| | | | Global Entertainment Executives Join Aframe as Chairman & COO
Mike Hayes, Gary Knight and their Track Record in Growing Video Game Businesses To Help Transform Aframe from Cool Cloud Computing Start-up to Media Services Powerhouse
Aframe, cloud video production and asset management solutions company, named two highly regarded executives from Sega Corporation to its management team. Mike Hayes, Aframe’s new Chairman of the Board, and Gary Knight, Aframe’s new Chief Operating Officer, together bring over 50 years of experience and a successful track records in growing entertainment industry brands at Sega from innovative solutions to global giants. At Aframe they will help structure a path from Aframe’s position today as a well-regarded, cool professional video industry start-up into a media services powerhouse. Both are based in Aframe’s London headquarters.
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| | | | CCI to Install Escenic Content Engine Companywide at McClatchy
As part of a corporate strategy to streamline its multichannel publishing workflow, The McClatchy Company, the third-largest newspaper publisher in the United States with leading digital operations in each of its markets, will move the websites of all of its daily newspapers to a common Escenic Content Engine platform. The project, which is being carried out by CCI, will result in one of the largest Escenic Content Engine installations in the world.
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| | | | University of Southern California Selects Imagen2 To Provide Hosted MAM Services for Digital Repository
USC Digital Repository will also host new ScreenAcademy digital library
Cambridge Imaging Systems, the digital archive management specialist, announced today that the University of Southern California Digital Repository (USCDR) has selected Imagen2 to provide fully-hosted media asset management for its customers. The USC’s Digital Repository service provides commercial and not-for-profit organisations with best-in-class operational and technical procedures for the long-term preservation of media assets. The availability of Imagen2 on the USCDR’s world-leading infrastructure completes a full end-to-end solution as customers are now able to access their archives through a fully customised web portal.
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| | | | Qube! Rewires Render Pipeline at Scandinavia’s Biggest Animation Studio
 Superior Technical Support and Intelligent System Controls Help Norway’s Qvisten Animation AS Increase Efficiency While Working on Film and Commercial Projects
With two animated features in production, and a commercial due every month, Qvisten Animation AS is the epitome of a hardworking animation studio. But like most creative organizations, they can only be as good as the tools they have around them. For years their render farm was more burden than boon; more likely to crash than provide them with the customization tools they required. During their search for something more stable, the team came across PipelineFX’s Qube!™ – a production-proven render farm manager that satisfied their need for consistency. It has never let them down.
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| | | | Cool Running For Sound Devices On Frozen Planet
 744T and MixPre Lend Incredible Audio to Nature Documentary Series
As a location sound recordist specializing in capturing wildlife and natural history audio, Chris Watson has traveled all over the world, enduring some of the most extreme climates and harshest working conditions on Earth to get compelling sound. For his work on Frozen Planet, the BAFTA award-winning documentary series co-produced by the BBC and the Discovery Channel, he turned to Sound Devices 744T Recorder and MixPre Compact Field Mixer for his portable audio recording needs.
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| | | | Studio Upgrade Leads Wise Buddah TV Push
 Experienced dubbing mixer James Doyle appointed and re-vamp of Studio 3 underway as Wise Buddah caters for an influx of TV dubbing work
Wise Buddah Studios has appointed a new dubbing mixer and is upgrading a second sound suite to 5.1 after seeing an increase in high-end TV audio post-production work.
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| | | | Yospace and 3ivx make streaming to Windows 8 easy
Yospace technology underpins a new software product from Australian online video specialist 3ivx. The 3ivx HLS Adapter allows an HLS streaming file to be read and displayed by computers, tablets and smartphones running Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. This allows content owners to serve this growing market by re-using the workflows they have in place for iOS devices.
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| | | | TCS Skquattro captures The Voice at Salford Quays
 A Skquattro pedestal from TCS (a Vitec Group company) formed the basis for creative new shooting techniques during production of The Voice UK in early April. Blind auditions for the second series were shot for the first time in HQ1, the 12,500 square metre Dock 10 studio at Salford Quays, for transmission on BBC One.
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| | | | Telestream Expands Executive Team, Hires Industry Veteran Paul Turner
Turner to lead the company's enterprise product and market development initiatives
Telestream®, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced expansion of the executive management team as industry veteran Paul Turner joins the company in a new role as Vice President of Enterprise Product Management. Turner brings more than 30 years of leadership in the broadcast and video technology industry in Europe and the USA. In addition, Paul has served for several years on the Board of Directors for the Advanced Media Workflow Association, and has published over a dozen technical papers on a variety of industry topics. As Vice President of Enterprise Product Management, Turner will lead Telestream's global product and market strategy efforts for the company's enterprise products.
