| | | | American Cinema Editors Announces Debut of EditFest London Popular Event Heads to the U.K. for the First Time with World-Class Line-Up of Editors On 29 June, 2013, American Cinema Editors (ACE) will present the London debut of its popular event, EditFest. After five years in Los Angeles and New York, EditFest London will take place on Saturday, the 29th of June, marking the first time the event has traveled outside of the U.S. An impressive roster of top editors is scheduled to share their experiences with attendees for a full day at the Ray Dolby Screening Room in Soho. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Delivers “Sneak Peeks” of Ground-breaking Creative Innovation at MAX 2013 Top technology explorations spotlighted, including “Perspective Warp” in Photoshop and “Video Color Grading” in After Effects Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today presented a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge design and interactive technologies at Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference. Focused on creativity and expressiveness, MAX brings together over 5,000 creative industry leaders, visionaries and professionals to exchange ideas and inspiration and explore how creativity is changing the world. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | SMPTE Sparks Interest, Raises Profile at 2013 NAB Show
The SMPTE booth at the 2013 NAB Show buzzed with traffic and enthusiasm about the society's current work. Projects underway over the past year generated high interest at the show, where SMPTE announced key advances in standards development, including the formation of a task force and the results of the society's latest quarterly standards meetings. With a conference produced in partnership with the NAB Show, SMPTE also demonstrated its ability to offer dynamic educational events featuring leading figures in the motion picture business. While keynote speaker Jon Landau, the Oscar®-winning producer of "Titanic" and "Avatar," attracted a large audience to the conference session, word of mouth and social media posts brought a huge crowd of students to the SMPTE booth for the fourth annual Student Ice Cream Social. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | KOOL-AID: The Iconic Refreshment Beverage Launches Expansive Brand Campaign, “SMILE. IT’S KOOL-AID” Celebrity Spokespitcher Undergoes Massive Makeover; Brand Launches Kool-Aid Liquid Drink Mix for Refreshing, Portable Flavor New Interactive Website and Mobile App to Showcase Kool-Aid Man’s Colorful Personality 'Kool-Aid', the iconic refreshment beverage that has stood for fun and flavor for generations, today unveiled a comprehensive brand campaign called “Smile. It’s Kool-Aid,” which introduces a new look and feel for the brand and a makeover for its famous spokespitcher, "Kool-Aid Man", all timed to the product launch of 'Kool-Aid" Liquid Drink Mix. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MPC LA Announces Andy Boyd As Head Of 3D
MPC LA is proud to announce the addition of Andy Boyd as the studio’s new Head of 3D. A respected VFX supervisor in the commercial and film industries, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to MPC, as well as a client base built over his 15 years working around the globe. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Chris Bernier Joins MPC NY AS VFX Supervisor And CG Lead
A welcome addition to the MPC family, Chris Bernier joins as VFX Supervisor and CG Lead. “We are delighted that Chris has joined our growing team,” says NY Executive Producer Justin Brukman, continuing, “Chris is an immense creative talent as demonstrated by his impressive reel. We’re looking forward to him taking the lead on a number projects – both our creative and production teams are thrilled to have him on board.” published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Loyalkaspar Sparks Fuse Network Rebrand Entertainment Branding Agency Creates Visceral, Multi-Platform Identity Perfectly In Tune With Fuse Audience Just about everything has changed in music and pop culture since 2008 when Loyalkaspar last rebranded the national music network Fuse. What hasn’t changed is the network’s commitment to music and music fans – and its trust in the multi-disciplined Entertainment Branding Agency led by David Herbruck and Beat Baudenbacher. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Transforms MAX Into the Creativity Conference New Focus for Event Explores the Ideas, Inspirations and Technologies that Push the Boundaries of Creative Thinking Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced featured luminary and breakout sessions at Adobe MAX, The Creative Conference, taking place May 4-8, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Nokia Theatre. The four-day event includes a packed lineup of keynotes, luminary sessions, training workshops and sneaks presented by the best in the industry, including graphic designer and illustrator Paula Scher, multimedia artist Phil Hansen, designer and writer Rob Legato, photographer Erik Johansson and EA chief creative officer Richard Hilleman. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Fusion-io Unveils 1.6 TB ioFX for Workstation Applications
High Capacity ioFX Delivers Peak Performance for Professional Computer Graphics Applications including 4K Visual Effects Production, Stereoscopic 3D, Digital Intermediate, Computer Assisted Design and Video Editing Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO) today announced that the ioFX workstation acceleration platform is now available with 1.6 TB of capacity, in addition to the original 420 GB form factor. The high capacity ioFX is ideal for video editing, computer assisted design (CAD), 4K and stereoscopic production, as well as digital intermediate (DI) finishing. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Fusion-io to Integrate ioFX Acceleration Into HP Z Workstations
