http://news.creativecow.net/color-news Color News from Creative COW - your resource for news reguarding the topics that are most important for you and your industry. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862953 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862953 (Montréal, Canada--November 25, 2009) Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 4.2 support on the Mac for Matrox MXO2 Mini, MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack. These devices provide all the features of an I/O card and a sturdy breakout box with the added advantage of portability. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:25:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862952 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862952 (Newbury, UK--November 25, 2009) Stereo3D production and post production company, Pace HD, has purchased a Quantel Sid Stereo3D workstation. The new system, which joins PACE's existing three Stereo3D-equipped Quantel Pablo color correction and DI systems, is part of a new initiative to provide 'Slate to Screen' services on 3D productions. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:19:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862951 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862951 (Van Nuys, California--November 25, 2009) For a limited time, Litepanels®, a Vitec Group company, is offering a free set of conversion/diffusion gels with new 1x1 fixture purchases (except the Low-Profile). Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:17:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862949 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862949 (Denver, Colorado--November 25, 2009) Citizen Pictures and Base2Studios recently provided design and editing for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) public service announcement “Follow Me to Vancouver.” Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:15:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862948 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862948 (Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 24, 2009) MOTU is now shipping the HDX-SDI video interface for Mac and Windows ($895). With the blazing speed of PCI Express, the HDX-SDI turns a Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation equipped with all the I/O needed for professional capture and monitoring. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:46:29 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862947 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862947 (Newbury, UK--November 24, 2009) STEELE Studios (formerly STEELE VFX), known for its wide variety of services including DI, Visual Effects, Graphics, Online and Beauty, has recently purchased new Quantel technology to provide dramatically faster RED One Camera workflows. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:40:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862940 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862940 (Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 23, 2009) GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today GenArts Sapphire™ 5. The latest software upgrade is fully GPU-enabled to provide artists a completely interactive user experience at HD resolutions, while accelerating render speeds up to 700 percent. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862929 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862929 (Newbury Park, California--November 19, 2009) MAXON a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, congratulates Gabriel Smetzer on winning the 2009 Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament’s first-ever Global Championship in the 3D Competition category Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862926 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862926 (London, UK--November 19, 2009) Digital Vision has today named Michael Freudenthal as CEO, starting as of December. This announcement follows strong Q3 results and continues the company’s investment in key staff to develop and deliver innovative image enhancement and restoration solutions. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862922 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862922 (Newbury, UK--November 18, 2009) Mumbai, India post and DI house, FutureWorks, has just completed post production of a music video promoting The One Drop Foundation on its Quantel Pablo and Genetic Engineering systems. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862915 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862915 (San Francisco, California--November 17, 2009) Red Giant Software has released Holomatrix, a new After Effects plug-in that lets you control your reality and offers a new dimension in effect generation. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:09:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862910 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862910 (Gardena, California--November 17, 2009) Pegasys, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, announces the availability of TMPGEnc KARMA..Plus. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:45:27 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862905 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862905 (Newbury, UK--November 16, 2009) Mumbai, India post and DI house, FutureWorks, has just completed post production of a music video promoting Greenpeace on its Quantel Pablo and Genetic Engineering systems. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:14:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862904 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862904 (Indianapolis, Indiana--November 16, 2009) Cine-tal Systems, a developer of image monitoring and color management solutions, announces the expansion of its cineSpace film profiling services. Cine-tal's cineSpace customers can now receive overnight film profiling services in North America as well as in the company's operations in Australia. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:07:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862903 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862903 (Los Angeles, California--November 16, 2009) The Digital Cinema Society (DCS), an international nonprofit educational cooperative invites the professional production community to a meeting exploring tapeless workflow at the motion picture lab. The meeting will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 AM until Noon, at FotoKem in Burbank. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:04:08 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862901 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862901 (Colorado Springs, Colorado--November 16, 2009) Convergent Design will release this week new firmware adding a 280 Mbps I-Frame-Only CODEC for their popular nanoFlash HD/SD recorder/player. Additionally, the company qualified three new 64GB Compact Flash cards, doubling the record/playback time. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:43:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862899 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862899 (San Rafael, California--November 13, 2009) Autodesk, Inc., is participating in the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE) in Hall 7, Booth 7407, at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba, Japan, November 18-20, 2009. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:45:01 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862898 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862898 (Van Nuys, California--November 13, 2009) Litepanels®, a Vitec Group company, is offering a $250 factory rebate with the purchase of the new 2-Lite 1x1 Flypak Kits. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:34:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862896 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862896 (Santa Monica, California--November 13, 2009) Company 3 Colorist Stephen Nakamura fine-tuned the look of Overture Films' action thriller "Law Abiding Citizen", working closely with director F. Gary Gray and cinematographer Jonathan Sela to set the visuals for the feature starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862895 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862895 (Los Angeles, California--November 13, 2009) During a gala evening at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Post Alliance presented its Fourth Annual HPA Awards. The HPA Awards honor top behind-the-scenes talent working in motion pictures, television and commercials as well as handing out special awards for Engineering Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, and the Charles S. Swartz Award. The special awards were announced earlier. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:29 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862889 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862889 (Newbury Park, California--November 12, 2009) Some of this year’s hottest movies, including G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Surrogates and District 9, all have one thing in common – they feature spectacular CG animation and visual effects sequences created with MAXON’s CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, the leading 3D animation software celebrated for its intuitive interface, powerful toolset and positive impact on productivity. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:42:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862887 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862887 (Toronto, Canada--November 12, 2009) Optix Digital Pictures, a group of full-service post-production facilities located in Toronto, Hamburg, Berlin and Dubai, has acquired Toronto-based Crunch Recording Group, according to George Levai, co-founder of Optix. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:27 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862886 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862886 (Milpitas, California--November 11, 2009) Blackmagic Design today announced the major update for capture and playback of DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO 50 formats in Adobe’s new Premiere Pro for Windows. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862885 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862885 (San Jose, California--November 11, 2009) Blackmagic Design today announced Windows 7 compatibility for it's entire range of professional video products. Video professionals using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Eyeon Fusion 6 and Photoshop will immediately notice a more fluid and intuitive response, with Window 7’s newly enhanced stability and advanced memory management. Blackmagic Videohub software can now take full advantage of the new Windows 7 touch screen features such as multitouch, for a faster, more accurate response. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:38:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862881 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862881 (Lake Success, New York--November 11, 2009) The new season of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" debuted not only with an a new cast, but with a new look for the opening title sequence as the entire opening montage was shot using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the new EOS 7D digital SLR cameras. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:55 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862874 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862874 (La Jolla, California--November 10, 2009) 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:44:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862873 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862873 (Chelmsford, Massachusetts--November 10, 2009) Zylight LLC, the leader in intelligent LED lighting for the film and video production industry, has been awarded the first place trophy at the SIEL-SATIS-RADIO Show 2009 in Paris. The new Zylight IS3 Intelligent LED Instrument received Les Trophées in the Production Equipment Category for outstanding lighting innovation. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:39:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862867 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862867 (Cypress, California--November 9, 2009) Since making its U.S. debut at the 2009 NAB Show in April, the FOR-A HVS-300HS HD/SD multi-format portable video switcher has been embraced by a variety of video professionals in North America. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862862 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862862 (San Jose, California--November 6, 2009) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android™ software, extending Adobe® industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile™ operating system. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:28:50 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 (San Rafael, California--November 5, 2009) Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862858 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862858 (London--November 5, 2009) London-based Can Communicate is nearing completion of a challenging Stereo3D project for the UK's Channel 4 Television. The project involves the complete production of four one hour Stereo3D programs, and also the processing of three full length Stereo3D movies. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:49:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862856 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862856 (Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 4, 2009) 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:39:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862855 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862855 (Hayward, California--November 4, 2009) Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles™, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) Digital Vision, a global leader in picture enhancement products for film and television post-production, has announced key additions to their Los Angeles based operations. Suzette Ferguson has joined Digital Vision as Sales Manager for the Americas and Gary Jackemuk has taken the lead as Product Specialist. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862844 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862844 (November 4, 2009) LaCie today announced the LaCie Network Space 2, design by Neil Poulton – a leading-edge Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media server. The LaCie Network Space 2 combines the performance of a full-featured NAS solution, with a unique and customized way to manage the total experience. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:11:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862843 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862843 (November 4, 2009) When cinematographer Brian Reynolds began prep for the Fox/ABC half-hour comedy series "Better Off Ted", his challenge was to trim the budget and keep the quality look as well as the 11-hour work day. “One of my first choices was to add Schneider’s Hollywood Black Magic filters to our lenses,” says Reynolds. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:09:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 (Oak Park, Michigan--November 2, 2009) RingSide Creative has unveiled a newly-built digital intermediate (DI) color grading suite, providing the production and film community with a powerful resource whose video and audio features far exceed anything else in Michigan. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862834 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862834 (Suwanee, Georgia--November 2, 2009) Flanders Scientific, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the all new LM-2470W. This monitor features all of the powerful features found in other FSI monitors, but comes equipped with a true native 10 bit LCD panel and RGB LED Matrix Backlighting System. The LM-2470W is capable of reproducing over 1.073 Billion Colors and has been designed for your most demanding color critical applications. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:47:09 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862829 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862829 (November 2, 2009) Litepanels® is offering factory rebates for the popular Micro™ and MicroPro™ LED lighting fixtures when purchased by December 31, 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:10 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 (Burbank, California--November 2, 2009) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:05:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862824 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862824 (Providence, Rhode Island--October 30, 2009) Ones and Zeros has recently put Peru on the map as a center for film restoration, with the acquisition of the Correct DRS™ restoration system and plans to expand to a 10-seat facility. Founder Hugo Pallete wanted to move the company in this direction because he saw that libraries, archives and new productions throughout the Americas continue to look for low-cost, high-skilled workforces to complete large restoration products, but they had very few options in South America. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862823 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862823 (Portland, Oregon--October 30, 2009) Lensbaby announces today the addition of the new Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. Each new optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the Lensbaby Control Freak™. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:02:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862811 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862811 (Cypress, California--October 28, 2009) FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a number of products, including the HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Video Switcher, at the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) 2009, which runs Oct. 27-30 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Booth #1524). Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:33:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862807 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862807 (Montréal, Canada--October 27, 2009) Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox MXO2 LE, an HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O device for the Mac, is now available from authorized dealers worldwide. Matrox MXO2 LE streamlines editing with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. It provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:57:54 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862808 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862808 (Secaucus, New Jersey--October 27, 2009) HuskerVision, the high-tech video production unit for the University of Nebraska Athletic Department, recently upgraded its HD video production capabilities with the addition of Panasonic HD Studio cameras and P2 HD camcorders. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:56:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862805 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862805 (Secaucus, New Jersey--October 26, 2009) "Clear Blue Tuesday", a highly original cinematic response to the events of September 11, 2001, blends heightened narrative and original music to follow the lives of a group of New Yorkers over seven Septembers as they relearn their city and themselves. The full-length feature, which had its world premiere last month at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, was shot with two Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camcorders. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:21:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862803 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862803 (Seatac, Washington--October 26, 2009) Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) recently completed the design, integration, and installation of video production facilities at 950 KJR All-Sports Radio, a Clear Channel AM station in Seattle. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:16:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862801 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862801 (Burbank, California--October 26, 2009) Breaking and reformulating the rules for color management, iO Film has successfully completed a wide range of services and deliveries for the October 23, 2009 Summit Entertainment release of Imagi Studios’ “Astro Boy,” the movie based on the beloved superhero from Japan. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:09:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862800 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862800 (Newbury, UK--October 23, 2009) Quantel has just released a new version of software for its eQ, iQ and Pablo systems which, among a number of other useful new features, also includes support for the RED Rocket accelerator board. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:44:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862799 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862799 (Seattle, Washington--October 22, 2009) The Garrigan Lyman Group recently tapped Superfad to create a branding commercial that would embody the spirit and beauty of Haiti for Voila, a Haitian telecommunications company. At the heart of the campaign is Haitian-born superstar Wyclef Jean from whose hands spill the paint that creates an animated and colorful representation of the essence of Haiti. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:20:50 GMT