| | | | Avid Speeding Into The May Editors’ Lounge With Accelerated Workflows
Attendees will have the chance to get an up-close look at all the new features and latest gear from Avid
Whether you attended NAB this year, or couldn’t make it, you won’t want to miss this month’s Editors’ Lounge where attendees will have the chance to get an up-close look at all the new features and latest gear from Avid. Product designers and managers of Media Composer and Sphere are coming from the Massachusetts office to give demonstrations throughout the evening and will be available to answer questions. Special date for the event will be Friday, May 17 at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. Olive Ave, Suite 200, Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 pm. RSVP is required to attend the event.
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| | | | Season Three Of Late Music Icon Jenni Rivera’s Reality Series “I Love Jenni” Finishing At AlphaDogs Post
 Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production is currently working on season three of the late Latin music icon Jenni Rivera’s reality show," I Love Jenni". The final season of "I Love Jenni" premiered on April 14 on mun2, and has reached 2.3 million total viewers since its premiere. The series-to-date finished the month in the #1 spot among all Hispanic cable networks and beat English-language cable networks Comedy Central, FX, TBS, A&E, Family channel, Lifetime and AMC, among others, for both Hispanic adults 18-34 and Hispanic adults 18-49. The final season is the series’ most successful season to date. "I Love Jenni" airs Sunday evenings at 9e/8c on mun2.
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| | | | Much Aloha Found At AlphaDogs
 The documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name.
Hawaiian naming practices are steeped in tradition and carry many different meanings. Origins of the name given at birth can range from dream or spiritual inspirations to family names that are passed down, or an event that happens around the birth of the child. The documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name. The story touches on Hawaiian culture and the struggle to support traditions in a world where there are many forces working to erase them.
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| | | | Fanboys Of My Little Pony Gallop Into AlphaDogs
The biggest fans of "My Little Pony" are not limited to little girls anymore and may be surpassed by adult men, or otherwise known as “Bronies” who now are presumably one of the fastest growing fan bases of the franchise. Business professionals from all walks of life (including some women) are finding the true meaning of “friendship is magic” in a community that allows men to be sensitive and compassionate, without being viewed as weak.
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| | | | Editors' Lounge Pre-NAB Panel Discussion Video Is Now Online!
The full length video of the Editors' Lounge Pre-NAB panel discussion is now available online. See what industry experts have to say about NAB this year. Topics include why sports will be a good sell for high frame rate, why 4K won't be mainstream anytime soon and much more!
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| | | | Tsunami Of Data Hits Editors' Lounge 10th Annual Pre-NAB Panel
The evening consisted of candid discussions with experts in the industry about what can be expected at this year's April show in Las Vegas. Topics explored included 3-D, 4K, multi-screen and more
Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Editors' Lounge by convening a group of industry experts for their annual Pre-NAB Discussion Panel. Topics ranged from 3-D, 4K, multi-screen and what to expect at this year’s NAB in Las Vegas with an extensive Q&A before an audience of over 100 production and post-production professionals.
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| | | | Alphadogs Post Has Fireside Chat With The President
It takes more than just having the latest up-to-date equipment to deliver a quality project. Effective communication in post-production is more important now than it’s ever been. With the wide variety of media and codecs being in a constant state of change, it’s crucial to not just stay educated on the latest technology, but to practice good communication skills with clients from the beginning to end of each project.
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| | | | 10Th Annual Pre-Nab Editors’ Lounge To Scrutinize The Future Of Post Production
The evening will preview NAB 2013 with candid discussions about what can be expected at this year's April show in Las Vegas
The Editors’ Lounge celebrates its 10th anniversary by presenting the Annual Pre-NAB Discussion Panel. Once again, a panel of experts has been assembled to scrutinize the current state of affairs in post-production, and discuss future business and technical trends. The event will be held on Friday, March 22nd at Key Code Media, 270 S. Flower St. Burbank, CA beginning at 6:15 pm. RSVP required to attend.http://www.editorslounge.com/nextevent.html
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| | | | Alphadogs Post Beats The Train To The Finish For “The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek”
AlphaDogs Post Production is pleased to announce they have completed work on the AFI Thesis Film, The Trestle At Pope Lick Creek. Based on the play by Naomi Wallace, the film is a coming-of-age story with a wicked twist that reaches into the depths of a nation and asks, "what lies beneath?" The film premieres at the American Film Institute on Saturday, March 9th with two screenings at 8:00pm and 9:30pm.
