| | | | Adobe Transforms MAX Into the Creativity Conference
New Focus for Event Explores the Ideas, Inspirations and Technologies that Push the Boundaries of Creative Thinking
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced featured luminary and breakout sessions at Adobe MAX, The Creative Conference, taking place May 4-8, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theatre. The four-day event includes a packed lineup of keynotes, luminary sessions, training workshops and sneaks presented by the best in the industry, including graphic designer and illustrator Paula Scher, multimedia artist Phil Hansen, designer and writer Rob Legato, photographer Erik Johansson and EA chief creative officer Richard Hilleman.
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| | | | MAXON Announces New Live 3D Pipeline Between CINEMA 4D and Adobe After Effects
First Step in Recently Announced Strategic Alliance Results in Streamlined Workflow and Improved Functionality for Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Artists
MAXON, leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today revealed the first step in its strategic alliance with Adobe Systems Incorporated, aimed at delivering a new level of integration between its powerful 3D application, CINEMA 4D, and Adobe® After Effects®. The recently revealed next release of Adobe’s industry leading software will include two MAXON technologies directly within the new Adobe After Effects: CINEWARE and CINEMA 4D Lite.
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| | | | Adobe Takes Major Step to Bring Broadcast TV Online
New Adobe MediaWeaver and Primetime Media Player Drive Unparalleled Consumer Reach and Revenue Opportunities for Content Publishers
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today unveiled major new components of Project Primetime, the industry’s first fully integrated video technology platform that publishes and monetizes broadcast TV content across any Web-connected device. Adobe® MediaWeaver®, Adobe’s new ad insertion service, dynamically places ads into content to maximize revenue. This new offering delivers a viewing experience that mirrors broadcast TV while also supporting audience targeting and analytics to increase media inventory value. Adobe also introduced Primetime Media Player, an industry-first player technology that allows TV content owners and distributors to maximize audience reach and ensure that all experiences are immediately monetizable through seamless ad insertion and analytics.
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| | | | The Latest From Avid And Tiffen At September Editors’ Lounge
Avid has recently improved workflow speeds and openness in Media Composer 6.5 with several new key enhancements. On Friday, September 28th the Editors’ Lounge will be hosting an exclusive evening with Avid. Avid Application Specialist Bob Russo will be demonstrating how these new tools have improved speed and also allow the flexibility needed for creating many different looks. The event will be held at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 pm. RSVP is required in order to attend.
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| | | | Avid Dramatically Improves Workflow Speed and Openness with Media Composer 6.5 Family of Products
New features streamline project mastering and archiving, and advance editing efficiency
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the latest release of its industry-leading video editing tools, Media Composer® 6.5, Symphony® 6.5, and NewsCutter® 10.5, providing fast, open workflows that greatly advance editing efficiency. The new releases of Media Composer and NewsCutter are also the first work in conjunction with Avid Interplay® Sphere to support universal connectivity and collaborative production, giving contributors the freedom to work in a distributed environment that spans multiple locations and time zones. With support for new standards that help streamline media mastering and archiving, plus new audio features and relink capabilities, these latest releases enable customers to further enhance their creativity and productivity.
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| | | | Cinedeck Ships New Cinedeck MX To A Variety Of Customers
Leaders in broadcast, mobile OB and entertainment go tapeless and enjoy faster, more cost-effective file-based workflows
Cinedeck LLC, pioneering developer of mobile capture systems for motion picture and broadcast production, is shipping Cinedeck MX. The new, ground-breaking, multi-channel recorder is now delivering unparalleled codec versatility and extreme file-based performance to broadcast, mobile OB and post facilities, enabling them to take advantage of fully-tapeless workflows.
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| | | | MAXON Announces CINEMA 4D Release 14
 Breakthrough Innovations in Modeling, Performance and Product Integration Bring a High-Impact Creative Experience to 3D Professionals
Today, MAXON unveiled CINEMA 4D Release 14, (R14) a milestone release of the industry-leading 3D motion graphics, visual effects, painting, and rendering software application. Leveraging more than two decades of 3D graphics programming innovation, R14 delivers breakthrough performance including a new, fully integrated sculpting system, camera matching functionality, exchange plugins to two key applications – The Foundry NUKE and Adobe Photoshop Extended – and improved integration with Adobe After Effects. Motion graphics/VFX artists and visualization designers will benefit from features that accelerate productivity to produce spectacular 3D content more fluidly and collaborate with increased efficiency. [Note: MAXON will debut CINEMA 4D R14 at the upcoming SIGGRAPH 2012 convention, booth #723, http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20120730005333/en]
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| | | | NVIDIA Maximus Lowers Dawnrunner Productions' Last-Minute Stress (and saves the day for them and their client)
 For today’s most creative digital filmmakers, pushing the technological envelope is part of doing business. Case in point: Dawnrunner Productions, a boutique production house in the San Francisco Bay Area known for creating festival worthy films, award-winning award show motion graphics, and innovative commercials, corporate videos, and music videos. Dawnrunner also has a core mission of reinvigorating and revitalizing the film industry in the Bay Area.
