| | | | Ntropic Taps Autodesk Software to Give Life to Marco Brambilla’s “Creation [Megaplex]”
![News: Ntropic Taps Autodesk Software to Give Life to Marco Brambilla’s “Creation [Megaplex]”](http://newsi2.creativecow.com/thumb/871505.jpg) Ntropic Creative Director and Founder Nate Robinson pushed the boundaries of Autodesk Flame visual effects software and Autodesk Maya 3D animation software to deliver extraordinary visual effects for "Creation" - the newest stereoscopic 3D video installation from Artist Marco Brambilla. An epic conclusion to Brambilla’s 3D video collage “[Megaplex]” trilogy, “Creation” features 1500 visual elements derived from iconic film sequences spiraling through the center of a hypnotic and visually stunning double helix. The piece will be on display for a limited time at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York, NY May 3- from 10:00pm to 12:00am, May 4.
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| | | | Reel FX Delivers Colorful Carnival Nostalgia For McDonald’s
 Dallas/Santa Monica-based digital studio Reel FX infuses a colorful boardwalk stroll with the bubbly nostalgia of classic carnivals in the new :30, “Joywalk,” for McDonald’s out of Moroch, Dallas, TX. The spot features the first person viewpoint of a young woman sipping a bubbly $1 Coca-Cola from McDonald’s as she takes in the atmosphere of a bustling boardwalk carnival with her handsome date. Reel FX handled comprehensive post production on the spot, including editorial, visual effects, coloring, cleanup and online.
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| | | | Autodesk and Technicolor Sign Enterprise Technology Agreement
Enterprise Agreement Provides Flexible Global Access to Autodesk Product Portfolio Including Creative Finishing
Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced an enterprise technology agreement with Technicolor at this year’s National Association of Broadcaster’s (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. The deal includes flexible global access to Autodesk’s entire technology portfolio to help meet Technicolor’s needs, as well as global priority support and consulting services.
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| | | | ALT Systems Brings Powerful Gaming Technology to Award-Winning HP Z Workstations
 Game Developer Editions for Autodesk® and Unreal Engine Users Launch at GDC
ALT Systems, a full-service systems integrator and workflow solutions provider, has announced its collaboration with HP, Autodesk, Epic Games and PNY Technologies to offer high-performance game development packages designed specifically to support Autodesk® and Unreal Engine users. Unveiled today at GDC 2013, these systems optimize pipelines with a new combination of elite tools for the professional gaming community.
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| | | | Brickyard Helps Adobe Execute Trick Play for Big Game Ad
Brickyard VFX delivered animation for Adobe spot "Animals," a tongue-in-cheek reflection on huge Super Bowl ad spends, which premiered exclusively online. Conceived by ad agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners and directed by Tom Routson of Tool of North America, the spot features a pair of whip-smart talking animals. You can view the spot here: http://youtu.be/CwMYpH_oA-g
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| | | | The Room Debuts New Finishing Facility inside Technicolor – PostWorks New York
 With three finishing suites, facility targets independent films, documentaries and television
The Room, a boutique finishing facility servicing independent films, documentaries, long-form television and similar projects, has moved into a new, custom-built facility housed within Technicolor – PostWorks’ West Village location at 110 Leroy Street. The new site, which was designed by acclaimed architect Rafi Segal, includes three finishing suites, each anchored by Autodesk Flame Premium workstations, which feature tools for compositing, color grading, visual effects and graphics.
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| | | | Autodesk Evolves Flame 20th Anniversary Edition Software with Extension 2
Integrates Customer Feedback into Product Development to Optimize High-End Visual Effects and Editing Workflow
Today Autodesk announced the latest extension release for Flame 20th Anniversary Edition Software - a major redesign of its premier VFX software that is a part of Autodesk Flame Premium 2013. Extension 2 includes new features and performance enhancements based on customer feedback. Available to current users with active subscription contracts, these enhancements refine the high-end visual effects and finishing workflow, accelerating production and enabling greater creativity.
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| | | | Autodesk Flame 20th Anniversary Edition Now Available
Major Redesign of Autodesk Flagship VFX Software Includes Robust Visual Effects and Color Grading Toolset
Autodesk today released the Flame 20th Anniversary Edition., a major redesign of its premier VFX software. Announced at this year's International Broadcasting Convention 2012 (IBC), the new software is part of Autodesk Flame Premium 2013. The suite integrates visual effects, editorial and real-time color grading, streamlines complex tasks, improves speed and features a new creative workspace, top-level editorial timeline integration and an enhanced GPU pipeline.
