Avid Congratulates its Emmy Award-winning and Nominated Customers at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards Avid customers relied on the MediaCentral Platform to create high-quality programs recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & SciencesAvid® (Nasdaq:AVID) today congratulates its customers on their nominations and awards at the prestigious Primetime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). As part of the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on September 18 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the creative arts awards honor the behind-the-scenes crafts essential to television production. published 5 days ago read more Emmy-Nominated VFX Producer Sean Tompkins Joins FuseFX VFX Producers Danielle Beemis and Miles DeLong also added to Los Angeles staff.In a further strengthening of its Los Angeles production staff, FuseFX has added three veteran visual effects producers. They include Sean Tompkins, a two-time Emmy nominee who previously served as Associate Head of Production at Zoic Studios. published 1 week ago read more Community Films Director Clay Tweel's Inspirational Doc "Gleason" Receives Theatrical Release This Summer Earlier this year, Director Clay Tweel signed with national commercial production company Community Films. This summer sees the theatrical release of his inspirational documentary “Gleason” about former NFL player Steve Gleason and his family’s struggle with his diagnosis of ALS. The film made its overwhelmingly successful debut at the Sundance Film Festival 2016 with U.S. rights purchased by Amazon Studios and Open Road Films just days after the festival. The film opens nationwide in theaters this summer and will be streamed this fall on Amazon.com. Tweel is also the Co-Director of “Finders Keepers,” which was co-produced by Community Films with fellow Community Director Seth Gordon serving as Producer. published 2 months ago read more M&C Saatchi LA Celebrates The Ford Theatres: LA's Freshest Stage New Campaign Highlights The Cultural Exchange That Is The Heart of Los Angeles' Iconic VenueM&C Saatchi LA is proud to have developed and produced a multi-platform campaign for the grand re-opening of one of Los Angeles’ most beloved artistic centers: the Ford Theatres. The campaign shines a spotlight on how the Ford Theatres brings people together for transformative arts experiences that inspire, empower and ignite cultural exchange. published 2 months ago read more Picturemill Creates Opening Titles Sequences for AMC Picturemill, the Content and Production division of Eclipse Advertising, recently created opening sequences for two new, high profile AMC television series. published 2 months ago read more Entertainment Marketing Agency Eclipse Advertising Names Leila Amirsadeghi as VP, Client Development Eclipse Advertising, an award-winning, independent advertising and marketing agency is expanding its Brand Strategy and Marketing team. Concurrently, Eclipse has named Leila Amirsadeghi as Vice President, Client Development. The announcement was made today by Steve Dubb, CEO/President, Eclipse. published 3 months ago read more Community Film's Director Matt Smukler Celebrates Deutsche Bahn's 25th Anniversary In New International Spot Matt Smukler of Community Films has directed a moving, new commercial for Deutsche Bahn celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The spot takes us on a soccer fan’s journey where he connects from point A to point B using Deutsche Bahn’s railway. The connection, however, goes farther than the miles in this love story. published 3 months ago read more Community Films Signs Director Marius Crowne Up & Coming Talent Selected For This Week's "Shoot" New Director Showcase in NYCommunity Films has signed Director Marius Crowne to the company’s diverse roster of talent. Crowne joins Community in the midst of being selected for the prestigious “New Director Showcase” by “SHOOT Magazine.” The SHOOT New Director Showcase reel will be screened during the signature event at the DGA in New York this Thursday, May 26th. published 4 months ago read more Community Films Welcomes Director Clay Tweel After the Successful Sundance Debut of His Doc "Gleason" Community Films welcomes Director Clay Tweel to the company’s diverse roster of talent. Tweel joins Community right on the heels of the successful debut at the Sundance Film Festival of his feature-length documentary “Gleason.” The doc focuses on former NFL player Steve Gleason and his family’s struggle with his diagnosis of ALS. The film’s U.S. rights were purchased by Amazon Studios and Open Road Films just days after the Sundance Film Festival. Tweel is also the Co-Director of “Finders Keepers,” which was co-produced by Community Films. “Gleason” also received the 2016 SXSW Film Festival Audience Award for “Festival Favorites.” published 6 months ago read more AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women Showcase Set for April 12Sarah Gertrude Shapiro to Deliver KeynoteThe American Film Institute will host its annual AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) Showcase on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles. The event provides an opportunity for the program’s 2015 participants to premiere their work to an invitation-only audience of representatives and working artists from throughout the creative community. The opening keynote will be delivered by the evening’s guest of honor, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (AFI DWW, Class of 2012), the co-creator and executive producer of Lifetime’s critically acclaimed UNREAL, which she developed from her DWW short film SEQUIN RAZE. published 6 months ago read more Nancy Schreiber, ASC Shoots YouTube PSA with Panasonic VariCam Nancy Schreiber, ASC Shoots YouTube PSA Celebrating International Women’s Day with Panasonic VariCam 35 4K Cinema Camera/RecordersAward-winning cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, ASC recently shot a two-minute public service announcement for YouTube with a pair of Panasonic VariCam 35 cinema camera/recorders. Honoring this week’s International Women’s Day, the spot profiles seven YouTube creators from around the world who serve as Change Ambassadors in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign, using their voices to stand up for gender equality. See