Industry Leaders Enhance Application Performance in Visual Effects, Digital Content Creation and Computer Assisted Design for Demanding Creative Projects Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO) today announced that it is collaborating with global workstation leader HP to integrate the Fusion ioFX into the award-winning HP Z820, Z620 and Z420 Workstations. The integrated solutions will offer ideal development platforms for professional artists in visual effects, upstream exploration of oil and gas, digital content creation (DCC) and computer-aided design (CAD). In addition, professionals interested in adding the Fusion ioFX to their current HP Workstation can purchase the ioFX as a custom integration component. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 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. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon Inc. Announces Development Of 35mm Cinema Prime Lens, Sixth In A Series Of Compact, Lightweight, Precision-Matched Lenses Designed for Film-Style Operation, Canon Cinema Prime Lenses Deliver 4K Imaging Performance Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the development of a 35mm cinema prime lens for large-format single-sensor cameras employing Super 35mm, full-frame 35mm, and APS-C size imagers. The 35mm cinema prime lens will look to join Canon’s line of 14mm, 24mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm EF-mount Cinema prime lenses. The 35mm cinema lens in development will look to become the sixth in the line, filling a strategic optical need between Canon’s 24mm and 50mm lens offerings. As with Canon’s precision-matched, competitively priced CN-E prime lenses, the 35mm lens under development will look to deliver 4K optical performance and inherit the professional operability of the existing CN-E prime lens line. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Ultra-Compact Professional Camcorders Enabling Wireless Digital Content Transfer And Remote Operation
New Canon XA25 and XA20 Camcorders Include a 20x HD Zoom Lens, Simultaneous MP4 and AVCHD Recording, a 3.5-Inch Organic LED Touch Panel Display, and Wireless Connectivity for Digital Content Uploading or Remote Operation Via Tablet or Smartphone Strategically integrating some of Canon’s sophisticated next-generation imaging and wireless technologies, the new XA25 HD and XA20 HD professional camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, provide an impressive combination of professional features and optics in a compact design. Ideal for run-and-gun style videography, or electronic newsgathering (ENG), both models weigh only 2.6 pounds, allowing for extreme mobility and portability. Both camcorders feature multiple shooting-assist functions and enhanced key components such as a newly developed Genuine Canon wide-angle 20x HD zoom lens with an ENG-style “rocker” zoom control and built-in real-time optical image stabilization. Delivering outstanding low-light performance and image quality, the Canon XA25 and XA20 HD camcorders are equipped with a new high-sensitivity 2.91-megapixel 1/2.84-inch HD CMOS image sensor and the new Canon DIGIC DV 4 image processor. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Autodesk Reveals New Gameware Advancements at GDC 2013 Game Development Solutions Boost UI Design, Artificial Intelligence, Lighting and Animation Tools Game Developers Conference 2013 -- Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) unveiled new versions of its widely adopted game development middleware from the Autodesk Gameware product line that allow developers to create more compelling gaming experiences. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Blueyed Pictures makes its mark as a “go-to” full service digital content production studio to the fashion, entertainment and public relations industry Blueyed Pictures Founder and Executive Producer Jamee Natella, operates on a philosophy of providing creative production solutions and added value to both advertising agencies and clients direct. The only constant in the world of fashion, entertainment and public relations is change. Blueyed consistently delivers for clients such as CW3PR, an entertainment and lifestyle public relations firm and Teeology, an online shopping destination for luxury T-shirts, co-founded by Jennifer Lopez, Erica Zohar, and Brian Lee. The ongoing relationships and growing number of production services provided by Blueyed Pictures continues to strengthen its appeal to lifestyle, entertainment and fashion marketers. With offices in LA, London and Tokyo, Blueyed operates internationally to produce commercials, branded content, apps, live events, corporate brand films, behind-the-scenes and EPKs. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Jollyfy Announces SXSW Mobile Video Theme-a-Thon Contest for Creative Designers
‘Jollyfy@SXSW Theme-A-Thon’ Contest to Award 32GB iPad Mini to Designer With Most Popular SXSW Video Theme for Jollyfy, the First iPhone and iPad App Enabling Users to Add Their Own Themes in Camera Viewfinder Jollyfy today announced a creative designer contest, the ‘Jollyfy@SXSW Theme-a-Thon’ which challenges iPhone and iPad developers and designers to create the most popular video themes around the SXSW interactive/film/music festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas March 8-17. The Jollyfy@SXSW Theme-a-Thon provides interactive designers with a chance to gain global recognition during SXSW, and win a 32 GB iPad Mini. The Jollyfy theme which gets the most downloads and has the most videos created with it between the date of submission and March 20th will be declared the winner. Jollyfy will announce the winner on Monday, March 25, 2013. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NAB Show to Present New Conference on Second Screen Innovations - '2nd Screen Sunday,' on Sunday, April 7 at the Encore to focus on second screen developments for broadcast, sports and entertainment - NAB Show will launch "2nd Screen Sunday" at NAB Show in partnership with the 2nd Screen Society (S3), event organizers announced today. The afternoon conference at the Encore Hotel on Sunday, April 7 in Las Vegas will address and showcase the latest business opportunities, creative case studies and technology innovations related to the creation of supplementary, synchronized and social TV content. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Nikon Announces New Flagship Camera, D7100
Top online photo retailer Adorama among first to offer the flagship DX-format camera Adorama, the world’s only full-service destination for photo and electronics, now has available for pre-order Nikon’s newest offering, the Nikon D7100 Digital SLR camera, at Adorama.com. published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Schiff Nutrition and M&C Saatchi ask consumers “Whose Heart Do You Love?”