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| | | | Arqiva Ushers In a New File-based Broadcast Playout Workflow Powered by Signiant
Already in Use at Blackbelt TV and Others, Innovative Solution Delivers Automated Content Transfer, Greater Visibility, Heightened Efficiency and Control
Signiant, the market leader in intelligent file movement software for media and entertainment, today announced that leading broadcast media services company Arqiva has established an innovative content ingest and delivery system based on Signiant’s software that ushers in an elegantly simple and highly efficient approach to file-based workflow automation. Already in use by BlackBelt TV in the U.S. and others, the new automated playout system gives Arqiva a competitive edge in serving its customers – providing speedy remote content ingest, automated workflows and complete visibility into content delivery. In turn, Arqiva’s customers get the assurance that their content reaches Arqiva swiftly in the proper format with the highest quality and efficiency.
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| | | | Charlie McCaw joins ATG Broadcast as Head of Solutions
 ATG Broadcast announces a new addition to its management team with the appointment of Charles Neil McCaw as Head of Solutions. In this capacity, he will be responsible for creating commercially and technically viable system proposals for ATG Broadcast's UK and international operations.
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| | | | Boris Soundbite Powered by Nexidia Wins StudioDaily Prime Award
StudioDaily Recognizes Boris Soundbite as the Most Innovative New Post-Production Product
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Soundbite has received a StudioDaily Prime Award for the Most Innovative New Post-Production Product.
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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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| | | | MultiDyne® Supports Next-Generation Video Experience With SilverBACK-4K™ Camera-Mounted Fiber Transport Solution
MultiDyne®, a leading provider of fiber-optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, today announced SilverBACK-4K™, a powerful new camera-mounted fiber transport solution that supports 4K (Ultra HD) digital television. Utilizing SilverBACK-4K, users can seamlessly transmit any camera signal — including Ultra HD video, HD-SDI video, audio, intercom, control data, GPIOs, tally, and power — over a single hybrid copper and fiber cable. MultiDyne is announcing the SilverBACK-4K at the 2013 NAB Show during a press conference today and is demonstrating the product for the first time through April 11 at the company's booth, C10339.
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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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| | | | Dalet and BeTomorrow Collaborate to Facilitate Second Screen Viewing
New app that simplifies live and on-demand content production is featured at NAB 2013
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for broadcasters, has collaborated with BeTomorrow, a digital agency and developer of sports apps, to produce a new app that streamlines live game and on-demand content production for second screen audiences. The companies started the collaboration by developing a second screen app that focuses on tennis, which will be featured at the Dalet booth (SL4524) at NAB 2013. The app can also be repurposed for other types of sports.
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| | | | PipelineFX Offers Sneak Preview of Qube! 6.5 at NAB 2013
New Installer Makes Installation Easier Than Ever on Top Three Platforms; Live Demos of Latest Qube! Features In Hitachi Data Systems Booth #SL5816
This year at NAB 2013, PipelineFX will be previewing some of the prominent additions coming to its render farm management software, Qube! 6.5 in the Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) booth, #SL5816.
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| | | | Rock Legends, Primetime TV And Universities Rely On Cache-A To Safeguard Their Treasured Assets
 Booth #SL11109 – Cache-A Corporation (http://www.cache-a.com), manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, today revealed details of how its LTFS LTO-tape-based archive appliances, are being used by major TV broadcasters, in on-set production environments, higher education and rock legends, to safeguard the increasing amounts of data and video-related media they generate. Cache-A is showing its full LTO-6 product range at NAB 2013, Las Vegas, at Cache-A Booth #SL11109.
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| | | | Dalet Showcases Dalet Cube, a Complete 3D Graphics Suite for Dalet News Solutions at NAB 2013
Modular package tailored to news production for authoring, fast CG creation, and playout management
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for broadcasters, is featuring Dalet Cube, a cost-effective 3D graphics solution for news production at NAB 2013 (Booth SL4524). This IT-based offering is available as an optional package that integrates natively with Dalet News Suite and Dalet News Pack.
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| | | | FOX Chooses Dalet Sports Factory For New Sports Network
Media Asset Management platform will drive workflows at FOX Sports 1
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for content producers, has announced that FOX has selected Dalet Sports Factory as the end-to-end production and Media Asset Management system for the company’s brand new, national, multisport cable network — FOX Sports 1 (FS1). The new channel will launch in mid-August with an impressive roster of live sports including college basketball and football, NASCAR, soccer and UFC. Dalet Sports Factory will provide the essential MAM underlayer that will manage the channel’s workflows and content—from ingest through production to on-air broadcast and archiving. Dalet Brio servers will be used for nearly a hundred channels of video ingest.
