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| | | | STS-GRIOT Gets Organized with Facilis TerraBlock SAN
 Michigan-based creative editorial boutique STS-GRIOT offers clients a complete post-production experience – delivering rough cuts, finishing, motion graphics, compositing, color grading, sound design and more. Award-winning editors at the mid-size studio collaborate with local and national ad agencies to deliver TV and web spots for high-profile companies such as Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Comcast and the US Navy.
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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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| | | | Boris FX Expands Real-Time Performance of Boris Continuum Complete
New Boris Continuum Complete v8.2 Features Fast OpenGL Rendering, New Real-Time Filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete (BCC) Version 8.2. The new v8.2 release features up to 100% improvement in render time for OpenGL-accelerated filters. In addition, nearly all BCC AVX for Avid filters can now be rendered in real-time.
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| | | | Boris FX Showcases New VFX Browser for Boris Continuum Complete
Quickly Preview Thousands of Visual Effects Presets with Host Application Video
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today unveiled a new VFX browser for its flagship Boris Continuum Complete (BCC) plug-in collection. Available as a free download, the new BCC Effects Library Browser plug-in allows editors and motion graphics artists to instantly preview thousands of BCC presets via animations that integrate timeline video. The free plug-in can be used on any system with a BCC-compatible host application – even if BCC is not installed.
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| | | | Avid Motion Graphics 2.5 Delivers Enhanced Deployment Flexibility with New Configuration Options
New dual-channel option and stand-alone playout engine enable broadcasters, sports teams, and media producers to more effectively create show-stopping brands
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the release of Avid Motion Graphics™ 2.5 (AMG), the company’s next-generation on-air graphics production platform for broadcasters, sports teams, and media producers. A new dual-channel configuration option and stand-alone playout engine increase flexibility and speed graphic workflows to create stunning imagery and get work quicker to air.
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| | | | Avid Announces New Creative Tools and Management Solutions for Audio, Video, and Broadcast Production at NAB 2013
Company shares “Avid Everywhere,” its strategic vision for creating the most fluid end-to-end, distributed media production environment in the industry
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced new and upgraded solutions for audio production, professional editing, multi-platform content distribution, on-air graphics production, and asset management. Continuing to set the standard for media technology excellence, Avid also shared its strategic vision, termed “Avid Everywhere,” which expresses the company’s commitment to create the most fluid end-to-end, distributed media production environment in the industry.
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| | | | Finland’s YLE Converts to New HD Programming with Teranex 2D Processor
 The Finnish Broadcasting Company [YLE] is using Blackmagic Design’s Teranex 2D Processor for up conversion of their CG playout on TV2’s hit game show, Tartu Mikkiin, which is recorded in front of a live studio audience. The primetime show is one of the first in YLE’s portfolio to be broadcast in full HD following a two year upgrade program to YLE’s Tampere branch.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug Now Available for Apple Final Cut Pro X
The World's Most Comprehensive Visual Effects Plug-in Collection is Now Available for FCP X and Motion 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated visual effects and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug (BCC 8 FxPlug) is now available for Apple Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5 in addition to Final Cut Pro 7.
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| | | | Avid Embraces MelroseMAC As "Elite Partner"
MelroseMAC's specialty division, MelroseTEC, to sell and service full range of Avid digital media solutions
MelroseMAC, a technology reseller and systems integration company, is proud to announce that Avid has named it as one of its "Elite Partners," certified to provide expert consultancy on and installation of the full line of Avid solutions.
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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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| | | | MacVideo Promo Launches Holiday Bundle, Offers Massive Savings
6 great Mac video apps and tools for just $199.95, over 85% off the regular price
MacVideo Promo, an etailer specializing in unique money-saving bundles of apps, plug-ins, templates, and training for Mac video enthusiasts, today announced their inaugural bundle for the 2012 holiday season. A $1,500+ value, the MacVideo Promo Holiday Bundle includes the following components for just $199.95:
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug
Available Now for Final Cut Pro 7, Public Beta for Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug (BCC 8 FxPlug). BCC 8 FxPlug delivers 200+ comprehensive VFX filters to Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Apple Motion 5. Enhanced lens flares, particles, glows, and lights and new FxPlug 2 integration headline the Version 8 release.
