Archive for November, 2007

Collaboration with NYC Artist Jemini Benefits from Clarity, Detail and Safety of ULTRASONE for Tracking, Mixing, Critical Listening

NEW YORK: It’s not X-rated, but something that’s decidedly for Adults Only has been happening at Will Roberson’s personal studio in New York City. An emerging producer effortlessly spanning hip hop, R&B, new age and beyond Roberson has equipped himself with the clarity and safety of ULTRASONE PROline 750 headphones (www.ultrasoneusa.com) to help create his most ambitious project yet: Adults Only, featuring the linguistic talents of rapper Jemini. more

QUAD RECORDING STUDIOS NAMES GLENN SWAN AS STUDIO MANAGER

NYC’s Elite Studio Adds Deep Industry Experience to Managerial Roster

NEW YORK: Landmark recording facility Quad Studios, celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2007, has named Glenn Swan to the post of Studio Manager.

Swan comes to Quad from the recently closed Sony Music Studios (SMS), where he also served as Studio Manager. A highly skilled producer and engineer, Swan brings close to two decades of NYC studio management experience at SMS, Chung King Studios and Unique Recording Studios to Quad. more

Eastman Kodak Company today unveiled KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film 5219/7219, the first product in a new generation of color motion picture films. Demonstrating the company’s dedication to film technology and ongoing innovation, the film represents a new emulsion platform incorporating technical breakthroughs that deliver greater efficiencies and expand creative options for filmmakers. KODAK VISION3 film offers increased exposure latitude and color detail with noticeably reduced grain, especially in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows, which makes this film optimal in extreme lighting situations. The new film’s proprietary advanced Dye Layering Technology (DLT) renders finer grain images in underexposed areas and produces cleaner film-to-digital transfers for postproduction. The new emulsion also processes light more efficiently and records greater detail in the highlights for use in digital post. more

Three students have been named winners of the first place regional prizes of the 2007 Kodak Filmschool Competition. Yash Bhatt from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in California, Matt Henley from the New Zealand Film and Television School, and Dariela Ludlow from Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCS) in Mexico have earned top honors for the United States/Canada, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America regions, respectively. Now in its eighth year, the annual competition recognizes outstanding achievements in cinematography by student filmmakers. The winners receive a trip to the 2008 Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival in France, where their films will be presented at the Kodak Short Film Showcase and the filmmakers will participate in networking sessions and other activities hosted by the company. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., November 29, 2007 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a world leader in optics and image quality, has made it easy for projector buyers who demand High-Definition-quality images with exacting detail; highly accurate color; and crisp, readable small type to compare various resolutions online in one easy-to-use Web site.
The www.usa.canon.com/details Web site, also known as “Where Are The Details?,� provides a user-friendly interface for side-by-side comparisons of XGA, SXGA+ and Canon REALiS SXGA+ projector displays using market-specific images for education, business, medicine, engineering, professional photography and government. more

Challenge

Heritage Harley-Davidson contends with an all too familiar issue in the retail and service industry — accommodating daily fluctuations in customers, particularly at peak times after work and on Saturdays. To serve their customers best during these busy times, the Harley-Davidson dealer developed an in-store entertainment and education media program. High-definition displays scattered throughout the service and sales department play a wide range of content — from the latest tech tips from service representatives to customer testimonials and promotional pieces for special packages. There’s also coverage of the store’s recent events, including Foghat’s performance at their recent 25^th Anniversary celebration. more

MEDIA DATA MANAGEMENT COMPANY OPENS ITS DOORS & SERVICES TO THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY

Dirty Work has launched today. Founded by industry visionary and entrepreneur Gregg Katano, the company is solely focused on providing Media Data Management services to the production and post community.

According to Katano, Dirty Work is focused on what is typically considered the “unglamorous” side of the entertainment industry. “However, Data Management is the crucial process which shepherds a media project from shooting it to showcasing it on a movie screen, television, computer monitor or mobile device,” he explains. more

Editor of Amy Winehouse’s Rehab & “Fashion Victim – The Killing of Gianni Versace” To Ring in New Year with New Home

Cut+Run/London is excited to announce the addition of noted editor James Rose, who is widely known for cutting some of the biggest music videos in recent history, and for his contribution to compelling spots and documentaries. more

Are you ready for a little one on one with Sweetwater Jones? The new campaign for the Timberwolves via Martin Williams features a smooth talking guru of b-ball (Jones) who channels a 1970′s visual aesthetic while couching players about how to reach their ultimate potential. For this comedic series of spots, Martin Williams sought the talents of BWN who designed theme music introduction that tapped into the funky vibe of the title character. more

Challenge

For David Huey, owner of Focus Communications Group, working with tape presented several challenges. First, there’s the time involved. As someone who has been known to work every single day in a month, Huey notices any inefficiency in his workflow — such as capturing and logging tape. “Capturing tape in real time is one of the biggest wastes of time,� he explained. “But that’s not the only problem. Tape heads can get dirty and tape can do peculiar things. And you don’t notice those glitches until it’s too late.� Producing television commercials, trade show videos, and other corporate videos, Huey understands the need to match the objective and vision of his clients, and all too often those can be moving targets. “Each client always comes in saying ‘this is my vision’,� said Huey. more