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| | | | Mobile Users Most Engaged With Online Video Advertising
At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) released a report showing increased viewer acceptance of TV-like ad experiences on the Web. The report found high audience engagement with ads during live online events and mid-roll commercial breaks and that users are the most actively engaged viewers when it comes to consuming video ads on tablets and smartphones.
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| | | | New Cinedeck MX Replaces Tapedeck And Delivers Faster, More Cost-Effective Workflow
Feature-packed Cinedeck MX to be introduced at NAB 2012, Cinedeck Booth #SL13417
Cinedeck LLC, pioneering developer of mobile capture systems for motion picture and broadcast production, today announced the debut of Cinedeck MX, a new multi-channel recorder offering unparalleled codec versatility and extreme workflow performance to broadcast and post production facilities, at NAB 2011 (Cinedeck Booth #SL13417).
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| | | | New Cinedeck MX Replaces Tapedeck And Delivers Faster, More Cost-Effective Workflow
 Feature-packed Cinedeck MX to be introduced at NAB 2012, Cinedeck Booth #SL13417
Cinedeck LLC, pioneering developer of mobile capture systems for motion picture and broadcast production, today announced the debut of Cinedeck MX, a new multi-channel recorder offering unparalleled codec versatility and extreme workflow performance to broadcast and post production facilities, at NAB 2011 (Cinedeck Booth #SL13417).
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| | | | Autodesk Announces 2013 Digital Entertainment Creation Software Portfolio
New Releases Remove Technical Barriers to Creativity With Enhanced Workflows and Toolsets
Autodesk, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the 2013 versions of its Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software and suites, used by leading artists working in film, game development, television and advertising. The new releases improve consistency and interoperability between applications, making it even easier for artists to take advantage of powerful new and enhanced creative features.
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| | | | Adode Showcases Advances in Broadcast Workflows at IBC 2011
Announces New Ways to Protect and Deliver Streaming Media, Online and On-device and Acquires Digital Color Correction Technology to Enhance Professional Video Solutions
At the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) is showcasing new video technologies and initiatives that are enabling media professionals to create, deliver and monetize premium video content across a myriad of platforms and devices.
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| | | | Adobe Pass for TV Everywhere Gaining Rapid Adoption in the Media Industry
Top Media Companies Including Fox, CNN and Hulu Adopt Adobe Pass to Provide Premium Content Access Across Desktops and Devices
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition that Adobe® Pass service has gained substantial traction since it launched in March 2011.
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| | | | Autodesk Announces Subscription Advantage Packs for 2012 Entertainment Software
Digital Entertainment Creation Software Subscription Customers Receive Early Access to Powerful New Capabilities
At SIGGRAPH 2011 — Autodesk, Inc., has announced Subscription Advantage Packs for its Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites 2012, as well as most of its portfolio of Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) toolsets. Subscription Advantage Packs provide current Autodesk Subscription customers with early access to new features and enhancements that help manage complexity, make everyday workflows more efficient and expand creative capabilities.
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| | | | Adobe Pass for TV Everywhere: New Premium Video Authentication Solution Now Available
Secure and Seamless Method for Content Owners and Programmers to Extend Online TV Experiences for Pay TV Subscribers
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the Adobe® Pass service, a new authentication solution that enables pay TV subscribers to easily access premium content from virtually any Internet-connected device. Leveraging the Flash® Platform and HTML5, Adobe Pass allows pay TV providers and content owners alike to deliver a wider range of content on more platforms – including Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, Blackberry and Google TV – and ensure a high-quality, secure user experience. Promoted by the broadcast and cable industry as TV Everywhere, Adobe Pass makes it possible for pay TV providers to authenticate their paying subscribers online and provide them with the anytime, anywhere content experiences that audiences crave, taking TV Everywhere from concept to reality.
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| | | | Mewshop Jets to Vegas for NAB 2011
Mewshop talks onsite training, red-hot Digital Cinema/DSLR workshops, the cutting-edge EditFest, and their six-week NYC destination program at post-production's most talked-about event
Manhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), the cutting-edge authorized digital training destination for post-production and content creators, has announced that it will exhibit at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, held in Las Vegas, NV from April 11-14, 2011.
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| | | | DIVE Produces 105 for "I Am Number Four"
DIVE produced 105 visual effects shots in the highly anticipated DreamWorks release “I Am Number Four”. The film, directed by DJ Caruso and starring Alex Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant, opened nationally on February 18.
