News: Imagineer Systems Announces Immediate Availability of motor motor Extends Powerful, High-End Visual Effects Design Capabilities to Affordable, Accessible Rotoscoping Design Tool for the Digital Media Design Community Imagineer Systems, creators of next-generation VFX tools, announced today the immediate availability of motor, the Company’s first offering in its new initiative to deliver sophisticated, high-end visual effects and design capabilities to mainstream visual effects artists. published 3 years agoread more
News: The Syndicate use motor on challenging BMW spots motor reduces rotoscoping time from 1 day to 4 minutes Imagineer Systems, the UK-based innovators of next-generation VFX tools, announced today how Santa Monica-based facility, The Syndicate, as part of the motor™ beta program proved the power of motor on a BMW spot. published 3 years agoread more
Imagineer Systems Expands mocha Family of Planar Tracking Solutions for the Desktop with Series of New Releases mocha shape for Final Cut Imports Roto Shape Data from Imagineer Systems Solutions; mocha for Final Cut v2, mocha v1.5 and motor v1.5 Provide Seamless Roto and Shape Export to mocha for Final Cut, mocha for After Effects Imagineer Systems today announced the culmination of an aggressive product development cycle with the release of a powerful new VFX plug-in for Final Cut Pro users - mocha shape for Final Cut. Designed to import rotoscoping shape data exported from mocha into Final Cut, mocha shape for Final Cut enables Final Cut Pro users to easily import multi-layer shape data with variable, per point edge feathering. published 4 months agoread more
Inlet’s Spinnaker Selected to Stream Indy 500 Live Iconic Event Offers Broadcast Quality Experience on the Internet via IndyCar.com Inlet Technologies, the leader in advanced encoding solutions for new media, announced today that IMS Productions and the Indy Racing League, LLC used its SpinnakerTM encoding solution to stream their broadcast aid streaming application for the 2009 Indianapolis 500® on May 24th. published 5 months agoread more
Panasonic Ships the Versatile AW-HE870 2/3-inch 2-CCD HD Convertible Camera Extensive Compatibility with Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps SD Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of the AW-HE870N, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3” HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/480i image acquisition. published 7 months agoread more
Sony Adds New Entry-Level Model To Family Of High-Definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras ony is introducing an entry-level model to its line of high-definition compact pan-tilt-zoom cameras. The new BRC-Z330 remote control camera is designed for an array of remote acquisition applications, such as television production for recording programs and for use as a weather or traffic camera. published 7 months agoread more
ARRI Expands Line of Professional Camera Accessories With so many diverse camera choices for filmmakers in the market, ARRI is expanding its line of world-renowned accessories to accommodate these new tools. ARRI’s decades of experience bring dependability and thoughtful design to elevate existing equipment with even more creative options. published 7 months agoread more
Calrec Audio Advances Market Leadership in the Americas 2008 Business Remains Strong With Leading Mobile Production Companies, Studio Facilities, and Broadcasters Calrec has announced that its Americas sales remained strong in spite of the weak economy, enabling it to solidify its position as the leading console manufacturer for high-end television broadcast applications. Calrec, one of the professional brands under D&M Holdings, attributed its success to the continued loyalty of its customers, the addition of a full-time team in the U.S. in the past year, and the strong support of its representatives and distributors. published 7 months agoread more
Panasonic Announces Versatile AW-HE870E 2/3-Inch 3-CCD High Definition Convertible Camera Extensive Compatibility With Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD Panasonic PBITS Professional & Broadcast IT Systems has introduced the AW-HE870E, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3-inch HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/576i image acquisition. Delivering affordable image capture for a wide range of applications and lighting conditions, the AW-HE870E is compatible with most 2/3-inch motor drive zoom lenses, all current Panasonic broadcast pan/tilts and controllers, and many third-party systems. published 8 months agoread more