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| | | | Cinedeck Boosts North American Operations With Appointment of Suzette Ferguson
 New signing supports customer transition to tapeless production and post
Cinedeck LLC (http://www.cinedeck.com), pioneering developer of mobile capture systems for motion picture and broadcast production, today announced the appointment of Suzette Ferguson as Senior Vice President of Sales for North America. Ferguson’s appointment comes as Cinedeck leverages recent sales successes of its Cinedeck RX and MX solid-state record, monitoring and playback systems to major broadcasters, mobile OB operators and cultural institutions. These include Nickelodeon, MTV, All Mobile Video, The Paley Center for Media, New York, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, who have all integrated Cinedeck systems into their tapeless production and post production workflows.
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| | | | Ventuz taps into Chyron BlueNet™
The cooperation between Chyron and 3d realtime graphics specialist Ventuz Technology AG reaches a new level with the integration of Ventuz into the BlueNet workflow
The established Broadcast systems supplier Chyron and graphics specialist Ventuz, who entered into a strategic partnership in February of this year, today announced that the companies will use IBC 2012 in Amsterdam to showcase their first joint development success. "We are now ready to announce our integration of Ventuz within the CAMIO broadcast environment," said Erik Beaumont, Product Manager of Ventuz. "This allows us to seamlessly and transparently operate Ventuz graphics systems within the existing Chyron BlueNet workflow."
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| | | | Manhattan Edit Workshop and theC47 Present: The Filmmaker's Intensive 2012
Learn the art and science of documentary film from top working professionals in the industry; Early bird special ends Monday, July 16th
Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWshop) and theC47 are excited to announce The Filmmaker’s Intensive (TFMI), an annual two-week program that takes aspiring filmmakers out of their day-to-day environments and allows them to fully immerse themselves in the art and science of making movies. This year's program is specifically designed to provide each student an intense education in non-fiction filmmaking from some of the best documentarians in the industry.
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| | | | Facilis TerraBlock 24D: The Beating Heart of Post at Affinity Productions
 Affinity Productions, Ottawa’s largest full service digital media, video production and post production studio, delivers extensive creative content and technical services for clients in film, broadcast, commercials, corporate video and government – from concept and script through to production, motion graphics, post production and distribution.
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| | | | Digital Rapids Honoured with Deluxe Outstanding Technical Achievement Award
 Digital Rapids announced today that the company has been honoured as the recipient of the 2012 Deluxe Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. The award recognizes Digital Rapids' technical innovation in developing solutions and technology that further the ability of content creators and owners to effectively engage their audience. The award was presented during a special luncheon during the Banff World Media Festival, held June 10-13, 2012.
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| | | | Roger Brands Action-Driven Sports Packages For Fox Sports Net MLB and Spike TV MMA
 Motion graphics production company Roger recently created two heart-pounding sports packages for Fox Sports Net's Major League Baseball (MLB) and Spike TV's "MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Uncensored Live." These latest projects show the versatility and range of Roger's conceptual and design skills, a striking difference from the kid-friendly animation for which the studio is best known.
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| | | | MelroseMAC Launches MelroseTEC Consulting Division
Industry Veterans Brian Boring, Steve McCracken & Antonio Nacrur Head New Division Focused On Digital Workflow Solutions
Technology re-seller and systems integration company, MelroseMAC, is launching a new IT consulting and sales division, dubbed MelroseTEC (http://www.melrosemac.com/melrose-tec), to provide specialized technology solutions for production & post professionals. MelroseTEC sets a higher, dedicated standard of professional guidance and support, not only for parent company MelroseMAC but also for the entire industry.
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| | | | NBC Olympics Chooses Avid for Sixth Consecutive Broadcast of Olympic Games
Avid’s workflow solutions assembled for NBC Olympics’ 2012 London coverage is most comprehensive ever
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) announced that it will deploy the most comprehensive Avid workflow in the history of NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group to support its coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games taking place in London, England, July 27-August 12, 2012.
