| | | | Matrox and X2O Media to Demonstrate Collaborative Digital Signage Solution at InfoComm China 2009 Matrox TripleHead2Go external multi-display upgrade to power a triple-monitor configuration on the Xpresenter digital signage platform Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, and X2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage software, network management, and content services, will be demonstrating X2O Media Xpresenter™ with the Matrox TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) for digital signage applications at InfoComm China 2009 from November 9-11 in Beijing, China. published 2 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Vision Grows Roster of Top Sales and Technical Talent in Americas 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. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Juice Introduces PhotoKnockouts™ A 12,000 Royalty-Free Image Library of Pre-Masked, Super High Resolution People Photos Digital Juice® today introduced, PhotoKnockouts™, a new collection of royalty-free, pre-masked, high resolution people photos designed for print, presentations, web, and video professionals. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Rapids Connects Top-Tier Content Owners to YouTube with Integrated Content ID Support Partnership with YouTube integrates Content ID fingerprinting with encoding, streamlining workflows for content protection and monetization Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content to wider audiences, today announced that the company is working with YouTube to integrate support for Content ID, YouTube's content identification and management system, directly into Digital Rapids' award-winning range of media production and repurposing systems. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | ATTO Technology Partners with Maxx Digital to Provide RAID Final Share Storage Solution for Final Cut Pro ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, and Maxx Digital, a leading storage solutions provider for high-performance digital media markets, today announced that the ATTO ExpressSAS R380 SAS/SATA RAID Adapter is exclusively being used as part of Maxx Digital’s Final Share Storage System to provide a high-bandwidth, RAID-protected, shared storage solution for Final Cut Pro users. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Vision Unveils Powerful Nucoda 2009 Upgrades Stereoscopic, Color Grading Tools, Intuitive Tracker Set System in Orbit Digital Vision, a global leader in the development of high quality picture enhancement and color grading systems, has unveiled a new ground breaking software development milestone for its 2009 Nucoda Platform. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Digital Vision Unveils Powerful Nucoda 2009 Upgrades at HD World New Release Introduces Powerful Additions to FilmMaster, Nucoda, and Phoenix Fresh from strong reviews at IBC, Digital Vision has announced their participation in the trade show HD World in New York on October 14-15, 2009. At the popular exhibition, Digital Vision will present the new Nucoda Platform 2009 Software Release as part of the continuing development for Film Master, Nucoda HD and Phoenix systems. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Cinegy to ShowcaseNew Digital Workflow Tools at HD World cinegy cinebridge is the latest addition to the award-winning workflow solution. Cinegy will showcase the latest version of cinegy workflow, its award-winning media asset management and archive solution at HD World 2009, October 14-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Advanced Digital Services Enhances its HD Post Services with New DVS CLIPSTER® Hollywood's leading post-production facility now supports latest digital image compression standards and 4K DI encoding projects Advanced Digital Services, Inc. (ADS) today announced the launch of the latest generation CLIPSTER® DI offering at its facility, which will add to the diverse array of high-end post-production services currently offered by the company. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Zoic chooses Previzion® to bolster Z.E.U.S. VFX pipeline Lightcraft system speeds up movement of client asset through facility, allows focus on finer detail and better control of budgets Lightcraft Technology has announced the successful long term rental of a Previzion® realtime on-set VFX compositing and tracking system by Zoic Studios. The time and money-saving system is being used in Zoic’s on set and post work with profoundly beneficial results to VFX aesthetics and budgets. published 20 hours ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Inlet Technologies To Provide Smooth Streaming of Winter Olympics in HD Inlet Technologies, a leader in live streaming and video-on-demand solutions for digital media, has been selected to provide Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Live Smooth Streaming online video for NBC Universal during the media company’s coverage of the XXI Olympic Winter Games from Vancouver, February 12-28. published 20 hours ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Debuts Photoshop.com Mobile for Android On-the-go photo editing and management made effortless with new Photoshop.com mobile application 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. published 20 hours ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NCIS, CSI: NY, House, True Blood, The Good Wife: Autodesk Software Fills the Air Many of This Season's Most-Watched Programs Feature Autodesk Technology Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand. published 2 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Focus Enhancements Announces Focus MediaShare New Web-Based Video Content Management Service for Video Professionals using Focus FS DTE Recorders Today, Focus Enhancements Inc.