the PSA here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAHDs83-YTc&feature=youtu.be. published 7 months ago read more WPSD Chooses AVIWEST DMNG PRO from VidOvationLocal NBC Affiliate Deploys Camera-Mounted System as Well as Smartphone App, Giving News Teams a Flexible and Reliable Alternative to Microwave TrucksVidOvation today announced that WPSD, an NBC affiliate station based in Paducah, Kentucky, has expanded its field newsgathering capabilities with the AVIWEST DMNG PRO 180 3G/4G bonded cellular video transmission system. An ultra-compact and highly portable camera-mounted device, the DMNG PRO enables WPSD news teams to transmit live, high-quality video from the source of breaking news and other live events without having to deploy bulky and costly microwave equipment. In addition, WPSD has deployed the AVIWEST DMNG APP iOS to the news team, enabling team members to use their iOS®-based smartphones to transmit video content instantly from the phone's front or rear camera. published 7 months ago read more Pixel Power virtualizes playout at NAB 2016 Graphics heritage moves to software-centric solutions for productivityNEW STAND LOCATION – SL5922, NAB, Las Vegas: Pixel Power, the automation, branding and graphics innovator, is drawing on its pedigree of nearly 30 years of uncompromised excellence for its new generation of products. At NAB 2016 (Las Vegas Convention Center, 18 – 21 April) it will demonstrate new, highly productive software solutions that bridge the transition from today’s broadcast infrastructures to the IP connected future. published 8 months ago read more Canon U.S.A. Celebrates The 25th Anniversary of the EOS REBEL SLR Camera Line With Launch Of "Rebel With A Cause" InitiativeProfiling Modern Day Rebels Including Daredevil Nik Wallenda and Music Producer Swizz Beatz, “Rebel With A Cause” Campaign Filmed Entirely with Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR CamerasCelebrating 25 years since the introduction of Canon’s first EOS Rebel SLR camera, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to honor this milestone by introducing its new “Rebel With A Cause” campaign. In 1990, the iconic “Image is Everything” campaign introduced the Canon EOS Rebel, an SLR camera born with a cause — to put the power of pro photography into the hands of the public and level the playing field forever. 25 years later, Canon launches “Rebel With A Cause,” embarking on a journey to follow modern day rebels who challenge convention in their own unique way, capturing their causes through the eye of a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR. “Rebel With A Cause” will invite people into their worlds, celebrating the imagery that makes their causes shine and motivating others to join their movements. published 10 months ago read more Chainsaw Provides Post Services for Emmy Nominees Post Factory, Pixel Underground, Bling Digital and SIM Digital also lend their expertise to nominated series, documentaries and specials.Chainsaw, A SIM Group company, provided post production services for 11 television productions that received a total of 54 nominations in the 67th Emmy® Awards. published 1 year ago read more Trilogy Communications to Feature VoiceFlow at IBC 2015 IBC 2015, Hall 10 Stand A29: At IBC 2015 Trilogy Communications, a global provider of high quality intercom systems and SPGs for TV studios, mobile production, playout and post, will feature its new VoiceFlow™ communication unit (VCU) and Gemini II distributed matrix intercom system. published 1 year ago read more Bully Pictures' Dustin Lance Black Combines Activism with Advertising Academy-award winner directs advertising projects with powerful social themes for Tylenol and Coca-ColaDustin Lance Black soared to international fame in 2009 when he won an Academy Award for his screenplay for the film Milk and inspired millions with his stirring acceptance speech invoking LGBT rights. He went on to become a leading spokesperson for the LGBT community through his play 8, about the fight against California’s anti-same-sex marriage proposition, and as one of the founding board members of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, whose efforts led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the discriminatory proposition. That ruling is viewed as an important precursor to last month’s U.S. Supreme Court decision making same-sex marriage legal nationwide. published 1 year ago read more Art Directors Guild Features Artwork from "Scandal" Production Designer The The Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) announced today that Production Designer Corey Kaplan (Scandal), Oscar®-winning Production Designer Gene Allen (My Fair Lady) and Scenic Artist Stasys Pinkus (82nd Academy Awards) will have their artwork featured in Gallery 800's annual exhibit Three Artists You Should Know. Running from June 20 – July 25, the exhibit’s opening reception will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The hosted reception will feature live music, hosted bar and appetizers. published 1 year ago read more Black Label Music...Unveiled Black Label Music has been unveiled. Launched by the creative partners behind the successful BWN Music (Composer Ken Brahmstedt & Mixer Carl White), Black Label is committed to creating the highest quality, custom music for commercial, branded entertainment, television, and film projects. Black Label also provides Music Supervision and a la carte Audio Branding services. Fueling Black Label, a sister company to BWN, is Composer Joe Wong (based in Los Angeles) and Producer/Director of New Business Development Kari Sharff, who works out of the office in Minneapolis, the city often referred to these days by clients as the “Austin of the North.” www.blacklabelmusic.com published 1 year ago read more Sheffield Doc/Fest programme announced From 5 to 10 June Sheffield Doc/Fest 2015 will welcome 250+ decision makers from 30 countries, including representatives from ABC, Al Jazeera, ARTE, BBC Britdoc, Channel 4, Cinereach, Chicken and Egg, Danish Broadcasting Corporation, National Geographic, NDR, National Film Board of Canada, Wellcome Trust, PBS, POV, SXSW, SBS and Tribeca Film Institute. Nine delegations will attend: BFI Film Audience Network Delegation, Jordanian Delegation, Nordic Delegation, Northern Film & Media Delegation, Mexican