Archive for November 21st, 2007

December 13, 2007 is the date for Band Pro’s Annual “One World on HD ‘07� Open House dedicated to showcasing the newest in HD technology. Band Pro is inviting leading artists, technicians and innovators to share ideas and check out the latest in High Definition technology in a casual atmosphere. more

Introducing I6x9 Inc.’s EX 0.7X Wide Converter for the Sony HVR-V1U and other compact HD camcorders. This professional optic easily attaches to the 62mm threads on the front of the camcorder’s 3.9-78mm lens for 30% more wide-angle coverage than the lens alone affords.
Weighing only 13.75 oz. (390 grams) the EX 0.7X Wide Converter has been elegantly engineered and crafted with no sacrifice in quality. The sleek 3-element design utilizes state-of-the-art coated glass for clean high definition pictures. more

ADLIB Lighting supplied lighting and video equipment for Enter Shikari’s recent Incendiary Tour – featuring their largest production to date.

The hyperactive St Albans based 4-piece’s energized amalgam of edgy, raw hardcore and punky techno took the UK by storm with their very animated performances.

ADLIB Lighting has been involved with Enter Shikari right from the start seeing their popularity and cult status explode onto the UK indie music scene. more

Identity is pleased to welcome the talents of sheet metal specialist, Jacques Steyn. Jacques has worked in all varieties of filmmaking including: documentaries, television, commercials and feature films on just about every continent over the globe. He is founding member of the German Film Academy, as well as a founding member of the production company Radical Images Productions GmbH, which has produced, directed and photographed hundreds of commercials and a multitude of long form projects. Keeping a hand in every aspect of the film community, Steyn’s critical skills were utilized when he was asked to serve as member of the jury for the Deutsche Filmpreis in 2006. Jacques’ skilled eye and expertise have continually landed him work as director/DP on major international car campaigns with such clients as Audi, Buick, Lamborghini, Nissan, Mercedes, Porsche, and Toyota. Owner/EP Joe Masi notes, “We’re incredibly fortunate to land such a powerhouse as Jacques. This is his first American roost, and we’re eager to showcase his precision filmmaking to stateside agencies.� more

The Black Iris collective composes an upbeat, acoustic soundtrack that matches the light nature of the new Sharp flat screen TV. Black-clad men disappear into the background as they hold the televisions in various positions; connecting images on the screens together to attain one cohesive moving picture. As visions of rollercoasters, marathon runners, and surfers riding a wave fluidly move from screen to screen…the music moves as well, driving the energy of the piece. more

Award-winning compositing and effects plugin for Apple Pro Video Applications adds 52 new innovative filters and advanced rendering

Boston MA – Nov 21, 2007 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, today announced the availability of FxFactory version 2.0. FxFactory is an extensive 2D / 3D compositing and effects plug-in environment offering over 200 GPU accelerated filters that have been developed for the Apple FxPlug architecture. FxFactory filters extend and enhance the production capabilities of Apple Final Cut Studio 2 (Final Cut Pro 6 and Motion 3) and Final Cut Express 4.0 solutions. more

As Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band began the Magic tour, their first full-scale tour of the US and Europe since 2002-2003, grandMA was right there with them. A.C.T. Lighting is the exclusive distributor of the grandMA in North America.

The Magic tour kicked off in Hartford, Connecticut on Oct. 2 the same day the “Magic� album, Springsteen’s first with The E Street band in five years, was released by Columbia Records. The band has just completed the North American leg of the tour. more