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| | | | NAB2013: Vizrt and never.no demonstrate Integrated Social TV - graphics platform
 It’s increasingly common for viewers to use smart phones and tablets to comment on the TV shows they’re watching with others in the social media sphere. Viewers also use social media to share Instagram photos, videos, personal photos, Facebook posts, tweets, and other “User Generated Content” (UGC) that broadcasters want to select and feature on their live shows.
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| | | | Eyeheight colour correctors match the action during the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
 SIS LIVE, one of Europe's outside broadcast and satellite uplink service providers, chose Eyeheight CC-2M colour correctors for use during coverage of the 2013 Oxford & Cambridge University Boat Race on Sunday 31 March. Installed in one of several SIS LIVE fleet vehicles at the event, the CC-2M received live high-definition video from mobile cameras and allowed rapid adjustment of colour balance to match feeds from other cameras positioned along the course.
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| | | | Mistika brings new developments, products and performance-leading Innovations for post, DI and broadcast to NAB
SGO launches Mistika Air at NAB – Intelligent Broadcasting solutions for more efficient workflows
“Mistika has become a system and workflow solution associated with leading developments which address the very latest desires and trends of the post, DI and broadcast markets. NAB is a perfect place to showcase our technology with work done by our amazing customers from the small boutiques to the biggest film studios and broadcasters all around the world. We will continue to push development that keeps us one step ahead of the competition and which delivers many of the best solutions in the industry”
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| | | | Matrox Announces 4K Output Card for Developers — Matrox DSX LE3 4K
 Support for 3G SDI Level A and B at 4096 x 2160/60p lets OEMs create full 4K broadcast workflow solutions
Matrox® Video today announced a new addition to the Matrox DSX™ Developer Products family—the Matrox DSX LE3 4K card. Matrox DSX LE3 4K enables realtime monitoring and output of video footage at resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 at frame rates up to 60 fps. This new 4K output card, in conjunction with the industry-leading Matrox DSX Software Development Kit and 4K codec support for ProRes and XAVC, lets equipment manufacturers create graphics systems, editing solutions and playout servers in native 4K resolutions. At the 2013 NAB Show, leading broadcast equipment supplier Vizrt will preview the breakthrough 4K rendering capability of its Viz Engine using the Matrox DSX LE3 4K card.
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| | | | Dalet Features New Dalet Brio Video Server I/O Combinations at NAB 2013
Increased I/O port capabilities on a single server provides increased density and flexibility for News, Sports, Studio and MAM workflows
Dalet Digital Media Systems is announcing new configurations for the Dalet Brio servers that offer broadcasters tremendous flexibility for all types of ingest, production and playout workflows at NAB 2013 held in Las Vegas from April 8 – 11, 2013 (Booth SL4524). The Brio servers can now be scaled to a maximum of 12 ports in a single server, through a four-port extension board, offering tremendous density and flexibility to broadcasters. When combined with the range of Dalet or third-party tools, the Dalet Brio servers provide even greater versatility with more improvements for workflows in news, sports, studio production and MAM.
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| | | | Cambridge Imaging Systems Announces US Launch of ImagenCloud at NAB 2013
- New product is based on popular Imagen2 MAM and publishing system -
At NAB 2013 Cambridge Imaging Systems will present the US launch of ImagenCloud, the cloud-based media asset management and publishing solution on Stand SL14913. The company will also demonstrate its popular Imagen2 software-based MAM and publishing system. Visitors to the stand can also win a GoPro3 Hero3 camera and six months of free ImagenCloud hosting.
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| | | | Vizrt and cXense launch video content optimization and personalization
Vizrt Ltd. and cXense AS today announced that Vizrt will use the cXense Real-time Big Data Engine for new online publishing and broadcasting solutions. The latest version of Vizrt Online will have video and article recommendations based on user behavior, content and context using cXense Context Computing Engine. With cXense, Vizrt customers can now offer real-time insight into their audience and match it with personalized content using the real-time content optimization tool for both their audience and content creators.
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| | | | L’Équipe 21 Races to Air with Dalet Sports Factory
 Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software and services for content producers, has announced thatL’Équipe 21, the most popular sports news channel in France, has deployed Dalet Sports Factory as the end-to-end news, studio production, broadcast and MAM system at the company’s new television facility. The broadcast center has relocated to the headquarters building of parent company L’Équipe, the famous sports newspaper.