Delegation, Scottish Delegation, South African Delegation, Ukrainian Delegation VPRO Dutch Delegation. published 1 year ago read more Chainsaw Adds Colorist Kim Schneider Continuing to build its resources for scripted television, Chainsaw, a SIM Group company, today announces the hiring of veteran colorist Kim Schneider. Schneider arrives with more than 20 years of experience in television post production, including a 7-year run as final colorist for AMC’s Sons of Anarchy. published 2 years ago read more Boris FX to Acquire Imagineer Systems to Form Visual Effects Developer Powerhouse Strategic acquisition merges leading visual effects software developer with Academy Award-winning creator of motion tracking and rotoscoping toolsBoris FX, the expert in integrated VFX and workflow solutions for video and film, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Imagineer Systems Ltd., the UK-based developer of the exclusive Planar Tracking™ and masking tools. published 2 years ago read more Colleen. Signs Cinematographer Dannel Escallon for Exclusive Commercial Representation colleen., a modern management company founded by agent, coach and business development consultant Colleen Dolan Vinetz, has signed cinematographer Dannel Escallon to the agency’s roster for exclusive commercial representation. published 2 years ago read more Emerging Cinematographer Judy Irola Wins Nat Tiffen Award 2014 for Excellence in Cinematography Education Presented by the International Cinematographers Guild, professor and department chair at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is honored for excellence in cinematography educationThe Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer of award-winning imaging accessories, congratulates Judy Irola, professor and Conrad Hall Chair of Cinematography at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, who is the honored recipient of this year’s Nat Tiffen Award for Excellence in Cinematography Education. The award was presented as a part of the International Cinematographers Guild’s Emerging Cinematographer Awards. published 2 years ago read more Art Directors Guild to Induct Three Production Designers Into Hall of Fame at 19th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards, Jan. 31 Three legendary Production Designers – John Gabriel Beckman, Charles Lisanby and Walter H. Tyler – will be inducted into the Art Directors Guild Hall of Fame at the Guild’s 19th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 31, 2015, as announced today by ADG Council Chairman John Shaffner and Awards Producers Dave Blass and James Pearse Connelly. published 2 years ago read more DaVinci Resolve Used to Grade Fall's Most Anticipated Television ShowsBlackmagic Design today announced that DaVinci Resolve is being used to color grade an exciting lineup of America’s brand new and returning hit fall television shows. 13 of the most anticipated series on top primetime and cable networks are using DaVinci Resolve for color correction. published 2 years ago read more Avid Congratulates Its Primetime Emmy Award Winning and Nominated CustomersAvid Everywhere Enables the Creation of the Highest-Quality, Creatively Inspiring Programs Recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & SciencesAvid® (OTC:AVID) congratulates its customers on their awards and nominations at the prestigious Primetime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) as part of the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 16 in Los Angeles. The awards are dedicated to honoring the behind-the-scenes crafts essential to television production. published 2 years ago read more “Modern Family” Graded with DaVinci Resolve by Modern VideoFilm in Los AngelesBlackmagic Design today announced that Twentieth Century Fox and ABC’s hit television show “Modern Family” is graded using DaVinci Resolve at LA based Modern VideoFilm, which provides world class post production and distribution services to the film, television and media content industries. published 2 years ago read more ‘And The Nominees Are…Emmys® 2014’ Exclusive Exhibition Celebrating 66TH Primetime Emmy Nominees Opens At The Hollywood Museum Exhibition Features Costumes From More Than 20 Emmy®-Nominated ShowsEmmy® season has been sizzling in Hollywood since nominations were revealed on July 10! The Hollywood Museum, the official Museum of Hollywood, celebrates the 66th Primetime Emmy® Award nominees with an exclusive exhibition showcasing costumes, props and more from over twenty Emmy®-nominated television programs. ‘And The Nominees Are…Emmys® 2014’ will be on view at The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building located in the heart of Hollywood through Sept. 14. published 2 years ago read more Visual Music Rebrands With Focus On Unique Roster From Bear McCreary and John Swihart to Emerging Artists and ComposersFor Tom Seufert it’s always been about finding his clients the perfect soundtrack. That single-minded passion and enthusiasm from the Creative Director of Visual Music is why the award-winning music boutique he founded some 16-years ago continues to thrive in a constantly shifting musical landscape. published 2 years ago read more Miller Camera Support Equipment Stands Tall Amongst The Golden Tripods At The ACS National Awards For Cinematography Leading Camera Support Solutions Company Hosts Charitable Raffle at Black Tie GalaMiller Camera Support Equipment, a leader in the production of innovating camera support solutions, recently attended the 43rd Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) National Awards for Cinematography to host a charitable raffle, from which all proceeds were donated to the Motion Picture Industry Benevolent Society (MPIBS). The event marked the continuation of Miller’s 60th anniversary celebrations, awarding cinematographer and ACS member Peter Heap with a Miller LP ’54 Classic Tripod. published 2 years ago read more ShootersINC Welcomes Nick Litwinko as Managing Director of ShootersNYC, DIVE & BIGSMACK ShootersINC has welcomed Nick Litwinko as Managing Director of ShootersNYC, DIVE & BIGSMACK. The announcement was made this morning by ShootersINC President Ray Carballada, who notes that Litwinko will be overseeing the management of these three divisions, as well as continuing to grow the company’s overall presence in New York. published 2 years