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| | | | Sound Devices to Introduce New USBPRE 2 Interface at IBC 2010
Sound Devices will introduce the USBPre 2, an all-new version of its popular USBPre computer audio interface at IBC 2010 (Stand 8.E72). The two-channel USBPre 2 offers professionals a powerful, yet easy-to-use, portable interface to interconnect audio sources to Mac OS and Windows computers over USB.
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| | | | Red Giant Software Ships Magic Bullet Grinder
Convert DSLR Video to Edit-Friendly Formats, Add Timecode, and Generate Proxies
Red Giant Software introduced Magic Bullet Grinder, a new tool that converts DSLR video to edit-friendly formats for smooth playback and faster rendering.
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| | | | Safe Harbor Computers to Demo Custom Workstation Solutions at IVA Midwest Expo
Learn how Safe Harbor's custom Tsunami workstations and Mac Pro workstations can increase productivity
Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video professionals, today announced that they will be exhibiting at the 4th annual IVA Midwest Expo May 18, 2010 demonstrating how to meet and exceed editing needs with the new custom built Tsunami workstations featuring Adobe CS5, PNY graphics, and Matrox MXO2 mini.
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| | | | Safe Harbor Announces Tsunami Workstations in Conjunction with PNY Quadro FX and Adobe CS5
Custom configured workstations take full advantage of Adobe Mercury Playback Engine
Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video professionals, today announced the release of a new workstation solution engineered to take full advantage of the Adobe Mercury Playback Engine with PNY graphics and 64-bit processing. Each system is custom configured with the memory, storage, capture card, PNY display card and Adobe software to meet and exceed editing needs.
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| | | | Bella Corporation Introduces the HD Mouse SW
Bella Corporation, a leading producer of innovative and award-winning products, today announced they are shipping their latest product, the HD Mouse SW. The HD Mouse SW is a software-only version of Bella’s popular wireless five button HD Mouse.
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| | | | 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".
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| | | | Matrox Releases Support for New Final Cut Studio
Drivers now available for Matrox MXO2 family of I/O devices and Matrox CompressHD H.264 encoder card
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that release 1.6 for Matrox MXO2, Matrox MXO2 Rack, Matrox MXO2 Mini, and Matrox CompressHD is now available as a free download from the Matrox website to all registered users.
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| | | | Manhattan Edit Workshop Set to Deliver Final Cut Pro Training
FCP 7 Certification set for HD EXPO – Createasphere
Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop), a full service Apple, Avid and Adobe Authorized Training Center specializing in the art and technique of editing, will provide FCP 7 Certification during September’s HD EXPO – Createasphere.
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| | | | Big Machine Design Relies On Maxon Cinema 4d To Create Futuristic Cgi Video Trailer For Highly Anticipated Upcoming Game Title, "Front Mission Evolved"
Artists Leverage CINEMA 4D’s Power, Performance and Ease-of-Use and Tap its Advanced Render, Thinking Particles, MoGraph and MOCCA Modules to Create Complex, Awe-inspiring Game Cinematic
MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that Big Machine Design (BMD), an award winning visual production company specializing in visuals for film titles, advertising, TV shows, games, and more, relied heavily on MAXON CINEMA 4D to create the stunning, fully CGI trailer for Square Enix’s highly-anticipated game title, "Front Mission Evolved".
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| | | | Digital-Tutors Unveils Industry's First mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library
'mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library' provides studios, professionals, educators, and students with a visual documentation of over 100 mental ray nodes in Maya
Digital-Tutors, an Autodesk® Authorized Publisher and a leading provider of mental ray training, today announced the release of 'mental ray Nodes Online Reference Library,' a non-linear approach to learning each mental ray node available in Maya, the award-winning 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution developed by Autodesk.
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| | | | Adobe Flash Lite Shipments Pass Half Billion Mark
Microsoft Becomes Latest Licensee of Flash Technology for Mobile Handsets
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced that more than 500 million mobile devices shipped with Adobe® Flash® Lite™ software to date.
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| | | | News: Digital Anarchy Releases PlasmaFX 1.0 for Speedy Design Work in Apple's Final Cut Pro and Motion
Interesting Color and Edge Effects Look Great and Run in Semi-Real Time in Apple's FxPlug Architecture
Digital Anarchy, a leading provider of cost-effective special effects software for Adobe® and Apple® products, today announced the release of PlasmaFX. This new filter set is a collection of powerful, fast effects developed using new Apple technology. You get cool new effects and great variations on existing ones, all with the potential to run and render very quickly within Apple native applications.
