Whilst the Television Centre site is being redeveloped, BBC Studios and Post Production has relocated its London studios business to Elstree and is providing HD TV studios at BBC Elstree and Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood. The commission included moving the existing main production desk, production monitor wall and the lighting and vision monitor wall from Television Centre Studio 6 in London to the Elstree studio complex. Three additional desks have been provided, two from Custom Consoles' Module-R series plus a specifically designed lighting control desk.
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| | | | CK AND CO Media Production Announces Contest
Cynthia Kay and Company Media Production is looking for talented and creative high-school and college students who want to get real-world experience, help their community, and get rewarded with a $1,000 scholarship. The company announced the competition on June 1, 2013. The goal is to have students produce and create a video highlighting a non-profit organization or exemplary business that is inspiring.
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| | | | Signiant To Host Webinar on Securing Digital Workflow in the Cloud
Media enterprises of all types have one thing in common today: the need to share valuable content across the digital content supply chain. Large digital media files are difficult to share with existing solutions. As a result, media operations professionals and other users will look to convenient cloud-based file sharing services that lack enterprise security, visibility and control. Without proper safeguarding and corporate management, employees could be putting your organization’s valuable digital content at risk of loss.
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| | | | FOR-A Announces Innovative New Features Of HVS-390HS Video Production Switcher
 Updates make unit an industry first virtual 6 M/E switcher
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces new features of its compact, cost-effective HVS-390HS video production switcher. First introduced at last year’s NAB Show as a 1 M/E to 2 M/E switcher, FOR-A has added unique capabilities to the unit that have never been seen before in this class of production switcher. The new functionality, referred to as a MINI M/E, is an extension of the aux bus system that allows operators to deploy any aux bus transition with cuts, mixes, or wipes, and display a keyer complete with DVE functions. The MINI M/E is now offered as a standard feature of the HVS-390HS, and brings the power of a virtual 6 M/E switcher in a 2 M/E unit.
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