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| | | | 10th Annual Pre-NAB Editors' Lounge To Scrutinize The Future Of Post Production
The Editors’ Lounge celebrates its 10th anniversary by presenting the Annual Pre-NAB Discussion Panel. Once again, a panel of experts has been assembled to scrutinize the current state of affairs in post-production, and discuss future business and technical trends. The event will be held on Friday, March 22nd at Key Code Media, 270 S. Flower St. Burbank, CA beginning at 6:15 pm.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Inflicts Suspense In New Indie Thriller
As any good indie filmmaker knows, post-production is an extremely important part of the puzzle when it comes to creating a great independent film. The process can often become overwhelming however, and leave the indie filmmaker unsure of how to begin post-production or find a facility that caters to the specific needs of independent filmmaking.
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| | | | Editors' Lounge Demonstrates Time Saving Tools For Post Production
The Editors’ Lounge recently kicked off their 2013 educational series with demonstrations on time-saving tools for the post-production professional. Editors and other industry professionals enjoyed an evening chocked full of invaluable tips and trade secrets, including how you can now edit from anywhere with the use of your i-Pad.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Delivers Google's Zeitgeist 2012 With Virtual Post Workflow
Review and approval were all done digitally via the Internet without it being necessary for the clients to visit AlphaDogs facility in person
Burbank based AlphaDogs Post has completed post-production services for Google’s annual video titled Zietgeist 2012 Year-In-Review. Airing recently on broadcast television and going viral on the Internet with over 13 million views, Zeitgeist, which means “the spirit of the times” tells the story of 2012 through the eyes of Google Search.
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| | | | Editors' Lounge Fully Charged In 2013 With TouchEdit For iPad, BorisFX, And Blackmagic Design
Attendees will get an up close look at the new editing application for the i-Pad, over 200 VFX filters, and the latest Teranex 2D technology with presentations from industry experts throughout the evening
The Editors’ Lounge returns in 2013 with an exciting line-up of new product demonstrations and special guests. A trusted source for the latest in new technology for the post-production professional, the Editors’ Lounge gives the opportunity to learn new skills hands-on while networking with other industry peers.
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| | | | Post Production Professionals Learn Invaluable Color Correction Tips At AlphaDogs Editors' Lounge
Film and television editors learned how waveform monitors aid in perfecting the craft of color-correction with the seminar now available on The Editors' Lounge Channel
If you have ever struggled with making a final sequence look better, or in trying to figure out how to fix a few bad shots for a director, you are not alone. For many editors, color correction is a black art that few seem to master. The Editors’ Lounge shed new light on this topic recently with a seminar taught by author and veteran colorist, Steve Hullfish. Post-production professionals learned about the importance and the countless benefits of using waveform monitors to aid in perfecting the craft of color-correction. Now into its ninth year, The Editors’ Lounge hosts educational seminars monthly at AlphaDogs Post Production in Burbank, CA, with leading experts in the field of post-production introducing new technologies in a classroom style setting that allows for hands-on learning.
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| | | | Bronx Boys Show AlphaDogs Post A Good Time
Real friends can be tough to come by. In a world where social media has become the norm in connecting with others it’s easy to be under the false pretense of having lots of friends. But how many of these friends do you really know personally and more importantly, how many of these people will become loyal friends that span an entire lifetime? In the new feature-length documentary, The Bronx Boys-Still Playing at 80 fifteen men who first met in kindergarten while living in the Bronx show it’s not only possible to stay close friends for over 75 years, but that you can still have just as much fun as you did during your youth. Age, after all, is only a number and nothing holds these boys back from anything short of having a good time.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Sheds New Light On Gang Culture
Using color as a storytelling tool makes a good story more interesting visually and helps to convey the emotion of the film
Gangs of one type or another have been around for hundreds of years. While most of us conjure up images of guns and violence, there is often a human element to gang culture not expected in this kind of lifestyle. In the feature-length documentary Homeboy, Director Dino Dinco takes another perspective on the topic by examining the lives of gay Latino men who are ex-gang members and the transformation these men have undergone from membership within a gang. Exclusive interviews with former gang members from around the Los Angeles area give first hand accounts of what it was like coming to terms with their sexuality, inclusive of the stereotypes of being both gay and Latino in a world that is hyper-masculine and largely heterosexual.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Brings Out The Color In "Songs From The Farm"
 The sudden loss of a family member or loved one may be one of the most difficult and painful experiences that will occur at some point in your life. How grief is handled is a very personal choice with family traditions and culture playing a big role. While there is no right or wrong way in dealing with these types of painful emotions, sometimes they are dealt with in ways that don’t always make sense to everyone else. In the documentary Songs From The Farm, Director and Producer Alice Ho, examines the lives of a rural fur farmer and his wife living in Shandong, China as they struggle to cope with life after their son’s suicide, each managing grief in very different ways.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Curbs The Shopping Addiction
Shopping sprees. We’ve all been guilty at one point or another of overspending and making impulsive purchases. But what happens when shopping becomes a main source of escape and entertainment to the point of causing financial distress and problems in one’s personal relationships? Oniomania, or otherwise known as shopping addiction has become a common problem in America today. On Monday, October 15 at 11/10c The Oxygen Network will premiere a new docu-series titled My Shopping Addiction that takes a closer look at this disorder. Each hour-long episode will profile two different shopping addicts who with the help of a clinical psychologist delve into the causes of their compulsive spending and learn how to get their lives and finances under control.
