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Dedicated to media professionals, the Cow offers "More Signal, Less Noise." en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net Sohonet Launches First Dedicated Storage Service for the Media and Entertainment Industry http://news.creativecow.net/story/871919 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871919 (London, UK--June 18, 2013) Sohonet, the leading expert in connectivity and data management for the media and entertainment industry, has announced the launch of Sohonet Media Storage, the first private cloud storage as a service platform tuned and optimized for the media sector and accessed via its Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:19:17 GMT Shedding a Bright Light on Caretakers, Your Turn to Care Wins Gracie Award Executive Producer Margar http://news.creativecow.net/story/871918 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871918 (Hollywood, California--June 18, 2013) Margaret Hussey, award winning producer of hundreds of hours of news and reality programs, will join her women in media colleagues in New York in June, when Your Turn To Care will receive a Gracie Award for Outstanding Series. Hussey is the Executive Producer f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:06:09 GMT Trew Audio Turns to DPA Microphones for AOL’s HuffPost Live http://news.creativecow.net/story/871917 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871917 (June 18, 2013) When AOL Productions HuffPost Live, an online video streaming network affiliated with the Huffington Post news outlet, sought to outfit its Beverly Hills studio with a permanent set of audio equipment, it turned to Trew Audio Los Angeles, to specify the gear. As audio is one of the m Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:05:03 GMT Hawthorne Direct Names Kathi Moore Vice President/Account Director http://news.creativecow.net/story/871916 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871916 (Los Angeles, California--June 18, 2013) amp Fairfield, Iowa, June 18, 2013 Hawthorne Direct, a full service brand response advertising agency, has named Kathi Moore as the companys new Vice President and Account Director. The announcement was made today by Tim Hawthorne, ChairmanCEOFounder, Hawthor Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:57:58 GMT Kickstarter And Steam Greenlight – Dual Campaign For Dark Matter http://news.creativecow.net/story/871915 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871915 (Sittard, The Netherlands--June 18, 2013) InterWave Studios announced today a dual Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight campaign that will run simultaneously for their upcoming DRM-free game Dark Matter. Dark Matter is a Metroid-like, intense sci-fi side scrolling game that combines the twitch mechanics Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:50:34 GMT Wise Buddah Scoops Six New York Festivals Radio Awards http://news.creativecow.net/story/871914 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871914 (London, United Kingdom--June 18, 2013) Leading Radio Indie and Jingles producer Wise Buddah has won three Gold, one Silver and two Bronze awards at the 2013 New York Festivals International Radio Programs and Promos Awards. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:48:32 GMT Blackmagic Design Releases Support for Adobe Creative Cloud http://news.creativecow.net/story/871913 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871913 (Fremont, California--June 18, 2013) Blackmagic Design today released Desktop Video 9.7.5 software update which adds full support for Adobe Creative Cloud software across its desktop video products. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:15 GMT CBT Systems Installs Studio Technologies 5100-series modules and Studiocomm 78/79 surround monitorin http://news.creativecow.net/story/871912 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871912 (San Diego, California--June 18, 2013) CBT Systems, a video media design, consulting and integration company servicing such clients as the NFL Network, MLB, NHL, Disney, Paramount and Universal, among others, has installed Studio Technologies 5121 LineIFB Output Modules, 5130 Party-Line Interface Mo Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:19:39 GMT SMPTE Extends Call for Papers Deadline for SMPTE 2013 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition; Anno http://news.creativecow.net/story/871911 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871911 (White Plains, New York--June 18, 2013) The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) has extended the call for papers deadline to July 19 for the prestigious SMPTE 2013 Annual Technical Conference amp Exhibition, Oct. 22-24 in Hollywood, Calif. In addition, SMPTE has scheduled its Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:16:27 GMT Autoscript, Camera Corps and TCS go on air at The Degree Show http://news.creativecow.net/story/871910 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871910 (London, United Kingdom--June 18, 2013) Vitec Group companies Vinten, Autoscript, Camera Corps and The Camera Store partnered with Ravensbourne college to demonstrate the latest advances in teleprompting, remote camera control and grip technology at The