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| | | | Netflix To Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Branded Slate Of New Original TV Series
 Largest deal for original content in Netflix history will give members in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe exclusive access to new original television series based on the studio's beloved franchises and characters
Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced a multi-year deal making the world's largest Internet TV network the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.
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| | | | Grass Valley to Exhibit Live Production Solutions at Telemundo Expo Cine Video Television Show 2013 in Mexico
Exhibiting with Comtelsat, Mexico's audiovisual media leader
Grass Valley® will demonstrate a mix of sophisticated live production solutions this week at the Telemundo - Expo Cine Video Television Show 2013 in Mexico City, Mexico, exhibiting with Comtelsat in booth B-6. On display will be the new LDX Series™ of software upgradable cameras—based on the in-house developed Xensium FT CMOS imager. Also on display will be the LDK 8300 Live Super SloMo camera, the K2 Dyno® Replay System, the GV STRATUS® nonlinear media production tools, and the Karrera® Video Production Center switcher. Telemundo - Expo Cine Video Television Show 2013 is being held at the World Trade Center de la Ciudad de México from June 4-7.
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| | | | Grass Valley Exhibits Live Production Workflow Innovations at InfoComm 2013
Grass Valley will be exhibiting its latest innovations in end-to-end live production workflows at InfoComm 2013, 8-15 June, Florida. Visitors to the Grass Valley booth (#5659) will be able to see live demonstrations of its switchers, media server and client solutions, and cameras, designed to enable content creators ranging from broadcasters, corporations, universities, entertainment and hospitality venues, and houses of worship (HOW), to cost-effectively produce, deliver and manage live content across multiple distribution platforms.
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| | | | iStopMotion for iPad 2.1 Updated with WebDAV Support and Push Notifications
Boinx Software has just released iStopMotion for iPad 2.1. The latest update to the software company’s stop motion animation app for the iPad® 2 or higher now offers WebDAV support and push notifications. With WebDAV support, teachers using iStopMotion for iPad to enhance the curriculum can easily set up a local server to collect work created on multiple iPads, allowing students to collaborate on class- or school-wide projects. This eliminates the need for a cloud service such as YouTube or Dropbox, which is especially important since using the cloud is often restricted in many schools.
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| | | | Grass Valley Debuts Latest Innovations in Nonlinear Live Production Solutions at Broadcast Asia
Grass Valley® will showcase the latest innovations in its nonlinear live production portfolio at Broadcast Asia, 18-21 June 2013, Singapore. Visitors to Grass Valley’s booth (5B3-01) will be able to see demos of the latest advancements in Grass Valley’s end-to-end workflow of solutions for the production and delivery of live television including switchers, replay solutions, playout solutions, integrated production solutions, cameras and media workflow tools.
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| | | | Light Iron Chooses Christie Solaria Projection For Postproduction Needs
Only Manufacturer Offering Integrated Media Block and HD-SDI Inputs
Light Iron, a leading postproduction house based in Los Angeles, has expanded its use of Christie Solaria® Series digital cinema projectors offering rich, saturated color, high brightness and sharp, 4K resolution to its ever growing clientele.
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| | | | The Tiffen Company Congratulates Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown on Induction Into the 2013 National Inventors Hall of Fame
Innovator Garrett Brown honored for camera stabilizer that revolutionized the art of filmmaking, making the “steadishot” one of the most dynamic and visually engaging forms of cinematography
The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture and broadcast markets, is proud to announce Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown’s induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (May 2013). Introduced in 1975, Steadicam camera stabilization technology revolutionized the film industry by enabling cinematographers to capture lengthy motion shots without the shakiness of handheld cameras or cumbersome dolly workflows. Brown’s invention was immediately embraced and used to create iconic running and chase scenes in epic blockbusters “Bound for Glory” (1976), “Marathon Man” (1976) and “Rocky” (1976).
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| | | | CCI to Install Escenic Content Engine Companywide at McClatchy
As part of a corporate strategy to streamline its multichannel publishing workflow, The McClatchy Company, the third-largest newspaper publisher in the United States with leading digital operations in each of its markets, will move the websites of all of its daily newspapers to a common Escenic Content Engine platform. The project, which is being carried out by CCI, will result in one of the largest Escenic Content Engine installations in the world.
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| | | | STS-GRIOT Gets Organized with Facilis TerraBlock SAN
 Michigan-based creative editorial boutique STS-GRIOT offers clients a complete post-production experience – delivering rough cuts, finishing, motion graphics, compositing, color grading, sound design and more. Award-winning editors at the mid-size studio collaborate with local and national ad agencies to deliver TV and web spots for high-profile companies such as Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Comcast and the US Navy.
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| | | | Tiffen Photo fx Ultra Wins a Highly Coveted TIPA Award
 The Technical Image Press Association names the Tiffen Company’s photo editing app for the iPad the Best Mobile Photo App of 2013
The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture and broadcast markets, announced its iPad app, Tiffen Photo fx Ultra v5, has been named “Best Mobile Photo App of 2013” by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). According to the TIPA website, editors of the member-magazines (full list can be found here) evaluate products introduced to the market in the past 12 months and base judgments on “innovation, the use of leading-edge technology, design and ergonomics, ease-of-use, as well as price/performance ratio.”