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| | | | RODEO FX, One Of The World’s Premiere Visual Effects Companies For Major Motion Pictures, Launches Advertising Division
 New Unit Welcomes André Ü Montambeault As Creative Director/Senior Flame Artist/Colorist
RODEO FX, one of the world’s premiere visual effects companies, regularly contributing unique visual imagery to Hollywood’s blockbuster motion pictures, has launched an Advertising Division. Concurrently, André Ü Montambeault has been named to the new division as its Creative Director, Senior Flame Artist and Colorist. Montambeault reports to Benoît Touchette, who serves as VP of the Advertising Division. The announcements were made today by Sébastien Moreau, President/VFX Supervisor/Founder, RODEO FX.
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| | | | Treehouse Launches in Dallas
 Editorial boutique founded by former ReelFX editor Peter Tarter.
Peter Tarter, a creative editor with a national clientele and credits that include work for JC Penney, Hyundai, Dodge, Toyota and Home Depot, has formed Treehouse, a high-end editorial boutique in Dallas. The new company will focus on advertising and independent film projects. Along with creative editorial, Treehouse offers visual effects, compositing and editorial finishing services.
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| | | | Autodesk Streamlines Flagship VFX Software With Flame 20th Anniversary Edition
Flame Premium 2013 Provides Enhanced Integration Between Effects, Audio, Editorial, Conform and Grading
At the International Broadcasting Convention 2012 (IBC), September 7 to 11, 2012, Autodesk, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADSK) will demonstrate the powerful new Flame 20th Anniversary Edition software. The new software is part of Autodesk Flame Premium 2013, a high-end software toolset that integrates visual effects, editorial and real-time color grading. The new edition streamlines complex tasks and improves speed with a new creative workspace, top-level editorial timeline integration and an enhanced GPU pipeline.
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| | | | NVIDIA Maximus Takes Commercial VFX to New Heights at a52
 When looking for ways to field-test the phenomenal power of the latest NVIDIA® Maximus™ enabled workstations, the company teamed up with longtime customer a52, a boutique visual effects studio based in Santa Monica, Calif. The visual effects and post-production arm of sister companies Elastic and Rock Paper Scissors, an editorial company founded by Academy Award-winning editor Angus Wall, a52 has worked on numerous award-winning advertising campaigns, as well as the Emmy winning Game of Thrones opening title sequence, and last year’s Red Cross Holiday campaign, which recently received top honors at the Annecy Animation Festival. Having used NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs exclusively in their artists’ workstations, as well as their Autodesk Smoke and Flame systems, a52 offered the perfect venue to evaluate the second generation of NVIDIA Maximus enabled-workstations.
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| | | | Visual Computing Labs Brings ‘Arjun: The Warrior Prince’ to Life Using Autodesk Software
Autodesk Software Helps Shape India’s Biggest Mainstream Animated Film
Indian animation and visual effects powerhouse Visual Computing Labs (VCL), a division of Tata Elxsi Ltd., leveraged Digital Entertainment Creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) to produce its second mainstream animated Bollywood film — “Arjun: The Warrior Prince”. A joint collaboration between Disney and UTV Pictures, the film was directed by Arnab Chaudhuri.
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| | | | Brickyard VFX Goes “Mad” for Turn
 Brickyard VFX collaborated with ad agency gyro on a new spot for Turn, a tech company that amplifies marketing outreach. Capturing the iconic style of “Mad Men” in its art direction, color correction and overall aesthetic, the :30 spot aired exclusively during the show’s season 5 finale on June 10.
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| | | | Photron USA Introduces New Pricing for PRIMATTE V for Smoke on Mac
New Version of PRIMATTE Makes Chromakeying Even Easier for Autodesk® Smoke on Mac® Systems.
Photron USA, Inc., the distribution arm of IMAGICA Technologies Corp., the engineering solutions division company of IMAGICA Robot Holdings, Inc., announced today the introduction of new pricing on PRIMATTE V, an upgrade of the Primatte chromakey plug-ins for Autodesk® Smoke on Mac systems. Primatte V should solve many of the problems typically faced by postproduction facilities especially including uneven backing screens and the price has been reduced from $2499 to $300!