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| | | | GenArts Releases Sapphire 7 with scheduled debut at NAB 2013
GenArts® Inc., the global leader in specialized visual effects software, today released Sapphire 7. This new release provides users with greater control, increased speed, and an expanding arsenal of effects; empowering users to create higher quality effects in less time.
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| | | | NAB2013: Vizrt Introduces Virtual SloMo and Motorsports to Viz Libero 5.5
 At the 2013 NAB Show, Vizrt will present the new features and workflow improvements in Viz Libero 5.5, its 3D virtual sports enhancement and analysis system. Viz Libero 5.5 now offers Virtual SloMo, which uses an advanced image-based algorithm to generate ultra-slow motion (up to 1500 fps) footage rather than relying on high-speed camera systems.
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| | | | SGO relies on ATTO's Fibre Channel technology to provide high-performance Mistika solutions to be showcased at NAB 2013
 Visit the SGO Booth SL10321 and ATTO Booth SL7613 at NAB 2013
SGO relies on ATTO Technology, Inc., the storage and network connectivity solutions provider to bring even greater performance standards to Mistika workflow solutions for high-end film and broadcast projects. Mistika's breath-taking speed is indicative of how demanding it is on bandwidth to its storage devices, and ATTO Celerity Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) provide that vital connection. With ATTO Technology's experience in engineering advanced technology into real-world product solutions, they provide SGO with a unique competitive advantage.
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| | | | NAB2013: Vizrt Brings IP Workflow, 4K Rendering, and Integrated Workflow for Video and Graphics
 See us in Las Vegas, April 8th – 11th 2013. Booth SL3305
NAB is the world's largest event covering the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. At this year’s show, representatives from Vizrt’s worldwide offices will be on hand to demonstrate the company’s completely integrated graphics and video workflow. Vizrt technology enables operators to distribute and monetize content to mobile devices, web portals and any screen. Highlights within the Vizrt booth will be its recent advancements for media asset management (MAM), broadcast graphics, as well as online and mobile video delivery.
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| | | | NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology Puts Qube! Through the Paces
 Remote Capabilities and Reliable Results Make Render Management Software the “Backbone of BFA Program”
Free is great until system crashes become more common than polished renders. New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology learned this lesson the hard way after entrusting its render queue to free render farm management solutions. These systems were unable to provide the reliability required to produce quality animations and images for its students’ thesis projects, leading the Computer Animation and Interactive Media department to a solution that would: PipelineFX’s Qube!™.
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| | | | NAB 2013: Vizrt and Vimond partner for innovative over-the-top TV technology
Vizrt Ltd and Vimond Media Solutions announced today a partnership to bring powerful over-the-top TV technology to the media industry. At NAB 2013, Vizrt will display how the technology gives broadcasters complete control of their video content across platforms while providing the audience a compelling multiscreen experience.
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| | | | Vizrt Presents View of the IP-Based Newsroom of the Future
 Bringing the IP future of Broadcast News into focus
The creation, distribution and on-air display of broadcast graphics are perhaps the most complex, labor and time intensive parts of the news production process. That’s why it’s important for news department staff to work collaboratively and in many cases simultaneously to get the story out before the competition does.
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| | | | Cinerama Restores Films with Boris Continuum Complete’s Flicker Fixer
BCC Flicker Fixer Removes Flicker, Emulsion Blotching, Artifacting, and Image Weaving
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that David Strohmaier, Restoration Producer for Cinerama, Inc., is using Boris Continuum Complete’s Flicker Fixer in Adobe After Effects to remove flicker, emulsion blotching, and artifacting during the film restoration process.
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| | | | Introducing Viz Secure
In broadcast TV, system stability can make or break the critical flow of data. And for a station's engineer, monitoring system stability is key to reducing maintenance costs and lowering response time.
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| | | | Boris FX Rolls Out New Boris Continuum Units Product Family
Pick and Choose Boris Continuum Complete Filter Categories Starting at $199
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that each category of Boris Continuum Complete filters is now available as a separate Boris Continuum Unit, allowing artists to choose toolsets that are geared towards their specific needs.
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| | | | Guild of Television Cameramen announces GTC 2013 Awards shortlist
The Guild of Television Cameramen announces the shortlist of nominee cameramen for its 2013 Awards. The nomination period included programmes transmitted from 1 January through 31 December 2012. Programmes transmitted since that date can still be nominated by GTC members for 2014 Awards.
