Archive for January 9th, 2008

Io HD and KONA Video Capture Cards Allow Users to Maximize Powerful New System Architecture

Grass Valley, CA—(January 10, 2008)—AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today announced that its Io HD and KONA line of video capture and playback cards will provide support for Apple’s new 8-core Mac Pro which features the latest Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 series processors. more

Visual Effects and Compositing Completed for General Motors Spot

Santa Monica, CA–Artist owned-and-operated effects boutique Brickyard VFX completed work on a spot for Pontiac via ad agency Leo Burnett Detroit. The commercial, “Car in Motion,â€? directed by Filip Engstrom, features voice-over work from Matt Dillon, and broke nationally on December 30, 2007. more

Films in dramatic and documentary competition finished at Post Logic facilities in Hollywood and New York

Post Logic Studios, a division of Prime Focus Group, completed film post production services for three contenders in the 2008 Sundance lineup, including “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh,” “Phoebe in Wonderland” and documentary project “American Teen.” The 2008 Sundance Film Festival runs January 17-27, 2008, in Park City, Utah. more

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) is among the winners of the 59th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards for Science, Engineering and Technology for Television, organized during CES by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

Marking the 20th Emmy Award that Thomson has received, the 59th Technology Emmy Awards was presented at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. more

Company Designs Main Title Sequence For New Walt Disney Pictures Feature

HOLLYWOOD, CA ­ A lush, illustrated pastiche of well-known fairytale imagery drives the main title sequence for Walt Disney Picture’s highly-anticipated new film Enchanted, created by yU+co, the three-time Emmy nominated creative design studio founded by Creative Director Garson Yu. Kicking of the holiday movie season, Enchanted opens in theatres on November 21. more

Division is renamed Deluxe Vancouver Ltd.

Vancouver, BC – January 9, 2008 – Deluxe Vancouver Ltd., a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. (“Deluxe�) announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Rainmaker Income Fund’s (TSX: RNK.un) post production and visual effects business in Vancouver and its visual effects operation in London. The acquisition does not include its animation business in Vancouver. more

Montreal, January 9, 2008 – Telefilm Canada is pleased to announce that 13 Canadian films will join the 2008 Sundance Film Festival line-up while four Canadian features – including the opening night film for the second year running– will screen at the 14th annual Slamdance Film Festival.

“Programmers at prestigious international festivals, such as Sundance, continue to recognize that Canadian independent filmmakers stand with the best in world cinema,� said Telefilm Executive Director Wayne Clarkson. “In addition to extensive visibility in national and foreign media, Canadian players will be able to take advantage of Park City’s vibrant market, where we have a solid record of attracting buyers and garnering awards.� more

As Kings of Leon stepped up to their first UK arena tour, creative director Paul Normandale, video director Phil Woodhead and lighting designer Ali Bale pooled imaginative synergies to create a unique, provocative and memorable show guaranteed to have a lasting visual impact.

XL Video supplied all the video equipment and crew for the acclaimed tour, including cameras, Barco MiTrix screen, projection and PPU. The account is project managed for XL by Des Fallon, who says “Ivan has pulled together a great team again, it’s always a pleasure to work on one of his tours, working with Paul, Phil & Judy is cool, we all clicked from the off�. more

Mammoth HD
Mammoth HD Opens dedicated Motion Gallery and adds 15 new Royalty-Free Collections to the General Library.

Mammoth HD expands the MHD footage/video library with a dedicated Motion/3D Gallery and Library. Featuring the works of Collider, Inc. and PostPhase. New additions this month include the Digital Garden Loop series by Collider, Inc. more

Clay Paky’s Alpha Spot HPE 1200 fixtures gave a headliner look to Matisyahu’s recent road trip where the Hasidic reggae rapper appeared in support of Omaha alternative rocker band 311.

Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae and rock sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being a member of Chabad-Lubavitch, a chassidic group of Judaism. As such, Matisyahu stands out for wearing the traditional clothing of Hasidic Jews and not performing on the Sabbath. Since 2004, he has released two studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. more