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| | | | Brickyard Filmworks Produces Feature Documentary "From Nothing, Something"
 Doc to Premiere April 29 at Boston International Film Festival
Director Tim Cawley tapped frequent collaborators at Brickyard VFX to produce his feature documentary From Nothing, Something, through their feature division, Brickyard Filmworks. The documentary chronicles the creative processes behind such great minds as Tom Perrotta, Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, Neville Page, Preston Scott Cohen, Huma Bhabha and others ranging from cancer researchers to celebrity chefs, to uncover where people get their ideas and how they bring them to fruition.
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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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| | | | 14 Academy Award-Nominated Movies: One Thing in Common
Digital Artists Worldwide Used Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation Software to Create 2011's Most Celebrated Movies
Digital artists devoted days and years behind the scenes to help create the movie magic seen in many of this year's Academy Award-nominated films. In the categories for Best Visual Effects and Best Animated Film (Feature and Short) in particular, many artists relied on the same set of tools -- Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software from Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK).
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| | | | Autodesk Hosts 13th Annual 3December Celebration
 Celebrates 3D Computer Graphics Worldwide with Live and Virtual Events
From December 5 to 8, Autodesk Inc., together with the support of HP, AMD and Xsens, will host 3December 2011, the company's annual celebration of 3D computer graphics and the artists who create them.
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| | | | Autodesk Best of the Best Show Reel 2012 -- Call for Submissions
 Autodesk issued a call for submissions for the 2012 Best of the Best Show Reel, which will premiere at NAB on April 16 in Las Vegas, NV. The reel will be showcased in front of thousands of broadcast and film professionals at the Autodesk NAB booth (SL3315) from April 16-19, on AREA, the Autodesk website, Autodesk YouTube Channel and at other events throughout the year.
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| | | | Brickyard VFX Makes a ‘Getaway’ with JetBlue and Mullen
 Brickyard VFX recently collaborated with ad agency Mullen and Partizan director Jeremy Konner to create JetBlue's customizable "Getaways Granter” web campaign. Launched this week, the campaign lets users upload their boss’ name and picture into one of four videos in a tongue-in-cheek effort to procure some vacation time. Once created, the site then allows users to share their unique videos via email and social media.
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| | | | GenArts Releases Sapphire v6 for Final Cut Pro 7 and OFX Systems
Sapphire v6, the Most Comprehensive Professional Visual Effects Solution, Is Now Available on All Major Editing Platforms
GenArts Inc., the global leader in specialized visual effects (VFX) software, today expanded the newest version of Sapphire to include support for Apple Final Cut Pro 7, The Foundry Nuke, Sony Vegas, and other open effects (OFX) systems.
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| | | | More Than 50 TV Series This Fall Season Created With Autodesk VFX Software
 From Comedies 'The Big Bang Theory' to 'Two and a Half Men,' Dramas 'NCIS' to 'Criminal Minds,' to Fantasy and Sci-Fi -- TV Technology Rivals Hollywood Effects
This year's fall television season features an impressive array of visual effects (VFX) created using Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) on sci-fi thrillers, dramas and sitcoms, new shows and returning favorites. Postproduction studios are applying blockbuster movie techniques and technologies to create compelling and immersive television programming on at least 50 shows this season, from the prehistoric creatures in "Terra Nova," to crime scene re-creations in "NCIS," to a powerful tornado in "Criminal Minds."
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| | | | Autodesk Celebrates the Evolution of Creative Finishing at IBC 2011
Autodesk Flame Premium and Autodesk Flare Software Provide Integrated Solutions to Support Collaborative Workflows and Global Pipelines
This year at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), Sept. 9 to 13, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), will demonstrate its powerful creative software tools for television, film and post-production, with particular focus on Autodesk Flame Premium software (launched last year at IBC) and Autodesk Flare software (launched here in 2009).
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| | | | Autodesk Smoke for Mac Gaining Popularity Worldwide
Customers Turning to Smoke for Powerful Toolset, Reputation and Growth Opportunity
Since launching Autodesk Smoke for Mac OS X in December 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), has seen widespread adoption of this all-in-one editorial finishing solution for Mac-based creative workflows. At the International Broadcasting Convention 2011 (IBC), Sept. 9 to 13, Autodesk will demonstrate the newest releases of its Digital Entertainment Creation tools: Smoke, Autodesk Flame Premium, Autodesk Flare and Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites software.