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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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| | | | AlphaDogs Digital Service Station Takes Off In The Great White North
An alternative solution for delivering content is now available in Toronto, Canada. All clients need to do is shoot and edit
In today’s world of post-production, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by all of the different delivery specs, not to mention making sure you have the correct tools in place to deliver projects on time within the allotted budgets. Most independent content producers are not given the luxury of owning expensive decks and working with a limited production and post-production team in getting projects completed makes things even more challenging. AlphaDogs Digital Service Station® has been providing an alternative solution for delivering content in both an easy and affordable fashion since its inception in 2004 and has now expanded services to include Toronto, Canada.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Digital Service Station Takes Off In The Great White North
In today’s world of post-production, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by all of the different delivery specs, not to mention making sure you have the correct tools in place to deliver projects on time within the allotted budgets. Most independent content producers are not given the luxury of owning expensive decks and working with a limited production and post-production team in getting projects completed makes things even more challenging. AlphaDogs Digital Service Station® has been providing an alternative solution for delivering content in both an easy and affordable fashion since its inception in 2004 and has now expanded services to include Toronto, Canada.
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| | | | Color Correction Mysteries Revealed at Next Editors' Lounge
Color grading can be an intricate and complex process. The human visual system constantly adjusts making it tricky to know what colors you are truly looking at. Combine that with the challenge of ensuring your technical standards will pass QC. What’s an editor or colorist to do? On June 29th the Editors’ Lounge will step up to the challenge by presenting a special evening with veteran colorist Steve Hullfish and Tektronix Sr. Application Engineer, Steve Holmes. 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. Whether it’s making a final sequence look better or just fixing a few bad shots, the evening will be full of secret tips and techniques to assist colorists in honing their craft.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Celebrating 70 Years of Business
AlphaDogs Post Production is celebrating their 70th year in business. In dog years that is! Terence Curren founded AlphaDogs in 2002 when he envisioned a future that would have a demand for more than just a conventional post-production facility. Ten years ago, the traditional business model was just beginning to show cracks due to the falling costs of equipment and producers beginning to invest in their own gear. Curren believed talent would be the key ingredient to thrive in the technological world of the 21st Century. A veteran editor and colorist by trade, Curren assembled an elite team of like-minded post-production professionals that brought the perfect balance of creativity and technical know-how to the table. A decade later, AlphaDogs continues to evolve with the ever-changing technology and needs of their clients.
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| | | | Editors' Lounge Predicting A Cloudy NAB 2012
 Will post production move to the cloud? That was just one of the many questions speculated upon during the ninth annual Editors’ Lounge Pre-NAB panel discussion on where the future of post is headed. Hosted by AlphaDogs Post and Key Code Media, the event drew an audience of well over 100 production and post-production professionals, all eager to learn what’s in store at NAB 2012.
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| | | | AlphaDogs Post Production Completes Pilot For The Science Channel
AlphaDogs Post Production is pleased to announce completion of the TV pilot "Stuck With Hackett" for The Science Channel. A survivor man show that follows metal artist and engineer Chris Hackett as he uses discarded parts to build items including; a beacon made out of a car battery and a make shift air conditioner good enough to keep cool in the Mojave desert.
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| | | | AlphaDogs has End of the World Encounter in Burbank
Leading Burbank post house AlphaDogs has announced that it was chosen to provide post services for the critically acclaimed Werner Herzog movie Encounters at the End of the World which is currently in theatres nationwide.
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| | | | Bogdanovich finishes Tom Petty DVD at alphadogs
Runnin’ Down a Dream project completed with additional Early Years sequences
alphadogs have announced that producer director Peter Bogdanovich has just completed additional sequences for the new DVD release of his acclaimed epic “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin’ Down a Dream” at their Burbank facility. alphadogs also finished the original DVD version released last year by Warner Bros. Records.
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| | | | News: Leading Postproduction Facilities Invest in Avid Symphony Nitris
Company sees early momentum for new HD and SD editing and finishing system
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that more than 45 leading postproduction facilities and rental houses - including AlphaDogs, Inc.; A&A Post; Chainsaw; Editional Effects; FotoKem; Matchframe; Phase Three; Runway, Inc.; Towers Productions; and Wexler Video - have purchased the Avid® Symphony™ Nitris® system. Avid's newest nonlinear editing and finishing solution for HD and SD production begins shipping today - and is available through the company's worldwide reseller channel.
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