Archive for July 16th, 2007

Custer‘s Last Stand Brought to Life with Autonomous Agent 3D Animation Software

Massive Software‘s Artificial Intelligence-driven animation system, Massive, has been utilized visual effects and animation facility Digital Dimension for the HBO film “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.” The movie, which aired May 27, is based on the book by Dee Brown, and chronicles the displacement of the American Indians during the westward expansion of the U.S. more

Hollywood, CA, July 17, 2007 – SonicPool, one of Hollywood‘s leading post facilities, specializing in audio and video finishing, edit suite rentals, and full post-production services, continues its success in providing a broad range of audio services to TV commercials, music videos and promotional projects. The announcement was made by John Frost and Patrick Bird, co-founders/Supervising Sound Mixers, SonicPool. more

San Francisco, CA (July 16, 2007)–Phoenix Editorial & Designs announced it has brought on board editor Kim Calvert. Calvert brings to Phoenix over a decade‘s experience working in commercial post-production on both the east and west coasts. In addition to wrapping up several projects for Apple, Calvert is currently cutting a multi-spot TV campaign for “Rome” on HBO Home Video via ad agency Venables, Bell & Partners. more

Studio City, CA, July 17, 2007 — Media Distributors, America’s preeminent distributor of professional products and services for entertainment and enterprise, has launched a Green Partners Program. The new program represents a natural extension to the company‘s already popular and successful motion picture film buyback and recertification services, film archive products production, data migration and barcode programs. The announcement was made today by Richard Myerson, president, and Tom Evans, senior vice president, marketing, Media Distributors. more

Minneapolis, MN – (July 16, 2007) – The mystery behind Hatshepsut, one of the most successful female pharaohs of Egypt, is given new life in a compelling Discovery Channel program, “Secrets of Egypt’s Lost Queen.” To promote the show, film production and motion design company Mrs. K commissioned animation studio motion504 to create a :30 piece that unearths the legacy of Hatshepsut, the queen who would be king of Egypt. more

Shorts Shed Light On The Global Climate Crisis And Feature Witty Performances By Harry Shearer, Rip Torn & Strong Supporting Cast.

Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY – (July 13, 2007) — Award-winning Final Cut recently completed editorial work on several compelling and funny short films produced by multi-award winning production company Miracle Entertainment for “Live Earth.”

The films, starring Harry Shearer and Rip Torn, were aired individually during the 24-hour, seven-continent concert series that took place on July 7th around the globe. One was featured in the prime spot before Madonna, and all films are set to be shown as a complete 10-minute piece for international film and music festivals over the next year. more

MINNEAPOLIS — June 26, 2007 — Rimage Corporation (Nasdaq: RIMG) today announced the availability of its new Professional Series 5300N and 5100N product lines, addressing the requirements of mid-range of CD/DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ publishing. The new Rimage Professional 5300N and 5100N models offer customers a “step up” from ordinary desktop disc publishing systems and provide compact, user-friendly systems for front office applications. more

Alan Dresner, General Manager of Electrosonic’s US Work Environments Business, passed away on July 8, in Minneapolis, of lung cancer. He was 52.

Dresner brought Electrosonic a wealth of knowledge based on over 25 years in the industry. “Alan was an assertive sales manager and a well-disciplined, process-oriented leader, possessing a solid understanding of the technology and strategies employed in the industry”, said Kyle Carpenter, CEO of the Electrosonic Group. more

CINCINNATI, July 16, 2007 – Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that radio industry veteran Al Jason has joined its radio sales team as district sales manager for the Northwestern U.S. region. In his new position, Jason is responsible for an eight-state territory that includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Alaska. more

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Match Frame is pleased to announce the relocation of its Austin division to 550 Bowie Street. Located within the environmentally friendly Whole Foods Market World Headquarters Building, the new facility is within walking distance of Town Lake and many of the city‘s popular boutiques, coffee houses, bars and restaurants. more