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| | | | IBC 2011: Autodesk Presents Great Views and Great News
Join Autodesk for New Product Demos, Customer Presentations and More — Live in Amsterdam or Online Through AREA
At this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) Sept. 9 to 13 in Amsterdam, Autodesk will demonstrate the latest version of Autodesk Smoke for Mac OS X editorial finishing software, along with the latest versions of the company's 3D visual effects software for television, film and post production: Autodesk Flame Premium software, which launched at IBC 2010, and Autodesk Flare software, which launched at IBC 2009.
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| | | | Brickyard VFX Transforms for Bright House Networks
Artist owned and operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently completed a four-spot package for Bright House Networks, via agency Fry Hammond Barr and director Benji Weinstein of GO FILM. The campaign, featuring spots “Robot”, “Custodian,” “Bedtime”, and “Paper Towel,” began airing in select U.S. markets in August.
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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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| | | | Stardust Director Brad Tucker Illustrates Bright Futures for Nemours
Bi-coastal production company Stardust recently collaborated with ad agency Fry Hammond Barr on a multi-spot campaign for Nemours, a network of children's hospitals in Florida and the mid-Atlantic. Directed by Stardust's Brad Tucker, the campaign combines hand-drawn cel animation with dream-like live-action, capturing a sense of childlike imagination and endless possibility.
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| | | | NVIDIA Revs Up SPY’s VFX Engines for “Priest”
In the post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller “Priest” from Screen Gems, a warrior man of the cloth ventures out from hiding when his niece is kidnapped by a pack of murderous vampires. Directed by Scott Charles Stewart from the graphic novel of the same name, “Priest” was released in 2D and stereoscopic 3D, and premiered on May 13th.
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| | | | ALT Systems Ramps Up Training Programs
Develops unique courses for Autodesk® Smoke® for Mac, Appoints Autodesk certified trainer Brent Gilmartin to head efforts
ALT Systems, a full service systems integrator and workflow solutions provider, has expanded their training programs and appointed Brent Gilmartin as Artist Advocate and Senior Trainer. Gilmartin, a certified Autodesk trainer, will lead ALT Systems’ efforts in developing and implementing proprietary courses for Autodesk® Creative Finishing Products, beginning with the company’s new Smoke® for Mac curriculum for professionals new to finishing or unfamiliar with the Smoke interface.
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| | | | “He’s baaack…” Michael Van de Kamer Now at Fast Cuts
 Creative Editor Teams Up With Fast Cuts For His Big Dallas Return
Fast Cuts, the premier creative editorial and post-production studio in the Southwest, announces the addition of internationally recognized and longtime creative editor Michael Van de Kamer to their roster. Previously the founder of and editor at Post:Op (a Dallas based creative editorial boutique) for almost 20 years, Van de Kamer took some time off to spend with his family and to travel the world. Now, HE'S BACK and ready to jump back in the game with a fresh perspective, dynamic energy, and a new creative outlook.
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| | | | Autodesk Flame Premium 2012 Offers Tools for Total Creative Control
New Tools for Relighting, Enhanced Stereoscopic 3D Workflow and CG Interoperability
At NAB 2011 -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) is now shipping Autodesk Flame Premium 2012, the company's production-proven creative 3D visual effects and finishing software. Introduced in late 2010, Flame Premium combines the award-winning Autodesk Flame visual effects toolset with a powerful timeline workflow for conform and editing, as well as real-time color grading. Flame Premium 2012 features groundbreaking tools for relighting in post, an enhanced stereoscopic 3D (S3D) finishing workflow, and improved integration with Autodesk 3D animation software.
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| | | | NAB 2011: Autodesk Smoke 2012 for Mac OS X Now Shipping
Just Over a Year Since Launch, Smoke 2012 Provides Customers with New Creative Capabilities, Proven Production Efficiency and Growth Opportunities
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) is now shipping Autodesk Smoke 2012 for Mac OS X software, an all-in-one editorial finishing tool with a robust, integrated 3D visual effects toolset. Smoke for Mac has been used to create corporate videos for companies from Oakley to Land Rover; commercials for high-profile brands, including Adidas, ESPN, Volkswagen and Subway; and for unique multiscreen projects on display at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the California Science Center.