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| | | | Europa Sound & Vision embraces SGO Mistika to add high-end colour grading, on-line finishing and DCP creation facilities in Sweden
 Leading Swedish post production house Europa Sound & Vision has significantly boosted its facilities and workflow with the purchase of three Mistika systems providing deliverables up to 4K. The investment consists of a Mistika for high-end colour grading, another for real-time compositing, online finishing and DCP creation, combined with a Mistika Assist workstation, all sharing a 96TB SGO SAN in a collaborative workflow environment. The primary focus is on 2D projects but the systems can easily be upgraded to Stereo 3D and High Frame Rate (HFR) when required.
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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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| | | | Squint/Opera Finds Rendering Edge in PipelineFX’s Qube!
Render Farm Management Software Gives a Speed Boost to Content Creation Firm’s Architectural, Branding, Film, and Large Image Projects
As the world’s appetite for content grows more and more insatiable, creative powerhouses like London’s Squint/Opera are finding their logistical edge in the most logical of places: pipeline management. With the help of PipelineFX’s render farm management software Qube!™, Squint/Opera has recently rewired their pipeline to put speed, performance and task order first – a move that has transformed an under-utilized system into a venerable powerhouse of its own.
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| | | | Marshall V-LCD new generation of camera top monitors on show at BVE 2013
 See the new Marshall LCD camera top/field monitors on stand K10 at the BVE 2013 Expo, London ExCel Feb 26-28th
The new series of Marshall LED backlit camera top/field monitors will be on show at BVE 2013 in London on stand K10. These monitors are being selected and used by DP’s and professional DSLR users alike to provide a reliable reference for critical focus and exposure as well as colorimetry and framing, on camera or off, in the field or in the studio.
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| | | | Mobile Imagination Offers TV and Film Production Professionals Free doddle Premium Listings
Mobile Imagination Engages Professional Production Community in Social Media Outreach Campaign to Expand Reach into Global Production Markets
Mobile Imagination LLC (http://www.doddleme.com) today announced it is offering Free Premium Listings in the doddle International Production Directory for all businesses and professionals offering services to the industry, including vendors, crew, talent, and locations for film and television production. As part of this initiative, any business or individual offering services to the production industry can take advantage of a Free Premium Listing Offer by promoting doddle’s offer and/or services across their Facebook and twitter social networks.
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| | | | Marquis’ Project Parking Provides Flawless Editorial Flexibility for Zodiak Rights
Marquis Broadcast, specialist in content workflows and media integration software, has today announced that Zodiak Rights has saved time and improved editorial flexibility with Marquis Broadcast’s archive and retrieve solution: Project Parking. Zodiak Rights, the international distribution and rights exploitation division of Zodiak Media, known for award-winning scripted programming including: Being Human the supernatural hit for BBC Three and Syfy US; and Wallander the BAFTA award-winning drama series for BBC One starring Kenneth Branagh, has used Project Parking to help create multiple promos for various projects including material for miptv and mipcom.
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| | | | Preco introduces AVT MAGIC TH6 six-line broadcast talk-show phone system
 Preco (Broadcast Systems) announces the AVT MAGIC TH6 six-line broadcast talk-show phone system. This can be operated with standard voice-grade telephone lines or as a voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) hybrid. Up to six callers may be assigned separate audio lines feeding a studio mixing console. Alternatively, the audio lines can be configured as Pretalk, Hold and On-air. Callers can be switched in Pretalk and On-air conference mode. An external or recorded Hold signal can be configured. A call-forwarding function forwards callers to a manually dialed or pre-stored number.
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| | | | Panasonic Partners With Aframe To Sell Cloud Video Production Solutions To Content Creators
 Panasonic US to Sell Aframe Solutions to Video Professionals: Bringing Greater Speed, Security, Efficiency to Global-Scale Productions
Panasonic and Aframe today announced a partnership whereby Panasonic will sell Aframe licenses in the United States through its network of Panasonic pro video resellers. Furthering a relationship established last year, this partnership makes it easier for video professionals to harness Aframe’s acclaimed cloud video production platform to streamline P2, AVCCAM and all file-based workflows for added efficiency and creative freedom. Aframe also provides an ideal platform to utilize smaller file sizes available as P2 expands to AVC-Ultra, specifically AVC LongG and AVC Proxy.
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| | | | Exhibition preview: ATG Broadcast at BVE 2013
 ATG Broadcast will promote its full range of systems planning, design, installation, commissioning and post-installation support services on stand K31 at Broadcast Video Expo 2013, London ExCel, 26-28 February 2013. Representatives attending the show will include Christoffer Kay, Clive Northen, Dave Whitaker, Alastair MacDonald and Jonathan Baker.
