http://news.creativecow.net/logic-news Logic 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 02:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net 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/862929 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862929 (Newbury Park, California--November 19, 2009) MAXON a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, congratulates Gabriel Smetzer on winning the 2009 Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament’s first-ever Global Championship in the 3D Competition category Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862913 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862913 (Ontario, Canada--November 17, 2009) Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is now shipping its PortaMic 5.1 and PortaMic Pro camera-mountable surround microphones. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:56:54 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862895 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862895 (Los Angeles, California--November 13, 2009) During a gala evening at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Post Alliance presented its Fourth Annual HPA Awards. The HPA Awards honor top behind-the-scenes talent working in motion pictures, television and commercials as well as handing out special awards for Engineering Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, and the Charles S. Swartz Award. The special awards were announced earlier. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:29 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862871 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862871 (Montréal, Canada--November 10, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced that its entire line of products is compatible with Windows 7, Microsoft’s latest operating system for PC. All software for kids, home users and professionals were thoroughly tested and proved to be running smoothly on the new operating system. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:34:22 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/862842 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862842 (Montréal, Canada--November 4, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom All-Star, an easy-to-use animation software for teens and up. Flip Boom All-Star offers exciting features that will engage users and allow them to use animation to communicate with their friends. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:49:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 (Oak Park, Michigan--November 2, 2009) RingSide Creative has unveiled a newly-built digital intermediate (DI) color grading suite, providing the production and film community with a powerful resource whose video and audio features far exceed anything else in Michigan. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862821 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862821 (Irvine, California--October 29, 2009) Fast Forward Video's (FFV) Elite HD camera-mounted digital video recorder (DVR) is playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in capturing dramatic action sequences for TNT's "The Closer." Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:31:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862789 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862789 (Gardena, California--October 22, 2009) Pegasys, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy was a sponsor of ProjectTwenty1’s 21-day Filmmaking Competition and the Philadelphia Filmathon. The P21Fest, hosted by Project Twenty1, took place October 1-4, 2009 in University City, Philadelphia. Winners were announced on October 4 at the awards ceremony. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:13:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862753 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862753 (San Francisco, California--October 15, 2009) KTVU, San Francisco’s local Fox affiliate, is bringing the audio for its special events coverage — most specifically the station’s coverage of the city’s Chinese New Year Parade — to the next level with Holophone®’s H4 SuperMINI Camera-mountable surround microphone. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:27:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862736 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862736 (Barcelona, Spain--October 14, 2009) Vector 3™, a pioneer in graphics and playout solutions, announced that Islam Channel has installed 2 Vectorbox 8000 HD systems and Vector configured NAS system to manage automated, multi-channel playout and production storage of three Islam Channel signature channels; Islam Channel, Islam Channel Urdu, and Noor TV. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:54:37 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862733 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862733 (Oxford, UK--October 13, 2009) Vicon, developer of motion capture products, today launched Bonita, a small, affordable optical capture camera for tracking and analyzing motion. Bonita is capable of capturing 240FPS while being small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:31:45 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862731 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862731 (Montréal, Canada--October 13, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced that its entire line of products is compatible with Snow Leopard, Apple’s latest operating system for Mac. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:18:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862717 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862717 (New York--October 9, 2009) Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, announces an exclusive deal to offer its Dolby Pro Logic II licensed microphones, the H4 SuperMINI, PortaMic 5.1 and PortaMic Pro, exclusively bundled with Minnetonka Audio’s SurCode™ for Dolby® Pro Logic® II software at AES 2009 (Booth 868). Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:47:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862706 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862706 (New York--October 8, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will feature its new Tandem® 150 Modular Power System with the Anton/Bauer Solar Panel, the EledZ and ULHM-LED signature light modules, high-current Dionic® HC camera battery and fast-charge TM4 charger at HD World 2009 (Booth 909). Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:11:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862683 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862683 (Los Angeles, California--October 5, 2009) At Adobe MAX, Adobe’s worldwide developer conference, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® ColdFusion® 9, Adobe® ColdFusion® Builder™ Beta 2, and a private beta of the new ColdFusion 9 in the Cloud that will run in the Amazon Web Services environment and enable more developers to access the power of ColdFusion as a hosted service. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:33:37 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862681 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862681 (Montréal, Canada--October 5, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced that Metrovision, the leading post-production studio in Argentina, has chosen the Toon Boom pipeline to start its new Animation Division. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:29:15 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862679 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862679 (New York--October 5, 2009) Rooftop Films announces the recipients of the 2009 Filmmakers' Fund Feature Grants, created in partnership with Eastern Effects and Edgeworx Inc. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:26:11 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862675 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862675 (Montréal, Canada--October 2, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced that Mixer, the largest production company in Brazil, and Cité-Amérique, one of Canada’s leading production companies, are co-producing Doggy Day School a twenty-six 11 minute animated TV series relying on the Toon Boom pipeline, namely Storyboard Pro and Harmony. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:40:11 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862671 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862671 (Los Angeles, California--October 2, 2009) Recognizing the abilities of the talented men and women behind the scenes who play a vital part in the creation of motion pictures, commercials and television, nominations have been announced by the Hollywood Post Alliance for the Fourth Annual HPA Awards. Winners of the prestigious HPA Award will be announced during a gala evening ceremony on November 12th, 2009 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:30:58 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862662 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862662 (Montréal, Canada--October 1, 2009) Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of the new Harmony Solution which combines leading-edge technology with professional consultancy services. The Harmony Solution is the ideal animation solution to create traditional, paperless and cut-out animation, all integrated in a simplified network-base pipeline. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:37:02 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862660 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862660 (Orlando, Florida--October 1, 2009) Golf Channel, the definitive distributor of golf-related programming to over 100 million households world wide, recently upgraded Control Room Two with a 32-fader Solid State Logic C100 HD-S Broadcast Console. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:29:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862650 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862650 (Wayne, New Jersey--September 29, 2009) Turning Point in Lakeside, Calif., which produces religious programs that are seen across the country on a variety of networks, upgraded to HD when it rolled out a new 45-foot expanding side mobile production unit in January. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:00:19 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862649 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862649 (Hollywood, California--September 29, 2009) Prime Focus, one of the world's largest visual entertainment services groups, is proud to announce the launch of View-D™, a proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion process that allows filmmakers to efficiently create stereoscopic 3D movies from source material shot on virtually any medium. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:59:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862635 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862635 (Burbank, California--September 25, 2009) On December 3-5, 2009 in China’s glamorous Macao, filmmakers, broadcasters, experts and technology companies will gather for the country’s first ever content creator-entertainment technology centered event. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:32:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862633 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862633 (Amsterdam-IBC--September 24, 2009) ARRI announced a new range of 35mm-format digital cameras at IBC 2009 - codenamed Alexa - that will advance digital production to the next level. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:35:11 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862627 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862627 (Mexico City, Mexico--September 23, 2009) Astro LX, a new state-of-the-art mix stage featuring a two-operator, 48-fader, 512-channel Solid Stage Logic C300 HD Console, is open and set to attract high-end feature films and engineers from LA and around the world. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:04:54 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862620 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862620 (Valley College, New York--September 23, 2009) Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the artemis EFP HD SE camera stabilizing system, designed to work with the Red One camera. The EFP HD SE was designed and engineered in Germany, following the same philosophy as the entire artemis stabilizing line. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:40:01 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862605 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862605 (Nevada City, California--September 21, 2009) Telestream has been recognized as one of ten 2009 California Innovation All-Stars and will be honored at the 2nd annual New California 100 conference on September 22 in Sacramento. The New California 100 conference is a joint effort of Golden Capital Network and Hamilton Lane. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:06:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862589 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862589 (New York--September 16, 2009) Solid State Logic is pleased to announce a new Final Cut Pro® media import/export plug-in for the Gravity Media Asset Management system. The plug-in streamlines Apple Final Cut users import and export functions to and from Gravity’s shared storage. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:28:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862575 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862575 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 14, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, continues to see a steady increase in sales of its lightweight, lithium-ion Dionic 90 Battery from customers worldwide, sending strong feedback on its long battery life. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:07:20 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862574 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862574 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 14, 2009) Government agencies from around the world are focusing on the Solid State Logic Gravity Media Asset Management System. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:04:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862570 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862570 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 14, 2009) Dalet Digital Media Systems is pleased to announce that they have won, along with EVS and RTBF, the IBC Innovation Award 2009 for the Content Management category. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:36:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862569 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862569 (Stockholm, Sweden--September 14, 2009) Today, Edgeware, the provider of revolutionary server systems for on-demand TV, unveiled its new line of video server appliances designed for gigabit networks. The new WTV-2G and Orbit-2G video servers offer service providers a new performance option, further enhancing the unmatched flexibility and scalability of Edgeware’s server system. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:35:15 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862539 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862539 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 11, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is announcing at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.D28b) that Procam Television, a leading hire facility in the U.K., has fully committed to Anton/Bauer products. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:57:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862538 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862538 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 11, 2009) Solid State Logic will show a new version of Gravity Asset Browser Web client powered by Microsoft Silverlight in the Microsoft Corp. Topaz Lounge exhibit area at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) 2009. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:55:43 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862536 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862536 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 11, 2009) Autoscript, the world's leading teleprompting company and a Vitec Group brand, will present the first European demonstrations of its latest prompting solutions at IBC 2009 in Hall 9:D28. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:51:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862509 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862509 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 10, 2009) At IBC 2009--Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced strong sales worldwide for Autodesk Flare visual effects software and launched Extension 1 for Flare 2010 software (announced separately). Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:42:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862505 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862505 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 10, 2009) Solid State Logic is pleased to announce the complete integration of the Snell Morpheus Automation and Media Management Systems with the Gravity Media Asset Management system at IBC 2009. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:20:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862495 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862495 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 10, 2009) Sonnet Technologies announces the release of the Fusion™ RX1600Fibre, a high-performance, expandable 16-drive RAID shared Fibre Channel storage system optimized for video editing. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:57:51 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862472 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862472 (Amsterdam-IBC, the Netherlands--September 9, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will highlight its advanced, fast charge TM4 battery charger at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.D28b). Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:52:36 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862468 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862468 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 8, 2009) At IBC 2009 (Stand 8.E72), Sound Devices introduces a brand new addition to its best-selling line of portable mixers— the 552 Production Mixer, the company’s first to feature a fully integrated digital audio recorder. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:20:21 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862459 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862459 (Rancho Cucamonga, California--September 7, 2009) CELCO is introducing at IBC2009 the FireStorm EX, a new entry level Motion Picture Digital Film Recorder to complement the latest in its highly successful line of Firestorm Digital Motion Picture Recorders, and announced its immediate availability. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:34:34 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862453 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862453 (Montréal, Canada--September 3, 2009) Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom Classic 3, a new and improved version of Flip Boom Classic. Kids of age 6 and up will be amazed how easily they can create characters and bring them to life at the touch of a button. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:16:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862424 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862424 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--September 1, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is introducing its Dionic® HC high current camera battery to the European market at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.28b). Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:13:11 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862406 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862406 (Northridge, California--August 27, 2009) SmartSound® Software, Inc., the leading innovator of creative music solutions for the video industry, announced today that its popular Sonicfire® Pro 5 plug-in supports Apple® Final Cut Pro® 7, released last month. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:31:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862386 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862386 (Amsterdam-IBC, The Netherlands--August 24, 2009) Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is introducing its new LED EledZ and ULHM-LED light modules at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.D28b). Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:02:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862362 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862362 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--August 18, 2009) The industry-leading technology that has placed DIVE, the visual effects and film finishing house, on the map is now available for commercial production through its parent company Shooters Post & Transfer. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:41:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862352 http://news.creativecow.net/story/862352 (Las Vegas, Nevada--August 12, 2009) Odds On Records & Studios has been nominated for a Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in the Studio Design Project category. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:45:10 GMT