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| | | | NVIDIA-Powered Innovations Seize Center Stage at NAB 2011
Quadro Pro Graphics Drive New Tools for On-Air Graphics, Film/Video Editing, Color Correction, 3D Video Processing
A broad wave of innovations in broadcast, film and digital content creation being showcased this week during NAB 2011 are powered by the latest NVIDIA® Quadro® professional GPUs.
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| | | | NAB 2011: Autodesk Debuts 2012 Creative Finishing Software
New Product Demos, Customer Presentations, Free Autodesk Smoke Training and More — Live in the Autodesk Booth and Online on AREA Community Site
Autodesk, Inc. will participate in the NAB Show, the premier digital media industry event in Las Vegas, April 11-14, 2011. Autodesk will showcase its recently launched 2012 Digital Entertainment Creation software for animation, visual effects, editorial finishing and color grading for commercial, film and broadcast postproduction.
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| | | | Autodesk Technology Helps Conjure Movie Magic for Academy Award Honorees
Autodesk Celebrates Digital Artists Behind Most-Acclaimed Movies of the Year
The remarkable transformations of cityscapes in "Inception" were achieved with the help of visual effects software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), marking the 16th consecutive year that Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation tools were used on a Best Visual Effects Oscar–winning movie.
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| | | | Autodesk Launches 2012 Digital Entertainment Creation Products
Pipeline Efficiency, Creative Innovation and Interoperability Core to All Releases
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced new releases of the company’s digital entertainment creation software and middleware. The 2012 versions enable iterative workflows, help users manage complexity and provide new creative tools. Autodesk products have been used to create popular movies like “Black Swan,” chart-topping video games such as “Medal of Honor,” primetime television commercials like the “Bridgestone ‘Carma’” Super Bowl ad and hit television shows such as “Glee.”
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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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| | | | Bruno Munger Joins ALT Systems
 Respected Product Manager Brings Workflow Expertise to Renowned Systems Integration Company
ALT Systems, a full service systems integrator and workflow solutions provider, has appointed Bruno Munger as Director of Technical Sales. Munger will collaborate with ALT Systems' customers to design workflow solutions, integrate cutting-edge hardware and software systems, and adapt technical infrastructures for the most demanding post production and visual effects work. His new position is effective immediately, as he joins his colleagues this week at the Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) Tech Retreat in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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| | | | Stardust's Slamdunk Animation for adidas
Stylized Brand Campaign Directed by Jake Banks for adidas Basketball Features NBA Stars Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and Retro Urban Hand-drawn Illustrations
Production company Stardust Los Angeles was tapped by 180 LA to give its latest brand campaign for adidas Basketball a retro urban, illustrative twist. Directed by Stardust's Jake Banks, the two spots star Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose and Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard and take a stylized approach that highlights their unique personalities while touting the players' sneaks -- the adiZero Rose and The Beast.
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| | | | Autodesk Entertainment Software Shines on Television
New Shows "The Cape," "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" and Ongoing Programs "Glee," "NCIS," "No Ordinary Family" Benefit from Autodesk Visual Effects Tools
The visual effects and post-production teams behind top-rated television programs such as "Glee," "NCIS," "Bones," "Fringe," "The Good Wife," "No Ordinary Family" and "Dexter" and new midseason additions "The Cape," "Chicago Code" and "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior" regularly turn to Digital Entertainment Creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help raise the bar in episodic television.
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| | | | Brickyard VFX is Right on 'Target' with New Holiday Campaign
Artist owned-and-operated bi-coastal digital studio Brickyard VFX recently completed work on Target's "All Things Merry" campaign. The campaign was directed by frequent Brickyard collaborators Dayton & Faris of Bob Industries, and features six :30 spots currently airing nationwide: "Mrs. Claus Ain't Got Nothing On Me," "You'll Never Find My Christmas," "Electronica Santa," "Power Cord Christmas," "Tiny Tree" and "Toy Jackpot."
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| | | | Company 3 NY Builds VFX Fantasy for “Runaway”
Autodesk Flame and Inferno artists help realize Kanye West's vision
Award-winning post production house Company 3 recently completed extensive visual effects for Kanye West’s powerfully imaginative 35-minute self-directed film, “Runaway,” which premiered on MTV and BET October 23. Company 3 NY provided more than 100 VFX shots for the project, including a blazing fireball and a complex sequence featuring co-star Selita Ebanks as a phoenix plummeting to Earth.