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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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| | | | Axis Creates CGI Episodic Content For "Halo 4" Spartan Ops: Season One
CGI artists and storytellers, Axis, in collaboration with 343 Industries, proudly announces its participation in the brand-new, story-driven experience of "Halo 4" - Spartan Ops: Season One. A first-of-its-kind, exciting new addition to the "Halo" franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling, high-quality cinematics and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialized experience. In substance and scope, this first season of episodic content is taking Axis to new levels of involvement in the storytelling process, technical demands and in the development of believable, engaging characters.
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| | | | Aston Villa FC Enhances Match Day Experience with Blackmagic Design
 Aston Villa Football Club, based in Birmingham, England, has introduced a state of the art digital OB pod incorporating the ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher and Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub allowing the Premier League team to take match day content production and output in house.
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| | | | Sky News Uses Viz Content Pilot for Real-time, 3D-animated News Openers
 UK-based Sky News marks the start of each hour’s live news broadcast with a 3D graphic opener called “Top of the Hour.” This opener quickly conveys what breaking news and top stories Sky News is currently following. The opener includes video clips and screen shots from all Sky News’ online platforms - Web, iPad, and mobile – as 3D video windows within the intro package.
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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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| | | | MediaCorp Selects Dalet Media Life For Project ICE
 Dalet MAM integrates with multiple systems to build an end-to-end file-based operation
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions for content producers, announced that Singapore national broadcaster MediaCorp has chosen Dalet Media Life as the enterprise MAM platform for the migration of its entire operation to a fully file-based workflow, including the digitization of its archive. Dalet Media Life will provide end-to-end, integrated management for program preparation, production, and the distribution workflow. Dalet Media Life is the central hub of the best-of-breed solution prepared by TSL, the premier system integrator, which was awarded the MediaCorp contract for the Integrated Content-centric file-based Exchange System (ICE) after an extensive tender process.
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| | | | World Firsts and Networking Galore at BVE North 2012
- Trade show attracts senior professionals in the northern regions and increases visitors by 8% -
BVE North 2012 proved even more successful than last year’s event, with more free seminar content, more exhibitors, a higher percentage of decision makers and 2587* unique visitors - an increase of 8% compared to 2011.
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| | | | LightWave 3D Helps Deploy “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome”
 NBCUniversal’s visual effects artists use LightWave 3D software to create stunning visuals for the highly-anticipated sci-fi series
Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is a new science-fiction drama from NBCUniversal premiering tonight on Machinima Prime’s YouTube channel for 10 episodes until February 2013 when Syfy, a division of NBCUniversal, is expected to televise the pilot and also offer it on DVD, Blue-Ray, On Demand, and digital download. Throughout the history of the Battlestar Galactica franchise, LightWave 3D® software has been a constant in the show’s production pipeline for everything from otherworldly atmospheres to earth-shattering visual effects. Blood & Chrome continues the tradition, adding Cylon robots, snake creatures, and more than 20 sets constructed entirely in LightWave 3D.
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| | | | World’s Broadcasters Cover Elections with Vizrt Live Video and Graphics Tools
 On November 6th when results from the United States Presidential election race come pouring in, nearly 90 percent of the world will be watching live video and graphic tabulations produced with Vizrt equipment as Vizrt continues to be the company the world is truly watching. Thousands of Viz Engines will be working overtime for this event, performing real-time video and graphic composites and rendering 2D and 3D animations in SD and HD.
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| | | | BBC iPlayer Comes to Sky+
Millions of Sky homes can access their favourite BBC shows, on-demand, directly on their TV
BBC iPlayer, the BBC's video on demand service, has today launched on Sky+, bringing the best of the BBC's TV programmes directly to the living room. Up to 6.7 million homes with a Sky+HD box and broadband connection will be able to enjoy the best of the BBC on demand in a familiar, easy-to-use BBC iPlayer experience that helps audiences catch up on programmes they have missed.
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| | | | Abelcine Training Presents “British Invasion” Workshop Series
Geoff Boyle, Alister Chapman and Den Lennie to Teach Camera Technology and Production Techniques
AbelCine Training has partnered with three prominent British industry professionals to offer a series of workshops covering RAW formats, gamma, large format cameras, and cinematic production. Cinematographers Geoff Boyle, Alister Chapman and Den Lennie will bring their expertise to the US, teaching workshops in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta in November and December.