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| | | | TSD Video To Represent Hybrid’s Virtual Studio And Robotic Camera Solutions In Canada
TSD and Hybrid Sign Dealer Agreement to Expand Virtual Studio Business Across Canada
Hybrid, a leading provider of real-time graphics and robotic camera systems, has entered into a dealer agreement with TSD Video—a leading systems integrator/reseller with offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Nova Scotia—to market Hybrid virtual studios and robotic camera products throughout Canada. The two companies signed the deal during the 2013 NAB Show last month in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Australian News Channel expands and connects workflows with Quantel
Top Australian broadcaster upgrades Enterprise sQ and adds QTube
Australian News Channel (ANC) has purchased a major upgrade for its Quantel Enterprise sQ fast-turnaround production system, adding the latest V5 software and Quantel’s connected workflow technology, QTube. The upgrade expands ANC’s current Quantel system, adding a host of new editing, workflow and management facilities enabling ANC to enhance and expand its services which include SKY NEWS National, SKY NEWS Business, SKY NEWS Weather, SKY NEWS New Zealand and A-PAC Australia’s Public Affairs Channel.
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| | | | NAIT and SGO form Educational Partnership to Equip Students with Cutting-edge Technology
 Mistika and NAIT unlock an exciting new vision together
NAIT, the second largest Polytechic in Canada reknowned for its nationally accredited engineering, media and applied research, has invested in SGO's Mistika. NAIT DMIT (Digital Media and IT) is the only transmedia school of its kind in Canada, and has chosen the powerful and diverse Mistika software to enhance its digital media curriculum and content creation programs in Stereoscopic 3D and 2D. To keep students at the front of the digital industries when they graduate, NAIT DMIT believes that training and equiping students with the most up-to-date knowledge and cutting-edge tools is a bottom line.
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| | | | Technicolor – PostWorks New York Prepares “Bluebird”, “Coach” for Tribeca Premieres
 Sam Daley grades indie drama for first-time helmer Lance Edmands; plus Best Documentary Short winner “Coach.”
Technicolor-PostWorks New York recently provided a package of post-production services for two films that made their world premieres at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival: "Bluebird," an independent feature from first-time director Lance Edmands that was featured in the festival’s World Narrative slate, and Bess Kargman’s Coach, which took top honors as Best Documentary Short.
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| | | | Detroit's RingSide Creative speeds throughput and enhances creativity with Pablo Rio
Three new Quantel Pablo Rios boost color correction and finishing at Michigan-based studio
Michigan-based integrated media studio, RingSide Creative, has purchased three Quantel Pablo Rio systems to speed throughput and enhance creativity of its online color correction and finishing. RingSide Creative is predominantly a commercials post house, offering a comprehensive collection of services and talent, combining youth, inspiration and extensive experience to local and international clients including Ford, Chrysler and Chevrolet.
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| | | | A Burgeoning Mission: Venice VFX House Doubles Space And Adds New Talent
 VFX house The Mission doubles the size of its Venice-based studio and expands their talent roster with the addition of Rick Grandy as CG Supervisor and Raul Dominguez as a Creature Modeler. With over 19 years of experience in the visual effects industry, Grandy comes to The Mission from Pixomondo where he served as a Digital Character and Pipeline Supervisor on top projects including "The Amazing Spiderman" and "Die Hard 5". Former video game artist and cartoonist Dominguez was most recently at Digital Domain, lending his talents to a score of feature films including "Iron Man 3" and "The Avengers".
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| | | | Harris Broadcast Supports World’s Largest Broadcast Control Room
Harris Broadcast works with First Gulf Company on new 1080p installation in Mecca for Saudi Broadcasting Corporation
Harris Broadcast is completing the buildout of what expects to be the world’s largest master control room (MCR) for Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in association with First Gulf Company (FGC), the Riyadh-based dealer and systems integrator. The new broadcast facility, which also includes a large studio, is part of a massive expansion program underway in the holy city of Mecca by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information to enhance the area of Al Haram Mosque, where millions of pilgrims attend the Hajj each year.
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| | | | DLP Cinema® Technology Empowers Exhibitors With The Tools To Harness Digital Cinema’s Instant Opportunities And Future Innovations
Full Range Of DLP Cinema Intelligent Display Solutions Ensures Any Theatre Can Go Digital And Reap The Rewards
As nearly 85,000* movie theatre screens around the world showcase the digital cinema revolution using Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) DLP Cinema® technology, the benefits of digital are becoming more apparent every day to both exhibitors and audiences – and even more is possible. Whether exhibitors are looking to improve their bottom line, or want to wow with the new experiences and technologies that surpass home and mobile entertainment, DLP Cinema can provide a forward-facing solution. Together with partner licensees Barco, Christie and NEC, DLP Cinema is helping to enhance theatres with the brightest 3D showings, high frame rate (HFR) content playback, large screen laser projection, and other advantages today.
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| | | | AIR Music Technology Licenses iZotope Radius for Inclusion in Ignite
iZotope, a leading innovator in digital audio signal processing, has licensed Radius to AIR Music Technology for inclusion in Ignite. Ignite, a desktop recording and creative software solution, is for musicians looking to capture ideas quickly and easily with M-Audio, Akai Pro and Alesis MIDI keyboard controllers. Radius, a time-stretching and pitch-shifting algorithm, will provide Ignite users with even more control over their creative workflow.
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| | | | Autodesk and Technicolor Sign Enterprise Technology Agreement
Enterprise Agreement Provides Flexible Global Access to Autodesk Product Portfolio Including Creative Finishing
Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced an enterprise technology agreement with Technicolor at this year’s National Association of Broadcaster’s (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. The deal includes flexible global access to Autodesk’s entire technology portfolio to help meet Technicolor’s needs, as well as global priority support and consulting services.