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| | | | Boris RED v5.1 Now Available, Supports Premiere Pro CS5.5 and CS5 for Mac
 Boris RED is a plug-in application for transitions, professional text, and advanced composites inside of Adobe Premiere Pro as well as video editing software applications from Apple, Avid, Grass Valley, Sony, and Media 100. An indispensable tool for post-production and broadcast professionals, RED offers a wide range of features right on the Premiere Pro timeline and adds a standalone engine for effects creation and rendering. RED integrates broadcast-quality text generators, paint, rotoscoping, a full suite of tools to create and extrude vector objects, true 3D shapes and animation, and the industry’s most comprehensive image processing filter suite.
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| | | | Orad To Showcase Powerful New Broadcast Graphics And Video Server Solutions At Nab 2012
Orad's lineup will include state of the art on-air graphics, studio, sports, MAM, and video server solutions for the broadcast industry
Orad, world leader of award winning, real time, 3D graphics, video servers, and media asset management solutions will be presenting its newest product lineup at the upcoming 2012 NAB Show (booth SL4524). Orad's professionals will be on-site to provide attendees with informative demonstrations and presentations of its on-air, studio, MAM, sports and video server solutions.
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| | | | Boris RED Now Available for Grass Valley EDIUS 6
Comprehensive Chroma Key Tools, Professional Transitions, and Advanced Title Animation
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that Boris RED Version 5 is now available for Grass Valley EDIUS 6. Boris RED is a plug-in application for transitions, professional text, and advanced composites inside of EDIUS and other leading video editing software applications. An indispensable tool for post-production and broadcast professionals, RED offers a wide range of features right on the EDIUS timeline and adds a standalone engine for effects creation and rendering. RED integrates broadcast-quality text generators, paint, rotoscoping, a full suite of tools to create and extrude vector objects, true 3D shapes and animation, and the industry’s most comprehensive image processing filter suite.
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| | | | Avid Unveils Dynamic New Graphics Platform Avid Motion Graphics
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled Avid Motion Graphics™ —the company’s next-generation graphics platform. With a revolutionary new real-time 2D/3D graphics rendering engine, Avid Motion Graphics lets media enterprises—including broadcasters, sports teams, and post production companies—create thrilling graphics and arresting imagery while journalists and others integrate those graphics into their stories. Incorporating a bridge to the Deko product family, Avid Motion Graphics makes it easy for existing users to migrate their assets to the new platform and transition at their own pace.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE at IBC 2011
The World’s Most Comprehensive VFX Plug-in Collection
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 8 AE (BCC 8 AE). BCC 8 AE delivers 200+ comprehensive VFX filters to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5.5, CS5, CS4, and CS3. New flicker reduction and videoscope tools, OpenGL-accelerated 32-bit float support, and enhanced lens flares, particles, glows, lights, and After Effects integration headline this new release.
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| | | | Digital Film Tools Rays Sheds Light on Film and Video Footage
Visual effects plug-in Rays now supports video/film hosts from Adobe, Avid and Apple - including FCP X
Digital Film Tools, developer of visual effects software, today announced that their visual effects plug-in, Rays, has been updated to support popular video and film hosts. New supported hosts include Adobe® After Effects® CS5 and up, Premiere Pro® CS5 and up, Apple® Final Cut Pro® 6, 7, and X, Motion® 5, and Avid® Symphony, Media Composer®, Newscutter, and Xpress Pro.
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| | | | FotoKem's Keep Me Posted Adds Third Nucoda Film Master to its Lineup
Nucoda Supports Integrated Avid and Color Pipeline For Post Facility
Image Systems, formerly Digital Vision, has announced that Keep Me Posted (KMP), a FotoKem company, has expanded its commitment to the Nucoda Film Master in the facility, with the purchase of a third system. The need for an additional system is in response to growth in the television and promo business at KMP.
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| | | | Barry Nulman Appointed President of Picture Head/Audio Head
 Picture Head LLC, a leading independent provider of post production services to the film and television industries, and has appointed Barry Nulman as President. Nulman will oversee operations at both the Picture Head facility in Hollywood and at its sister sound services facility, Audio Head, located on “The Lot” (formerly Warner Hollywood Studios). In his new role, Nulman will focus on market direction, client relations, business development and staff management.
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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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| | | | Post House 2150 Welcomes Editor Alejandro Santangelo
 Veteran Talent Joins Full Service Post House
2150, the leading full-service post house specializing in editorial/finishing, visual effects, shoot supervision and audio post, has added award-winning film editor Alejandro Santangelo to its staff. Santangelo recent editorial work includes spots for such top brands as Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Heineken, Axe, Renault and Subway.