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| | | | Company 3 Announces Expansion of New York Beauty Division
NY post facility handles finishing and VFX for Avon, Olay, Pantene and more
Award-winning post production house Company 3 (CO3) announced that it has expanded its New York Beauty Division under the leadership of creative director Randie Swanberg.
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| | | | GenArts Monsters GT For Autodesk Systems Now Available
Unique Effects, Streamlined Interface and Enhanced Productivity All Wrapped Up in Latest Release for Autodesk Editing and Compositing Systems
GenArts, Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today the availability of GenArts Monsters GT™ for Autodesk editing and compositing systems.
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| | | | Autodesk Hosts Digital Entertainment Conference Online
Participants Learn How Autodesk 2011 Software Enables Next Generation Digital Entertainment Creation
Autodesk, Inc., with the support of HP and AJA Video Systems, will host a one-day, online Digital Entertainment Conference this month. Featuring presentations by top industry professionals and Autodesk technical experts, the conference will showcase how modern pipelines can help studios enhance creativity and increase productivity.
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| | | | Join Autodesk for IBC 2010: Live in Amsterdam and Online Worldwide on the AREA
Autodesk, Inc. will take part in the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Sept. 10-14, 2010. During the convention, Autodesk is expected to announce the launch of an exciting new offering for creative finishing and to unveil technological enhancements to its Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Lustre products for television, film and commercial post-production.
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| | | | Company 3 Kicks Off Campaign for K-Swiss
72andSunny ad campaign features HBO’s Kenny Powers as K-Swiss spokesman
Company 3 recently completed work on a new campaign from K-Swiss via ad agency 72andSunny featuring Kenny Powers, the fictional character played by Danny McBride in the HBO series "Eastbound & Down.”
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| | | | Stardust Directs Cinematic Journey for the Ford 2011 Mustang
Directed by Stardust's Jake Banks, TV and Cinema Spot for Team Detroit Fuses Seductive Camera Work and Aggressive Type Treatments
Bi-coastal creative production studio Stardust was tapped by ad agency Team Detroit to launch the new Ford 2011 Mustang with a gorgeously cinematic spot for TV and cinema. Stardust's Jake Banks directed the live-action commercial, titled "_PG."
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| | | | Brickyard VFX Makes Dreams Come True for Mitsubishi
Artist owned-and-operated bi-coastal effects boutique Brickyard VFX recently created CG frogs that appear alongside live counterparts in a new fairytale-inspired commercial for Mitsubishi. Entitled "No Fairytale," the spot debuted on Canadian TV on April 6, 2010. The project was directed by Albert Kodagolian of Steam Films, a long-time collaborator of Brickyard VFX partner and lead 2D artist, Patrick Poulatian.
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| | | | Autodesk Media and Entertainment Selects Mellanox to Accelerate Multimedia
40Gb/s InfiniBand and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Networking Provides Artists and Visual Effects Editors with Real-Time Interaction for the Most Demanding Interactive Projects
Mellanox® Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MLNX)(TASE:MLNX), a leading supplier of high-performance, end-to-end connectivity solutions for data center servers and storage systems, today announced that the company’s ConnectX®-2 Virtual Protocol Interconnect® adapter cards, supporting 40Gb/s InfiniBand and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and IS5030 40Gb/s InfiniBand switch systems with FabricIT™ fabric management software are included in Autodesk, Inc.’s applications: 2010 and 2011 versions of Autodesk® Smoke®, Autodesk® Flame®, and Autodesk® Lustre® creative finishing products. These Autodesk pre-configured systems provide digital artists and post-production professionals with fast access to file-sets as well as the power to accelerate on-the-fly rendering of in-session color grading decisions and HD and 2K real-time interactivity.
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| | | | Customers Concur: Autodesk Flare Provides Speed, Flexibility and Scalability
Only One Year Since Launch, Flare Proves Itself an Key Production Tool in Autodesk Flame-Based Workflows
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) reports widespread customer adoption of Autodesk Flare 2010 visual effects creative finishing software, launched just one year ago as a creative companion to Autodesk Flame software. Flare helps give greater access to Flame tools and helps boost productivity, expand capacity and develop talent. Flare 2011 and Flame 2011 both launched today at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show.