Panasonic Announces Versatile AW-HE870 2/3-inch 3-CCD High Definition Convertible Camera Extensive Compatibility with Existing Control Systems and Lenses Helps Customers Make an Easy Transition to HD Panasonic has introduced the AW-HE870N, a cost-effective, versatile 2/3” HD/SD convertible camera that supports 1080i/720p/480i image acquisition. Delivering affordable image capture for a wide range of applications and lighting conditions, the HE870 is compatible with most 2/3-inch motor drive zoom lenses, all current Panasonic Broadcast pan/tilts and controllers, and a many third-party systems. published 9 months agoread more
Dutch Live Event Streaming Leader Broadcasts Wimbledon, Auto Racing, Concerts on the Internet with Inlet’s Spinnaker Superior value and video quality lead to Spinnaker selection Inlet Technologies, the leader in advanced encoding solutions for new media, announced today that Netherlands-based Cross Media Ventures is employing its Spinnaker™ encoding solution to stream a variety of live events, including the 2008 Wimbledon tennis championships and A1GP Motor Races held in the Netherlands, as well as a classical music concert in Amsterdam. published 11 months agoread more
Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2 Microsoft announces new rich Internet applications development and streaming media features; company outlines plans for supporting Windows, Mac and Linux tools for developing Silverlight applications. Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Silverlight 2, one of the industry’s most comprehensive and powerful solutions for the creation and delivery of applications and media experiences through a Web browser. published 1 year agoread more
Sesame Workshop's 2009 'Electric Co.' Shot With AJ-HPX3000S in AVC-INTRA 35-Episode Season One Is Slated for 1st Quarter 2009 Debut More than 20 years after it went off the air, The Electric Company, the popular seventies show for kids eager to polish their reading skills, is coming back. The 2009 version of the literacy series, which recently initiated production in New York City, is being shot with Panasonic P2 HD cameras. published 1 year agoread more
Panasonic's AG-HMC151E Wins STAR Award at IBC2008 Panasonic PBITS Professional & Broadcast Systems won a 2008 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award from the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine for the recently launched AG-HMC151E AVCCAM camcorder. published 1 year agoread more
Sony Unveils First Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Model Sony is introducing its full-frame _ (alpha) DSLR-A900 camera, aimed at serious photo enthusiasts looking for traditional SLR performance with the added benefits of digital photography. published 1 year agoread more
Imagineer Systems Challenges VFX, Editorial Community with Video Tutorial Development Contest VFX Industry Influencers to Participate on Panel of Judges; Winner Takes Home $10,000 VFX Tool Kit Imagineer Systems, creators of next-generation VFX tools, today announced it is extending a challenge to Imagineer Systems customers and the entire VFX, content creation and post production community, to create the next great series of video tutorials for Imagineer Systems VFX tools. published 1 year agoread more
Solid™ Brings Ford Spring Event to Full CG Bloom Motion design and live-action production house Solid™ recently completed 3D animation and motion graphics for agency JWT-Team Detroit and Ford Motor Company on a series of three :30 spots promoting the 2008 Ford Spring Sales Event. published 1 year agoread more
DriveSavers Recovers 2 Years of Data for Mad Media Two years and 8TB of irreplaceable live HD video footage retrieved by DriveSavers DriveSavers, the worldwide leader in data recovery services, today announced that it successfully recovered two years and 8 terabytes (TB) of priceless HD video content for Mad Media, a San Diego based youth marketing agency. published 2 years agoread more
Autodesk at the National Association of Broadcasters 2008 Convention Autodesk, Inc. will be participating in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 14 to 17, 2008. Autodesk will showcase its latest visual effects, finishing, color grading and animation solutions for film, television and commercial post-production. published 2 years agoread more
Panasonic Ships AK-HC1800N 2/3" 2.2-Megapixel Multipurpose HD Camera Panasonic announced the availability of its premium quality compact AK-HC1800N HD multi-purpose camera. Designed with the latest advancements in advanced image processing technology and control, the HC1800N delivers the highest quality full HD video possible in a versatile convertible camera. published 2 years agoread more
Mad Media Hires Seasoned Editor & DVD Authoring Guru Ryan Holdridge Mad Media has announced that Ryan Holdridge has been named Director of Multimedia Design. Ryan brings with him a skill set that includes professional editing experience with Apple Final Cut Studio 2, advanced compositing with Apple Shake, and standard definition / Blu-ray DVD authoring experience using Apple DVD Studio Pro and Adobe Encore environments. published 2 years agoread more