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| | | | Boris FX Releases Boris AAF Transfer Version 2
 Bidirectional Sequence Transfer Tool for Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of Boris AAF Transfer Version 2, a set of two Apple Final Cut Pro plug-ins for transferring sequences between Final Cut Pro and Avid editing and finishing systems. One of the plug-ins exports Avid-compatible AAF format files from Final Cut Pro to Avid editing and finishing systems. The other plug-in imports AAF format files from Avid editing and finishing systems to Final Cut Pro.
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| | | | Boris FX Introduces Boris Continuum Complete 7 for Sony Vegas Pro 10
"The Swiss Army Knife of Visual Effects" Now Available to Sony Vegas Pro 10 Editors
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the immediate availability of Boris Continuum Complete 7 for Sony Vegas Pro (BCC 7 for Vegas Pro). Based on the Open Effects Assocation (OFX) platform, BCC 7 for Vegas Pro gives Sony editors a comprehensive collection of over 140 visual effects plug-ins.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: 3-Way Color Grade
Professional Color Grading Tools for Adobe and Apple Video Editing and Compositing Software
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, 3-Way Color Grade, is now available. The Boris Continuum 3-Way Color Grade Unit brings professional-level color grading tools to desktop editing and compositing systems.
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| | | | Boris AAF Transfer Now Available
Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Sequences to Avid Media Composer
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of Boris AAF Transfer, a new plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro sequences to Avid Media Composer.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Lens Blur
Simulate Camera Lens Out-of-Focus Specular Highlights for just $99
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Lens Blur, is now available. The Boris Continuum Lens Blur Unit delivers Lens Blur, Lens Shape, and Lens Transition filters to Adobe and Apple video editing and compositing software. Each filter is mutli-processor accelerated for fast performance on modern computing platforms.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 7 FxPlug Now Available
Over 210 comprehensive filters for Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 7 FxPlug (BCC 7 FxPlug) is now available. BCC 7 FxPlug brings over 210 filters to Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express. The new release features a 3-way color grade filter with built-in keying and masking tools, a video noise reduction tool, an OpenGL particle engine, and real-time title flare and luma glow effects.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Units Updated for Adobe CS5
Choose Toolsets from the Award-winning Boris Continuum Complete 7 Plug-in Suite
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the Boris Continuum Unit family of plug-ins has been updated for Adobe CS5 and 64-bit operating systems.
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| | | | Boris FX Introduces New AAF Transfer Plug-In for Avid Media Composer 5
Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Sequences to Avid Media Composer
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris AAF Transfer, a new plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro sequences to Avid Media Composer. Boris AAF Transfer uses Avid's new AMA (Avid Media Access) architecture to transfer Final Cut Pro sequences without the need for transcoding or rewrapping.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris RED Version 5
New Support for Adobe CS5 and 64-bit Operating Systems, 30+ New Filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris RED Version 5. Boris RED is an integrated 3D compositing, titling, and effects application designed for Adobe, Apple, Avid, Grass Valley, Media 100, and Sony video editing software.
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| | | | Top Los Angeles Creative House Puts EditShare XStream Center Stage
XStream shared storage facilitates Avid and Apple Final Cut Pro media sharing at LUSSIER
EditShare™, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, announced today that Los Angeles based creative house, LUSSIER, has deployed a 48TB EditShare XStream™ system to facilitate media sharing and centralized storage for Avid® and Apple Final Cut Pro® editing workgroups.
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| | | | Red Giant Software Launches Red Giant People
New Creative Community to Share Presets, Get Training, Be Inspired
Red Giant Software today announced Red Giant People, a new creative community to share presets, get training, and be inspired. Visitors can enrich their Red Giant product experience with an extensive library of presets generated by Red Giant Gurus—hand-picked industry experts.
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| | | | Red Giant Software Launches Guru Presets for Magic Bullet and Trapcode
Introducing Seven Preset Packs Designed by Industry Experts
Red Giant Software today announced Guru Presets, a new product line created by hand-picked industry experts. Guru Presets allow users to jump into a project and get it done faster by having access to pre-designed templates and effects presets that work with plug-ins from Red Giant.