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| | | | Verizon Wireless Delivers North America's First Flash Enabled Mobile Applications
Adobe Flash Lite for BREW Brings Enhanced Value to Mobile Developers and Verizon Wireless Customers
At MAX, Adobe's annual user conference, Verizon Wireless, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) and QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM) today announced the availability of Adobe® Flash® Lite™ technology via the Verizon Wireless network. Flash Lite for BREW® facilitates Flash content to run on Verizon Wireless' Get It Now®-enabled phones and enables over-the-air distribution, giving Verizon Wireless customers the ability to purchase applications and automatically "Flash enable" their phones. The alliance will provide developers in North America a new way to create and commercialize rich mobile applications and content that deliver exceptional mobile experiences to millions of Verizon Wireless customers.
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| | | | News: Matrox Ships over 1000 Matrox MXO Units in First 60 Days
Portable Broadcast-Quality Audio/Video Output Adapter Streamlines Mac-based Video Production Workflows
Matrox Video Products Group today announced that over 1000 Matrox MXO units have been shipped to users worldwide in the first 60 days of production. An easy-to-use DVI-to-audio/video output adapter for the Mac, Matrox MXO takes the DVI output from a Mac computer or laptop and converts it to broadcast-quality video.
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| | | | News: Red Giant Software Releases Key Correct Pro
Red Giant Software, publisher of a line of professional desktop tools including the award-winning Magic BulletT technology, today announced the availability of Key Correct Pro a set of 15 tools to help motion graphic and visual effects artists achieve more realistic composites.
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| | | | News: Sonic Unveils Powerful New Music CD/DVD Burning Engine
AuthorScript Advanced Music SDK Gives Online Audio Service Providers a Comprehensive Suite of Tools for Download and Burn of Music and Spoken Word Content
Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), the world leader in digital media software, today announced a powerful new addition to its industry-leading line of AuthorScript® download and burn solutions for the growing online music and audio content market.
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| | | | News: Media Artist Secrets Podcast Celebrates 30th Episode
The #1 Creative Business Podcast Builds Large Following in Only a Few Months
Franklin McMahon Studio announced today that the podcast “Media Artist Secrets” passed the 30th episode mark and the program will continue with new episodes all summer long.
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| | | | News: NewTek and e-on offer 3D Natural Environment
Creation and Rendering at Breakthrough Pricing
e-on's Vue 5 Infinite® and NewTek's LightWave 3D® Bundled at $1199 Savings off Regular Combined Prices
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, and e-on software, the leader in natural environment creation software, today announced a special offer providing Vue 5 Infinite®, e-on's flagship solution for the creation of natural 3D environments, and LightWave 3D®, NewTek's Emmy®-award winning 3D content creation and rendering package, to purchasers at the special price of $995US.
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| | | | News: DigiEffects announces CineLook 2
Available now for Adobe™ After Effects™, Premiere™ and Apple® Final Cut Pro™
DigiEffects today announced the immediate availability of its latest set of visual special effects plug-ins, CineLook 2. “Make your video look like film – seriously faster!” DigiEffects has been a leader in the creative visual effects market for the film, video and broadcast industry serving digital artists and editors since 1996. Beginning with Aurorix and Berserk, then CineLook, Delirium, and Fantazm and now CineLook 2, DigiEffects continues to provide indispensable tools to the creative digital professional.
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| | | | |  Articles and Tutorials: Lite Bite: Using the High Pass Filter to Sharpen ImagesIn this very quick "Lite Bite" tutorial Martin Ainsworth demonstrates the effectiveness of the High Pass Filter to sharpen images and it's a lot quicker and easier that you might expect.Read Article Subscribe Using the Color Pass FilterIIn this video tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aanarav Sareen demonstrates how to use the Color Pass filter to achieve that black and white plus one color look thats so popular right now.Read Article Subscribemore articles » Blogs: NAB 2013 Wrap-UpFlamingos at the Flamingo of course.... Well another year has come and gone at the National Association of Broadcasters and here's some of the things I saw this year. Wasn't able to get around as much since I was working all day Mon / Tues in the Small Tree Booth...Read Blog SubscribeWorkflow Update: iMac, Adobe and the "X" FactorApple iMacs As I noted in my previous blog, the iMacs are fast becoming my machine of choice and the newest models are even more impressive than the two we have running. At this time, barring any major announcement from Apple that changes my mind, my plan is to replace...Read Blog Subscribe Come to DV Expo in LA this WeekI'll be speaking at DV Expo 2012 in Los Angeles this week http://www.dvexpo.com Use code ASMP for free exhibit pass and 15% off classes (enter at Step 3 of registration) http://www.dvexpo.com/content/dvexpo/packages_and_pricing.php. There's some great deals for students too. I'll be teaching: More than an Editor: Learning to be a Preditor...Read Blog Subscribemore blogs »Related Tags | | | | |
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