Robo-Vision Brings Super Bowl XLII Closer With Ikegami HDL-50 One-Piece POV HDTV Cameras Robotic Camera System Innovators Select Ikegami's Highly Compact Full Digital HD POV Cameras for Groundbreaking Goalpost Perspectives, Plus Thrilling NASCAR Shots
One of the most exciting championships in NFL history, Super Bowl XLII, was seen by a record TV audience in thrilling detail, thanks in part to HDTV images captured by Ikegami HDL-50 one-piece full-digital native multi-format POV (point-of-view) cameras. published 2 years agoread more
Panasonic to Ship the Compact AK-HC1800 2/3" 2.2M Multi-Purpose HD Camera This April Panasonic has announced plans to ship its compact AK-HC1800 HD multi-purpose camera this April. This new addition to Panasonic’s line of premium high definition cameras is equipped with 2.2-megapixel 3-CCDs that provide native 1080i video capture for high-level, high definition production. published 2 years agoread more
Sonnet's Fusion Redundancy, Speed, Capacity, and Appealing Price Point Make Fusion System a Smart Solution for Mac®-Based Design and Post-Production Company published 2 years agoread more
Universal Images Motors Through Detroit for Inaugural "D Show" Detroit's a town that is equal parts art and attitude. So it is only fitting that in creating the opening for the inaugural 'D Show' - celebrating the best in local art and advertising - Universal Images cut right to the chase. published 2 years agoread more
News: Hyster AC Technology Delivers Maximum Performance with Superior Energy Efficiency AC-powered trucks offer lower maintenance costs and increased productivity Hyster Company introduces the next level of AC-powered lift trucks. Hyster® lift trucks offer maximum performance, superior energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs thanks to the use of electric AC power. published 2 years agoread more
News: NVIDIA Quadro Solutions Selected By Chinese Automotive Manufacturers NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the world leader in programmable graphic technologies, today announced that two of the leading automotive manufacturers in China -- Geely International Corporation and Great Wall Motor Company Limited -- are using NVIDIA Quadro® FX professional solutions. published 2 years agoread more
News: Telestream and Nativ Power Expanded Video Management for Getty Images Media Management Services Comprehensive video integration enables Getty Images to grow its business into the rapidly expanding video asset management and Internet distribution marketplace Telestream, the leading provider of video transcoding and workflow automation products, and Nativ, a leading video consulting and integration services company, are pleased to announce that Getty Images, the world's leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital services, has successfully enhanced its existing Media Management Services by leveraging Nativ/Telestream's digital video and systems integration expertise. published 2 years agoread more
News: Softimage Unveils SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 and SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT 1.8 Software at SIGGRAPH 2007 Company announces new features, packaging, and pricing for SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 and enhanced game export pipeline in SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT 1.8 Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVID), today announced the latest versions of its 3D animation software packages: SOFTIMAGE®|XSI® 6.5 and SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT® 1.8. published 2 years agoread more
News: "Legend Of The (Indy) Speedway" Music Video Shot With HVX200S In Run-Up to May 27th Indy 500, Video Airs on ABC Network, Plays Out Daily on the Speedway’s Large-Screen Displays THE PROJECT: Niche Productions (Dayton, OH) recently shot a music video for Kenny Brack's "Legend of the Speedway," a song honoring famed racer A.J.Foyt’s fifty years at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his five historic Indy 500 wins. published 2 years agoread more
News: Iconix Video Introduces HD-RH1 Digital I/O Package and Remote Control System at NAB 2007 Innovative Point-of-View Camera Used in Documentary, Film and Television Projects Iconix Video, a leading developer of advanced high-definition camera systems and maker of the world's smallest professional quality HD video camera, today announced its new HD-RH1 digital I/O package and remote control system. published 3 years agoread more