MegaRed Supplement Focus of Unique ‘Social Sampling’ Valentine’s Campaign Schiff Nutrition Group, Inc. and M&C Saatchi NY have launched a Valentine’s Day marketing campaign, “Whose Heart Do You Love,” for one of the leading and fastest-growing Krill Oil supplements in America, MegaRed®. The innovative social media and sampling campaign, the first of its kind in the category, was timed to coincide with both Valentine’s Day and National Heart Health Month. published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Piston Introduces The Dramatizer for Cars.com’s Integrated Super Bowl Campaign
All New Digital Campaign Kicks Off Game Day, Encourages Users To Add Drama (January 30, 2013) Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, will add drama to this year’s Big Game to launch its all-new advertising campaign. To engage online audiences, Piston created The Dramatizer: a digital experience that gives audiences the power to increase the drama of otherwise ordinary situations with a click. Piston is part of a multi-agency collaboration to produce fully integrated creative for Cars.comacross TV, digital, print, radio and social. Looking to get dramatic? published 4 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 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. published 4 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two New Cinema Prime Lenses, Expanding The Cinema EOS Prime Lens Product Line To Five Models
Designed for Film-Style Operation, Canon Cinema Prime Lenses Deliver Exceptional 4K Performance Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the new CN-E14mm T3.1 L F and CN-E135mm T2.2 L F single-focal-length lenses for large-format single-sensor cameras employing Super 35mm or full frame 35mm imagers. These two new lenses join with Canon’s CN-E24mm T1.5 L F, CN-E50mm T1.3 L F, and CN-E85mm T1.3 L F primes to provide a broad line of five precision-matched, competitively priced EF-mount Cinema prime lenses that provide high optical performance levels and a choice of versatile focal lengths for a wide range of creative shooting choices. All five Canon Cinema prime lenses are part of the Canon Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography products, which include the EOS C500 4K/2K Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C100 Digital Video Camera and EOS-1D C 4K DSLR Cinema Camera, and four Canon Cinema zoom lenses. published 4 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 2012 National Film Registry Picks in A League of Their Own NFL Film, “A Christmas Story,” “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Among Registry Additions The excitement of national football; the first black star of an American feature-length film; the visionary battle between man and machine; and an award-winning actress born yesterday are part of a kaleidoscope of cinematic moments captured on film and tapped for preservation. The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 motion pictures that have been selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. These cinematic treasures represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements in filmmaking. published 5 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 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. published 5 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | World Resource Manager Launches and WoRM Pushes Through Startup Builds Killer App to Capture User Generated Video Content with Video Processing and Powerful Data Management World Resource Manager opened its doors today, launched in the emerging technology community in Las Vegas. Industry Veterans Mary Yurkovic and Christy King, both experts who have real world experience in implementing Digital Asset Management, security and huge quantities of video content, lead the company launch. The women, whose careers highlights include Playboy(r) and UFC(r), are well known experts in the sports, entertainment and digital asset management communities. published 5 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | American Express And NBCUniversal Sign Groundbreaking Integrated Media Deal, Debuting Unique Content-To-Commerce Offering Never Before Available In The U.S. Utilizing zeebox Second Screen Technology, Deal Provides Consumers With Exclusive Access to Products Inspired by Bravo Media, E!, and Style Media - All Curated By DailyCandy NBCUniversal and American Express today announced a strategic alliance in a groundbreaking Integrated Media deal that allows consumers to purchase products inspired by NBCUniversal programs directly from a mobile device, while the program is airing. This game-changing content-to-commerce capability has never before been available in the United States. NBCUniversal's DailyCandy, the women's digital brand known for its taste-making recommendations, will curate a list of exclusive products inspired by Bravo's "Life After Top Chef," E!'s "Fashion Police," and Style's "Tia & Tamera." published 6 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Vancouver-produced Comedy Series "The Funny Pit" to Debut on YTV in November
The new half-hour television program is helmed by comedian Roman Danylo Corus Entertainment’s YTV kids and family channel has picked up a new gag-comedy series "The Funny Pit". Helmed by comedian Roman Danylo (Comedy Inc.), produced by Thunderbird Films, in association with Great Pacific Television, this half-hour water cooler series premieres on Sunday, November 4th at 9:30pm ET/PT on YTV. published 7 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Treehouse Scores for Russell Athletic
John McStravick edits broadcast and online campaign out of The Richards Group on the team values in football. Treehouse editor John McStravick helped capture the spirit of team sport in editing a new campaign for sporting apparel innovator Russell Athletic®. Conceived by Dallas agency The Richards Group, the campaign includes broadcast and online ads and features high school football players discussing values that bind their teams and lead them to excel. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Radar Studios Enters Collaborative Partnership With LA-Based Eden FX Collaboration will provide new resources and opportunities for both companies Chicago-based production and post house Radar Studios has entered into a collaborative partnership with LA-based visual effects company Eden FX. The partnership will enable Radar and Eden FX to unite on a broad range of work. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Creative Social NY Presents... We Welcome Characters!