Degree Show in London mid June. Held adjacent Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:10:33 GMT Beyond International Relies On Aspera High-Speed Transfer To Power Global Production Workflows http://news.creativecow.net/story/871909 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871909 (Singapore, BroadcastAsia 2013--June 18, 2013) Booth 5G2-05 Aspera, Inc., creators of next-generation software technologies that move the worlds large data at maximum speed, today announced that Beyond International, a leading global production company with over 3900 hours of global television to i Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:48:37 GMT GLOOKAST Appoints Edel Garcia as Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing and Partner http://news.creativecow.net/story/871907 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871907 (Florida, United States--June 18, 2013) GLOOKAST today announced the appointment of Edel Garcia as Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing and Partner. In addition to building and maintaining relationships, Garcia will further refine and expand the companys market strategies. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:06:18 GMT Technology Partners Deliver Complete Production Ecosystem for Caribbean Cable Sports Giant SportsMax http://news.creativecow.net/story/871905 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871905 (June 18, 2013) With 23 countries in the Caribbean tuning into sporting content from SportsMax, it has become one of the most successful cable sports channels in the world. Parent company, IMC, founded in 2002, are rights holders for the worlds top sporting content including the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:32:42 GMT Major Update to Adobe Creative Cloud Now Available http://news.creativecow.net/story/871906 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871906 (San Jose, California--June 17, 2013) Adobe (NasdaqADBE) today announced that a major update to Adobe Creative Cloud, the companys flagship offering for creatives, is now available. Unveiled at Adobe MAX, The Creativity Conference, in early May and packed with new features, this Creative Cloud relea Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:35:19 GMT NVIDIA NVS 315 Sets New Standard for Dual-Display Commercial Graphics http://news.creativecow.net/story/871904 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871904 (Santa Clara, California--June 17, 2013) NVIDIA today launched the NVIDIA NVS 315, a versatile dual-display graphics card that allows professionals to boost their productivity and businesses to easily scale their deployments while simplifying IT management. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:07:21 GMT MEW Tech Talk: Making Life and Work in Production and Post Better http://news.creativecow.net/story/871902 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871902 (New York, United States--June 17, 2013) A must-attend industry event, learn why a tapeless media workflow is critical to business productivity and bottom line revenue. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:43:48 GMT Clear-Com Highlights Latest Broadcast Intercoms At Broadcast Asia 2013 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871901 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871901 (Marina Bay Sands, Singapore--June 17, 2013) Clear-Com is featuring its latest range of broadcast intercom solutions at BroadcastAsia (Stand 5D3-02). The company will display its Eclipse HX Digital Matrix System and enhanced HelixNet Partyline Intercom System. It is also highlighting its partnership Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:29:21 GMT Netflix To Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Branded Slate Of New Original TV Series http://news.creativecow.net/story/871900 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871900 (Beverly Hills, California--June 17, 2013) Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation (Nasdaq DWA) today announced a multi-year deal making the worlds largest Internet TV network the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madaga Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:23:38 GMT Dalet Sales Soar in Russia http://news.creativecow.net/story/871899 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871899 (Levallois, Perret--June 17, 2013) Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading developer of Media Asset Management (MAM) solutions, software, and services for content producers engaged in news, sports, program preparation, archiving and radio, today announced several recent sales to broadcasters in Russi Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:46:25 GMT jumP’s Cooperman Continues Lexus Run With Team One, Serial Pictures http://news.creativecow.net/story/871898 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871898 (Los Angeles, California--June 17, 2013) jumP Editor Richard Cooperman continues his run on all things Lexus with yet another collaboration with Team One and Serial Pictures Jonas kerlund. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:18:07 GMT Sound Devices Continues To Develop The 788T For The Latest Production Requirements http://news.creativecow.net/story/871897 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871897 (Reedsburg, Wisconsin--June 17, 2013) To further position the companys flagship 788T and 788T-SSD digital audio recorders as the foremost solutions for todays evolving production standards, Sound Devices, specialists in portable audio and video products for field production, announces the availabili Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:08:40 GMT motion504 Creates Delightful Animated Sponsor Reel For Provincetown International Film Festival http://news.creativecow.net/story/871896 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871896 (Minneapolis, Minnesota--June 17, 2013) Broadcast design amp animation studio motion504 recently envisioned a comical 2D-animated sponsor reel for the Provincetown International Film Festival, which runs from June 19th through 23rd in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:24 GMT Jones Mobile Installs 10 New Fujinon Lenses On Vision HD Mobile Unit http://news.creativecow.net/story/871895 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871895 (Wayne, New Jersey--June 17, 2013) FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division is announcing that Jones Mobile Televisiona video production company based in North Little Rockinstalled 10 new FUJINON HDTV lenses on VisionHD, its 51-foot expanding mobile unit that was recently upgrade Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:04:51 GMT XDT Showcases New Catapult Suite At Broadcast Asia 2013 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871894 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871894 (Melbourne, Australia--June 17, 2013) XDT Pty. Ltd., a developer of advanced software-based solutions for high-speed data transfers, is showcasing the latest version of its flagship Catapult suite of products, including simplified fast access to cloud-based storage via NFS and CIFS. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:52:38 GMT Mediaproxy Showcases New Range Of Logservers At Broadcast Asia 2013 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871893 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871893 (Melbourne, Australia--June 17, 2013) Mediaproxy, a leading provider of broadcast, compliance logging and content monitoring solutions, is showcasing its next generation range of LogServer platforms and software, including a new mobile client application and content matching capabilities, at Broadca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:26:37 GMT Katabatic Digital Finishes “Saturday Night Live” Digital Shorts With ASSIMILATE Scratch And Bluefish http://news.creativecow.net/story/871892 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871892 (United Kingdom--June 17, 2013) Founded in 2008 Katabatic Digital, a full-service post production company specializing in high end digital cinema workflows for the broadcast entertainment and advertising market, has lived at the forefront of the digital cinema revolution, matching the demand for cut Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:18:53 GMT PipelineFX Debuts Burst License Program for Education http://news.creativecow.net/story/871891 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871891 (Los Angeles, California--June 17, 2013) Today PipelineFX announces that twice a year, all PipelineFX education customers on subscription can double their current license capacity at no additional charge, with the companys new Education Burst License program. Schools can choose between a one month b Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:08:23 GMT Pablo Rio Gets Huge Performance Boost And Yet More Tools http://news.creativecow.net/story/871890 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871890 (Newbury, United Kingdom--June 17, 2013) Quantel today released a new software version for Pablo Rio that unleashes the full power of its multi-GPU architecture and AJA Corvid Ultra integration. Pablo Rios new software delivers simply phenomenal performance and adds yet more capabilities to its uniq Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:59:02 GMT Motion Graphics More Accessible with Royalty-Free Apple Motion Templates Channel from MotionElements http://news.creativecow.net/story/871889 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871889 (Singapore--June 17, 2013) MotionElements (ME) launches Apple Motion templates as the latest addition to its growing library of microstock elements. Known for having Asia-inspired stock animation, video footage, 3D models and After Effects templates, the new channel addresses the growing market for Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:53:53 GMT East Pleasant Adds Michelle Cuccuini Hicks As New Executive Producer http://news.creativecow.net/story/871888 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871888 (New York, New York--June 17, 2013) East Pleasant has added Emmy Award-winning executive producer Michelle Cuccuini Hicks to its team. A production guru specializing in commercials, TV, online, music video, independent film and documentary producing, Michelle is a master of soup to nuts content crea Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:47:59 GMT a52 Continues Fincher Collaboration With Netflix Breakout “House of Cards” http://news.creativecow.net/story/871887 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871887 (Santa Monica, California--June 17, 2013) Continuing an already exciting year, VFX studio a52 brings the finishing touches to David Finchers game-changing Netflix-exclusive series, House of Cards. Led by ColoristLead Smoke Artist Paul Yacono, the a52 team delivered comprehensive color and finishing Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:42:42 GMT Advanced Systems Group, Quantum Host Free Webinar To Explore Archiving And Storage Strategies http://news.creativecow.net/story/871885 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871885 (Emeryville, California--June 17, 2013) Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a leading West Coast video and film integration firm, and Quantum, a global leader in data management and protection solutions, will host a free webinar on archiving and tiered storage on Wednesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. PT. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:52 GMT George Lucas Wins First Emmy® for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" at the 40th Anniversary Daytime Emmy® http://news.creativecow.net/story/871903 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871903 (Los Angeles amp Minneapolis, California--June 16, 2013) Red Touch Media announced George Lucas first-ever Emmy award win for Star Wars The Clone Wars in the Outstanding Special Class-Animation category. The legendary creator of the Star Wars series was presented the award this evening by Carrie Fis Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:50:58 GMT ASC Announces Winners of Savides Student Heritage Awards http://news.creativecow.net/story/871884 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871884 (Los Angeles, California--June 16, 2013) The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) announced the winning films in the 2013 ASC Harris Savides Student Heritage Awards last night in a ceremony here at the organizations clubhouse. The awards are designed to showcase the artistic abilities of the n Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:31:48 GMT Superlounge’s Jordan Brady Directs O’Charleys Rebranding Campaign via Doner http://news.creativecow.net/story/871878 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871878 (Santa Monica, California--June 14, 2013) Into the pantheon of iconic brand characters walks Brock Roland - the fictional Spokes-Patron championing OCharleys and its new 9.99er menu (9 meals for 9.99 each). He may have that regular guy way about him, but Brock is the kind of discriminating diner who Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:58:42 GMT SIGGRAPH 2013 Partners with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Keynote Session http://news.creativecow.net/story/871883 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871883 (Chicago, Illinois--June 14, 2013) SIGGRAPH 2013 is pleased to announce a partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to bring the Marc Davis Lecture Series to Anaheim for its Keynote Session on 22 July 2013. During this session, eight distinguished animation film directors will Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:50:49 GMT The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Takes AJA Gear on the Road in the U.S. and Europe http://news.creativecow.net/story/871876 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871876 (June 14, 2013) Non-profit group The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus has provided American students of all ages with free, hands-on opportunities to make original music, video, photo, game app and broadcast projects for the past 16 years via a mobile studio-in-a-bus that has been on the road since Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:36:13 GMT The RapcoHorizon Company Highlights Pro Co Data’s TFOCA-II Connectors At InfoComm 2013 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871875 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871875 (Orlando, Florida--June 14, 2013) The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audiovideo interfacing and cable equipment, unveils Pro Co Datas TFOCA-II Connector Series at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 709). A series of hermaphroditic-style connectors, the next-generation TFOCAs are ideal for use in Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:55:35 GMT Chris Steele appointed Senior Product Manager http://news.creativecow.net/story/871874 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871874 (Newbury, United Kingdom--June 14, 2013) Quantel announced today the appointment of Chris Steele to the Position of Senior Product Manager, Broadcast. Steele will be responsible for bringing Quantels revolutionQ software production system through the final stages of development, and introducing it t Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:31:58 GMT Ross Video’s Vision Tritium Goes Live At The Tony Awards http://news.creativecow.net/story/871873 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871873 (Iroquois, Canada--June 14, 2013) MDOTS FONTASTICS, a California based production company specializing in screen production for major stage events, used the new Ross Vision Tritium Production Switcher for the 2013 Tony Awards show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:26:49 GMT Eyeheight LE-2M-K Logging Legaliser Makes Broadcast Asia Debut http://news.creativecow.net/story/871872 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871872 (London, England--June 14, 2013) Eyeheights LE-2M-K logging legaliser makes its South East Asia market debut at the Broadcast Asia 2013 exhibition in the Marina Bay Sands conference centre, Singapore, 18-21 June. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:27 GMT Netstor Adds Option of High Watt Redundant Power Supply to GPU Enclosure for Latest High-Performance http://news.creativecow.net/story/871871 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871871 (Taipei, Taiwan--June 14, 2013) Netstor PCIe 3.0 to GPU rackmount enclosure NA265A now provides new option of 1350W high watt redundant PSU for modern high-wattage required GPU cards including Nvidia GeForce GTX TITAN, GTX 690, GTX 780, and AMD Radeon HD 7990 for supercomputing. The external enclosu Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:02:58 GMT Mistika Brings Real-Time Grading Power In All Dimensions To Moscow At RSS Production http://news.creativecow.net/story/871870 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871870 (Moscow, Russia--June 14, 2013) Moscow-based RSS Production has invested in SGOs Mistika system to upgrade their newly launched post production studio predominantly for colour grading in 2D and Stereo 3D work. The Company provides technical and creative expertise in 2D and Stereo 3D film and televis Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:58:46 GMT iartists’ Danixa Diaz To Moderate “Pitch Therapy” Panel At PromaxBDA: The Conference 2013 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871869 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871869 (Los Angeles, California--June 14, 2013) On June 20th, iartists Executive ProducerCo-Founder Danixa Diaz will be moderating the Pitch Therapy A Two-Way Conversation About the Challenges of Engagement panel at PromaxBDA The Conference 2013. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:43:04 GMT Avalon Studios Puts Xytech at Core of its Thriving Operations http://news.creativecow.net/story/871868 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871868 (Mission HillsCalifornia, LondonUnited Kingdom--June 14, 2013) Xytech, the global leader in facility management software for the broadcast and media services industries, announced that Avalon Studios has chosen the companys Media Pulse Express solution to support its studio production operations. Lo Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:31:24 GMT Kneece Relies on OConnor for Hallmark’s The Confession http://news.creativecow.net/story/871867 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871867 (Burbank, California--June 14, 2013) Hallmark Channel movies are shot in practical locations and on short shooting schedules. Shot in and around Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the majority of Beverly Lewis The Confession takes place in an unoccupied five-story mansion. To capture this location in al Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:24:29 GMT International Cinematographers Guild Selects 17th Annual Emerging Cinematographer Awardees http://news.creativecow.net/story/871866 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871866 (Los Angeles, California--June 14, 2013) The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) has named eight honorees and two honorable mentions for its 17th annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards (ECA). The ten short films will be premiered at the Directors Guild of America Theater in L Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:02:36 GMT Rabbit Adds Executive Producer Nancy Nina Hwang http://news.creativecow.net/story/871865 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871865 (Los Angeles, California--June 13, 2013) Los Angeles, CA, June 13th, 2013 In a return to the west coast, Nancy Nina Hwang has joined the team at Rabbit Content as Executive Producer. While she will have reach on both coasts, she will be based in the LA office, working with the live action roster as Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:31:55 GMT Sizzling Summertime Editing Tools From Adobe And Editshare At June Editors’ Lounge http://news.creativecow.net/story/871864 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871864 (Burbank, California--June 13, 2013) The Editors Lounge returns on Friday, June 28th with their last installment of the season before the lounge takes its annual summer hiatus. The event will showcase the latest updates from Adobe and EditShare and will be held at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. O Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:24:53 GMT Yankees Productions Recruit ANTON/BAUER Batteries For Its Starting Lineup Of Portable Equipment http://news.creativecow.net/story/871863 http://news.creativecow.net/story/871863 (New York, United States--June 13, 2013) When it comes to capturing footage of the storied New York Yankees baseball team, Yankees Productions, the franchises in-house video production service, must be well-equipped to capture any kind of production scenariofrom dugout interviews with players to in- Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:26 GMT