ago read more 2014 Cine Gear Expo Exhibitor NEWSMultiDyne® — Booth 301, At the 2014 Cine Gear Expo, MultiDyne® will showcase a broad range of innovative, fiber-optic-based video and audio transport solutions designed specifically for pro A/V and broadcast applications. published 2 years ago read more Tim Nagle Joins Lucky Post As Finishing Artist Lucky Post is excited to announce that Tim Nagle has joined the company as the post house’s finishing artist. Nagle’s first collaboration with Lucky Post began as the engineering designer of the state-of-the-art studio. published 2 years ago read more Miller Camera Support, LLC Celebrates 60th Anniversary At Broadcast Asia 2014 Leading Camera Support Company Provides Innovative Solutions for Film & TelevisionMiller Camera Support Equipment, a leader in the production of innovating camera support solutions, reels with enthusiasm, as it continues its 60th anniversary celebrations at BroadcastAsia2014 (Booth 4D2-21). The Australian-owned camera support equipment company commemorates its professional progression throughout the years, supplying revolutionary high-end tripods and fluid heads for the film and television industry. published 2 years ago read more Pixel Power Gives You the US$1 Promo Practical, Affordable, Creative and Reliable Solutions to Branding, Trailers and Playout from the Industry Leaders in Broadcast GraphicsStand: 5D1-05, Pixel Power, the innovative supplier of broadcast playout solutions with integrated graphics, is to showcase its playout and automated promo creation tools at BroadcastAsia (17 – 20 June, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, stand 5D1-05). The presentation will include the game-changing Pixel OnDemand and Pixel Factory graphics production systems, and the latest additions to the ChannelMaster branding and playout technology. published 2 years ago read more BigStar Teases Drama & Turmoil For New Season Of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” For season 4 of the critically acclaimed drama “Game of Thrones,” HBO once again tapped creative strategy and production company BigStar to create the teaser campaign. “Dungeon,” “Desert” and “Forest” hint at turmoil and peril around every corner in Westeros with environmentally-driven character studies that build on this season’s tagline: “All Men Must Die." The new season premieres on April 6th. published 2 years ago read more Miller Camera Support, LLC Celebrates 60Th Anniversary At The 2014 NAB Show Leading Camera Support Company Provides Innovative Solutions for Film & TelevisionMiller Camera Support, LLC, a leader in the production of innovating camera support solutions, reels with enthusiasm, as it prepares to kick off its 60th anniversary celebration at the 2014 NAB Show (Booth C9520). The Australian-owned camera support equipment company will toast its success by commemorating its professional progression throughout the years in supplying the film and television industry with revolutionary high-end tripods and fluid heads. published 3 years ago read more MAX Helps Mayers Move on ABC’s New Mixology Series Matthews Studio Equipment announces that several of MSE’s MAX Menace Arms have take up residence on the new ABC series "Mixology," shot by cinematographer Mike Mayers. “'Mixology' follows 10 characters through one single night in a trendy Manhattan bar called Mix,” explains Mayers. “We meet our characters and then learn their history through a whirlwind flashback that carries us to the present moment in the bar. Filming the flashbacks was both fun and challenging. I set up the flashback unit to be a comedy SWAT team with minimal resources by substantial capabilities. Filming the flashbacks proved to be a visual challenge because our resources are so limited. That’s where MAX comes in.” published 3 years ago read more MultiDyne 2014 NAB Show PreviewMultiDyne® — Booth C9921At the 2014 NAB Show, MultiDyne® will showcase a broad range of innovative, fiber-optic-based video and audio transport solutions designed specifically for pro A/V and broadcast applications. published 3 years ago read more MAS Hits the Slopes for ESPN Doc on Olympian Mark McMorris MAS recently scored director David Tindale's Making Your Mark, a 44-minute documentary following 20-year-old Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris.MAS (Music and Strategy) recently scored director David Tindale’s "Making Your Mark," a 44-minute documentary following 20-year-old Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris. Coordinating closely between its New York and Los Angeles studios, MAS created and scored 25 cues to help tell the exhilarating story of the phenom’s rise from snow-obsessed youngster to Olympian gliding toward gold in Sochi. published 3 years ago read more Actor/Comedian Patton Oswalt to Host the 12th Annual VES Awards Audience Favorite Returns for Third Hosting GigToday, the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced that award-winning actor/comedian/author Patton Oswalt will serve as host of the 12th Annual VES Awards on February 12, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This marks Oswalt’s third engagement as host of the prestigious annual celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation. published 3 years ago read more Troika Assists with Rebrand of ENCORE Premium Pay TV Channels Premium Cable Provider Taps Branding Agency to Activate “Playing Favorites” Position Through New Brand Voice, Identity Brand consultancy & creative agency Troika recently completed its agency consulting work with Starz, a leading provider of premium channels in the U.S., to rebrand the suite of eight ENCORE premium cable channels. published 3 years ago read more Paul Maibaum, ASC, Director of Photography for “Sons Of Anarchy” Appears on the Go Creative Show Paul Maibaum, ASC. Director of Photography for the hit FX Network series, "Sons of Anarchy" joins Ben Consoli, host of the Go Creative Show, for a revealing and informative interview that covers Paul’s work on countless TV movies and series. published 3 years ago read more Albert Cheng, Dave Lougee & Michael O'Neill Elected to Board of Directors of Broadcast Music, Inc.Jack Sander and Mark Pedowitz Re-ElectedBroadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, elected Albert Cheng, Dave Lougee and Michael O'Neill to its Board of Directors