‘Creative Social’ is launching in New York next Tuesday 2nd October, 7.30pm @ LBi with a fun filled evening themed around 'Characters'. Come and hear Sanky (Creative Partner, AllofUs), Fefa Romano (CD at Naked Brasil), Fredrik Carlstrom (CEO of C&CO) and Ale Lariu (Founder of Shesays) share their stories about the importance and influence of characters on the creative industry, real and fictional, from their perspectives. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MPC Trips Into The Fantastic With Fly Buys
Loyal Fly Buys users know that pretty amazing things can happen when they take advantage of the sprawling rewards program. In a new spot done in collaboration with Psyop LA, MPC suggests that Fly Buys may be even more remarkable than most of its loyal users realize. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Bonfire Labs Taps Carey Crosby and John Stewart for Leadership Roles Creative studio Bonfire Labs has further strengthened its impressive creative collective by hiring Executive Producer Carey Crosby and Senior Creative Director John Stewart. Drawing on her rich production background, Crosby will help Bonfire maintain its high bar of excellence by ensuring the studio consistently delivers a first-rate experience. Working closely with newly named Executive Creative Director Jonathan Keeton, Stewart will be heavily involved in day-to-day strategy, creative processes and design solutions. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | The 56th BFI London Film Festival
The programme for the 56th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express launched on Wednesday 5 September under the new creative leadership of BFI’s Head of Exhibition and Festival Director, Clare Stewart, bringing a rich and diverse programme of international films and events from both established and upcoming talent over a 12 day celebration of cinema. The Festival will screen a total of 225 fiction and documentary features, including 12 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres and 35 European Premieres*. There will also be screenings of 111 live action and animated shorts. A stellar line-up of directors, cast and crew are expected to take part in career interviews, master classes, and other special events. The 56th BFI London Film Festival will run from 10-21 October 2012. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Bonfire Labs Adds Mary Mathaisell and Alaina Goetz to Growing Talent Pool Mary Mathaisell and Alaina Goetz have come on board collaborative design studio Bonfire Labs as Head of Production and Creative Director, respectively. Stepping into a new role, Mathaisell is working with the executive producer, producers and creative team to lead production for the digital studio. Interactive and stereoscopic expert Goetz will draw on her heavy VFX, design and commercial background to help lead Bonfire’s design team and bring her trained eye to widen the studio’s range of design work. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MPC Drives New Lexus Campaign Alongside Team One, RSA
The new Lexus ES and the first ever ES Hybrid are debuting across the US in a pair of elegant spots born through collaboration between MPC LA, Team One, and RSA Director Brett Foraker. MPC united its LA and Vancouver studios for the spots, which showcase an array of VFX. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Footage.net To Hold iPad Drawing at WESTDOC Footage.net, the stock footage search engine, will hold an iPad drawing for attendees of WESTDOC: The West Coast Documentary and Reality Conference. WESTDOC will be held September 9-12, in Culver City California. Footage.net, an exhibiting sponsor at this year’s WESTDOC, will hold an iPad drawing for conference attendees. To enter the sweepstakes, attendees just need to stop by the Footage.net booth, drop off a business card and then be on hand for the drawing on Tuesday evening at the WESTDOC cocktail party. More details will be available at the start of WESTDOC. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Leading Documentarians to Discuss Archival Filmmaking at WESTDOC’s “History Unearthed” Tom Jennings and Harrison Engle will shed light on the art of archival storytelling and share their insights on the process of locating unique stock footage sources at this informative WESTDOC panel, moderated by David Seevers, Footage.net CMO. History Unearthed, one of the many exciting panels at this year’s WESTDOC conference, will delve into the archival filmmaking process, exploring the techniques filmmakers use to discover and exploit unconventional stock footage sources, as well as the larger challenges of breathing new life into well-known events. Panelists include Tom Jennings and Harrison Engle, two deeply experienced and talented filmmakers, who have both produced recent archival documentaries on the Kennedys. David Seevers, Chief Marketing Officer of Footage.net, will moderate the panel. published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Partners with MediaMine to Develop Walk of Fame App Technology will Turn Hollywood’s Storied Sidewalks into Robust Interactive Experience The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is partnering with MediaMine to develop a new Walk of Fame application for the Internet, mobile and tablet devices that will offer a suite of customized, engaging features utilizing geo-location technology and social sharing connectivity. The Walk of Fame app will be like a personal digital docent, turning the iconic Hollywood sidewalks into an informative and fun museum of entertainment history. The app is currently slated to be available for download next summer. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 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. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Emmy-Nominated BAKED FX & Award-Winning MindSmack Enter Innovative, Creative Partnership
The visual effects team at BAKED FX, whose work has just been nominated for an Emmy Award and an MTV Video Music Award (VMA), has entered into a unique creative partnership with MindSmack (http://www.mindsmack.tv), one of the foremost digital media production and post-production houses in New York City. The innovative collaboration partners both companies to provide design, visual effects, and extensive post-production services to the industry’s top directors, producers, production companies and ad agencies. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Popular Music Artist Jessica Betts Keeps "Holding On" In New Music Video Shot/Posted By MindSmack