News: !mpossible Pictures Welcomes Award-Winning VFX Supervisor Ed Kramer Creative digital studio !mpossible Pictures is pleased to welcome award-winning VFX Supervisor Ed Kramer to its team. Films featuring Kramer's visual effects work have been nominated for eight Academy Awards including "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest," which this past week won the Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects. published 3 years agoread more
News: Autodesk Congratulates Academy Award Winners and Nominees Numerous Films Created with Autodesk Solutions Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) congratulates Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animal Logic for their Academy Award-winning work in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and Happy Feet, respectively. Autodesk also congratulates ILM, LOLA VFX, Hydraulx, LaserPacific Media Corporation and Blue Sky Studios for their work on the Academy Award-nominated films Poseidon, The Black Dahlia and No Time for Nuts. From visualizing early concepts to finishing and color timing the final pixels, artists rely on Autodesk solutions to achieve their creative vision. published 3 years agoread more
News: Softimage Announces Availability of SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 3D artists can download latest version, which includes accelerated animation and character tools, expanded third-party rendering options, and over six hours of DVD training by Digital-Tutors Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID), announced that its Softimage, Co. subsidiary has released SOFTIMAGE®|XSI® 6, the latest version of its flagship 3D animation and character creation software. Available now for download, XSI 6 software offers new features and solutions that result in a fast and highly integrated way to work with complex 3D characters and motion capture data in a mixed-studio pipeline. Whether used for visual effects in film and broadcast programs or for designing next-generation PC and console games, XSI 6 software delivers many powerful capabilities to 3D artists this holiday season. published 3 years agoread more
News: Softimage Announces SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 Latest software version will offer accelerated animation tools, mixed-pipeline interoperability and collaborative framework for 3D artists and technical directors Avid Technology, Inc., today announced that its Softimage, Co. subsidiary has unveiled SOFTIMAGE|®XSI® 6, the latest version of its flagship 3D animation and character creation software. XSI 6 software introduces new solutions for accelerated animation that simplify working with 3D characters and motion capture data. A new collaborative framework in XSI 6 software also allows 3D artists to work together non-destructively, in a studio environment that provides easy integration with other 3D applications. published 3 years agoread more
News: CIS Hollywood use monet on major feature films monet proves itself on Eight Below, Poseidon, X-Men 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean II Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of innovative visual effects tools, announced today how Hollywood-based facility, CIS Hollywood, purchased monet late 2005 and since has used it on numerous blockbuster feature films. published 4 years agoread more
News: wondertouch Releases particleIllusion Professional Emitter Libraries Designed by Talented Trio of ParticleIllusion Artists, Collection of Six Bold New Libraries Features 'Out-of-the Box' Access to Astonishingly Complex, High Quality Particle Effects wondertouch™ a leading software developer of high performance particle effects creation tools, today announced the release of the Professional Emitter Libraries, a collection of six new particle emitter libraries for the company's award-winning particleIllusion™ 3.0 software - widely regarded as one of the most artist-friendly and powerful software solutions for creating high-quality, complex particle animations. published 4 years agoread more
News: Harris Corporation to Showcase Unprecedented Portfolio of SD/HD Solutions for Broadcast Television at NAB2006 Leitch acquisition extends Harris broadcast offering to span total content delivery chain Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) announced it will introduce an array of new standard- and high-definition (SD/HD) solutions for broadcast television at NAB2006, as the combined Harris and Leitch product portfolios are showcased together for the first time at the world’s largest electronic media show. published 4 years agoread more
News: Macromedia Announces Studio 8 New suite offers advanced design, development, and maintenance tools from desktop to mobile Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: MACR) today announced Macromedia Studio 8, the essential suite for web designers, developers, video professionals, and graphic artists to design, develop, and maintain interactive online experiences. published 4 years agoread more