at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held today in Nashville, TN. published 3 years ago read more NuContext Creative Names Michael Rola as New Executive Director of Integrated Marketing; Rola Had Been Walt Disney Studios' Director, Integrated Marketing & Synergy NuContext Creative, a multi-award winning entertainment marketing agency, has named Michael Rola as the company’s new Executive Director of Integrated Marketing. In his new position, Rola will be responsible for creating and executing branded entertainment and movie studio integration campaigns for NuContext Creative and their clients. Angela Guice, Founder/Executive Producer, NuContext Creative, made the announcement. published 3 years ago read more Trilogy Gemini Intercom and Nevion Flashlink Transport: The Perfect Combination IBC 2013, 12-17 September, Stands 10.A29 and 1.B71: Bringing together class-leading products from pioneers in broadcast intercom and media transport, IBC 2013 will see Trilogy showcase Nevion’s Flashlink transport system while Nevion highlights Trilogy’s Gemini Intercom and Mentor XL SPG/TSG, the latter of which will provide all timing references for Nevion throughout IBC. published 3 years ago read more Trilogy Gemini Intercom and Nevion Flashlink Transport...The Perfect CombinationIBC 2013, 12-17 September, Stands 10.A29 and 1.B71Bringing together class-leading products from pioneers in broadcast intercom and media transport, IBC 2013 will see Trilogy showcase Nevion’s Flashlink transport system while Nevion highlights Trilogy’s Gemini Intercom and Mentor XL SPG/TSG, the latter of which will provide all timing references for Nevion throughout IBC. published 3 years ago read more Your Turn To Care Nominated for Los Angeles Area Emmy Executive Producer Margaret Hussey Brings Critical Stories to Life KCET's groundbreaking series, Your Turn To Care has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Information/Public Affairs Series. Your Turn to Care was produced by KCET and Executive Producer Margaret Hussey. The 65th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards Presentation will be held at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on Saturday, August 3, 2013. published 3 years ago read more Shedding a Bright Light on Caretakers, Your Turn to Care Wins Gracie Award Executive Producer Margaret Hussey Brings Critical Stories To Life 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 for "Your Turn to Care," produced by KCET. published 3 years ago read more Beyond International Relies On Aspera High-Speed Transfer To Power Global Production WorkflowsAspera transfers full-resolution content between production teams enabling global workflows for highly rated showsBooth #5G2-05 — Aspera, Inc., creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s large data at maximum speed, today announced that Beyond International, a leading global production company with over 3900 hours of global television to its credit, has expanded its deployment of Aspera’s high-speed fasp™ technology for production of hit shows such as "MythBusters", "Selling Houses", "Deadly Women", "Behind Mansion Walls" and "Toy Box." published 3 years ago read more Filmmakers Jeffrey Williams and Dan Greenberger Present "Man Up, Little Boy" Short Film Starring Bradley Whitford at Dances with Films Festival June 5 in Hollywood Emmy Award-winning “West Wing” cast member Bradley Whitford, whose new ABC comedy series “Trophy Wife” debuts this Fall, stars in a new, independent, dark comedy short film entitled “Man Up, Little Boy.” The 8-minute film will make its debut during the “Dances with Films” Festival held at Hollywood’s Chinese Theatres, and will be presented there on Wednesday, June 5, at 5PM. published 3 years ago read more ShootersInc Unveils Extensive New Directorial RosterCompany Signs 7 Directors & Positions Itself For An Integrated FutureShootersINC, the creative multi-dimensional content company, has unveiled an extensive new Directorial roster, including the signing of seven Directors. Joining the company is a diverse group of talent: Directors Robert Adamo, Kris Magyarits, Rob Markopoulos, Ira Rosensweig, Judy Starkman, Julian van Mil and Scott Whitham. published 3 years ago read more Season Three Of Late Music Icon Jenni Rivera’s Reality Series “I Love Jenni” Finishing At AlphaDogs Post Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production is currently working on season three of the late Latin music icon Jenni Rivera’s reality show," I Love Jenni". The final season of "I Love Jenni" premiered on April 14 on mun2, and has reached 2.3 million total viewers since its premiere. The series-to-date finished the month in the #1 spot among all Hispanic cable networks and beat English-language cable networks Comedy Central, FX, TBS, A&E, Family channel, Lifetime and AMC, among others, for both Hispanic adults 18-34 and Hispanic adults 18-49. The final season is the series’ most successful season to date. "I Love Jenni" airs Sunday evenings at 9e/8c on mun2. published 3 years ago read more Boris FX Rolls Out New Boris Continuum Units Product FamilyPick and Choose Boris Continuum Complete Filter Categories Starting at $199Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated VFX and workflow technology for video and film, today announced that each category of Boris Continuum Complete filters is now available as a separate Boris Continuum Unit, allowing artists to choose toolsets that are geared towards their specific needs. published 4 years ago read more American Society of Cinematographers Names Television NomineesFOX Leads NominationsThe American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has selected its television nominees for the organization’s 27th Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography. The winners will be announced on February 10, 2013, at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. published 4 years ago read more Lionsgate Forges Output Deal with Russia's West CompanyDeal Continues Lionsgate's Creation of an International Distribution Network with Top Partners in Major Territories Around the WorldAs part of its strategy of establishing output agreements with leading distributors around the world, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, has forged an output deal with Russia's West Company for distribution of Lionsgate titles in Russia and the other nations of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, the two companies announced today. published 4 years ago read more Avid Hosts Pro Video Webinar and Q&A with Emmy Award Winning Editor of Modern FamilyRyan Chase and Assistant Editor Shaheed Qaasim will offer tips on Media Composer, ScriptSync, and cutting one of television’s funniest showsAvid today announced the latest installment in Avid’s Pro Video Webinar series, which is slated for Tuesday, November 20th and will be featuring the editing team behind the Emmy-winning television comedy, Modern Family. The session is one of the many resources that Avid provides to customers offering professional insights and advice to help editors of all experience levels maximize their tools and take their craft to the next level. published 4 years ago read more Disney Agrees to Acquire Lucasfilm LTD. Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agreed to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise.Acquisition continues Disney's strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world's best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value. published 4 years ago read more Ntropic Creates Visually Enticing Promo For ABC Fall Sunday Night Line-Up Led by Ntropic’s Nate Robinson and Andrew Sinagra, the creative team at Ntropic has created a visually enticing promo for ABC’s Fall Sunday Night Line-Up entitled “A Taste of ABC Sunday.” Collaborating closely with Executive Producer Joseph Uliano of One World Productions in Los Angeles and the Entertainment Marketing Division of ABC, the team of Robinson + Sinagra directed the piece, while Ntropic created all of the visual effects for the ground-breaking promo which began airing last month with heavy rotation during the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards. published 4 years ago read more Colorfront Wins Emmy Award For On-Set Dailies Colorfront On-Set Dailies continues to dominate file-based production on major motion pictures and episodic TV showsAcademy Award-winning developer Colorfront today announced it has been awarded a 2012 Primetime Engineering Emmy from the Academy Of Television Arts And Sciences for Colorfront On-Set Dailies, the market-leading on-set dailies system for motion picture and TV production. published 4 years ago read more Universal Pictures To Release Pitch Perfect In Select Theaters On Friday, September 28, 2012Audiences Will Get Pitch Slapped by the New Musical Comedy One Week Earlier than ExpectedUniversal Pictures announced today that it will release Pitch Perfect in select theaters across North America on Friday, September 28, 2012—one week earlier than expected. This early release of the new movie from Gold Circle Films and Universal Pictures will precede the musical comedy's wide release, which continues as previously scheduled on October 5. published 4 years ago read more Livestream Enters the Switcher Market with Livestream Studio HD500: A Truly Portable All-In-One Live HD Production Switcher Expanding its hardware offering, Livestream solidifies its position as a full-service solution for live video event production with free software version arriving early 2013Livestream, the market leader for live event coverage, today introduces the Livestream Studio HD500, an all-in-one broadcast quality video switcher. The new hardware product features include: published 4 years ago read more Design/Animation Studio One Fine Day Brings to ABC Family’s “Bunheads” Show Open Love of Dance Guides Creative Esthetics Behind Elegant LookFor Nathalie de la Gorce, Creative Director of the design/animation boutique One Fine Day, her experience with ballet and dance guided the graceful show open/package she directed and designed for the ABC Family hit “Bunheads.” published 4 years ago read more KMP Adds Respected Colorist Ted BradyExpanding Talent Roster Supports Growing FacilityKeep Me Posted (KMP), a FotoKem company specializing in the finishing of episodic television, promos, commercials and trailers, has announced that colorist Ted Brady has joined its in-house talent roster. Brady brings nearly three decades of experience working with renowned creatives in the broadcast and film industries. He will begin work immediately on several of KMP’s television shows. published 4 years ago read more VER Now Offers Industry’s Highest Quality Super Slow-Motion Acquisition with Four Additional Grass Valley LDK 8300 Camera Systems Video Equipment Rentals (VER®), a premiere equipment rental company with locations throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, has added four additional LDK 8300 Live Super SloMo camera systems from Grass Valley™. This brings to five the number of LDK 8300 systems in VER's inventory. The additional LDK 8300 systems will initially be used to support the live broadcast of the 2012 NBA Finals on ABC Sports/ESPN. published 4 years ago read more Colorfront On-Set Dailies Is Premier Choice For Major Motion Pictures And Episodic TV ShowsOn-Set Dailies dominates digital camera productions and 4K RAW workflowsAcademy Award-winning developer Colorfront today released details of how its On-Set Dailies system has rapidly become the premiere choice for digital production dailies among major motion pictures and TV shows. The majority of features using Alexa ARRIRAW and F65RAW workflows, as well as high-profile HD episodic TV shows shooting ProRes, have all selected Colorfront On-Set Dailies. published 4 years ago read more Colorfront On-Set Dailies Premier Choice for Movies & TV NewsOn-Set Dailies dominates digital camera productions and 4K RAW workflowsAcademy Award-winning developer Colorfront today released details of how its On-Set Dailies system has rapidly become the premiere choice for digital production dailies among major motion pictures and TV shows. The majority of features using Alexa ARRIRAW and F65RAW workflows, as well as high-profile HD episodic TV shows shooting ProRes, have all selected Colorfront On-Set Dailies. published 4 years ago read more THE TREE OF LIFE Earns Top Honors from CinematographersBOARDWALK EMPIRE, CALIFORNICATION and PAGE EIGHT Win in TV CategoriesEmmanuel Lubezki, ASC, AMC; Jonathan Freeman, ASC; Michael Weaver, ASC; and Martin Ruhe claimed top honors in the four competitive categories at the 26th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards celebration here tonight at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. published 5 years ago read more NETIA Products at the 2012 NAB ShowNETIA Exhibiting With GlobeCast, Booth SU812 New! Radio-Assist™ 8.1 — Upgraded Radio Automation published 5 years ago read more American Society of Cinematographers Reveals Television Awards NomineesHBO Leads Nominations with Programs in All Three CategoriesThe American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced nominees in three television categories for the 26th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards competition. The awards ceremony will be held here on February 12 at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom. published 5 years ago read more Bexel Builds Production Solutions For 9th Season Of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Following its recent success on location for the new reality TV series, Love in the Wild, Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, has once again teamed up with Lock & Key Productions. published 5 years ago read more Leading LA Post Houses & Studios Choose Cache-A Archive Appliances To Safeguard ContentFaced with preserving and protecting the massive amounts of data they generate daily, many leading Los Angeles post houses are increasingly choosing Cache-A’s archive appliances. Cache-A’s complete product line – including the Pro-Cache5 and the new Prime-Cache5 – is designed to meet the needs of digital media professionals for safe, reliable and cost-effective content archiving, access and interchange. published 5 years ago read more NewTek Ships TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ Ahead of ScheduleBreakthrough HD portable live production system with simultaneous eight channel, multi-track, multi-format recording technology, redefines what HD live production systems can do NewTek, worldwide leader in portable live production and 3D animation systems, today announced the company is shipping the award-winning TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ a full quarter before expected. The new and highly anticipated HD portable live production system blurs the lines between live and post production. published 5 years ago read more Entity FX Soars with "Smallville" Series "Finale" Visual EffectsEntity FX has created visual effects for the series finale of "Smallville". The work, which included nearly 80 visual effects to help bring the program's characters and story arc to a close, caps off Entity FX's nine consecutive years of developing and delivering all visual effects for the popular teen Superman-themed show. "Smallville" "Finale" aired Friday, May 13, as a two-hour special on The CW. published 5 years ago read more Mewshop Talks Art of Editing with Keith ReamerEditor of "The Music Never Stopped" and "I Shot Andy Warhol" offers behind-the-scenes tips and techniques to aspiring filmmakers and editors as this month's Mewshop Artist in ResidenceManhattan Edit Workshop (Mewshop), the cutting-edge authorized digital-training destination for postproduction and content creators, recently hosted Keith Reamer as this month's Mewshop Artist in Residence. published 5 years ago read more OConnor Supports "Modern Family"OConnor, a Vitec Group, announces that cinematographer James Bagdonas ASC has chosen OConnor fluid heads to support the new season of "Modern Family". published 6 years ago read more LIVE TV Builds IT Broadcast Infrastructure Around Vector MultiPlayEnd-to-end Vector 3 playout solution powers content delivery for nine LIVE TV channelsVector 3™, the leading developer of IT-based graphics and playout solutions, announced today that LIVE TV, a Thai-based cable television operator, has placed an order for nine Vector MultiPlay systems to facilitate playout automation of their new tapeless facility. published 6 years ago read more Anton/Bauer Toasts 40th Anniversary At NAB 2010 Company’s Customers, Distributors and Staff Gather to Celebrate Continued InnovationAnton/Bauer®, a Vitec Group brand, and the world's premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will toast its 40th anniversary at NAB 2010 (Booth C6025). Along with the company's major customers, longtime dealers, distributors and members of the Vitec Group family, Anton/Bauer will celebrate this milestone and showcase the company's latest technological innovations. published 6 years ago read more Inlet Technologies To Provide Smooth Streaming of Winter Olympics in HDInlet Technologies, a leader in live streaming and video-on-demand solutions for digital media, has been selected to provide Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Live Smooth Streaming online video for NBC Universal during the media company’s coverage of the XXI Olympic Winter Games from Vancouver, February 12-28. published 7 years ago read more ARRI Unveils Glimpse of Upcoming Cameras at New Digital Production WebsiteA new online destination for creatives to educate themselves about digital production and the ARRI Digital Camera System will launch this Friday, the first day of IBC. published 7 years ago read more NewTek TriCaster™ Selected to Produce and Live Stream Extended Coverage of Big 12 Football Conference Championship Game WeekendCollege football fans will be able to see pre-game and post-game events not available on televisionNewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NCAA Big 12 Conference chose the TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and live stream Big 12 Championship events on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, on www.Big12sports.com. published 8 years ago read more The Farm Group Marks a Successful Decade of Business Operations Based on ScheduALLScheduALL Enterprise Resource Management System Keeps Complex Operations Running Smoothly for Leading London Post HouseScheduALL today announced that The Farm Group, one of London's leading independent film and television post-production houses, has reached a key milestone: 10 years of continuous operation based on the ScheduALL broadcast and operations management software system. published 8 years ago read more MECHnology VFX Produces 400 Visual Effects For ABC Family’s "The Middleman"Burbank’s MECHnology Visual effects finished the first season of ABC Family’s The Middleman, producing almost 400 visual effects for the series. published 8 years