Music artist Jessica Betts’ newest music video, “Holding On,” debuts this week on BET. Shot and posted by the MindSmack team in New York, the creatively candid music video exhibits pure originality. The thematic concept of simultaneously exploring the duality of a relationship and individuality is prominent and inspirational. “Holding On” was part of BET’s Music Matters Showcase last week; and makes its world-wide premiere tomorrow night, August 21st at 6 p.m. on “106 & Park” on BET. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces Availability Of Cloud-Based Social Collaboration Service Pixelcast™ Provides Features To Uniquely Share Experiences In A Fun And Interactive Environment Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Pixelcast, a new online media sharing service. Pixelcast encourages collaboration between friends and family with videos, photos, and music to create a complete multimedia experience. Videos can also be uploaded directly to Pixelcast.com from within the newly upgraded Movie Studio Platinum 12 software, making it easier than ever for users to share creations with others. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Top Secret: Cut+Run’s Joel Miller Tapped For Ethel’s Campaign
Cut+Run’s Joel Miller was enlisted by agency DDB to edit spots for a top-secret campaign for Ethel’s, a little known beer brand that was about to take over Cannes. The spots were part of an elaborate and clever self-promotion for the agency disguised as a true product launch, complete with spots, print, party sponsorship social media and custom ordered and designed bottled brew. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon C300 Digital Cinema Cameras Deliver First-Class Performance for “Departure Date”
Canon EOS C300 Digital Cinematography Cameras Make History In-flight movies have long been part of airline travel, but director of photography Doug Chamberlain added a new chapter to their history when he shot the movie “Departure Date” on board commercial flights using EOS C300 digital cinema cameras from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions. A 24-minute short feature written and directed by Kat Coiro, “Departure Date” was shot by Chamberlain over the course of nine days encompassing three continents, 28,000 miles, and a filming location moving at an average speed of 500 miles per hour at an altitude of 35,000 feet. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | BigStar Animates Eye-Opening Short Film For "Meat Without Drugs" Campaign
Video, Voiced by Actor Bill Paxton, Depicts How Today's Consumers Are Vulnerable to Antibiotic-Resistant "Superbugs" Creative strategy and production company BigStar recently partnered with Kenner Films to create a provocative and informative short film about the abundance of antibiotics in today's meat products and the effect it has in the daily lives of consumers. The video is part of the newly launched Meat Without Drugs campaign (http://www.meatwithoutdrugs.org), a project between FixFood and Consumers Union to address the rampant misuse of antibiotics by factory farms. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 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. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | POV Films Nominated for 16 Emmy® Awards: A Record for the Series Celebrating Its 25th Season on PBS Armadillo,' 'Better This World,' 'Enemies of the People,' 'Last Train Home' Nominated for Best Documentary POV (Point of View), public television's premier showcase for independent documentaries, has received 16 nominations in the 2012 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, an all-time high for the series celebrating its 25th season on PBS. The nominees were announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. POV came in second to CBS' "60 Minutes" in nominations. Four POV films, Armadillo, Better This World, Enemies of the People and Last Train Home, were nominated for Best Documentary. Four other films received nominations: the feature-length Mugabe and the White African and Where Soldiers Come From and the shorts Flawed and Miss Devine (featured in the StoryCorps Animated Series). PBS received 37 nominations in total. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Royale Slamdunks New Launch Spot For Nike Lunar Hyperdunk+ Shoe
Motion design & production studio Royale was recently tapped by Nike to create a launch spot for the new Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012+ shoe, which premiered during Game 5 of the NBA Finals and will air globally. The revolutionary footwear comes equipped with a set of sensors that allows players to measure advanced performance metrics like reaction time and vertical leap. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | The Rockefeller Foundation Gives Nearly $3 Million to Support Local New York City Artists
Themes of earned income and cultural equity among 2012 NYC Cultural Innovation Fund Competition Winners Today The Rockefeller Foundation's President Dr. Judith Rodin announced the 16 winners of the Foundation's 2012 New York City Cultural Innovation Fund competition – and with it nearly $3 million in grants to support local New York City art and artists. Each of these 16 New York City-based organizations will receive a two-year grant of up to $250,000, underscoring the Foundation's commitment to artistic expression and innovation, and bolstering the vital economic engine that the creative sector brings to New York. This year's winners were selected from nearly 400 diverse projects. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | USC School Of Cinematic Arts Partners With Crystal Cruises To Teach Movie-Making
In an industry first, Crystal Cruises has teamed up with the esteemed University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts – alma mater of Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis, and George Lucas, among many other film and media-makers – to present "Digital Filmmaking: The iPad iMovie Video Course" through the line's exclusive Creative Learning Institute. Launching this week aboard Crystal Symphony, the five-hour, complimentary course teaches professional filmmaking tools and techniques to create one's own films, from pre-production to final cut. Led by USC film professors, alumni and other film industry experts specially trained by curriculum creators Kerry Millerick and Dina Sterr, the course utilizes the iMovie app for iPad, but teaches basics that can be applied to any digital format. published 10 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Colorist Ricky Gausis Joins MPC LA