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| | | | Boinx Software releases FotoMagico 3.2 Public Beta
Boinx Software today releases a Public Beta of FotoMagico 3.2, bringing the gold standard of animated stills to video editors. The new version of the award-winning visual storytelling software includes a plug-in to render slideshows directly in Final Cut Pro/Express, Motion and After Effects in pristine quality and with unprecedented ease-of-use. FotoMagico 3.2 will be a free update to all current 3.x license owners.
Boinx Software today releases a Public Beta of FotoMagico 3.2, bringing the gold standard of animated stills to video editors. The new version of the award-winning visual storytelling software includes a plug-in to render slideshows directly in Final Cut Pro/Express, Motion and After Effects in pristine quality and with unprecedented ease-of-use. FotoMagico 3.2 will be a free update to all current 3.x license owners.
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| | | | Boris FX Introduces Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE
Over 200 next-generation filters re-engineered for 64-bit processing and OpenGL acceleration
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 7 AE (BCC 7 AE). BCC 7 AE brings over 200 filters to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5, CS4, and CS3. The new release features 11 new filters including a 3-way color grade filter with built-in keying and masking tools, a new video noise reduction tool, a spline-based warp filter, an audio-driven keyframe generator, a new OpenGL particle engine, and still and video morph technology. Each Boris Continuum Complete filter has been re-engineered to take advantage of 64-bit processing and OpenGL acceleration.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Shaders
Real-time Apple FxPlug filters for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and Motion
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Shaders, is now available. The Boris Continuum Shaders Unit includes 13 Boris Continuum Complete filters and transitions that take advantage of Apple’s real-time FxPlug architecture.
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| | | | Star Trek and Mission Impossible 3 Editor to Deliver Keynote Address at NAB Post|Production World Conference
Future Media Concepts announces keynote speaker; Critically-acclaimed editor Maryann Brandon to address industry colleagues and filmmakers at world-renowned postproduction conference in Las Vegas
Future Media Concepts (FMC), the premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast, and content creators, has announced that Emmy®-nominated editor, Maryann Brandon, will be a keynote speaker at their 6th annual Post|Production World Conference at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention, held in Las Vegas from April 12th – 15th 2010.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Expo
Online Trade Show Featuring Live Webinars and New Technology Previews
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that the Boris FX Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Expo, an online trade show, will take place from Monday, March 15, 2010 through Thursday, March 18, 2010.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Job Slate Plug-in for Apple Final Cut Pro
Automatically Create Commercial Slates Based on Data from the Ad-ID Advertising Identification System
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris Job Slate, a new Apple Final Cut Pro plug-in that automatically creates commercial slates based on XML files received from the Ad-ID advertising identification and management system. Boris Job Slate saves production time and reduces operator error by eliminating the need for manual text entry with a standard text tool.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Materials
15 Filters for Creating Realistic Surfaces and Animated Organic Backgrounds
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Materials, is now available. The Boris Continuum Materials Unit includes 15 Boris Continuum Complete filters for creating realistic surfaces and animated organic backgrounds.
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| | | | Introducing Knoll 3D Flare (Beta)
Free Tools for Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5 Users
Red Giant Software has released Knoll 3D Flare (Beta), a new free set of tools that allows you to easily create Knoll Lens Flares in After Effects 3D space. This add-on for Knoll Light Factory Pro 2.5 in After Effects includes fantastic features like Edge flare-ups, color linking, Z-depth intensity, and full 3D obscuration.
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| | | | Autodesk Smoke Software Comes to the Mac
New Creative Editorial Finishing Software for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Now Shipping
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that it is ready to start shipping Autodesk Smoke 2010 for Mac OS X, a software-only editorial finishing tool and the first Autodesk finishing product designed to run on the Mac. Smoke software's proven editorial finishing tools harness the 64-bit power of Snow Leopard to provide an interactive, all-in-one finishing experience.
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| | | | NewBlueFX Introduces “Video Essentials III” Effects Plugins
The Video Editor’s Wish List of Tools & Techniques in One Package
NewBlue, Inc. today launched Video Essentials III, the third and latest offering in its best-selling Video Essentials series of video effects and transitions plugins. NewBlue Video Essentials III provides highly-practical video tools designed to solve everyday production issues.