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| | | | Bexel's Extensive Fiber Optic Infrastructure Supports the Oscars® Celebrating 12-Year Partnership in Evolving Fiber Network
Bexel Transports High Volume ofCommunications Signals from the Heart of Hollywood
Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group's Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, recently celebrated its 12th year supporting the global live broadcast of the Academy Awards® with its largest effort to-date - connecting every major component of the 2013 show's broadcast together at the Dolby Theatre. Working with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including Engineer in Charge Tad Scripter and Hollywood & Highland management company CIM, Bexel implemented a comprehensive fiber optic network connecting key production locations such as Hollywood & Highland, Dolby Theatre, Loews Hotel and the domestic and international television compounds behind the El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Blvd.
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| | | | Sony Showcases Latest Software Technology at NAB
Vegas™ Pro 12 and New Audio Editing Applications Make NAB Show Debut
Sony Creative Software announces its presence at the 2013 NAB tradeshow. Show attendees can make their way to the Sony Creative Software area of the Sony Electronics booth to view live presentations by award-winning artists, get the chance to win exciting prizes, and experience interactive demonstrations of the entire Sony Creative Software line of products; including Vegas Pro™ 12, SpectraLayers™ Pro, Sound Forge™ Pro Mac, Sound Forge Pro 10 and DoStudio.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Lowel Light Gives Image Makers More Creative Options With Brand New SlimLight Kits
 New compact kits offer shooters highly portable on-location lighting with industry leading Rifa, Pro and Blender lighting technology
The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacture of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture, and broadcast markets, is now shipping the brand new Lowel® SlimLight™ Rifa Blender and Lowel SlimLight Rifa Pro Kits. Combining the popular Rifa eX 44 with the Lowel Blender LED (SlimLight Rifa Blender) and the 200W Pro-light (Lowel SlimLight Rifa Pro), Lowel has created one of the industry's most portable and powerful lighting kits.
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| | | | Listec Entrée Teleprompter Series Gives Small-Budget Productions a Professional Dialog Workflow For On-Air Broadcasts
The Tiffen Company brings its new line of professional, lightweight, portable on-camera teleprompters to NAB 2013
The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture and broadcast markets, is demonstrating for the first time, the brand new Listec Entrée Teleprompters EN-08 8-inch and EN-10 10-inch models at the NAB 2013 exhibition on booth C8818. Available today through the Tiffen International Dealer Network, the new Listec series provides professional-quality prompting in a compact, easy-to-assemble portable kit. Ideal for location shoots, small studios, schools, talking heads and insert stages, the budget-friendly Listec Entrée line of professional teleprompters works with ENG lenses up to 105mm, professional compact video and DSLR cameras.
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| | | | Tiffen Award-Winning Full-Spectrum IRND Filters Are Now Available With Tiffen's Most Popular Image-Enhancement Tools
Second wave of powerful IRND-based combination filters give cinematographers their favorite Tiffen looks adapted to the latest digital cinema cameras
The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture and broadcast markets, today announced the availability of the company’s new MPTV IRND+Black Pro-Mist® in 4 x 4, 4 x 5.65 and 6.6 x 6.6 sizes, and IRND+Digital Diffusion FX (DDFX) filters in 4 x 5.65 and 6.6 x 6.6 sizes. Developed using Tiffen proprietary ColorCore™ technology, Tiffen’s new line of MPTV integrated filters reduce multiple surfaces and potential reflections caused by stacked filters. Flawless merging of Tiffen’s award-winning IRND technology with the popular Black Pro-Mist filter gives cinematographers a dazzling soft-light, “pastel” effect by absorbing unwanted infrared pollution to enhance shallow depth of field while the IRND+DDFX silky smooth, optical resolution reduction filters suppress facial blemishes and wrinkles, maintaining a clear, in-focus image.
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| | | | New Dual Output Scaling HDBaseT™ Card from TV One
The CORIO®master and CORIO®matrix are getting more I/O flexibility at NAB 2013
TV One, a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video and multimedia processing equipment introduces a new HDBaseT™ dual output scaling module, which will be on display at NAB 2013. The HDBaseT™ scaling module provides two HDBaseT™ standard outputs per slot for the CORIO®master and CORIO®matrix.
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| | | | DIT Station Unveils New and Improved Version of Portable On-Set Data/Playback Workstation
DIT Station Rogue4 Features Improved Performance and Versatile PCIe® Storage and I/O Integration via Sonnet Thunderbolt™ Solutions
DIT Station today introduced the DIT Station Rogue4, the newest version of the company's ultra-portable and compact on-set data management and playback workstation. The Rogue4 is faster than ever before, with Sonnet Technologies' built-in Thunderbolt™ expansion, media ingest, and storage solutions offering performance up to 900 MB/s. Sonnet and DIT Station will demonstrate the DIT Station Rogue4 in the Sonnet Technologies booth SL10924 at the 2013 NAB Show.
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| | | | RAYCOM Media Standardizes On JVC GY-HM650 PROHD Mobile News Cameras
 Initial Order Replaces Outdated ENG Camcorders, Expands Inventory for Stations
JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced Raycom Media has purchased more than 130 GY-HM650 ProHD mobile news cameras. It is the first in a series of purchases that will standardize all ENG operations in the company on the GY-HM650 camera.
