Archive for January 22nd, 2008

New York, NY – (January 16, 2008) – Alex Bickel has joined Outside Editorial in New York as the company’s first Editor/Colorist. The announcement was made this morning by Company Founder/Editor Scott Gaillard.

“Alex possesses a blend of qualities that, in most, are an ‘either/or’ prospect,â€? comments Gaillard. “He can sit up all night with a manual for this or that program and walk into the shop the next morning with expertise. He’s able to bring incredible creative insight and sensitivity to color, rhythm and sound to his projects. But above all, Alex’s energy is infectious and his enthusiasm for all manner of creative projects is inexorable.â€? more

ETC Paris are supplying their proprietary OnlyView multimedia control software and Christie HD video projectors to Franco-Italian scenic design specialists Danny Rose for the acclaimed new production of Giulietta e Romeo (Romeo & Juliet) which is currently touring Italy.

Show director, Sergio Carrubba (also the director of Danny Rose), came to ETC Paris with his concept “Maximage Experience�, a system based on ‘total immersion’ that he has developed with associate Paola Ciucci in which the stage, actors and audience are all surrounded by “dynamic giant image projection�. more

San Francisco, CA (January 22, 2008)—Phoenix Editorial & Designs has recruited motion graphics and visual effects artist Phil Spitler to join its team. The 15-year industry veteran has worked with major ad agencies and blue-chip clients in both the United States and in his native England, where he was a founding partner of leading motion graphics studio Keyframe.

“Phil Spitler has been one of the top freelance motion graphics artists in Northern California. After working with him on numerous projects over the years, we finally shackled him to a suite here at Phoenix,â€? said Matt Silverman, Creative Director, Phoenix Editorial & Designs. “His technical expertise and creativity has helped us tackle some of our most challenging projects. Now that he’s on board, we’re planning a full-blown assault on the motion graphics world.â€? more

Popular Series Uses POV Camera To Capture High Definition Cave Exploration Footage

Santa Barbara, CA: January 22, 2008—Iconix Video, manufacturer of the world’s smallest professional quality HD video camera, today announced the use of the HD-RH1 camera system to capture high definition caving footage for Discovery Channel’s popular series, “Dirty Jobs.� “Dirty Jobs� airs Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT on the Discovery Channel. more

New Affordable System Delivers Ease-of-Use with VICON’s Signature Quality, Accuracy and Reliability

Los Angeles, CA (January 22, 2008)—VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced that its low-cost motion capture system, FK Extreme, has been gaining momentum with continually growing system sales to both entertainment and educational facilities located around the globe. FK Extreme was first introduced at the Game Developer’s Conference in March 2007, and is based on the same VICON motion capture technology in place at leading animation studios and gaming facilities worldwide. more

New Project Design Workshop Part of Canada’s First Digital Media Masters Degree Program

Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Jan. 22, 2008 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) are today introducing a new project design workshop for Canada’s first Masters for Digital Media (MDM) Program at Great Northern Way Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. As part of the 20-month MDM Program, the workshop will equip students with techniques to plan and manage digital media projects in their academic and professional careers. more

On the heels of a string of successful feature film VFX efforts for the Weinstein Company and Revolution Studios, rhinofx announces the opening of a Connecticut office dedicated to supporting feature film and video game effects. The new location offers 30% tax credits for all clients while creating additional capabilities such as cutting-edge technology with total integration with the New York office for features, spots and the video game industry. In addition, Gravity, the Tel Aviv-headquartered company that maintains a studio in Toronto, has upped its longstanding minority interest in rhinofx, New York. Both moves help to position rhinofx to fully realize its planned effects diversification across multiple screens, including TV, cinema, the computer and the mobile phone. more

(January 22, 2008) – DULUTH, Georgia – Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced the availability of WEGENER’s SMD-515 set top boxes within Conklin’s integrated solution offering to support IPTV services.

“We are happy to offer WEGENER’s high-quality, reliable set top box as part of our IPTV solution,� stated David Hunt of Conklin-Intracom. “This partnership enhances our portfolio offering to clients. The SMD-515 and SMD-515-PVR are an integral part of the first MPEG-4, HD & PVR commercial deployments in North America.� more

Soar through billowy white clouds and dazzling sun rays set against brilliant backdrops of purple, blue and pink skies with Cloud Fly -Thrus 3 HD, Cloud Fly -Thrus 4 HD, Cloud Plates HD and Sky Effects HD 2, four new collections from Artbeats. Featuring compelling aerial shots, unique camera angles and vibrant colors, these new royalty-free titles include superior quality, HD content that can be used for broadcast, feature films, commercial, multimedia, game development, independent production and more. To view or purchase these collections please visit Artbeats’ website at www.artbeats.com/skies. more

SANTA MONICA, CALIF.–Creative talent from Ascent Media Group facilities received two nominations in the 80th Academy Awards announced today by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. more