http://news.creativecow.net Creative COW is home to the top-rated Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid, Discreet Combustion, Media 100 844x and Pinnacle Cinewave user forums support communities. Dedicated to media professionals, the Cow offers "More Signal, Less Noise." en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862865 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862865 (Venice, California--November 6, 2009) Lightcraft Technology has announced the successful long term rental of a Previzion® realtime on-set VFX compositing and tracking system by Zoic Studios. The time and money-saving system is being used in Zoic’s on set and post work with profoundly beneficial results to VFX aesthetics and budgets. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:33:56 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862864 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862864 (Las Vegas, Nevada--November 6, 2009) Legendary rock duo Air Supply recently turned to Odds On Records & Studios, the newest recording facility in Las Vegas, to record and mix tracks for its newest album, which is expected to be released in early 2010. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:33:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862863 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862863 (Raleigh, North Carolina--November 6, 2009) Inlet Technologies, a leader in live streaming and video-on-demand solutions for digital media, has been selected to provide Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Live Smooth Streaming online video for NBC Universal during the media company’s coverage of the XXI Olympic Winter Games from Vancouver, February 12-28. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:31:37 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862862 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862862 (San Jose, California--November 6, 2009) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android™ software, extending Adobe® industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile™ operating system. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:28:50 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862861 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862861 (Montréal, Canada--November 5, 2009) Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, and X2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage software, network management, and content services, will be demonstrating X2O Media Xpresenter™ with the Matrox TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) for digital signage applications at InfoComm China 2009 from November 9-11 in Beijing, China. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:56:52 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 (San Rafael, California--November 5, 2009) Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862859 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862859 (New York--November 5, 2009) The 39th Creativity Annual Awards (CAA) recently recognized COLLECTIVE with Silver honors for the production company's powerful integrated PSA campaign Robin Hood Responds, which broke summer 2009. Among a field of entries from 37 countries and 37 U.S. states, COLLECTIVE was recognized in the category of Consumer TV, Campaign. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862858 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862858 (London--November 5, 2009) London-based Can Communicate is nearing completion of a challenging Stereo3D project for the UK's Channel 4 Television. The project involves the complete production of four one hour Stereo3D programs, and also the processing of three full length Stereo3D movies. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:49:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862857 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862857 (Campbell, California--November 4, 2009) Today, Focus Enhancements Inc.—a worldwide leader in video recording, media management, and digital audio technology—announced MediaShare, a new subscription-based content management service for video producers, studios, and departments. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:09:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862856 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862856 (Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 4, 2009) GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire particleIllusion™ and all related products and technologies from wondertouch LLC. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:39:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862851 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862851 (Las Vegas, Nevada--November 4, 2009) Focus Enhancements Inc., a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced the new ProxSys® MA Media Archive Server series of affordable archive solutions for popular tapeless media formats. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862855 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862855 (Hayward, California--November 4, 2009) Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles™, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862854 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862854 (New York--November 4, 2009) Leading digital cinema company Offhollywood today announced that independent feature film "Splinterheads," produced by Atlantic Pictures in association with Offhollywood Pictures, is set to open in theaters on Nov. 6 and will be distributed by Paladin and Atlantic. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:36:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862853 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862853 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) JMR Electronics, Inc., the leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, will be showcasing their new BlueStor™Digital Rapids and RED Video Storage Servers and RAID Storage Systems at HD Expo - Createasphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4th and Thursday, Nov. 5th at the Burbank Marriott in Burbank, Calif. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:34:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862852 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862852 (Chatsworth, California--November 4, 2009) JMR Electronics, Inc., the leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, has appointed Chuck McMakin Vice President of Business Development and Sales. Mr. McMakin, formerly the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CommandSoft Inc., adds to the company's executive team as it continues its growth and expansion in the US and abroad. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) Digital Vision, a global leader in picture enhancement products for film and television post-production, has announced key additions to their Los Angeles based operations. Suzette Ferguson has joined Digital Vision as Sales Manager for the Americas and Gary Jackemuk has taken the lead as Product Specialist. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862849 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862849 (Woodbury, New York--November 4, 2009) Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage area. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:26:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862848 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862848 (West Chester, Pennsylvania--November 4, 2009) Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Director of Customer Service & Sales Support. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862847 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862847 (Ft. Worth, Texas--November 4, 2009) Frustrated by having projects continuously freeze up in the middle of editing sessions and having to rummage through multiple external drives to locate footage, Red Productions, a full service, script to screen video production and independent film development and production company, recently commissioned respected independent video engineer Bob Zelin to install a cost-effective Ethernet-based shared storage solution featuring Small Tree technology. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:22:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862846 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862846 (Wilmington, North Carolina--November 4, 2009) Digieffects® a developer of visual effects software plugins, today announced that Falloff Lighting is available for purchase. Falloff Lighting provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862845 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862845 (Vienna, Austria--November 4, 2009) Societatea Româna de Radiodifuziune (SRR), the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company, has deployed the NOA Audio Solutions' mediARC™ system to support a massive and ambitious project dubbed Golden Fonoteca, the migration of its analog audio archive to a secure, fully managed digital system for long-term preservation and improved accessibility. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862844 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862844 (November 4, 2009) LaCie today announced the LaCie Network Space 2, design by Neil Poulton – a leading-edge Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media server. The LaCie Network Space 2 combines the performance of a full-featured NAS solution, with a unique and customized way to manage the total experience. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:11:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862843 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862843 (November 4, 2009) When cinematographer Brian Reynolds began prep for the Fox/ABC half-hour comedy series "Better Off Ted", his challenge was to trim the budget and keep the quality look as well as the 11-hour work day. “One of my first choices was to add Schneider’s Hollywood Black Magic filters to our lenses,” says Reynolds. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:09:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862842 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862842 (Montréal, Canada--November 4, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom All-Star, an easy-to-use animation software for teens and up. Flip Boom All-Star offers exciting features that will engage users and allow them to use animation to communicate with their friends. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:49:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862841 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862841 (Marlborough, Massachusetts--November 3, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris XML Transfer, a new Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to Adobe After Effects. Boris XML Transfer preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects, audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:03 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862840 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862840 (San Diego, California--November 3, 2009) Sorenson Media today announced the immediate availability of Sorenson Squeeze 6, a significant update to the gold-standard video encoding software application. Sorenson Squeeze 6 provides the first total workflow solution for video professionals, enabling customers to employ innovative tools – such as email and text notifications and a secure review and approval process – that simplify the overall workflow and allow them to more easily encode and publish video files on the Internet. Optimized video codecs and new filters have also been added, significantly improving video quality and encoding speed. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:18:56 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862839 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862839 (November 3, 2009) 16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862838 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862838 (Los Angeles, California--November 2, 2009) G-Technology by Hitachi, a leading provider of premium storage solutions for the Mac, creative pro and high-end audio/video (AV) markets, today announced that it is incorporating Hitachi’s 2TB, 7,200 RPM, 32MB cache buffer hard drives across its entire 3.5-inch product line. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:11:08 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 (Oak Park, Michigan--November 2, 2009) RingSide Creative has unveiled a newly-built digital intermediate (DI) color grading suite, providing the production and film community with a powerful resource whose video and audio features far exceed anything else in Michigan. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862831 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862831 (Madison, Wisconsin--November 2, 2009) Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 9.0c software, the latest update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:50:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862835 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862835 (Winnipeg, Manitoba--November 2, 2009) Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus VFX, is actively recruiting visual effects facilities to participate in the Beta Testing program for Deadline 4.0. The soon-to-be-released version of the company's hassle-free administration and rendering toolkit for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX-based render farms features a host of new upgrades, which beta testers will have the opportunity to experience first-hand. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:49:28 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862836 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862836 (November 2, 2009) Petrol™, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Petrol PRC-RED-1 Raincover especially designed to provide environmental protection for a fully-equipped Red One camera. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:48:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862834 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862834 (Suwanee, Georgia--November 2, 2009) Flanders Scientific, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the all new LM-2470W. This monitor features all of the powerful features found in other FSI monitors, but comes equipped with a true native 10 bit LCD panel and RGB LED Matrix Backlighting System. The LM-2470W is capable of reproducing over 1.073 Billion Colors and has been designed for your most demanding color critical applications. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:47:09 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862833 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862833 (Vienna, Austria--November 2, 2009) NOA Audio Solutions will join Fonoteca Nacional of Mexico City for a conference entitled "Safeguarding Our Sound and Audiovisual Heritage: A World Challenge." The event is slated to take place Monday, Nov. 9, through Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Fonoteca Nacional in Mexico City. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:44:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862832 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862832 (Fredericksburg, Virginia--November 2, 2009) Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for cinema applications is celebrating its 80th year in business. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:43:30 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862830 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862830 (New York--November 2, 2009) Pond5.com, the fast-growing marketplace for stock video, has significantly expanded its offering by adding stock music and sound effects to it's collection of downloadable royalty-free stock media. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:10:19 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862829 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862829 (November 2, 2009) Litepanels® is offering factory rebates for the popular Micro™ and MicroPro™ LED lighting fixtures when purchased by December 31, 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:10 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 (Burbank, California--November 2, 2009) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:05:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862826 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862826 (Secaucus, New Jersey--October 30, 2009) Duluth Public Access Community Television (PACT), serving the populace of Minnesota’s fourth largest city, recently purchased 10 Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorders that are available to its members for both studio and field production. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862825 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862825 (October 30, 2009) Climate change is a big subject these days and who better to set the record straight than MacGillivray Freeman Films, one of the most well-known big form production companies? Together, the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation, Campion Foundation, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Oceana, champions of ocean conservation, document the changes occurring in the Arctic. To the Arctic is the seventh project in the MacGillivray Freeman Films ocean-and-water-themed films that promote conservation of the natural world. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:09:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862824 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862824 (Providence, Rhode Island--October 30, 2009) Ones and Zeros has recently put Peru on the map as a center for film restoration, with the acquisition of the Correct DRS™ restoration system and plans to expand to a 10-seat facility. Founder Hugo Pallete wanted to move the company in this direction because he saw that libraries, archives and new productions throughout the Americas continue to look for low-cost, high-skilled workforces to complete large restoration products, but they had very few options in South America. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862823 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862823 (Portland, Oregon--October 30, 2009) Lensbaby announces today the addition of the new Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. Each new optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the Lensbaby Control Freak™. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:02:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862822 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862822 (Sunrise, Florida--October 30, 2009) As part of the Ken Scott Collection Series, Sonic Reality is proud to announce “EpiK DrumS – A Ken Scott Collection”. The product is a massive virtual instrument/plug-in for drum kits and grooves with the authentic sound and feel of classic rock records. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:45:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862821 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862821 (Irvine, California--October 29, 2009) Fast Forward Video's (FFV) Elite HD camera-mounted digital video recorder (DVR) is playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in capturing dramatic action sequences for TNT's "The Closer." Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:31:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862820 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862820 (Fair Lawn, New Jersey--October 29, 2009) To meet the demands of professional users of P2 card technology, Maxell Corporation of America, introduces the “E” series of P2 cards for use with P2 cameras and professional solid-state P2 memory recording systems. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:30:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862819 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862819 (October 29, 2009) Evolutions, Soho’s largest independent post-production facility, is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new boutique, digital studio dedicated to servicing the commercials, design, promos and vfx market. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:28:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862818 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862818 (Burbank, California--October 29, 2009) When cinematographer Wayne Kennan, ASC and his crew geared up for the new CBS series "Accidentally on Purpose", they were thrilled to see that a key part of the camera package was Vinten heads. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862817 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862817 (Rockville Centre, New York--October 29, 2009) Switronix has just released the highly anticipated EX-L96 under its HDV Battery line, SERIES7. The EX-L96 Battery solution for the EX1/EX3 represents the last of the new products and solutions introduced by Switronix this month. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:24:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862816 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862816 (Grass Valley, California--October 28, 2009) AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 15 KONA video capture and playback cards are in use at the UK’s Aardman Animations, producers of the Academy Award-winning “Wallace and Gromit” films and television series. The KONA family is AJA’s line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform, including KONA 3, AJA’s top-of-the-line video card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862814 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862814 (Billerica, Massachusetts--October 28, 2009) Echolab, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced a compelling and cost-effective way for existing customers to migrate to HD production. For a limited time, the company will replace a facility's existing Echolab Nova™, Opera™, or Overture™ standard-definition switcher chassis for an Echolab Atem™, the company's recently launched 1-M/E multidefinition switcher. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:39:49 GMT