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| | | | StreamGuys and Ensemble Video Amplify Video Content Management for Multiplatform Streaming
StreamGuys integrates Ensemble Video’s content management capability into its cloud-based streaming architecture to enhance end user flexibility with media assets
StreamGuys and Ensemble Video have joined forces to bring broadcasters, businesses, universities, and other organizations the best in multi-platform video content delivery and management. The relationship incorporates the Ensemble Video platform into StreamGuys’ cloud-based streaming architecture, giving end users a robust and user-friendly streaming platform that fully integrates the professional video content management and publishing experience.
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| | | | Laser Projection Demonstration Lights Up G.I. JOE: Retaliation At AMC THEATRES®’ Burbank 16, Using Christie Technology
Moviegoers in Burbank will be treated to a stunning visual experience as AMC enlists Christie’s laser projector technology to push the bounds of 3D movie presentation in ETX
Christie®, a global leader in cinema projection, is pleased to present Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated G.I. JOE: RETALIATION on March 28 at AMC Theatres’ (AMC) Burbank 16’s ETX theatre. Christie is joining forces with AMC using laser projection technology to project the 3D movie at brightness levels of 14 foot lamberts (ft-L) – a ‘first’ in the world of commercial cinema projection – on a 65-foot wide screen. This technology test will last for a two-week period and will be the first time that the general public will be able to enjoy compelling, immersive 3D images delivered at 2D light levels.
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| | | | Sonnet Announces New Thunderbolt™ Interface Option for Award-Winning Qio™ Professional Media Readers
Qio™, Qio CF4, Qio E3 Available With Included Thunderbolt™ Interface and Thunderbolt Cable
Sonnet Technologies today announced the launch of its Qio™, Qio CF4, and Qio E3 professional media readers with a Thunderbolt™ interface option. Sonnet's Qio professional media readers are high-speed, cost-effective alternatives to conventional card readers for videographers, studios, and photographers alike. The original Qio is the industry's first device that supports all major HD video memory card formats in one compact high-performance device, reading at high speed from almost any memory card including SxS, P2, CompactFlash®, SDHC™, and SDXC™. The Qio CF4 is a four-slot CompactFlash card reader, and the Qio E3 is a three-slot SxS card reader. All Qio models support concurrent file ingest from all slots to increase efficiency dramatically by reducing ingest times.
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| | | | TSL Professional Products Names Sonotechnique Its Canadian Distributor
Audio Monitoring Solutions Will Assist Canadian Broadcasters in Fulfilling CRTC Loudness Compliance
TSL Professional Products Ltd. (PPL), a manufacturer providing solutions for the broadcast industry from acquisition through to delivery, including audio monitoring, surround sound capture and processing, tally systems and power management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has selected Sonotechnique as its Canadian distributor. Sonotechnique is a company with a long and successful history in the recording, live sound, broadcast and film industries, with offices in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Initially focusing primarily on audio products for the broadcast, post-production, live sound and recording industries, Sonotechnique has expanded the scope of its products to include video, new media, signal testing and acoustic treatment products. The new distribution relationship will enable TSL PPL to increase its products’ market penetration in Canada.
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| | | | NVIDIA Sets New Standard for Workstation Performance and Reliability
 New Lineup of Kepler-Based NVIDIA Quadro Professional Graphics Delivers Unprecedented Capabilities to Millions of Content-Creation, Design, Engineering Professionals
NVIDIA today unveiled a range of NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics products that offer unprecedented workstation performance and capabilities for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, medical, architectural, and media and entertainment companies.
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| | | | CatDV Media Asset Management Delivers Winning Solution to University of Alabama’s Production Workflow
 Crimson Tide Productions Elevates the University of Alabama’s Championship Brand with Exceptional Productions
At the hub of one of the busiest and most illustrious college athletic departments in the country is the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide Productions (CTP). Home to BCS championship Crimson Tide football team, CTP is responsible for producing the live video production and highlight videos for 15 different athletic programs including football, basketball, gymnastic, tennis, golf, volleyball, soccer, swimming, diving and more.
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| | | | Aquafadas Makes Some Noise with New MotionComposer 1.6 Release
New update adds support for audio; optimized engine generates animations compatible with the latest generation of browsers using HTML5
Aquafadas announced today the availability of MotionComposer version 1.6. A visual-based authoring and effects tool, MotionComposer lets users easily create professional HTML5 and Flash-based animations and interactive content. “MotionComposer 1.6 gives everyone, not just developers, the unlimited ability to create web and eBook animations that can run on any device or browser – without writing a single line of code,” says Claudia Zimmer, CEO, Aquafadas. “Users of all skill levels are free to create engaging animated content for their websites, blogs, and self-published eBooks easily with MotionComposer. And the latest version opens up even more possibilities, now providing multiple export options and the ability to add in audio, making for even more interesting web content.”
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| | | | Orad Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Orad celebrates 20 years of landmark broadcast graphics development and innovation
Orad, the leading provider of broadcast graphics solutions, marks the New Year with its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, Orad has developed a wide range of products, offering broadcasters state-of-the-art graphics, media asset management and video servers. The company’s technology is used in just about every major sports production including four Olympics. Its enhancement solutions have garnered more than a dozen major industry accolades including multiple Emmy® Awards.
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| | | | Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena Upgrades to Ross Vision
 New Technology to Enhance Arena Scoreboard and Display System
As part of an ongoing project to enhance the fan experience at Philips Arena, home to the National Basketball Association’s Atlanta Hawks, a Ross Video 3 M/E Vision Production Switcher has been installed to manage the arena scoreboard and display systems.
