| | | | Monkeyhead Uses MAXON CINEMA 4D To Deliver High-Voltage 3D Motion Graphics Promo Package For HBO’s ‘The 25TH Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert’, November 29 CINEMA 4D’s Acclaimed NetRender and MoGraph Modules Used to Create Instrument Images Associated with Legendary Rock Stars Performing in Historic Concert Telecast MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that Monkeyhead, a Culver City, Calif.-based motion design studio specializing in commercial spots, broadcast show packages, branded entertainment, movie/TV titles and visual effects sequences, leveraged MAXON’s award-winning CINEMA 4D 3D software application, to create a bleeding-edge motion graphics-intensive 30-second teaser graphic spot and an entire promo graphic package for HBO’s highly anticipated "The 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert". published 6 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Element Technica Quasar™ 3D Rigs Now in Use Element Technica, whose groundbreaking series of Technica 3D Rigs are designed to precisely position a pair of cameras to achieve realistic stereoscopic digital video for broadcast and cinema, is now delivering the first new Quasar™ 3D Rigs to owner/operators and camera rental houses. published 6 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Renderosity Purchases 3D Content from Vanishing Point Renderosity now owns over 500 3D models under its RPublishing brand Renderosity today announced the acquisition of 3D Marketplace Vanishing Point’s 3D content library. The purchase of these resources will allow Renderosity to offer a much larger selection of 3D models and resources under its Marketplace brand RPublishing. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Can Communicate undertakes all the Stereo3D for Channel 4's 3D week on Quantel Pablo Four new one hour programs produced from scratch and three movies processed in just three weeks with Quantel Stereo3D technology 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. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | HD EXPO – Createasphere’s 3D Day Shows Full 3D Spectrum Panels Highlighting Creativity and Execution Mark Third Annual 3D Day 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. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | OConnor Supports To The Arctic 3D for MacGillivray Freeman Films 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. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NVIDIA RealityServer Propels 3D Cloud Computing Using GPUs First of its kind GPU-based cloud computing solution provides interactive, photorealistic 3D applications accessible from any Web connected device NVIDIA, inventor of the graphics processing unit (GPU), and mental images, world leader in rendering technologies, introduced today the NVIDIA® RealityServer® platform for cloud computing, a powerful combination of GPUs and software that streams interactive, photorealistic 3D applications to any web connected PC, laptop, netbook and smart phone. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Pace HD buys Sid for Yogi Bear! Stereo3D pioneer orders fourth Quantel Stereo3D system for "On-Set Lab" Stereo3D production and post production company, Pace HD, has purchased a Quantel Sid Stereo3D workstation. The new system, which joins PACE's existing three Stereo3D-equipped Quantel Pablo color correction and DI systems, is part of a new initiative to provide 'Slate to Screen' services on 3D productions. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Hosts Eleventh 3December Global Celebration Company Partners with Dell, Intel and Wacom to Provide Opportunity for 3D Artists Worldwide to Connect Autodesk, Inc., will host its annual 3December event to celebrate 3D computer graphics, and the artists who create them. Running from December 1-10, the event will include live and virtual activities that connect thousands of 3D artists from around the world. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Prime Focus VFX Adds Sparkle to 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' Contributes 175 Shots to Chris Weitz-Directed Follow-Up to Hugely Successful 'Twilight' Film Prime Focus VFX, formerly Frantic Films VFX, has completed 175 visual effects shots for the Summit Entertainment release, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" directed by Chris Weitz. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Collaborates With DreamWorks and Imageworks on Mudbox for Linux Autodesk Consulting Provides Linux Pipeline Implementation for Mudbox Digital Sculpting and Texture Painting Software Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines. Autodesk Consulting's custom development team worked collaboratively with teams at Imageworks and DreamWorks to port the digital sculpting and texture painting software to the Linux platform. Mudbox for Linux is available through Autodesk Consulting services. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Troika Design Group Shines a Spotlight on Polsky Films One of Hollywood's hottest producing duos turns to Troika to rock its theatrical debut Troika Design Group, a strategic branding and design agency for media and entertainment companies, has been tapped by Polsky Films, an independent feature film production company, to produce its signature logo animation. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sony Pictures Entertainment Selects FilmLight's Baselight for New Post Facility Installation includes three Baselight EIGHT systems for new 4K DI grading theatres FilmLight today announces delivery of seven Baselight colour grading systems to Sony Pictures Entertainment. The systems will be installed at its newly-built digital intermediate facilities on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, California, and connected to the studio's Digital Backbone. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | VidiGo Partners with Varto Technologies on VidiGo Graphics in New York Metro Area Revolutionary Broadcast Application Now Being Marketed by Leading Broadcast Provider in Northeastern USA VidiGo, the creators of VidiGo Graphics is pleased to announce that Varto Technologies of East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, has become a reseller and integrator of VidiGo Graphics HD, a software application that allows for the real-time, high quality insertion of any PC, Web or Flash® graphics into a professional SD/HD SDI stream. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | All Blackmagic Design products are fully compatible with Windows 7 Blackmagic Design today announced Windows 7 compatibility for it's entire range of professional video products. Video professionals using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Eyeon Fusion 6 and Photoshop will immediately notice a more fluid and intuitive response, with Window 7’s newly enhanced stability and advanced memory management. Blackmagic Videohub software can now take full advantage of the new Windows 7 touch screen features such as multitouch, for a faster, more accurate response. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | "Sesame Street": First Animated Muppets Made with Autodesk Softimage Software SpeakeasyFX Delivers "Abby's Flying Fairy School" Computer-Generated Series for TV and Web For the first time, a 3D animated series is part of the "Sesame Street" television program. The program's 40th anniversary season debuted today, including computer-generated (CG) segments delivered by SpeakeasyFX and made with Autodesk Softimage software from Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK: NASDAQ). published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Imagi's "Astro Boy" Leaps onto Movie Screens with Autodesk Maya Software Software's Openness, Creative Tools and Large Talent Pool make it Animation Platform of Choice for Iconic Manga Character's Theatrical Debut The newly released animated film "Astro Boy" brings the iconic Japanese manga character to movie theaters. Filmmaker Imagi International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 585) created "Astro Boy" with Autodesk Maya software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). Maya was at the core of Imagi Studios' around-the-clock production pipeline spanning Hong Kong and Hollywood. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Maxon Launches New Spanish-Language Website Expanded CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D Resources Now Available to Spanish-speaking Creative Professionals MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Spanish language version of the company’s website. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Zoic chooses Previzion® to bolster Z.E.U.S. VFX pipeline Lightcraft system speeds up movement of client asset through facility, allows focus on finer detail and better control of budgets 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. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NCIS, CSI: NY, House, True Blood, The Good Wife: Autodesk Software Fills the Air Many of This Season's Most-Watched Programs Feature Autodesk Technology 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. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Vision Grows Roster of Top Sales and Technical Talent in Americas 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. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Boris FX XML Transfer brings Final Cut projects into Adobe After Effects Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Program Sequences to Adobe After Effects 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. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | FOR-A to Show HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Switcher at WFX 2009 FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a number of products, including the HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Video Switcher, at the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) 2009, which runs Oct. 27-30 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Booth #1524). published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Telestream ScreenFlow 2.0 Screencasting Software Now Available Professional-quality screencasting toolkit adds direct publishing to YouTube, a full range of 2D and 3D transitions, clip speed adjustments, editing enhancements and more Telestream today announced availability of a major 2.0 release for its award-winning ScreenFlow screencasting studio software for the Mac. ScreenFlow 2.0 customers can now export and upload SD and HD screencasts directly to YouTube. A full range of new 2D and 3D transitions allow users to add elegant effects to their video productions. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs Provide Early Access to New Features Subscription Customers Now Have Easier Access to Product Enhancements in Their Everyday Work Environment Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced the release of the Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs, product enhancements available to Subscription customers that will provide new, specialized functionality, tools and content to help increase productivity. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Quantel first in the world to release RED Rocket support Quantel eQ, iQ and Pablo users already benefiting from faster loading and better workflow with RED projects Quantel has just released a new version of software for its eQ, iQ and Pablo systems which, among a number of other useful new features, also includes support for the RED Rocket accelerator board. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Superfad Sends Message from Wyclef Jean & Voila The Garrigan Lyman Group recently tapped Superfad to create a branding commercial that would embody the spirit and beauty of Haiti for Voila, a Haitian telecommunications company. At the heart of the campaign is Haitian-born superstar Wyclef Jean from whose hands spill the paint that creates an animated and colorful representation of the essence of Haiti. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Announces Support for Windows 7 Industry-Leading Design, Engineering and Entertainment Software to Be Compatible with Latest Windows Operating System Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has announced support for Windows 7. Effective today, Autodesk will support customers using nine products including AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD LT 2010 and the Autodesk Inventor 2010 family of software, on Windows 7. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Aardman Studios Integrates Tweak Software's RV Frame-Accurate Audio Sync, Ease of Use, and Open Architecture Lead to Adoption of RV Playback Software Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, adds Aardman Studios, the UK-based Academy Award-winning animation studio, to its long list of leading animation and VFX industry clients. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Cooke Optics and The Foundry Collaborate to Improve Post Process Nuke to incorporate /i Technology support to aid accurate post work Cooke Optics Ltd., the premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, today announced that it is working with The Foundry to incorporate /i Technology into Nuke, the powerful compositing application. /i ‘Intelligent’ Technology enables the recording of extremely accurate, frame-by-frame lens and camera data, saving visual effects artists hours of time in post production by eliminating the need to guess lens parameters and camera information. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Iosono, Todd-AO Launch First 3-D Sound Mixing Facility Groundbreaking Sound Format Due for Theatrical Rollout Next Year Iosono today announces that Todd-AO has become the first sound facility in the United States to acquire the ability to mix feature films in its revolutionary "3-D sound" format. Proprietary Iosono technology has been added to Stage 2 at Todd-AO's Burbank facility allowing mixers to create three-dimensional film soundtracks. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Electric Rain Releases Convexion PowerPoint to Silverlight Converter New Office PowerPoint 2007 Add-in converts slideshows into Silverlight-based presentations with full animation fidelity and easy deployment to the Web. Today Electric Rain® released Convexion™ converter for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Convexion is the first Add-in of its kind to convert Office PowerPoint 2007 slideshows to Microsoft Silverlight-based presentations while retaining the animation scheme and accurate slide layout. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Media 100 Announces Support for Blackmagic Design Video I/O Cards New Media 100 Suite Version 1.1 Now Available Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, post production, and new media industries, today announced that Media 100 Suite Version 1.1 is now available. Media 100 Suite v1.1 adds support for Blackmagic Design's Intensity Pro, DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Studio, and DeckLink HD Extreme video cards. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MPC creates CG mouse and 50,000 mouse traps for Kerry LowLow dom&nic have directed Kerry LowLow’s latest commercial ‘Mouse,’ a spot illustrating how far a mouse will go for a nibble of cheese on toast. The commercial exhorts the irresistible flavour of their low fat cheese with an acrobatic super stunt mouse defying thousands of mouse traps. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | ASSIMILATE Ignites RED 4K Workflow with New ROCKET FUEL Bundle ASSIMILATE’s ROCKET FUEL Bundle: RED ROCKET, Quadro FX3800 SDI Board, and SCRATCH CINE v5.0 Workflow Today at the REDucation Community Day in Los Angeles, CA (Los Angles Center Studios), ASSIMILATE™ announced its new, ROCKET FUEL bundle that includes the needed tools for real-time ingest, conform, delivery and output of RED ONE™ 4K digital camera material. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Mixamo Extends Support for Autodesk 3ds Max Bipeds 3D Character Animation Service Becomes First Online Platform to Enable Application of High-quality Motions Directly onto Biped System Control Rigs Expanding its technical leadership within the character animation space, Mixamo Inc. today announced support for Autodesk 3ds Max software biped system control rigs, significantly streamlining animation workflow for 3D artists and game developers. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Vicon Launches Bonita New generation Bonita camera is small, powerful and cost-effective Vicon, developer of motion capture products, today launched Bonita, a small, affordable optical capture camera for tracking and analyzing motion. Bonita is capable of capturing 240FPS while being small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | JPL Sees Huge Efficiencies in Productivity with Small Tree's Shared Storage Integrated Communications Company Sees Workflow and Bottom Line Benefits JPL, a Harrisburg-based integrated communications company working across a variety of media, recently made the switch from a growing pile of G RAID drives to a single, cost-effective Ethernet-based shared storage solution featuring Small Tree technology to streamline workflow. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Vision Unveils Powerful Nucoda 2009 Upgrades Stereoscopic, Color Grading Tools, Intuitive Tracker Set System in Orbit Digital Vision, a global leader in the development of high quality picture enhancement and color grading systems, has unveiled a new ground breaking software development milestone for its 2009 Nucoda Platform. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DUCK Makes Ending Credits Happy For Sony Pictures Animation The animated feature film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is based on the classic children's book about the town of ChewandSwallow, where mysterious storms begin raining down hot dogs, pancakes, bananas, spaghetti, burgers, and more, to everyone's delight. But when the storms get out of control, the town needs a hero. And they don't mean a sandwich. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | eyeon Software Introduces New A La Carte Pricing Simplifying the Software Purchasing Process for Artists and Facilities Building on the successful launch of Fusion™ 6.0 this summer and the upcoming release of Generation® 2.0, eyeon Software Inc. has introduced a new a la carte pricing structure for software purchases. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | FlyingS3D launches all-Stereo3D post house with Pablo New Paris post facility opens with a workflow “dedicated to 3D” FlyingS3D, a brand new Paris, France-based post production facility dedicated to stereoscopic 3D, has purchased a Quantel Pablo 4K equipped with the Stereo3D option as the centrepiece of its Stereo3D workflow. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | HD World: FOR-A to Demo Product Range FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a wide range of products at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City (Booth #1009). published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | HD EXPO – Createasphere Set to Host 4K Forum Third Edition of Educational-Informational Event Will Focus on Features The next 4K Forum will take place on November 4th and 5th during HD EXPO - Createasphere in Burbank, California. The 4K Forum, a technology showcase and gathering, attracts companies across the spectrum of content creation, as well as serving as a symposium in which the latest information and advancements in 4K can be explored. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | "WET": A2M Embraces Autodesk Middleware and Animation Tools to Boost Game Pipeline A2M's First Mature-Rated Game Title Combines Acrobatics, Swordplay and a Dual-Targeting System Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that Montreal-based game developer Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) relied on several Autodesk software applications to facilitate creation of the new game title "WET." The game's characters and levels were built using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder 3D animation software. Autodesk Kynapse middleware was used to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the game's many nonplayable characters. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Conference On Visual Media Production (CVMP) Final Call For Short Papers CVMP, the European Conference on Visual Media Production, taking place on 12th & 13th November 2009 at the BFI Southbank, London, is putting out the final call for short papers presenting the latest research in media production. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Luma Pictures Re-Teamed with Oscar winners Joel & Ethan Coen for "A Serious Man" Film's Sole VFX Supplier, Studio Delivers 100 Shots Including 3D Village and Panoramic 3D Matte Paintings Luma Pictures was the sole visual effects provider for Focus Features' "A Serious Man", the new film from Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen, opening in select cities beginning October 2nd and expanding throughout October. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Announcing: The Previsualization Society Cross-Disciplinary Community to Focus on the Development of Previsualization The Previsualization Society, a non-profit, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of previsualization ("previs"), was officially announced today. Founded by previs practitioners for those who produce or use previs, the Previsualization Society will build a community to maximize the current and future capabilities and contributions of the previs medium. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Shaderlight version 0.3 goes live Latest version of ArtVPS’s ground-breaking interactive rendering plug-in for 3ds Max includes significant performance and material improvements Leading rendering solutions provider ArtVPS has announced the immediate availability of version 0.3 of Shaderlight, its flagship interactive rendering plug-in for 3ds Max. Shaderlight 0.3 boasts a number of enhancements over previous versions. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | “Battlestar Galactica” Wins 2009 TCA Program of the Year Award NewTek LightWave 3D® award-winning visual effects showcased in acclaimed television series NewTek Inc, manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, congratulated “Battlestar Galactica” as the recipient of the 2009 Television Critics Association (TCA) Award for Program of the Year. The program, which relied on NewTek LightWave 3D® to create award-winning visual effects, was recognized at the 25th annual TCA Awards in Los Angeles after its final season. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | mental images Unveils iray Rendering Solution Enables Unbelievably Fast Photorealism for Design Professionals and Engineers Using NVIDIA GPUs mental images®, an NVIDIA company, today introduced iray® - the first fully GPU accelerated, commercially supported, turn-key rendering solution for a wide range of 3D graphics application developers. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Toon Boom Releases the New Harmony Solution Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of the new Harmony Solution which combines leading-edge technology with professional consultancy services. The Harmony Solution is the ideal animation solution to create traditional, paperless and cut-out animation, all integrated in a simplified network-base pipeline. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Prime Focus Launches View-D™ 2D-to-3D Conversion Process Lets Filmmakers Create Stereoscopic 3D Content with Unprecedented Quality and Freedom for Filmmakers Prime Focus, one of the world's largest visual entertainment services groups, is proud to announce the launch of View-D™, a proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion process that allows filmmakers to efficiently create stereoscopic 3D movies from source material shot on virtually any medium. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | E-Motion chooses Quantel for Stereo3D post Highly innovative Italian production and post facility takes Stereo3D to ‘the ultimate level’ E-Motion, the Genoa-based production and post-production company, has purchased a Stereo3D-equipped Quantel Pablo 4K color correction system. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Expands Options for Mac Users Autodesk and Parallels Team to Support Mac Virtualization for AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Inventor Professional, 3ds Max and Revit Software Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, and Parallels, a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software, announced that they have signed an agreement to make Parallels Desktop for Mac Autodesk's preferred Mac virtualization software. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Livestream Launches Livepack The world’s first solution for wireless live streaming at HD quality Livestream today announced the availability of Livepack, a turn-key hardware solution for wireless live streaming at HD quality to hundreds of thousands of viewers on the web. Livepack is available immediately from Livestream, the leading live Internet video platform. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | HD EXPO - Createasphere NY Blows Past Goalpost Superlative Panels, Exhibition, Education and Community Meetings
Ruled the Day for Second Year of Entertainment Technology Show
On September 17th, HD EXPO – Createasphere returned to New York for its second year, settling into The New Yorker Hotel and Conference Center in midtown Manhattan. Registration doubled from the event’s maiden voyage in September of 2008, and the exhibition, panels, meetings and education were filled to standing room only for much of the day. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DelPurgatorio Joins a Reborn Vitamin Hybrid Production Studio Offers Multidisciplinary Approach to Ads, Broadcast, Film Titles, New Media and More Digital media production studio Vitamin has re-launched itself under new leadership and a new creative mandate. Danny DelPurgatorio, formerly a creative director with Radium/Reel FX, has come on board as Executive Creative Director. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Blackmagic Design Announces New HDLink Pro DisplayPort The world’s first HD and 2K monitoring solution for new DisplayPort monitors that features deep color support, 3 Gb/s SDI, 3D interactive lookup tables and 6 channels of audio. Blackmagic Design today announced HDLink Pro DisplayPort, a new model of the popular HDLink Pro monitoring converter range that allows new low cost deep color DisplayPort computer monitors to be used for SDI monitoring. HDLink Pro DisplayPort can be seen on Blackmagic Design’s IBC 2009 stand located at #7.D08 published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Studio 2 The world’s first low cost 10 bit SD, HD switchable editing card with SDI, HDMI, component, S-Video and composite capture and playback, hardware down converter and 4 channel balanced audio for €545 Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink Studio, a new model capture card designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, with increased analog connectivity for older analog equipment as well as SDI/HD-SDI and HDMI connections for the latest cutting edge digital equipment. published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Blackmagic Design Releases Massive Software Update for All DeckLink cards New DeckLink v7.3 includes ProRes 4:4:4:4, RED easy setups, 1080p50/60 support and DeckLink Studio 2 for Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 support Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of DeckLink 7.3 with loads of features for the video professional. DeckLink 7.3 is a free update and available for download now to all DeckLink customers for Windows, Mac OS X 10.6 and now Linux. published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
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