MPC LA is pleased to announce the addition of their second colorist, Ricky Gausis, to bolster a US color grading department headed by Creative Director Mark Gethin. Gausis, who has worked at MPC for 10 years, has developed an individual style influenced by Jean-Clément Soret in London. published 11 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | UnitZeroVFX Producing VFX for “The Quiet Ones” Boutique visual effects provider embarks on first feature film project for Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, and TPSC Films. UnitZeroVFX, a division of the award-winning studio The Traveling Picture Show Company, announced today that it will serve as sole visual effects provider for Hammer’s The Quiet Ones, a supernatural thriller directed by John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal) and starring Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, ‘Mad Men’), Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) Erin Richards (‘Breaking In’, ‘Being Human’), Olivia Cooke (‘The Secret of Crickley Hall’, ‘The Fuse’) and West-End theater actor Rory Fleck-Byrne. The film is produced by James Gay-Rees (Senna, Exit through the Gift Shop) and Ben Holden in association with TPSC Films. published 11 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Smashing Ideas Inks Brian Marr as Director of Strategy
Digital media company Smashing Ideas recently welcomed creative marketer Brian Marr as the company’s new Director of Strategy. In the newly minted position, Marr will direct the company’s strategy practice, focused on continuing to broaden the expertise Smashing Ideas will offer their clients. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | M/C/C Wins Esteemed Silver Telly Award for Stop Motion Video Agency receives high honors for its holiday video, Snow-motion It may be spring, but Dallas-based integrated marketing agency M/C/C still has reason to celebrate the holidays. On a winning streak, the agency picked up another prestigious award for its holiday stop motion video, Snow-motion, this time earning a Silver Telly Award – one of the most respected video production awards in the advertising industry. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Foundation Announces New Million Dollar Creativity Scholarship Higher Education Scholarships to Focus on Unlocking Creative Potential of Students around the World The Adobe Foundation today announced it is committing one million dollars to establish the Adobe Foundation Creativity Scholarships – a new global initiative intended to unlock the creative potential of students. Offered to high-school seniors who participate in the Adobe Youth Voices program, the scholarship will help them continue their education, pursue creative careers and find innovative ways to improve their communities. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Broadcast Minds Discussion Now Available Online; Leaders Cite Social Interaction as Key Driver for the Future of TV NewTek today announced that its third annual Broadcast Minds™ thought leadership event is now available for viewing on the Web at http://www.newtek.com. The event, which was held in front of a standing-room only 500-person audience on April 16 in Las Vegas, featured an interactive conversation between TWiT.tv founder, Leo Laporte, MTV, Turner Studios, Yamaha Corporation, and actor and Web chat show host Kevin Pollak. Of the themes that emerged during the discussion, one of the most prominent was how social interaction with viewers is now becoming standard for professional live shows produced for the Web. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | FotoKem’s nextLAB Puts Solid Workflow Into Place for Canon Cinema EOS C500/C500 PL Debut “Man & Beast” Premieres at NAB with Start to Finish Support from nextLAB FotoKem’s nextLAB, a powerful end-to-end software solution for film and television productions using file-based workflows, played a pivotal role in the production of demonstration footage to support the development announcement of the Canon Cinema EOS C500 and the Cinema EOS C500 PL for use with EF-mount and PL-mount lenses respectively. Both upcoming cameras will be capable of originating 4K (4096 x 2160-pixel) resolution digital motion imagery with uncompressed RAW output for external recording. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | LVL Studios’ Purple Platform Unveiled Broadcasters, Studios and Content Owners Can Now Easily Package, Publish and Monetize Content in End-to-End Transmedia Solution LVL Studios, a leading service design company providing technology that drives interactive television experiences, will launch Purple at the NAB Show® in Las Vegas (April 14-19) . Purple is a comprehensive solution for creating, managing, publishing and deploying content for multiscreen experiences. The Purple platform provides the technology backbone for broadcasters, studios, cable operators, telecommunication companies, content owners and device manufacturers that unleashes the power of social TV, second-screen apps, and interactive viewing experiences. Today’s content is inherently multipurpose, and unfolds against the backdrop of the rise of second screen. Purple makes it easy for rights holders and creators to package and extend both the value and reach of their content. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Orad and Quantel Showcase Visual Finesse in Broadcast Production New integration between Orad graphics and Quantel editing solutions streamline creative broadcast production Orad and Quantel are pleased to introduce at NAB 2012 a new integrated broadcast graphics and editing workflow featuring the sophisticated Orad Maestro Graphic suite and powerful Quantel Enterprise sQ fast-turnaround broadcast production system. Thanks to Orad’s NewsProducer NLE plug-in, the new integration provides Quantel editors direct access to Orad graphics with an easy-to-use template-driven format that simplifies the creation of complex graphics directly in Quantel edited packages. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon U.S.A. Announces Development Of Four EF Cinema Zoom Lenses A Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom and a Telephoto Cinema Zoom, Available in EF- and PL-Mount Versions, Will Further Expand Canon's Cinema EOS System of Professional Digital Cinematography Products Building upon the historic November 2011 introduction of the Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography products, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading in digital imaging solutions, today announced the development of four EF Cinema zoom lenses. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Canon U.S.A. Debuts Two Third-Generation DIGISUPER HD Field Lenses Combining Wider Angles Of View With Long Zoom Ratios Improved Optical Performance, Increased Responsiveness for Camera Operators, and Support for Virtual Studio Systems Among the Features of Cost-Effective HD Lenses In response to input from the worldwide community of HDTV program creators, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced two HD field lenses designed for improved coverage of sports and other mobile-location productions. Designated as the XJ80x8.8B and the XJ76x9B*, both lenses combine highly telephoto performance, wider angles of view, and exceptional operability. Integrating Canon's latest optical and digital-control innovations, both lenses are third-generation additions to the DIGISUPER product line, which is renowned as a global favorite for outside broadcast coverage. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Transforms Video Workflows with Upcoming Creative Suite 6 Production Premium Release to Be Previewed at the 2012 NAB Show Company Showcases Upcoming Video Suite; Celebrates Storytelling and Film at Post|Production World Keynote with Academy-Award Winner Rob Legato and Steve Wozniak At the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) will showcase new software and innovations that improve how broadcasters, filmmakers and video professionals create, deliver and monetize high-quality productions across multiple screens. Highlights of the show will include the first public demonstrations of Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 Production Premium – including major updates for Adobe Premiere® Pro CS6 and Adobe After Effects® CS6 – before its official release, showcasing the software’s blazingly fast performance and tight integration that enables video professionals to work efficiently and streamline workflows. Adobe will demonstrate its new solutions along with key customer and partner-focused initiatives during the 2012 NAB Show at its booth #SL2624 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 16 – 19. Creative Suite 6 Production Premium will also be presented in more than 60 partner booths throughout the NAB exhibition. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Luma Pictures Animates “Underworld: Awakening” Über Lycan with OptiTrack Motion Capture System Optical Mocap Set-up Used by “Underworld: Awakening” Animation Team and Directors as a Previs and Animation Tool; Behind the Scenes Video Just Released Translating concept art and storyboards into the animated mannerisms of a larger-than-life CG monster is challenging for even the most talented animators. Luma Pictures – the team responsible for character development, animation, and film VFX for the Über Lycan in “Underworld: Awakening” – addressed this challenge with the assistance of an OptiTrack motion capture system, installed on-site at their Santa Monica studio. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | New Antics to Develop Innovative Content, Social Marketing and E-Commerce Solutions Hollywood-Based Company to Drive Transactional Video Solutions New Antics, a company that joins entertainment industry content creation veterans with social media experts, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood, Calif. The new operation combines a distinguished leadership team; an array of innovative video technologies; targeted boutique video marketing expertise; and video content development and production for "over the top" distribution. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Domain Institute Opens Doors to Inaugural Class Today The Digital Domain Institute (DDI), an animation and digital arts institute powered by Digital Domain Media Group (NYSE: DDMG) and the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts (FSU), opened its doors to its inaugural class of students today in West Palm Beach. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MPC Creative And Tbwa/Chiat/Day Storm Grammys With Bon Iver, Adele
MPC Creative created a pair of visually stunning spots for the Grammy Awards, one starring Bon Iver and another featuring singer-songwriter Adele. Directors Ryan Knowles and Dan Marsh, Executive Producer Paul Abatemarco, and MPC Head of Production Jenny Bright worked closely with TBWAChiatDay on the campaign, helping to develop the look and feel of the broader, four-spot campaign and handling the two spots' full production effort from concept to completion. This was a comprehensive effort that included everything from practical photography to 2D and 3D animation to compositing. Chiat approached MPC Creative with an opportunity to work with top artists that represented the Grammy brand, and by September the team was already hard at work on the efforts. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Bemis Balkind Expands Digital Team Creative agency Bemis Balkind’s Digital Team has added fresh expertise to its growing personnel roster by naming Elisabeth Lucas as Creative Director, Digital, and Adele Martin as Senior Project Manager, Digital. Both Lucas and Martin will report to Curt Doty, Bemis Balkind’s GM Digital/Executive Creative Director. The announcement was made today by agency partners Peter Bemis and Aubrey Balkind. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Domain’s Neil Huxley Directs Epic Show Open for UFC®
New Sequence Retells the Rise of the Sport from Humble Beginnings to Mainstream with Score from 14th St. Music, LLC, a Hans Zimmer Company Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) brand, turned to Digital Domain to create a new show open for its legendary matches, set for debut at UFC® 143: DIAZ vs. CONDIT live on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Saturday, February 4. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Safe Harbor Computers Now Providing Customers with Live Chat Shopping Experience Adds live pre/post-sale support for post production professionals Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video editors, 3D animators and post production professionals, has announced that they are now providing live chat support to customers around the world. Building on the highly-rated customer service that they’re known for, the new live chat feature is another simple and user-friendly option now available to customers throughout their shopping experience. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Brickyard VFX Makes a ‘Getaway’ with JetBlue and Mullen