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| | | | LightWave 11.5 Now Available
 Enhances 3D creativity with new Soft Body Bullet Dynamics, After Effects integration, Interactive Modeling Tools, Genoma character rigging system and much more
The LightWave 3D® Group, a division of NewTek, Inc., announced today LightWave 11.5, the newest version of its award-winning 3D modeling, animation and rendering software for artists and designers, is now available for purchase at http://www.lightwave3d.com. A no-charge upgrade to LightWave 11.5 is available to all registered LightWave 11 customers via the LightWave 3D website.
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| | | | DPA Microphones Hires Bruce MacPherson
 Industry Veteran Appointed as Company’s New Sales Director
DPA Microphones is pleased to announce that Bruce MacPherson has joined the company as its new U.S. Sales Director. MacPherson is a dedicated sales professional, audio product specialist and audio engineering expert with extensive experience in current technology and techniques for audio recording and live sound, as well as commercial and post production. In his new role, Macpherson will be responsible for overseeing all DPA sales and customer service activities.
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| | | | Light Iron Opens New York Office
Visionary L.A. Company Acquires OFFHOLLYWOOD’s Post Production Operations
Light Iron – a post production leader specializing in on-site dailies, digital intermediate, archival, and data services for projects originated on file-based motion cameras – has expanded into the New York market, acquiring all post-production facilities and resources of OFFHOLLYWOOD, located in the Soho district of Manhattan. Terms of the transaction remain confidential.
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| | | | Boris FX Announces Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug
Available Now for Final Cut Pro 7, Public Beta for Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5
Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced Boris Continuum Complete 8 FxPlug (BCC 8 FxPlug). BCC 8 FxPlug delivers 200+ comprehensive VFX filters to Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Apple Motion 5. Enhanced lens flares, particles, glows, and lights and new FxPlug 2 integration headline the Version 8 release.
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| | | | Ang Lee to Receive MPSE’s Filmmaker Award
 The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) today announces that Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee will be the recipient of its 2013 Filmmaker Award to be presented at the 60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles. Lee, whose latest film Life of Pi is currently in theaters, was selected for a body of work that has demonstrated superlative artistry and has advanced the craft of filmmaking.
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| | | | Sony Announces Editing Suites for Vegas Pro and Movie Studio Platinum
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today released two suite packages, Movie Studio Platinum: Visual Effects Suite 2 and Vegas™ Pro 12 Suite. Both come equipped with versions of the visual effects software HitFilm 2 from London-based development company, FXhome. These new collections enable users to dramatically enhance their productions with professional special effects via a seamless and integrated workflow. Vegas Pro 12 Suite also offers a diverse bundling of professional audio and video editing applications, soundtracks, and more.
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| | | | Qube Cinema to Premiere QubeTouch Graphical User Interface (GUI) at ShowEast
 New GUI Provides Simple Remote Operation for all Qube Digital Cinema Servers
ShowEast 2012, Booth # 920 Nov. 5-8, 2012
Qube Cinema will introduce QubeTouch, a new graphical user interface (GUI) that works with all of its digital cinema servers, at ShowEast next week. QubeTouch is an interactive server interface that uses either a web-based or Android app. As a result, theatre managers and projectionists now have a reliable, intuitive and interactive way to monitor their shows.
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| | | | Barco and DreamWorks Animation Forge Alliance to Bring Premium 3D Audio Experience to Theaters Worldwide
Global digital cinema technology leader Barco, and the world’s leading animation studio, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA), have formed an alliance in which DreamWorks Animation’s next fifteen animated feature films will be mixed in the revolutionary Barco Auro 11.1 3D sound format for global distribution. The studio’s ‘Rise of the Guardians’, which comes to theaters on 21 November 2012, will be the first DreamWorks Animation movie featured in this new agreement.
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| | | | Marquis Launches X2Pro LE and X2Pro Professional
Marquis Broadcast, specialist in content workflows and media integration software, today announced the launch of X2Pro LE and X2Pro Professional, its cutting edge conversion application for delivering Final Cut Pro X projects to Avid Pro Tools for audio finishing.
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| | | | Cooke Optics S4 lenses capture ‘World Without End’
 - Cooke lenses bring warm, filmic quality to digital production -
Lenses by Cooke Optics were used to capture a sweeping vision of the Middle Ages for ‘WORLD WITHOUT END,’ a new eight-hour epic television drama produced by Tandem Communications and Take 5 Productions in co-production with Galafilm and in association with Scott Free Films.
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| | | | Canon Portable HDTV Lenses And XF305 HD Camcorders Earn High Marks At Middle Tennessee State University
 Broadcast-Quality Canon Equipment Provides Students With Hands-On HDTV Production Experience and Delivers Exceptional Imagery of Collegiate Sports Coverage and Events to Cable and Broadcasters
With more than 25,000 students Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is the state’s largest undergrad school. At its Department of Electronic Media Communications (within the College of Mass Communications), however, student training is strictly one-on-one when it comes to learning how to use the latest television production equipment to create real-world broadcast-quality programming. Included among the department’s impressive complement of leading-edge imaging technologies are advanced HD portable ENG and EFP lenses and professional file-based HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions.
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| | | | Light Iron Expands Education Program with OUTPOST University
Light Iron – a post production leader specializing in on-site dailies, digital intermediate, archival, and data services for projects originated on file-based motion cameras – has unveiled an enhanced curriculum in its popular OUTPOST University program.
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| | | | Bexel Adds Leader Instruments Waveform Gear To Rental Inventory With Quarter-Million-Dollar Purchase
Continuing the company’s expansion of its inventory, Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group's Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, has announced a quarter-million-dollar commitment to Leader Instruments with the purchase of the company’s multi-format waveform monitors and rasterizers. The purchase is part of Bexel's ongoing commitment with a major broadcaster to support sports-related and other television productions throughout the year. The gear will also be integrated in Bexel's new flypacks.
