http://news.creativecow.net/director-news Director News from Creative COW - your resource for news reguarding the topics that are most important for you and your industry. en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862952 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862952 (Newbury, UK--November 25, 2009) Stereo3D production and post production company, Pace HD, has purchased a Quantel Sid Stereo3D workstation. The new system, which joins PACE's existing three Stereo3D-equipped Quantel Pablo color correction and DI systems, is part of a new initiative to provide 'Slate to Screen' services on 3D productions. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:19:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862947 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862947 (Newbury, UK--November 24, 2009) STEELE Studios (formerly STEELE VFX), known for its wide variety of services including DI, Visual Effects, Graphics, Online and Beauty, has recently purchased new Quantel technology to provide dramatically faster RED One Camera workflows. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:40:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862944 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862944 (Newbury Park, California--November 24, 2009) MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today announced that Monkeyhead, a Culver City, Calif.-based motion design studio specializing in commercial spots, broadcast show packages, branded entertainment, movie/TV titles and visual effects sequences, leveraged MAXON’s award-winning CINEMA 4D 3D software application, to create a bleeding-edge motion graphics-intensive 30-second teaser graphic spot and an entire promo graphic package for HBO’s highly anticipated "The 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert". Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:24:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862942 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862942 (Los Angeles, California--November 24, 2009) Element Technica, whose groundbreaking series of Technica 3D Rigs are designed to precisely position a pair of cameras to achieve realistic stereoscopic digital video for broadcast and cinema, is now delivering the first new Quasar™ 3D Rigs to owner/operators and camera rental houses. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:18:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862939 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862939 (Venice, CA--November 23, 2009) Digital production studio Speedshape has named Steven Spieczny as Managing Director. With the addition of Spieczny, Speedshape elevates its pioneering role as leaders of the digital production model, while refining its increasingly prominent role in shaping branding, marketing and advertising deliveries, as traditional media continues shifting to digital. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:46 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862937 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862937 (November 23, 2009) Acclaimed for its ability to render filmlike images, the ARRIFLEX D-21 digital camera is an industry workhorse with a slate of TV shows admired by audiences and critics alike. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:04:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862933 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862933 (San Rafael, California--November 20, 2009) Autodesk, Inc., will host its annual 3December event to celebrate 3D computer graphics, and the artists who create them. Running from December 1-10, the event will include live and virtual activities that connect thousands of 3D artists from around the world. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:50 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862931 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862931 (Vancouver, BC--November 19, 2009) Prime Focus VFX, formerly Frantic Films VFX, has completed 175 visual effects shots for the Summit Entertainment release, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" directed by Chris Weitz. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862930 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862930 (Salt Lake City, Utah--November 19, 2009) For nearly 30 years, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) has been providing life changing opportunities via its successful job training program through the federal government’s Job Corps. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:18 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862926 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862926 (London, UK--November 19, 2009) Digital Vision has today named Michael Freudenthal as CEO, starting as of December. This announcement follows strong Q3 results and continues the company’s investment in key staff to develop and deliver innovative image enhancement and restoration solutions. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:00 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862925 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862925 (North Hollywood, California--November 19, 2009) BBC Motion Gallery, the international clip licensing arm of BBC Worldwide, has once again been a resource for Hollywood filmmakers with the license of various clips for major fall theatrical releases. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862924 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862924 (Hollywood, California--November 19, 2009) Prime Focus, one of the world's leading visual entertainment services groups, has named Mark Intravartolo Creative Director for North America. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:33:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862923 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862923 (Hollywood, California--November 18, 2009) Troika Design Group, a strategic branding and design agency for media and entertainment companies, has been tapped by Polsky Films, an independent feature film production company, to produce its signature logo animation. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:26:23 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862922 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862922 (Newbury, UK--November 18, 2009) Mumbai, India post and DI house, FutureWorks, has just completed post production of a music video promoting The One Drop Foundation on its Quantel Pablo and Genetic Engineering systems. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862920 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862920 (Pangbourne, England--November 18, 2009) Softel and online video specialists Grab Networks have announced a partnership for Grab to supply the Softel Swift vTX subtitling and captioning solution as an integrated component of Grab Networks video server solutions. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:18:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862917 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862917 (Montréal, Canada--November 17, 2009) Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Windows 7 support for Matrox MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack. The Matrox MXO2 family of I/O devices streamlines editing with Adobe CS4 Production Premium. These devices provide all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. The Matrox MXO2 devices are also available with Matrox MAX technology for accelerated H.264 file creation using Adobe Media Encoder. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:18:42 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862915 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862915 (San Francisco, California--November 17, 2009) Red Giant Software has released Holomatrix, a new After Effects plug-in that lets you control your reality and offers a new dimension in effect generation. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:09:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862914 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862914 (Atlanta, Georgia--November 17, 2009) Halogen, a new integrated web/TV network owned by the South Carolina-based Inspiration Network, came to RIOT for a unique, attention-grabbing look for their on-air IDs, bumpers and other network branding that would also integrate seamlessly online. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:58:28 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862911 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862911 (Venice, California--November 17, 2009) Digital Domain forces viewers to stare deep into the faces of the freshly deceased in "Eyes," a television commercial for "Assassin's Creed II," the new third-person action-adventure video game from Ubisoft. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:47:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862908 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862908 (Los Angeles, California--November 17, 2009) Award-winning visual effects and digital production house Zoic Studios has named Erik Press to the strategic role of Executive Producer. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:40:31 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862907 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862907 (New York--November 16, 2009) Smoke & Mirrors New York (SMNY) is proud to announce the addition of Sue Romweber as head of production. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:27:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862905 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862905 (Newbury, UK--November 16, 2009) Mumbai, India post and DI house, FutureWorks, has just completed post production of a music video promoting Greenpeace on its Quantel Pablo and Genetic Engineering systems. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:14:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862902 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862902 (Amsterdam, The Netherlands--November 16, 2009) VidiGo, the creators of VidiGo Graphics is pleased to announce that Varto Technologies of East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, has become a reseller and integrator of VidiGo Graphics HD, a software application that allows for the real-time, high quality insertion of any PC, Web or Flash® graphics into a professional SD/HD SDI stream. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:48:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862899 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862899 (San Rafael, California--November 13, 2009) Autodesk, Inc., is participating in the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE) in Hall 7, Booth 7407, at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba, Japan, November 18-20, 2009. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:45:01 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862896 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862896 (Santa Monica, California--November 13, 2009) Company 3 Colorist Stephen Nakamura fine-tuned the look of Overture Films' action thriller "Law Abiding Citizen", working closely with director F. Gary Gray and cinematographer Jonathan Sela to set the visuals for the feature starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862893 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862893 (Secaucus, New Jersey--November 13, 2009) When the spirit moves Bishop Gregory Newman and his 2000+ congregants in the Temple of Greater Beth-EL Church (Phoenix, AZ), the action is captured in heavenly high-definition with Panasonic AK-HC1500G multi-format 1080i/720p HD point-of-view cameras. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:13:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862890 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862890 (Torrance, California--November 12, 2009) GizMac Accessories LLC, designer and manufacturer of a unique product line of computer equipment racks, announces details on their upcoming Studio Rack version of the XRackPro2. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:43:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862889 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862889 (Newbury Park, California--November 12, 2009) Some of this year’s hottest movies, including G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Surrogates and District 9, all have one thing in common – they feature spectacular CG animation and visual effects sequences created with MAXON’s CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, the leading 3D animation software celebrated for its intuitive interface, powerful toolset and positive impact on productivity. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:42:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862888 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862888 (November 12, 2009) Fletcher Camera & Lenses, the Chicago and Detroit based camera rental house, recently took delivery of their third high-speed Phantom camera, this time focusing on the high quality imagery delivered by the Phantom HD Gold. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:56 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862884 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862884 (New York--November 11, 2009) This summer, HBO Archives retrieved over 13,000 videotapes of never-before-cataloged footage highlighting all facets of the world of Entertainment dating from the early 1980’s to the late 1990’s. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:32:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862883 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862883 (Boston, Massachusetts--November 11, 2009) Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, announced that it has released an update to its popular freebie generator plug-in, Pan and Zoom. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:29:28 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862881 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862881 (Lake Success, New York--November 11, 2009) The new season of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" debuted not only with an a new cast, but with a new look for the opening title sequence as the entire opening montage was shot using the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the new EOS 7D digital SLR cameras. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:55 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862880 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862880 (Grass Valley, California--November 10, 2009) AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that its KONA 3 digital video I/O cards were used by the "Where the Wild Things Are" editorial team to build efficiencies into their digital production and post workflow. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:40:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862878 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862878 (Montréal, Canada--November 10, 2009) NFB, the footage licensing division of The National Film Board of Canada, and Footage.net, the stock footage search engine, announced today that NFB Images has added its entire English database to the Footage.net search platform. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:22:01 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862876 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862876 (San Rafael, California--November 10, 2009) For the first time, a 3D animated series is part of the "Sesame Street" television program. The program's 40th anniversary season debuted today, including computer-generated (CG) segments delivered by SpeakeasyFX and made with Autodesk Softimage software from Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK: NASDAQ). Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:05:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862875 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862875 (Billerica, Massachusetts--November 10, 2009) Broadcast Pix™ announced today the Slate 5000 integrated production system is the cornerstone of a complete HD studio upgrade for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC). Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:47:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862870 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862870 (Hong Kong--November 9, 2009) The newly released animated film "Astro Boy" brings the iconic Japanese manga character to movie theaters. Filmmaker Imagi International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 585) created "Astro Boy" with Autodesk Maya software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). Maya was at the core of Imagi Studios' around-the-clock production pipeline spanning Hong Kong and Hollywood. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:27:01 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 (San Rafael, California--November 5, 2009) Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862859 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862859 (New York--November 5, 2009) The 39th Creativity Annual Awards (CAA) recently recognized COLLECTIVE with Silver honors for the production company's powerful integrated PSA campaign Robin Hood Responds, which broke summer 2009. Among a field of entries from 37 countries and 37 U.S. states, COLLECTIVE was recognized in the category of Consumer TV, Campaign. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862857 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862857 (Campbell, California--November 4, 2009) 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:09:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862851 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862851 (Las Vegas, Nevada--November 4, 2009) Focus Enhancements Inc., a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced the new ProxSys® MA Media Archive Server series of affordable archive solutions for popular tapeless media formats. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862852 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862852 (Chatsworth, California--November 4, 2009) 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) Digital Vision, a global leader in picture enhancement products for film and television post-production, has announced key additions to their Los Angeles based operations. Suzette Ferguson has joined Digital Vision as Sales Manager for the Americas and Gary Jackemuk has taken the lead as Product Specialist. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862849 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862849 (Woodbury, New York--November 4, 2009) 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:26:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862848 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862848 (West Chester, Pennsylvania--November 4, 2009) Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Director of Customer Service & Sales Support. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862832 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862832 (Fredericksburg, Virginia--November 2, 2009) Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for cinema applications is celebrating its 80th year in business. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:43:30 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 (Burbank, California--November 2, 2009) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:05:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862826 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862826 (Secaucus, New Jersey--October 30, 2009) Duluth Public Access Community Television (PACT), serving the populace of Minnesota’s fourth largest city, recently purchased 10 Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorders that are available to its members for both studio and field production. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862825 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862825 (October 30, 2009) Climate change is a big subject these days and who better to set the record straight than MacGillivray Freeman Films, one of the most well-known big form production companies? Together, the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation, Campion Foundation, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Oceana, champions of ocean conservation, document the changes occurring in the Arctic. To the Arctic is the seventh project in the MacGillivray Freeman Films ocean-and-water-themed films that promote conservation of the natural world. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:09:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862819 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862819 (October 29, 2009) 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. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:28:14 GMT