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| | | | Sony brings broadcast and production expertise to BVE North 2012
- Popular masterclasses and seminars return following acclaim for 2011 programme -
At BVE North 2012, which takes place at Manchester Central on 13-14 November 2012, Sony will once again bring together a group of experienced industry experts to demonstrate how it is accelerating change in the media and broadcast industry, and how its products and technologies can cater for every budget and production requirement.
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| | | | On Tour with Mark Moreve and Petrol Bags
 During the workday of British lighting cameraman Mark Moreve, there is never a dull moment. From commercials to documentaries, his projects encompass a variety of formats for diverse private and TV productions. In addition to BBC and Sky, his references include many other renowned customers. For his work, Moreve travels across the globe from Mongolia to Argentina within only a few days. This is hard on him as well as on the equipment. That is why he relies on the Deca Dr. Bag (PC005) by Petrol Bags, a part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company.
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| | | | SMPTE Announces New Officers and Governors – Including First Woman President: Wendy Aylsworth
 Leadership spans who’s who of motion imaging: CBS, CBC/Radio Canada, Cine Design Group, Dolby, Ericsson, Fox, Grass Valley, Iowa Public TV, Miltag Media, Microsoft, Miranda, Disney, Warner Bros.
The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE), the professional membership association and worldwide leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the media, entertainment, communications, and technology industries, today announced its newly elected officers and governors, including the election of the Society’s first female president, Wendy Aylsworth. All officers will assume office 1 January 2013.
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| | | | Loft London becomes Aframe’s West London Upload centre
Loft London, a leading independent digital media facility announced this week that they have become the West London Upload Partner for Aframe, the cloud video production platform designed to liberate the professional video production process.
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| | | | dock10 puts Xytech in Place to Support New Studio Complex at MediaCityUK
 Europe's Largest High Definition Facilities Are Running On MediaPulse
Xytech, the global leader in facility management software for the broadcast and media services industries, announced that MediaPulse has been implemented by dock10 in their new Salford production facility at MediaCityUK. dock10 has the most advanced HD studios of their kind, offering unique digital architecture connecting the studios with the facility's post-production services and those of other post providers, enabling customers to deliver programs on time and on budget. MediaPulse has been used to create a complete Facility Management System for the complex.
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| | | | Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt to Invade Theatres in a New Sci-Fi Thriller on March 14, 2014
From Director Doug Liman, the Film is Based on the Book "All You Need is Kill"
The upcoming epic sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt and based on the book All You Need is Kill, will open on March 14, 2014, from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
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| | | | Vizrt Unveils Virtual SloMo, New Effects and Sports in Latest Version of 3D Sports Analysis System
 Vizrt Ltd. unveiled for the first time a solution to synthesize high-speed sports footage from standard-rate TV cameras. The image-based solution is running within Libero Highlight, Vizrt’s best-of-breed 3D sports analysis system. The Virtual SloMo effect can be applied to any available television camera feed and, hence, offers completely new flexibility to create high-speed, high-quality footage for sports replay and analysis, not only from your OB van, but also from your studio environment.
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| | | | Mobile Imagination Extends Reach of the doddle Platform into Canada
 Seasoned Television and Film Industry Executives, David Plant and Bryan Milne, Drive Efforts to Bring New Efficiencies, Reduced Costs to Canadian Production Industry
with doddle Platform
Mobile Imagination LLC today announced it has extended its growing reach of the doddle Platform into Canada with the launch of doddle Canada. Headed by seasoned television and film industry executives with deep roots in the Canadian production industry - David Plant and Bryan Milne - doddle Canada is bringing the Company’s online, collaborative call sheet and planning solutions platform for production planning and logistics management to the Canadian production industry.
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| | | | Quantel launches Station sQ
At IBC 2012 Quantel launched Station sQ - a complete HD news production system. Station sQ is built on the same technology platform as its larger brother, Enterprise sQ, and delivers the same audience-winning performance in a package that is within the reach of every media organisation.
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| | | | PipelineFX Releases Qube!™ 6.4
 Render Farm Management Software Upgrade Brings Mobile Access, Augmented Priority Controls, and Workstation Management Tools to Render Pipelines
PipelineFX, makers of Qube!™, the leading render farm management software for digital media creation, announced today the release of Qube! version 6.4. Along with new tools for smart farming, system supervisors can now access Qube! via their smartphones (MobileView), set priority limits for non-privileged users, and control how much of their workstation will be available to the render farm. All with what often amounts to a single click of their mouse.