ago read more Headlight Reinterprets a Classic with WolfieFrom New York-based Design + VFX house Headlight comes Wolfie, an inventive interpretation of the classic The Boy Who Cried Wolf fable. This animated two-minute short was stylishly crafted for the second annual Twenty120 film collection. published 8 years ago read more The Syndicate Wins BDA AwardsDesignWorks at The Syndicate honored with two Silver BDA Awards for ESPN NASCAR open and Six Flags commercial at 2008 Promax|BDA International ConferenceCreative design and digital production studio The Syndicate was recognized at the 2008 Promax|BDA International Conference competition with two prestigious Silver BDA Awards. published 8 years ago read more Filmmaker's Loss Gains AttentionFood Addicts 1200 Mile Walk From Jacksonville to Boston Debuts at The Jacksonville Film FestivalIn April 2004, Gary Marino walked through 12-states, 12 pairs of sneakers and an unprecedented 1200-miles, in an effort to educate and inspire millions of Americans, who like him, struggled with obesity. published 8 years ago read more Base Camp Studios Goes to Venus And Chicago for Andy DavisBase Camp Studios recently teamed up with recording artist Andy Davis to create a pair of visual effects heavy music videos. published 9 years ago read more Base Camp Studios Teams Up with Toon Disney to Launch "Power Rangers Jungle Fury"Base Camp Studios recently teamed up with Toon Disney to create the season campaign and launch of "Power Rangers Jungle Fury". The effort included a series of TV spots including a sneak peak of the show, character profiles and even a spot highlighting some of the Ranger’s cool gear. published 9 years ago read more News: WDBD-TV Improves Workflow, Prepares for HD Programming with NEXIODemonstrates How Small-Market Stations are Embracing Leading-Edge TechnologyHarris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that JW Broadcasting’s WDBD Fox 40 and its two sister TV stations have transitioned from tape-based to disk-based archive storage with the Harris® NEXIO™ NXIQ™ 6000i clustered storage solution. published 9 years ago read more News: AccuWeather Uses Harris Corporation OSi-Traffic to Manage Advertising Buys Across 40-Plus Station Affiliate NetworkHarris Broadcast Traffic System Used for Centralized Database, Reporting and InvoicingAccuWeather, Inc., the world’s premier weather information service, is using Harris Corporation’s OSi-Traffic™ broadcast system to manage traffic across its expanding network of affiliated TV stations. published 9 years ago read more News: Pappas Telecasting Companies Switches to Harris Corporation OSi-Traffic Broadcast SolutionMajor Commercial Station Group to Move Most of Its 27 Properties to the Next-Generation, Centralized Traffic Management SystemHarris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been selected to provide its Harris® OSi-Traffic™ solution to Pappas Telecasting Companies, one of the largest commercial television station groups in the United States. published 9 years ago read more News: Yowza Digital Animates "DinoSapien"Brings Evolved Dinosaurs To Life For Discovery Kids Series published 9 years ago read more News: Opportunity Knocks Schedules World Premiere In Palm BeachShort Film Starring General Hospital star Tristan Rogers to premiere at 12th Palm Beach International Film FestivalSilver Beach Productions, Inc. is proud to announce the World Premiere of Opportunity Knocks, a SAG short film directed by Aaron Wells, at the 12th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival in West Palm Beach, FL. published 10 years ago read more News: !mpossible Pictures Welcomes Award-Winning VFX Supervisor Ed KramerCreative 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 10 years ago read more News: Sony Media Software and FremantleMedia Hit New High Note with "American Idol" Versions of Award-Winning Music Creation SoftwareAmerican Idol Jam Trax and American Idol Extreme Music Creator Let Everyone Create Songs Just Like Their Favorite PerformersSony Media Software, a leading provider of music creation programs for the PC, has signed an agreement with FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide, Americas to develop American Idol® Jam Trax™ and American Idol Extreme Music Creator™ software, two new applications that let users experience the thrill of making music and living the dream, just like the stars of America's most popular television series, "American Idol." published 10 years ago read more News: Avid Systems Are Top Choice Among 2006 Academy Award NomineesCreative professionals behind year's top films once again select Avid, Digidesign, and Softimage tools; Awards show and other Oscar programming also produced with Avid systemsAvid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that its film, audio, and animation solutions were used by professionals to produce every film nominated in the Best Picture, Directing, Film Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects, and Animated Feature categories of the 78th Annual Academy Awards®. This year's Academy Awards also marks the sixth-consecutive year that every nominee for a Sound Editing Oscar® has used the Digidesign® Pro Tools® system. In addition, content creation teams are using Avid postproduction and broadcast solutions – such as Avid® Symphony™ Nitris® and Avid Deko® systems – to assemble sequences and create unique graphic elements for the March 5 Academy Awards show and other programs that will offer red carpet coverage. published 11 years ago read more News: FOR-A Scores Five Color Corrections Sales at ABC, Disney, ESPN, NBC and MSNBCABC New York, ESPN, NBC New York, Disney’s Time Square Studios Select FOR-A’s DCC-70HS HD/SD System; MSNBC Receives FOR-A DCC-700 Serial Digital Color CorrectorsFOR-A Corporation of America announces five major sales and shipments of its DCC-70HS multi-format, multi-standard (HD/SD) color correction system and DCC-700 serial digital color correction system to major East Coast-area broadcasters. published 11 years ago read more |  Blogs: Photographers Tamara Lackey & Joel Grimes plus Facebook’s New Policy — Photofocus Podcast 9/15/13Here is the new podcast feed: feed://feeds.feedburner.com/photofocuspodcast Get the show here or get it on iTunes This week s show is a triple scoop of goodness. 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