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| | | | GenArts, Inc. Acquires wondertouch
Acquisition Underscores Company’s Aggressive Growth Strategy and Broadens GenArts’ Product Offering to Include Particles Engine
GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire particleIllusion™ and all related products and technologies from wondertouch LLC.
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| | | | Storek Studio Joins FxFactory Development Partner Program
Successful plug-in developer introduces new nVeil capabilities; brings exceptional kaleidoscopic/transition effects to the FxFactory platform
Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, announced that new development partner, Storek Studio, has released an update to its widely popular nVeil video plug-in exclusively for the FxFactory platform.
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| | | | Genarts Lowers Cost Of Entry For Sapphire Visual Effects Software
License Rental Option Brings Benefits of Sapphire to Broader Range of Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro Users
GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today a monthly license rental option for its flagship GenArts Sapphire™ visual effects software for Adobe After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX Now Available
15 New Filters, New 3D Objects, Exchange Keyframe Animation with Adobe After Effects
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available. BCC 6 AVX is based on Avid’s AVX 2 plug-in architecture with support for Avid Media Composer, Avid NewsCutter and Avid Symphony. A special AVX 1 version of BCC 6 AVX for Avid DS will be released in the near future.
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| | | | Filmworkers Launches "The Digigog" for Processing Digitally-Acquired Media
New Service Available through the Company's Chicago, Nashville and Dallas Facilities Offers Dailies Processing for RED Camera files; Non-Linear 2K Color Grading and Final Assembly
Filmworkers has launched a new digital media processing service dubbed The Digigog at its Chicago and Dallas locations aimed at facilitating the growing number of feature film, television and commercial productions that are choosing to capture and post their projects in data.
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| | | | Boris FX Adds Real-Time Performance to Boris Continuum Chroma Key
New Chroma Key Studio Filter for Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that the Boris Continuum Chroma Key Unit now includes a Chroma Key Studio filter for real-time previews and rendering in Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express.
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| | | | Specs Howard School Inaugurates Motion Picture Film Workshops
New initiatives, with Grace & Wild at Studio Center is poised to train film professionals for Michigan movie workforce
As film making in Metro Detroit continues at a feverish pace, bringing to the area such luminaries as Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino), Michael Bay (Transformers) and Robert De Niro (Stone), incredible opportunities exist to work both in front of and behind the lens.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX Public Beta
Exchange Keyframe Animation with Adobe After Effects, New 3D Objects, Painting, and Image Restoration Filters
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a public beta of Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX (BCC 6 AVX) for Avid editing and finishing systems is now available.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: 3D Objects
Extruded Text, Type-on Text, Extruded EPS, Extruded Spline, and Layer Deformer for $399
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, 3D Objects, is now available.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug Now Available
New 3D Objects, Real-Time Effects Browser Window, and Real-Time Chroma Key, Film Look, and Transition Effects for Apple Pro Video Applications
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available.
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| | | | Digital Kitchen Standardizes on Boris Continuum Complete
Award-Winning Creative Agency Chooses Boris Continuum Complete for Adobe After Effects
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Digital Kitchen recently standardized on Boris Continuum Complete AE (BCC AE) for its Adobe After Effects systems, purchasing 65 licenses to give its artists a wide range of tools and plug-ins in one unified visual effects suite.
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| | | | Boinx Software Joins Noise Industries Partner Developer Program
Recipient of the Apple Design Award in 2008 brings engineering prowess to the FxFactory platform; offering new plug-ins for Adobe After Effects and Final Cut
Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets announced that new development partner, Boinx Software, has released the FxTiles FxPack at NAB 2009. The FxFactory powered FxTiles is a brand new collection of 3D filters and transitions designed for the Adobe® After Effects® CS3 / CS4, Apple® Final Cut Studio® and Apple Final Cut® Express applications.
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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 FxPlug Public Beta
New 3D Objects, Real-Time Effects Browser Window, and Real-Time Chroma Key, Film Look, and Transition Effects for Apple Pro Video Applications
Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a public beta of Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available.
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| | | | Contour Design Releases ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress Settings for Adobe Creative Suite 4, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, and Avid Liquid 7
All-New Settings for Encore, Soundbooth, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro
Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, has released new ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress drivers with optimized settings for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, and Avid Liquid 7.