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| | | | Autodesk Announces 2011 Versions of Flame, Flare, Smoke and Lustre
New Releases of Creative Finishing Software Feature Stereoscopic 3D, Creative Tools and Interoperability
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced the 2011 releases of its creative finishing products for visual effects, editorial finishing and color grading: Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Flare, Autodesk Flint, Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Lustre. The 2011 releases offer new creative tools, improved interoperability and introduce an end-to-end stereoscopic 3D (S3D) finishing workflow for TV and film.
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| | | | Autodesk at NAB 2010: Live in Las Vegas and Virtually on the AREA
Autodesk, Inc., will participate in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 12-15, 2010. At NAB, Autodesk will unveil the latest versions of its visual effects, finishing and color grading software products for film, television and commercial post-production.
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| | | | Oscar® Winners "Avatar", "The Hurt Locker" and "Logorama" Benefit from Autodesk Technology
Autodesk Congratulates the 82nd Annual Academy Award® Winners and Nominees
For the 15th consecutive year, every Oscar®-winning movie for Best Visual Effects was created with the help of filmmaking tools from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). Autodesk Digital Entertainment Creation software was also used to help shape this year's nominees and winners for Achievement in Cinematography, Best Animated Feature Film and Best Animated Short Film.
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| | | | Developers of Autodesk Lustre Color Grading Software Receive Academy Award®
Scientific and Engineering Academy Award® Recognizes Software's Significant Contributions to Film Industry
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK: NASDAQ), congratulates the original developers of Autodesk Lustre software for being honored with an Academy Award®. On February 20, 2010, Mark Jaszberenyi and software engineers Gyula Priskin and Tamas Perlaki received the award for design and development of Lustre software for digital color grading for film and television.
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| | | | GenArts Announces Pricing for Sapphire v5
Sapphire 5 Offers Marked Improvements to Performance and Productivity
GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, today announced pricing for its GenArts Sapphire™ 5 licenses for Autodesk systems
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| | | | AJA KONA 3 Only Qualified Video Card for Autodesk Smoke on the Mac
 AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that Autodesk has qualified the KONA 3 as the only digital video I/O card approved to work with Autodesk Smoke editorial finishing software running on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Autodesk Virtual Entertainment Conference
Autodesk has announced that it will be hosting its first Virtual Entertainment Conference next Wednesday, September 30th, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM PST. The online event is free and will showcase the latest versions of Autodesk’s entertainment solutions in action- from film, to game development, design and much more.
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| | | | IBC 2009: Autodesk Launches Lustre 2010 and Extensions for Visual Effects Products
Creative Tools Provide Improved Performance, Open Platforms and Interoperability
At IBC 2009 -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) launched Autodesk Lustre 2010 digital color-grading software and Extension 1 releases for the 2010 versions of its visual effects and editorial finishing software: Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flare, Autodesk Flint and Autodesk Smoke.
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| | | | Autodesk Software Plays Starring Role in Creation of 'G.I. Joe' Movie
VFX Studios in California, London and Canada Craft Spectacular Effects Using Autodesk Flame, Maya, 3ds Max, Softimage, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and FBX
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) salutes the hundreds of artists worldwide who collectively created close to 1,500 visual effects shots for this summer's action-packed movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra."
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| | | | China's First Post-Production Training Center Equipped with Autodesk Solutions
Government Initiative Aims to Advance Local Entertainment and Creative Industries
The Animation Public Technical Service Platform of Shanghai (APTSP) has created China's first post-production training center, to grow high-end animation and post-production public services, train local talent and showcase innovative technology.
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| | | | Autodesk Software Breathes Life into 'Little Krishna' Animated Series
First Indian Production Acquired by Nickelodeon
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that one of India's leading animation studios - BIG Animation, a Reliance ADAG Company - used Autodesk Maya software to animate the magical worlds of the new "Little Krishna" animated series. The company relied on the Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Flame systems for finishing and final output of the 13-episode program.
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| | | | Autodesk Flare: New Visual Effects Software Adopted Around the Globe
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that its new Autodesk Flare visual effects software - launched just one month ago - has been licensed by five post-production companies across three continents. Flare is a creative companion to Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects and compositing software.