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| | | | Avid Dramatically Improves Workflow Speed and Openness with Media Composer 6.5 Family of Products
New features streamline project mastering and archiving, and advance editing efficiency
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the latest release of its industry-leading video editing tools, Media Composer® 6.5, Symphony® 6.5, and NewsCutter® 10.5, providing fast, open workflows that greatly advance editing efficiency. The new releases of Media Composer and NewsCutter are also the first work in conjunction with Avid Interplay® Sphere to support universal connectivity and collaborative production, giving contributors the freedom to work in a distributed environment that spans multiple locations and time zones. With support for new standards that help streamline media mastering and archiving, plus new audio features and relink capabilities, these latest releases enable customers to further enhance their creativity and productivity.
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| | | | Dolby Excites the Eyes and Ears at IBC
At IBC (Amsterdam, Sept. 7–11), Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) demonstrates its full range of innovative technologies that underpin today’s entertainment ecosystem, from audio and video content creation to distribution and playback.
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| | | | Grass Valley Launches New LDX Series of High Quality, Upgradeable Cameras
 Combining business flexibility, operational excellence and outstanding image performance, Grass Valley® today announces the launch of the LDX Series™ of camera systems. The LDX Series — initially consisting of the LDX Première™, LDX Elite™, and LDX WorldCam™ — signifies the next step in image acquisition.
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| | | | Sonnet Announces 10GbE and 6Gb eSATA Thunderbolt™ Adapters
Echo™ Express SE Thunderbolt™ Adapter Value Bundles Enable Users to Add High-Speed Interfaces to Thunderbolt-Enabled Computers
Sonnet Technologies today announced the Echo™ Express SE 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt™ Adapter and the Echo Express SE eSATA Pro 4-Port Thunderbolt Adapter. These new adapters pair Sonnet's just-released Echo Express SE Thunderbolt Expansion Chassis for PCI Express® (PCIe®) cards with either a Sonnet Pro one-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter card or four-port 6Gb eSATA adapter card, respectively, in value-priced bundles that provide high-speed data and storage interfaces to iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook® Air, and MacBook Pro computers with a Thunderbolt port. The adapters ship with the interface cards preinstalled.
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| | | | FOR-A Presents New Products at IBC 2012
 New products expand its range of vision mixers, multi viewers, frame-rate converters, file-based solutions, specialist cameras, and more.
FOR-A is presenting many new products at IBC2012 that expand its range of vision mixers, multi viewers, frame-rate converters, file-based solutions, specialist cameras, and more. They also expand capabilities for file-based operations.
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| | | | Sonnet and Sony Team Up to Offer Sonnet Ingest Products With Purchase of Sony® SxS PRO™ 64GB Memory Cards
'Read with Speed' Promotion Rewards Sony SxS Media Customers With Free Sonnet Thunderbolt™ Adapters or Multicard Readers
Sonnet Technologies today announced that it is working with Sony Electronics Inc. to make a special offer for its North American customers: purchase Sony® SxS PRO™ 64GB memory cards and receive a choice of Sonnet Thunderbolt™ adapters or multicard readers. The "Read with Speed" promotion will run Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.
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| | | | Colombia’s Caracol Tv Taps Clear-Com Tempest2400 For Broadcast Opps
 Broadcaster Impressed by Tempest2400’s Ease of Use and Lack of RF Interference
Clear-Com®, a global leader in critical voice communication systems, is pleased to announce that Caracol TV, Colombia’s number-one television broadcaster, has made the Clear-Com Tempest®2400 digital wireless intercom its communications system of choice. Tempest2400’s ability to provide reliable, flexible and interference-free communications has added tremendous efficiency to the overall production workflow at Caracol TV, enabling production staff to coordinate the channel’s numerous programming offerings with greater ease.
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| | | | Orad to Debut New Version of Maestro Graphics Suite at IBC2012
New release of enterprise graphics solution shown on stand 7.B27
Orad, the leader in broadcast graphic solutions, is pleased to announce that the latest release of its Maestro enterprise graphics solution (version 6.7) will be shown at the IBC 2012 Exhibition held in Amsterdam from September 7 – 11 (Stand 7.B27). Maestro addresses end-to-end graphics creation and distribution workflows for real-time, pre- and post-broadcast production environments. The enterprise solution seamlessly integrates with industry-standard newsroom, automation, traffic and editing systems, including equipment from Quantel, the latest addition to the long list of supported technology partners.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | New Chief Executive for the ARRI Rental Group
 ARRI, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional motion picture equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Cayzer as Chief Executive of its global network of camera and lighting rental operations. In this new role, Cayzer will have global responsibility for ARRI’s diverse rental businesses and service capabilities, with plans to extend global reach, grow the customer base and enhance market leadership.
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| | | | Touch the Future of Education at SIGGRAPH 2012
Professional Benefits of Interactive Tablets to be Demonstrated in Booth #819 and Autodesk Education Summit; New Partnership with Digital-Tutors Announced
At SIGGRAPH 2012, August 5 - 9th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Wacom® (Booth 819) will showcase the ways its Cintiq® and Intuos®5 tablets are helping educators enhance teaching and better assisting students to create professional portfolios that lead to exciting careers in animation, game development, graphic arts and design.