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| | | | New “DR0NE” Series for YouTube YOMYOMF Network Created with LightWave 11 Virtual Production Tools
 Origami Digital delivers feature film-level visual effects for new web series with Virtual Studio Tools in LightWave 11 3D modeling and animation software
War drone technology has advanced and a new weapon has been unleashed - a humanoid drone that is stronger and faster than any soldier. But in the aftermath of a mysterious incident, a damaged battle drone is forced to go on the run with its programmer to try and take down their corrupt commander.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Final Effects Complete 7 AE at IBC 2012
32-bit Float Support, Integration with Adobe After Effects Masks, New Transitions
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Final Effects Complete Complete 7 AE (FEC 7 AE). Featuring 3D particle effects, a complete range of auto-animating transitions, and unique text and edge treatments, Final Effects Complete AE brings over 120 designer effects and transitions to Macintosh and Windows versions of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro CS6, CS5.5, CS5, and CS4. The new Version 7 release features 32-bit float support, integration with After Effects mask path controls, new Beat Reactor integration for Adobe Premiere Pro, and 10 new filters and transitions.
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| | | | SNS Showcases Powerful Suite Of Shared Storage Server Solutions At IBC 2012
 globalSAN Xtarget and EVO v4 optimize SAN solutions for production and post production professionals worldwide
Studio Network Solutions, Inc. (SNS) a leading provider of post-production storage solutions for video and audio workgroups, today announced the worldwide introduction of globalSAN Xtarget Storage Server Software for Mac OS X and additional enhancements to its flagship EVO Shared Storage Server in EVO v4.
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| | | | Cache-A Archive Appliances Go On-Set
 Cache-A safeguards camera assets for motion picture, broadcast and commercials productions
Cache-A Corporation, manufacturer of award-winning archiving appliances, has revealed details of how motion picture, broadcast and commercials producers are utilizing its LT0-5 tape-based archive appliances, with the latest LTFS capabilities, in on-set production environments to safeguard the increasing amounts of data and video-related media they generate daily. Cache-A is showing its full product range at IBC 2012, Amsterdam, at Booth 7.E06.
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| | | | NewTek Showcases Significantly Expanded TriCaster Family
Company now offers the industry's most complete, multi-camera video production solutions for any need and every budget
NewTek today announced that for the first time the company is presenting its full line of new TriCaster™ multi-camera video production solutions. With systems starting at US$4,995, it is now possible for anyone to create professional, network-style TV programs, and broadcast, stream, publish, project and record—simultaneously. NewTek will showcase the entire TriCaster family—TriCaster 40, TriCaster 455, TriCaster 855 and TriCaster 8000—which together, comprise the most complete, multi-camera video production systems on the market.
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| | | | Access to Media Assets is No Object for Marquis
Marquis Broadcast, specialist in content workflows and media integration software, has been working with Object Matrix, manufacturer of MatrixStore, a disk based nearline and archive storage solution, designed to protect both video content and metadata in video workflows, to create a new solution to allow easy archiving and access to media assets.
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| | | | Vizrt enhances Viz Media Engine and integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 software
At IBC 2012, Vizrt Ltd., Hall 7 Booth A10, will display new tools to show the integration between Viz Media Engine and Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS6 software. At NAB, earlier this year, Vizrt announced a new integration that gives editors more efficient productivity by allowing them to search and select source material from Viz Media Engine within Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. This integration has been further enhanced to allow Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 access to EDLs in Viz Media Engine as well as the capability to stage offline media.
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| | | | Vizrt and never.no Bring Social Media Tools to Broadcasters
 never.no and Vizrt Inc. announce a partnership to bring a comprehensive suite of social media tools to the broadcast industry. These tools engage the audience while providing broadcasters the means to take full advantage of this new source of content and user data.
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| | | | Vizrt to Highlight Social Media Interaction, Rendering, Video Management, and More
 Social media interaction, rendering innovations, flexible video management and new mapping capabilities among highlights for Vizrt
At IBC 2012, Vizrt Ltd will exhibit in Hall 7, Booth A10 September 7-11th at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre in Amsterdam. Vizrt will introduce several new innovations and demonstrate a cohesive approach to social media interaction.
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| | | | Multi-Talented Executive Producer Kwesi Collisson Joins MindSmack
 MindSmack, the leading digital media and post-production company located in the heart of Manhattan, has added the incredibly talented and versatile Executive Producer Kwesi Collisson. A producer for feature films, broadcast television and commercial advertising for more than 15 years, Collisson brings with him extensive experience to his new leadership role at MindSmack.
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