—a worldwide leader in video recording, media management, and digital audio technology—announced MediaShare, a new subscription-based content management service for video producers, studios, and departments. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | GenArts, Inc. Acquires wondertouch Acquisition Underscores Company’s Aggressive Growth Strategy and Broadens GenArts’ Product Offering to Include Particles Engine GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire particleIllusion™ and all related products and technologies from wondertouch LLC. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | JMR Electronics Appoints Chuck McMakin Vice President of Business Development and Sales Company continues market expansion and hires digital entertainment veteran to take industry-leadership role JMR Electronics, Inc., the leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, has appointed Chuck McMakin Vice President of Business Development and Sales. Mr. McMakin, formerly the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CommandSoft Inc., adds to the company's executive team as it continues its growth and expansion in the US and abroad. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | PBS Station Selects Three Hitachi HD Cameras for Studio Production Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage area. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | LaCie Network Space 2: Simplifying The Network Storage Experience 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. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Toon Boom Releases Flip Boom All-Star for Teens Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom All-Star, an easy-to-use animation software for teens and up. Flip Boom All-Star offers exciting features that will engage users and allow them to use animation to communicate with their friends. published 3 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Boris FX XML Transfer brings Final Cut projects into Adobe After Effects Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Program Sequences to Adobe After Effects Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris XML Transfer, a new Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to Adobe After Effects. Boris XML Transfer preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects, audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations. published 4 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | G-Technology by Hitachi Doubles Capacity Across 3.5-Inch Product Line New High-Performance, High-Capacity G-Tech External Drives Give Digital Creative Pros More Room and More Speed to Drive Creativity™ G-Technology by Hitachi, a leading provider of premium storage solutions for the Mac, creative pro and high-end audio/video (AV) markets, today announced that it is incorporating Hitachi’s 2TB, 7,200 RPM, 32MB cache buffer hard drives across its entire 3.5-inch product line. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sony Releases Vegas Pro 9.0c Software With New Features For Professional Video Editing Workflows Free Upgrade For Existing Vegas Pro 9.0 Software Users Provides XDCAM EX MP4 File Rendering, Enhanced MPEG-2 Smart Render, Enhanced Audio Capabilities and Expanded RED ONE Media Support Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 9.0c software, the latest update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Prime Focus Software Seeking Beta Testers for Deadline 4.0 Popular Render Queue Management Software Offers Improved Scalability, Stability and Improved Mac OSX Experience Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus VFX, is actively recruiting visual effects facilities to participate in the Beta Testing program for Deadline 4.0. The soon-to-be-released version of the company's hassle-free administration and rendering toolkit for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX-based render farms features a host of new upgrades, which beta testers will have the opportunity to experience first-hand. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | New True 10 Bit, RGB LED Matrix Backlight 24" FSI Monitor Coming this Month! 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. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Pond5 Turns Up the Volume with Audio Launch Leading stock video marketplace adds music and sound effects to its royalty-free collection Pond5.com, the fast-growing marketplace for stock video, has significantly expanded its offering by adding stock music and sound effects to it's collection of downloadable royalty-free stock media. published 5 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Ones and Zeros Enters South American Restoration Market with Correct DRS™ 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. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Fast Forward Video's Elite HD Plays Starring Role on 'The Closer' Compact Solid-State Digital Video Recorder Provides Rugged Solution for Capturing High-Action Scenes Fast Forward Video's (FFV) Elite HD camera-mounted digital video recorder (DVR) is playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in capturing dramatic action sequences for TNT's "The Closer." published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Maxell Introduces "E" Series P2 Cards New Professional Grade Memory Card Offers Faster Transfer Speeds and Better Value to Customers To meet the demands of professional users of P2 card technology, Maxell Corporation of America, introduces the “E” series of P2 cards for use with P2 cameras and professional solid-state P2 memory recording systems. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Evolutions Creates Earth Evolutions, Soho’s largest independent post-production facility, is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new boutique, digital studio dedicated to servicing the commercials, design, promos and vfx market. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA KONA and Mini-Converters Keep the Picture Moving for Aardman Animations Production Facility Uses AJA Solutions for CBBC Series ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and Playhouse Disney’s ‘Timmy’ AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 15 KONA video capture and playback cards are in use at the UK’s Aardman Animations, producers of the Academy Award-winning “Wallace and Gromit” films and television series. The KONA family is AJA’s line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform, including KONA 3, AJA’s top-of-the-line video card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Echolab Offers Inexpensive Upgrade to HD Production Company Will Transform Existing Echolab SD Switchers Into Powerful, Full-Featured Multidefinition Atem™ Echolab, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced a compelling and cost-effective way for existing customers to migrate to HD production. For a limited time, the company will replace a facility's existing Echolab Nova™, Opera™, or Overture™ standard-definition switcher chassis for an Echolab Atem™, the company's recently launched 1-M/E multidefinition switcher. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | FOR-A to Show HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Switcher at WFX 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). published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Broadcast Pix Ships Fluent Macros, First File-based Switcher Macros New Version 7.3 Software Also Enhances Fluent Multi-View, Adds Switcher Features Broadcast Pix™ announced today the release of Slate™ Version 7.3, a significant upgrade to its integrated live video production systems. Version 7.3 features Fluent™ Macros, the industry’s first file-based switcher macro memory system. It also provides enhancements to its Fluent Multi-View and its 2 M/E Slate 5000 switcher control panel, as well as support for the new low-cost Slate 100 Control Panel. published 1 week ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Matrox MXO2 LE Now Shipping Portable, Professional I/O for the Mac with Matrox MAX Technology for Faster Than Realtime H.264 Encoding 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. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Telestream ScreenFlow 2.0 Screencasting Software Now Available Professional-quality screencasting toolkit adds direct publishing to YouTube, a full range of 2D and 3D transitions, clip speed adjustments, editing enhancements and more Telestream today announced availability of a major 2.0 release for its award-winning ScreenFlow screencasting studio software for the Mac. ScreenFlow 2.0 customers can now export and upload SD and HD screencasts directly to YouTube. A full range of new 2D and 3D transitions allow users to add elegant effects to their video productions. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | iO Films Propel “Astro Boy” Digital Vision Ensures Heroic Color 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. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Quantel first in the world to release RED Rocket support Quantel eQ, iQ and Pablo users already benefiting from faster loading and better workflow with RED projects 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. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta Now Available New Lightroom beta delivers faster performance, refined image processing and streamlined publishing Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 3 beta software for Macintosh and Windows®, a public preview of new and improved functionality to be delivered in the next major release. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | ATTO Technology Announces Immediate Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 7 supported across ATTO Product Lines ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, announces driver support for its complete line of host adapters for Microsoft Windows 7. ATTO Celerity Fibre Channel Host Adapters, ExpressSAS SAS/SATA RAID and Host Adapters and ExpressPCI SCSI Host Adapters, are PCI Express (PCIe 2.0 and PCIe) and PCI-X adapters that provide high-performance storage connectivity. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Pegasys Sponsors 21-Day Filmmaking Competition and Philadelphia Filmathon Winners Received Prizes Including the TMPGEnc Super Bundle Software Pegasys, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy was a sponsor of ProjectTwenty1’s 21-day Filmmaking Competition and the Philadelphia Filmathon. The P21Fest, hosted by Project Twenty1, took place October 1-4, 2009 in University City, Philadelphia. Winners were announced on October 4 at the awards ceremony. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Mr. X Takes Flight with Amelia Comprehensive Visual Effects for Film Biography of Aviation Pioneer Mr. X, one of Canada’s leading creative visual effects houses, provided CG aerial scenes and other effects shots for AE Electra Productions’ Amelia, directed by Mira Nair. The film tells the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937 during her quest to become the first woman to fly solo around the globe. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Green Dot Builds Broadcast Services With Harmonic Video Delivery Solutions Harmonic's Technology Enables Leading Operator in Trinidad and Tobago to Expand DVB-T Television Services and Deliver Superior Quality Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Green Dot, a leading provider of innovative telecommunication solutions in Trinidad and Tobago, has deployed Harmonic's market-leading video delivery solutions to expand its terrestrial (DVB-T) television service. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | NGC Group Purchases VectorBox Solution For KBNC Facility KBNC TV establishes facility in San Francisco; leverages Vector 3 technology for automated playout of programs and 24/7 news Vector 3™, a pioneer in graphics and playout solutions, announced that the NGC Group, owner of several US-based Korean TV channels, has purchased the VectorBox integrated playout solution to broadcast live news, thematic programs, and pre-recorded shows from their newly established KBNC TV operation based in San Francisco, CA. published 2 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Aardman Studios Integrates Tweak Software's RV Frame-Accurate Audio Sync, Ease of Use, and Open Architecture Lead to Adoption of RV Playback Software Tweak Software, developers of RV, the image and sequence viewer for animation and visual effects, adds Aardman Studios, the UK-based Academy Award-winning animation studio, to its long list of leading animation and VFX industry clients. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AMWA Workflow Seminar Panel Includes Leading Studio Officers Hollywood Seminar on advanced media workflows will feature industry experts speaking about their experiences with file-based production For the first time, the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is pleased to co-sponsor this seminar that brings together production and post-production experts, vendors and users to explore the current generation of file based workflows and future expectations. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Captioning Expert Renaud Desportes Joins Wohler As Technical Director for EMEA, Renowned Developer and Engineer Will Provide European Support for Wohler HDCC-200A Caption Encoder/Decoder Bridge Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that captioning expert Renaud Desportes has joined the company as technical director for EMEA, a role in which the renowned software and hardware developer and solutions architect will provide local support for Wohler's award-winning HDCC-200A caption encoder/decoder bridge for SD and HD broadcast and production applications. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Iosono, Todd-AO Launch First 3-D Sound Mixing Facility Groundbreaking Sound Format Due for Theatrical Rollout Next Year Iosono today announces that Todd-AO has become the first sound facility in the United States to acquire the ability to mix feature films in its revolutionary "3-D sound" format. Proprietary Iosono technology has been added to Stage 2 at Todd-AO's Burbank facility allowing mixers to create three-dimensional film soundtracks. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA KONA and Io HD Keep Things Running for ‘And Then Came Lola’ “And Then Came Lola,” A fast-paced romp through the streets of San Francisco loosely inspired by the art-house classic “Run, Lola, Run,” stars Ashleigh Sumner as Lola, a talented but distracted photographer on the verge of success who could lose it all if she doesn’t make it to a crucial meeting on time. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Director/DP Jerry Simpson Shoots Music Doc With AJ-HPX3700 Veteran Director/Cinematographer Jerry Simpson, principal of production company Simpson Films (Long Island City, NY), has recently shot a pilot for a documentary profiling drummer Steve Gadd with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic’s premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | GenArts Unveils New Version of Sapphire for Avid AVX2 Systems: Oct 20 Announcement Sapphire Version 3.02 Supports Avid’s AVX2 Plug-In Interface on DS Systems and New Floating and Rental Licensing Options GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today GenArts Sapphire™ version 3.02 (v3.02) for Avid Systems. The upgrade extends support for Avid’s AVX2 plug-in interface to Avid DS v10.2.1 and later. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA Moves to New Custom-Built Grass Valley, CA Facility 66,000 Square-Foot AJA Campus Designed to Streamline Operations and Future Product Development. AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today moves into its new corporate campus, custom-built to AJA’s specifications in the heart of Grass Valley, California. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Gamma & Density Co. Workshops at HD EXPO Createasphere Impart Critical Skills Needed to Navigate Today's Imaging Workflow At HD EXPO – Createasphere on November 4th, in alliance with Gamma & Density Co. the creator of 3cP System, two workshops have been announced that are aimed squarely at keeping the content creation community thoroughly prepared for the massive changes underway in the imaging and post production pipeline. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | JMR Launches RED-Compatible Video Storage Server at REDucation Community Day Even The company's newest BlueStor™ SAS/SATA video storage server will be showcased as an ideal workflow solution for RED ONE camera system users JMR Electronics, Inc., a leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, will launch their new BlueStor™ RED Video Storage Server at REDucation Community Day. The event, produced by HD EXPO-Creatasphere, will be held at Los Angeles Center Studios in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, October 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | ASSIMILATE Ignites RED 4K Workflow with New ROCKET FUEL Bundle ASSIMILATE’s ROCKET FUEL Bundle: RED ROCKET, Quadro FX3800 SDI Board, and SCRATCH CINE v5.0 Workflow Today at the REDucation Community Day in Los Angeles, CA (Los Angles Center Studios), ASSIMILATE™ announced its new, ROCKET FUEL bundle that includes the needed tools for real-time ingest, conform, delivery and output of RED ONE™ 4K digital camera material. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Portuguese National Public Broadcaster RTP Goes To Air With Dalet Radio Suite HD National radio broadcaster implements the media asset management-based Dalet solution to facilitate an integrated enterprise production workflow across multiple sites. Dalet Digital Media Systems today announced that RTP has successfully deployed Dalet Radio Suite HD to facilitate news and music program production at the main facility in Lisbon Portugal and their regional locations; Porto, Faro, Coimbra, Funchal, and Ponta Delgada. published 3 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | JPL Sees Huge Efficiencies in Productivity with Small Tree's Shared Storage Integrated Communications Company Sees Workflow and Bottom Line Benefits JPL, a Harrisburg-based integrated communications company working across a variety of media, recently made the switch from a growing pile of G RAID drives to a single, cost-effective Ethernet-based shared storage solution featuring Small Tree technology to streamline workflow. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | BBC Motion Gallery And Thought Equity Motion Partner For Technology And Sales Companies provide cross-representation in key territories BBC Motion Gallery, the stock footage arm of BBC Worldwide, and Thought Equity Motion®, a leading provider of motion content worldwide, have entered into a strategic relationship under which Thought Equity Motion will provide access to its advanced technology platform to BBC Motion Gallery. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Adobe Unveils Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone New Adobe application brings must-have photo tools and eye-catching effects to iPhone users Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone™ application, delivering Adobe® industry-leading digital-imaging technology to users on the go. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Telestream Offers First Fully Integrated Solution for YouTube Fingerprinting Products make it possible to easily identify and monetize media for live events or file-based workflows Telestream, a leading provider of digital video workflow solutions, today announced the first solution which offers YouTube fingerprinting for both live and file-based workflows. Digital fingerprinting is a process that uniquely identifies video, making it easier for media companies to discover and track their video content which is uploaded to YouTube. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DUCK Makes Ending Credits Happy For Sony Pictures Animation The animated feature film "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is based on the classic children's book about the town of ChewandSwallow, where mysterious storms begin raining down hot dogs, pancakes, bananas, spaghetti, burgers, and more, to everyone's delight. But when the storms get out of control, the town needs a hero. And they don't mean a sandwich. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Accelerated HD H.264 Encoding Now Available on Windows Products Featuring Matrox MAX Technology Award-winning Matrox CompressHD card and Matrox MXO2 Mini I/O device speed up HD H.264 file creation for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Windows drivers for Matrox CompressHD and Matrox MXO2 Mini with the MAX option are now available as a free download from the Matrox website for registered owners. Matrox MAX technology uses a dedicated hardware processor to accelerate the creation of HD H.264 files for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Fujinon to Showcase HD ENG Lenses at HD World Fujinon, a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the broadcast, digital cinema, and industrial markets, will showcase several HD lenses at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City (Booth #1317). published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA Converter Provides Optimal Signal-to-Screen Solution for HP DreamColor Display DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher Selects AJA HDP2 HD-SDI to HDMI Mini-Converter for True 10-bit Signal, Performance and Picture Quality DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher has been working on commercials and independent films for the past fifteen years. He recently started using the AJA HDP2 converter with an HP DreamColor LP2480zx 24-inch display as part of the monitoring solution in his color-grading bay. published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | RF Central Features X6-II-D Six-Way Diversity Receiver at HD World 2009 RF Central, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme business unit, and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the Broadcast market, as well as the Sports & Entertainment, Government, Military and International marketplace, is featuring its RMR-X6-II-D six-way COFDM diversity receiver at HD World 2009 (Booth 1008). published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Nucomm Highlights Upgraded Newscaster DR 2 Diversity Receiver at HD World 2009 Newscaster DR 2 Features Split Box Form Factor for Wideband Digital Receiver Nucomm, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme business unit, and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems for the Broadcast market, as well as the Sports & Entertainment, Government, Military and International marketplace, is highlighting its Newscaster DR 2 diversity receiver at HD World 2009 (Booth 1008). published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Anton/Bauer Features Advanced Power Solutions for High-Definition Camera Equipment at HD World 2009 Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will feature its new Tandem® 150 Modular Power System with the Anton/Bauer Solar Panel, the EledZ and ULHM-LED signature light modules, high-current Dionic® HC camera battery and fast-charge TM4 charger at HD World 2009 (Booth 909). published 4 weeks ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Cinegy to Sponsor AMWA's Seminar on Advanced Media Workflows and MXF Cinegy, a world leader in file-based workflow technologies for the broadcast and post production industries, will sponsor a seminar, co-hosted by the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) exploring the current generation of file-based workflows and future expectations. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Matrox Releases Support for Snow Leopard Drivers now available for Matrox MXO2 family of I/O devices and Matrox CompressHD H.264 encoder card Matrox® Video Products Group today announced support for Snow Leopard across its line of Mac I/O and H.264 encoding products including Matrox MXO2, Matrox MXO2 LE, Matrox MXO2 Rack, Matrox MXO2 Mini, and Matrox CompressHD. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | RTW SurroundMonitor 10800X Now Provides Loudness Metering RTW today announced the release of a software upgrade that will enable qualified SurroundMonitor 10800X devices to perform loudness metering. The RTW version 6.0 software, which will be standard on all new 10800X units, enhances the devices' well-known functionality with features including an ITU BS.1770-compliant loudness meter and a quasi-DIN (quasi-analog) bargraph for digital PPM measurements. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | HD EXPO – Createasphere Set to Host 4K Forum Third Edition of Educational-Informational Event Will Focus on Features The next 4K Forum will take place on November 4th and 5th during HD EXPO - Createasphere in Burbank, California. The 4K Forum, a technology showcase and gathering, attracts companies across the spectrum of content creation, as well as serving as a symposium in which the latest information and advancements in 4K can be explored. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
| | | | "WET": A2M Embraces Autodesk Middleware and Animation Tools to Boost Game Pipeline A2M's First Mature-Rated Game Title Combines Acrobatics, Swordplay and a Dual-Targeting System Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that Montreal-based game developer Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) relied on several Autodesk software applications to facilitate creation of the new game title "WET." The game's characters and levels were built using Autodesk Maya and Autodesk MotionBuilder 3D animation software. Autodesk Kynapse middleware was used to implement artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the game's many nonplayable characters. published 1 month ago read more | | | | |
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Articles and Tutorials:
Film? Really? Yes, Really. Even all-digital, file-based films are still shown mostly on film. That's why Mike Lehman is helping indie filmmakers get their work onto the worldwide standard for theatrical exhibition. Read Article Subscribe
Media Management Nightmares? Game On! Here's how one team turns 14 hours of raw footage on the latest games into a 30-minute TV show every week, 40 times a season. In this Creative COW Magazine article Dustin Lau discusses some tricks for high end digital media management. Read Article Subscribe
Camera Raw - Part 1 In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington takes a look at the camera raw files and the camera raw interface. Many video professionals do not know much about the camera raw interface because it is a technology mainly used by digital photographers. The key advantage to using with a camera raw file is that the data is usually stored in the picture more than you can normally see in a single exposure.
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Correcting White Balance In this Final Cut tutorial, Richard Harrington discusses what to do to correct your film when you shoot footage with the wrong white balance setting. This is a common problem if you step outside after shooting inside and you forget to rewhite balance. Richard uses the three way color corrector to do a digital white balance on the clip inside of Final Cut Pro. Read Article Subscribe
Video Preview In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington explains how to output a DV video signal directly to a SD video monitor from Adobe Photoshop using a digital video converter via firewire and video preview controls. This is a very helpful tool for making adjustments to your color correction for use in broadcast video.
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Blogs:
Film and Digital as Unique Instruments of Artistic Expression I have often wondered what motion picture audiences would think of film-acquired images if digital imaging had come first. Would the grain structure, the motion blur, the organic judder, and the characteristic soft shoulder inherent in the celluloid medium be lauded, or would these characteristics be labeled simply as artifacts?... Read Blog Subscribe
Lockdown It has been previously established that I travel a good deal for work. I find myself in some exotic location like Cleveland, but almost always after dark is the first free time I have. It breaks my heart to see folks taking flash pictures at night of beautiful architecture or... Read Blog Subscribe
Free Life Savers! Backing Up The Good If your are as unlucky as I am and have had FCP Studio crash and burn towards the end of a deadline, you know how nerve racking that can be. When FCP Studio goes belly up, it’s very difficult to troubleshoot from within the belly of... Read Blog Subscribe
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Podcasts:
Episode #070 - April 07, 2009 Producing Narrative Series with Kate Kaminski and Betsy Carson, Cineform FirstLight, Canon Digital Rebel T1i DSLR shoots HD video, YouTube and Sony team up, Dimension 3 2009 Expo, Tascam DR-100 update and more creative news and interviews- creativecow.net Tune In Subscribe
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