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| | | | GenArts Brings "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Character to Life AND Unveils New Website
Visual Effects Artists Rely on State-of-the-Art Software to Put a Face to the Name “Diamond Girl”
GenArts Inc., the leading provider of specialized digital visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, today announced that its state-of-the-art visual effects software GenArts Sapphire™ was used to create the “Diamond Girl” character in this month’s blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The much-anticipated feature film is the latest movie to leverage Sapphire for high-quality visual effects that capture the imagination of audiences worldwide.
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| | | | Digieffects Launches Robust Warping Tool for After Effects
FreeForm AE Brings High-End Functionality to After Effects
Digieffects®, a developer of popular visual effects software plugins, today announced that FreeForm AE is available for purchase. FreeForm AE, a plugin for Adobe After Effects, is an intuitive and robust warping tool that allows users to manipulate a flat object into almost any shape using a mesh in 3D space.
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| | | | Autodesk Introduces Smoke 2010, Flint 2010 and Lustre 2009 Extension
Latest Visual Effects Systems Help Boost Efficiency and Promote Creative Freedom on Film and TV Projects
Autodesk, Inc. has announced the 2010 releases of Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Flint software for editorial finishing and visual effects. The company also unveiled the 2009 Extension 1 releases of Autodesk Lustre and Autodesk Incinerator color grading software.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 Sparks for Autodesk Effects and Finishing Systems
Nearly 180 Visual Effects Filters for Linux-based Autodesk Systems
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 6 Sparks for Autodesk Effects and Finishing Systems (BCC 6 Sparks). Based on the Autodesk Sparks plug-in architecture, BCC 6 Sparks brings nearly 180 filters to Autodesk Smoke, Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame, and Autodesk Flint systems.
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| | | | Autodesk Presents Visual Effects Software for Digital Entertainment Creation
New Versions and New Product Launch Raise Creative Bar and Help to Improve Efficiency
Autodesk, Inc., will participate in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 18-23, 2009. At NAB, Autodesk expects to unveil a new product and showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, color grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production.
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| | | | MaxT Systems Sledgehammer HD!O® Chosen for Film Restoration at Éclair
Sledgehammer HD!O High-Performance Network Attached Storage and Realtime HD Video Device to Handle Restoration of Classic French Film Archive
MaxT Systems Inc., developers of server-based media applications and high-performance storage solutions, today announced that Eclair Laboratoires, a leading digital post production company in France, has purchased and installed three of its Sledgehammer HD!O high-performance network attached storage (NAS)/realtime HD video device systems at the heart of its high-volume film restoration facility.
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| | | | AJA Video Announces New Sales Organization and Team
Industry Veterans Fill Key Sales and Product Marketing Roles;Dedicated AJA Sales Partners Secured in Europe and Asia
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced new hires and organizational changes to their sales and marketing groups that reflect the company’s exponential growth worldwide in the professional broadcast and post production markets.
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| | | | Digital FX Adds Regions First Flame 2K Suite
New Suite Complements Smoke 2K Suite
Digital FX, a Baton Rouge based television and feature film post-production facility, today announced the addition of a the region’s first Flame 2K Visual Effects Suite.
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| | | | Autodesk Technology Helps Artists Shape Movie Magic
Australia, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Frost/Nixon, Milk, Valkyrie and More
This year's most celebrated movies feature groundbreaking work created by artists at movie studios and visual effects boutiques all over the world. Throughout the film production pipeline--from film set to theater screen--many of these artists rely on Autodesk, Inc. digital filmmaking tools.
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| | | | |  Articles and Tutorials: IBC 2012: AutodeskAutodesk is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Flame by launching Flame 2013, a totally re-architected and re-designed version of the groundbreaking platform. What's new? A new Creative Work Space, full timeline integration and a GPU/CPU model for improved performance. Autodesk is also showing its latest iteration of Smoke for Mac, which has been part of a massive public trial.Read Article Subscribe Walter Biscardi: Yes, Autodesk Smoke 2013 Changes Everything"From the moment I saw Autodesk Smoke 2013, I knew the entire post production world as we knew it had changed." So says Creative COW Contributing Editor Walter Biscardi in an overview that covers Smoke's new editor-centered (and Mac-friendly) interface, ease of use, support for FCP 7 and Avid projects and keyboard mapping, and advanced, integrated effects and color tools -- including several that had previously been available in Autodesk Flame. Oh yeah, a price drop to $3495. See why Walter says, "For the traditional editor, this is completely game-changing."Read Article Subscribemore articles »Related Tags | | | | |
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