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| | | | Mediaproxy Illustrates the Evolution from Compliance Monitoring
 Company to Preview New LogServer IP at IBC 2012
In just over a decade, broadcast logging has evolved from a narrow compliance role to a much broader range of monitoring and revenue generating capabilities for broadcasters, cable and satellite companies. At IBC, Mediaproxy will preview the company’s new LogServer IP, providing a compelling demonstration of how far logging technology has come.
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| | | | Top Dailies Review System Wins 2012 Cine Gear Expo Technical Award
Light Iron – a post production leader specializing in on-site dailies, digital intermediate, archival, and data services for projects originated on file-based motion cameras – is happy to announce that its iPad app TODAILIES has been awarded the 2012 Cine Gear Expo Technical Award for Post Production.
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| | | | Imagineer Systems to Preview New Update to mocha v3 at SIGGRAPH 2012
Special Guest VFX Artists to Showcase Examples of their Work on Top Hollywood Blockbusters and Television Series in the Imagineer Systems Booth
Imagineer Systems today announced it will showcase its newest versions of mocha Pro™ and mocha AE™, at SIGGRAPH 2012 in Los Angeles next week. Imagineer also announced it will be showing a technology preview of the upcoming mocha v3.1. This release will add significant new tools for lens distorted footage, Python scripting, RED support and new features to help roto artists work more efficiently.
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| | | | Miami breaks new ground on stunning new science museum project
 Visual Acuity enters new phase of technology consultancy for America’s new ‘building as exhibit’
The ground-breaking ceremony for the new building at the Patricia and Philip Frost Museum of Science has now taken place, giving independent technology consultancy Visual Acuity the chance to start work on the next phase of a project that looks set to capture the imagination of the architectural, technology and audiovisual communities worldwide. Formerly the Miami Science Museum, the new museum is on track to open in 2015.
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| | | | Avid Announces Avid DS 11
Latest version accelerates high-end content creation workflows with hands-on color correction, expanded hardware and file format support, a resolution independent canvas and full Media Composer 6 conform
Avid® today announced the release of Avid DS 11, the newest version of the company’s full-featured editing, graphics creation, color correction, and compositing solution. With new features such as hands-on color correction with Avid Artist Color integration, expanded file format and hardware support, 16 channels of embedded audio, total conform to Media Composer® 6 and Symphony® 6, and more, DS 11 enables customers to maximize creativity and enhance productivity through more integrated, flexible workflows.
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| | | | Archion Technologies’ Tight Integration with Square Box’s CatDV & Cache-A Archive Appliances Provides Total Workflow Solution
A Complete, High Quality, Cost-Effective Solution for Leading Content Creation Tools Now Available at Far Less Cost Than Competitors
Improving media workflows and providing creative post production and graphics professionals with superior flexibility, Archion Technologies is collaborating with Square Box and Cache-A to offer facilities of all sizes a complete, cost-effective solution for Apple, Adobe, Avid and Autodesk workflows. The integration of Archion’s EditStor ES™ shared storage system, Square Box System’s CatDV Media Asset Management software and Cache-A’s line of archive appliances provides a much-needed alternative to expensive solutions at a fraction of their cost.
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| | | | 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.
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| | | | Bexel Makes Major Investment With Million-Dollar Purchase of Fujinon HD ENG Lenses
Acquisition Includes Optical Stabilization Gear and Lens Accessories
Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group's Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, announced a million-dollar purchase of over 60 new Fujinon lenses as well as a significant amount of lens accessories, including zoom and focus controls and optical stabilization gear. The acquisition of the Fujinon ENG lenses supports Bexel's growing inventory of Panasonic P2, Sony PDW-F800 XDCam camcorders and HDC-2500 camera systems, which are mainstays in Bexel's arsenal of rental gear. The lenses will be used to provide captivating coverage of events, including major sports productions this summer.
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| | | | Matrox Video Products Group Appoints JB&A as a U.S. Distributor
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced the appointment of Jeff Burgess and Associates (JB&A) as one of its distributors for the United States. Selected Matrox products for the pro AV, post-production, and broadcast markets are now available to JB&A certified resellers. JB&A will distribute and support Matrox Convert™ DVI and Convert DVI Plus scan converters, Matrox MC-100™ SDI-to-HDMI mini converters, and the new Matrox MicroQuad™ four-channel SDI to HDMI multiviewer.
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| | | | Orad Makes the IBC2012 Innovation Awards Shortlist
ESPN was selected amongst dozens of entries for its use of Orad’s MVP sports enhancement technology for its groundbreaking coverage of the 2011 Grand Slam tournaments
Orad is pleased to announce that they, along with ESPN, have been nominated for an IBC2012 Innovation Award. Shortlisted for the IBC2012 Innovation Awards ‘Content Creation’ category, ESPN was selected amongst dozens of entries for its use of Orad’s MVP sports enhancement technology for its groundbreaking coverage of the 2011 Grand Slam tournaments. ESPN leveraged the enterprise graphics solution to deliver live analysis of player strengths, weaknesses, and strategy, taking the viewer into the heart of the game while opening doors for broadcasters to offer innovative advertising. “Orad is honored to be part of the nomination for the prestigious IBC2012 Innovation Awards competition,” says Avi Sharir, President and CEO, Orad. “We thank ESPN for their contribution to the MVP sports enhancement technology and leading the way in broadcast innovations with Orad’s tools. ESPN’s producers and talent drive us to be the best in the marketplace.”