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| | | | EditShare Heads to The South African Waterfront
South Africa's production leader embraces EditShare's Complete Collaboration workflow
EditShare™ the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, announced today that Cape Town-based Waterfront Studios has deployed an EditShare 18TB storage system to facilitate production workflows across its various operational units.
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| | | | Red Giant Software Offers Free Weekly Video Tutorials on Red Giant TV
Keep in Touch with Red Giant Software on Popular Social Media Web Sites
Red Giant Software, with popular products including Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, is proud to unveil the first release of Red Giant TV. These free tutorials are designed to help people get the most out of the company's library of video products.
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| | | | Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE Now Available
OpenGL-accelerated Extruded Text, 13 New Filters, Support for AE’s Camera & Lighting System
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE (BCC 6 AE) is now available. BCC 6 AE brings nearly 200 filters to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. The new release features 13 new filters including Extruded Text, Extruded Spline, Type-On Text, Layer Deformer, Smooth Tone, DV Fixer, and Pixel Fixer. In addition, BCC 6 AE delivers unique workflow enhancements such as support for After Effects’ Camera and Lighting System, the ability to import After Effects mask paths into BCC 6 AE filters, saving and loading of XML-based animated presets, a single-click custom preset navigation tool, and motion tracking data import and export in an industry-standard format.
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| | | | Avid Improves Graphics Workflow with PostDeko for Editors
New AVX2 plug-in helps broadcasters and post production facilities cut time, while maintaining a consistent look and feel in pre and post production
Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today unveiled PostDeko™ for Editors, a new AVX™2 plug-in that delivers a full Deko® motion graphics creation environment within Avid® Media Composer®, NewsCutter® and Symphony™ software.
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| | | | Ingenuity Engine Taps Krakatoa for Zabeel Investments Commercial
Directed by Graeme Joyce, Frantic Films Software's High Volume Point-Based Renderer Creates Dreamy Sandscape
Frantic Films Software, the R&D arm of award-winning visual effects studio Frantic Films VFX and a division of Prime Focus Group, announced that its high-volume point-based particle renderer Krakatoa was used by Los Angeles-based VFX studio Ingenuity Engine on a TV commercial for Zabeel Investments.
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| | | | BorisFX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Glitters
Includes famous Glint, Glare and Glitter filters from Boris Continuum Complete 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Unit of the Boris Continuum family of visual effects plug-ins, Glitters, is now available.
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| | | | Toolfarm Announces Giant Red Giant Sale
50% Discount for a Limited Time
Toolfarm, Inc., the leading source for professional visual effects and motion graphics plug-ins, today announced a colossal Red Giant Software sale from November 17th to November 21st, 2008.
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| | | | Adobe CS4 Information Decrypted At Toolfarm.Com
Complete Compatibility and Upgrade Information Available
Toolfarm, Inc., the leading source of motion graphics plug-ins, announced the availability of a vast repository of information related to Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4).
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| | | | BOND Scores For The New York Jets
Full Service Post Boutique Tackles Another RED Camera Project For New York Jets Ad Starring Donald Trump
BOND, the full-service post boutique featuring creative editorial/post, visual effects, design and audio, lent its creative arsenal to ''Namath,'' a funny new ad for the New York Jets and its Coaches Club seating auction, featuring Donald Trump.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Film Look
Includes Film Process, Film Damage, Match Grain, Film Grain, Deinterlace, and Prism from Boris Continuum Complete 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Unit of the Boris Continuum family of visual effects plug-ins, Film Look, is now available.
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| | | | Avid Ships DS Version 10
Creative online Hi-Res process accelerated with new version of integrated toolset
Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today announced that Avid® DS version 10 is now shipping in the U.S and is scheduled to begin shipping in Europe and Asia Pacific on September 19.
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| | | | RingSide Creative Hires Editor Chris Randolph
Veteran Commercial Editor Skilled in Online, Offline, VFX
RingSide Creative has brought on senior editor Chris Randolph. Randolph brings more than 20 years of post production experience to RingSide, all in the Detroit market, and is a multi-talented artist, skilled in off-line and online editing, visual effects, compositing and graphics.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Units
BCC 5’s UpRez, Pan and Zoom, and Chroma Key Modules Now Available Separately
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of its new Boris Continuum Units family of visual effects plug-ins.
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