Brickyard VFX recently collaborated with ad agency Mullen and Partizan director Jeremy Konner to create JetBlue's customizable "Getaways Granter” web campaign. Launched this week, the campaign lets users upload their boss’ name and picture into one of four videos in a tongue-in-cheek effort to procure some vacation time. Once created, the site then allows users to share their unique videos via email and social media. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Transforming 3D As We Know It: Autodesk 123D Family Expands
Autodesk 123D Catch and Autodesk 123D Make Technology Preview Available for Download SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, introduced two exciting offerings in the company’s emerging Autodesk 123D family— Autodesk 123D Catch and Autodesk 123D Make Technology Preview. The offerings enable anyone to quickly and easily capture 3D models from the world around them, and additionally turn 3D models into their own artistic creations. The new technology is further proof that Autodesk is continuing to push boundaries in personal manufacturing, empowering more people to imagine and create things, and share them with others whether for fun, learning or profit. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 2011 Hollywood Post Alliance Awards Winners Unveiled
The Post Production Community and Industry Innovators Receive Honors in Gala Evening
Tonight, during a gala evening of celebration at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Post Alliance® – the professional organization for the post production community - presented the Sixth Annual HPA Awards to a sold out audience of industry insiders and luminaries. Individuals were honored in 12 creative categories as well as a number of special awards for Engineering Excellence, Lifetime Achievement and Creativity and Innovation, which had been announced earlier. The HPA Awards honor the best of the best talent working behind the scenes in motion pictures, television and commercials as well as the most innovative technologies in post. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | RED Scarlet. All Grown Up. RED Digital Cinema has officially released its third industry-changing camera, the Scarlet-X. With burst modes up to 12 fps at full 5K resolution alongside 4K motion capture from 1-30 fps, the camera allows professional photographers and cinematographers to simultaneously capture motion footage and still content. Never miss a shot. Ever. Scarlet-X’s compact design, endless modularity and advanced feature set provide a future-proof solution catering to every shooter’s needs, leaving one-dimensional DSLRs and 1080p camcorders in its wake. Priced at under $10,000, Scarlet-X advances RED’s vision to democratize superlative cinema and professional photography. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | THX® Announces New THX cineSpace™ Partner Program at SMPTE 2011 Program Offers Access to Development Versions of THX cineSpace Products, Expanded Training Opportunities for Best Practices and Enables Communication between Production Facilities THX Ltd. today announced the THX cineSpace™ Partner Program, a growing ecosystem of experts in the content production space, with a common goal of offering products that ensure quality end-customer experiences and effective color management throughout the production chain. Representing Digital Intermediate grading and restoration systems used in major facilities all over the world to finish feature films, television shows and commercials, the new program promotes proper implementation and use of the THX cineSpace color management software. It enables partner companies to access development versions of new THX cineSpace products for alpha and beta testing, and to use THX cineSpace in end-user training programs to ensure customers get the most out of the combination of THX cineSpace and their products. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NEOGAMA and DIAGEO launch the first campaign created in Brazil for Johnnie Walker
The awakening of a giant that slept where the Sugar Loaf stands today is the center of the multimedia campaign that encompasses TV, theaters, print ads, social and digital media and radio The Sugar Loaf isn’t just a Brazilian postcard. In NEOGAMA’s new commercial for Johnnie Walker, it is actually part of a giant that had been sleeping there for years and finally wakes up. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Unveils Creative Cloud Company Radically Re-imagines Creative Software At its MAX 2011 technology conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Cloud, a major new initiative from the company that radically redefines the content creation process. Adobe Creative Cloud will become the focal point for creativity, where millions can access desktop and tablet applications, essential creative services, and share their best work. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Touch Apps Redefine Creative Software Six New Tablet Apps Kick-Start Major Company Initiative: Adobe Creative Cloud At its MAX 2011 technology conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Touch Apps, a family of six, intuitive touch screen applications, designed for Android tablets and Apple iPad that enable anyone to explore ideas and present their creativity anytime, anywhere. Inspired by Adobe Creative Suite® software, these stunning new apps bring professional-level creativity to millions of tablet users. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Superfad Creates Alternate Animated Universe for Cartoon Network “Toonix”
If you’ve ever wished the world behaved like it does in cartoons, you’ll love Superfad’s new promo for Cartoon Network’s “Toonix.” Directed by Nando Costa, the promo opens with a boy who transforms into a colorful animated character, and then shrinks down to the scale of an action figure. His desktop becomes the animated embodiment of Toonix in the real world, as 3D characters run wild in a micro-universe of imagination, all speaking to the rich illustrated palette and vibrant social network of the Toonix site. With careful attention to each and every irreverent detail, the spot is a visual feast full of tiny moments that reward repeated viewing. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
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