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| | | | T-VIPS’ T2 Gateway selected for deployment in first commercial DVB-T2 project in AsiaPAC
 T-VIPS, a global leader in Digital Terrestrial TV solutions, today announced that IGLOO, a joint venture between SKY and TVNZ offering a new television service in New Zealand, has selected the T-VIPS CP560 DVB-T2 Gateway for deployment in New Zealand’s DVB-T2 network which will enable IGLOO to deliver advanced next generation television to homes across the country. The project marks the first delivery of a pay TV service using DVB-T2 technology in the AsiaPAC region.
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| | | | Company 3® Completes Grading for Multiple Versions of "Prometheus" with DaVinci Resolve
 Blackmagic Design today announced that Company 3 used DaVinci Resolve for color grading four different versions of 20th Century Fox's, "Prometheus." One of the most anticipated features of the summer, the science fiction thriller was directed by Ridley Scott, the visionary filmmaker behind "Alien" and "Blade Runner," who chose Company 3 to help enhance the stunning visual style for "Prometheus," shot by renowned cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, ASC.
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| | | | ikan Proudly Introduces the MR7— A True Director’s Monitor!
 ikan announces the fully equipped MR7 high definition field monitor, packed with features that cannot be found in its price range. With built-in H.264 recording abilities for instant playback, optional wireless transmitter and handheld rig, it will have your director and set-heads salivating untethered from the camera, eliminating those awkward over-the-shoulder moments of checking the shot. View 2K footage via 3G-SDI in high definition the way it should be—with a 170 degree viewing angle. Analyze your camera’s image for color accuracy and intensity on the fly with Waveform and Vectorscope features. Confirm the recorded audio for each take with an internal headphone jack. Expand the MR7 to cover all territories, with ikan’s Dragonfly Support rig and Wireless transmitter, available this summer.
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| | | | SmartSound Innovates Vimeo Music Store
 Vimeo Announces Cloud Based Video Enhancer Tool And Adds New Customizable Music To Its Music Store
Vimeo®, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI], has released two new features that help people personalize and enhance their videos. The new Enhancer allows people to add any of the 50,000+ music tracks from the Vimeo Music Store to their Vimeo videos directly from the site. New music partner SmartSound adds nearly 4,000 customizable tracks to give Vimeo customers the ability to match a complete piece of music perfectly to the length and mood of their videos.
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| | | | Cinegear 2012: Codex to Showcase Recording and Workflow Solutions
 Codex Delivers 4K Workflow for Canon Cinema EOS Digital Cameras
Cinegear Booth 48A – Codex Digital will showcase its latest digital media recorders and media management systems for film and television production at Cinegear 2012 in Los Angeles. Featured products will include the Codex Vault S, Codex’s next generation, modular, location-based media management environment, which has begun shipping.
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| | | | Seagate and LaCie Announce Exclusive Agreement with Intent for Seagate to Acquire Controlling Interest in LaCie
Seagate has Offered to Purchase LaCie CEO's 64.5% Ownership Position; Seagate to Subsequently Commence Tender Offer for Remaining Outstanding Shares Expands Seagate's Product Line and Capabilities in the Growing Consumer Storage Market
Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) the worldwide leader in hard disk drives and storage solutions, and LaCie S.A. (Euronext: LAC), a leading manufacturer of consumer storage products, today announced an exclusive agreement with the intent for Seagate to acquire a controlling interest in LaCie. Seagate has offered to purchase from Philippe Spruch, LaCie's chairman and CEO, and his affiliate, all of their shares, representing 64.5% of the outstanding shares of LaCie. Following receipt of governmental approvals and the close of this transaction, Seagate would commence an all-cash simplified tender offer (followed as the case may be by a squeeze-out procedure) to acquire the remaining outstanding shares in accordance with the General Regulation of the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).
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| | | | Legend3D Builds Global 3D Production Pipeline on TACTIC
Legend3D makes distributed production a reality by employing TACTIC across studios in San Diego, Los Angeles, and India
Southpaw Technology, a leading developer of production asset management (PAM) technology for digital content creation companies, announced today that Legend3D has signed a global licensing agreement to use TACTIC at its studios in San Diego, Los Angeles and India. The use of TACTIC at these studios will allow Legend3D to synchronize its databases, collaborate globally, and create one unified production workflow across time zones and geographic regions.
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| | | | Soundelux Design Music Group Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Sound for Games
 As it marks its 20th anniversary this year, Hollywood-based Soundelux Design Music Group (“DMG”), which creates sound for games, commercials and location-based entertainment, has plenty of reason to celebrate. It’s coming off a year in which it worked on several of the video game industry’s biggest releases, including Microsoft/Epic’s Gears of War 3 (a Golden Reel Award and G.A.N.G. Award nominee) and Activision/Toys for Bob’s Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure (also a Golden Reel Award nominee). The group also recently received a Golden Reel Award for the Electronic Arts title Need for Speed: The Run, adding to the multitude of awards and nominations it has received for its game work. And, it is ready to open a second production facility on Los Angeles’ Westside.
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| | | | Imagineer Systems Launches New Academic Discount Program For Universities, Film Schools, High Schools
 New Authorized Education Partner Program and EDU Discounts Offers mocha Pro v3 to Schools and Students for Low-Cost Annual Renewal Fee
Imagineer Systems, developers of the popular motion tracking and visual effects software, mocha Pro, today announced it is launching a new discount pricing program created specifically for universities, film schools and high schools. The new Imagineer Systems Authorized Education Partner Program is designed to make it easy for educators to incorporate valuable skill sets derived from mocha Pro v3 and its powerful Planar Tracker technology into a school’s curriculum.
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