Archive for December, 2008

The Brief:

Lin Polito of New York-based jumP cuts this comforting :30 for National Jewish Health via Cossette.

As Scans opens, silhouetted figures climb a mountain while carrying beautiful body scans. As the sun breaks through a team of clouds a light is shone on the previously dark scans, symbolizing the ability of National Jewish Health to make a difference. more

On Saturday, December 6th, Imaginary Forces Director of Experience Design Tali Krakowsky will be participating in a panel as part of the Symposium on Design Process Innovation, taking place at the Architecture + Design Museum of Los Angeles, CA.

Created by Gensler Architects, the one-day symposium will bring together experts from a variety of design disciplines to analyze trends, share ideas, and look at the future of design process. more

AUSTIN, TEXAS, December 1, 2008—BOXX Technologies is giving 2D and 3D artists and animators an early Christmas present this year—savings in precious time and money. The new 3DBOXX 4800 Series, the fastest single processor workstation ever certified by BOXlabs, provides artists working with matte painting and textures or 3D modeling using Autodesk® Maya® and 3ds Max® with a significant boost in speed and performance. BOXXlabs results show the 4800 runs 3ds Max 2009 38 percent faster than its 4600 predecessor and an independent POV-Ray™ benchmark study shows a 49 percent increase in speed. more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Roselle Park, NJ based sound company Audio Inc. utilized BSS Audio Soundweb London to help run live sound reinforcement at the Bermuda Music Festival, a unique multi-day live concert event held in October, featuring artists such as Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and UB40.

Mike Sinclair, Vice President of Audio Inc. only learned of how useful Soundweb London could be to him at the InfoComm 2008 show. “We were looking for a return snake for large sound systems, and it was suggested by Geoff Lissman of Harman that we consider Soundweb London.� more

Founded by Director/Producer Lee Scharfstein, creative development, creation and execution company harold group has officially launched in NYC. The boutique entity, comprised of four creative directors/directors, including Scharfstein, will act as both a creative services agency and production company, working in tandem with advertising agencies as well as direct to client. more

V&P Sound Pvt. Ltd. Feature Soundcraft Vi6â„¢ At FOH And Showcase New Version 3.0 Software

NORTHRIDGE, California- The Palace Grounds in Bangalore, India were transformed on November 7, 2008 into a celebration for thousands who turned out for “The Great Indian Rock 2008.� Bangalore transcended into the Rock Capital of India with an international concert that featured 3 prominent Indian bands, Slingshot, Rainbow Bridge and Extinct Reflections and 2 Norwegian popular acts, Sahg and Satryicon. V&P Sound deployed an extensive Harman sound system that featured Soundcraft’s Vi6 and included products from JBL, Crown, dbx, and AKG. more

NORTHRIDGE, California – Physician’s Quality Care in Jackson, Tennessee, a completely new kind of walk-in medical clinic is provided to patients giving them a one-of-a-kind non-medical experience. With audio components from JBL and Crown audio systems integration firm Internally Sound has designed a system that establishes a more hospitable environment for patrons. more

Judge’s Award Throws Spotlight on Innovative Company Perpetually Extending the Limits

December 1, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA) Ramy Katrib and the team at DigitalFilm Tree have spent the past ten years building the Hollywood-based company into a hub of creativity and technology that provides content creators with innovative and comprehensive services for television, feature films, gaming and internet delivery. Launched in 1998 by a team of expert editors and post specialists in a small office on Sunset Strip, Katrib set out to build a distinct facility that relied upon creative thinking, innovative engineering, color science, and a fearless dedication to do things non-traditionally. This combination of imagination and ability has recently garnered the company a special honor from the Hollywood Post Alliance. more

A lofty 15 feet off the ground and 340 feet into the air, in luminous Times Square, the Walgreens company proudly makes its mark with a new multi-media display that will be seen by an estimated 1.6 million passers-by every day.

To process and distribute the massive amount of data necessary to feed the supersign, digital display engineering and manufacturing company D3 LED – the company that engineered and manufactured the spectacular – has chosen Vista Systems’ Spyder.

Elevated in the New York skyline, the display draws attention to Walgreens’ new three-level emporium located in the ground floor retail space of One Times Square, home to the famed New Year’s Eve Ball drop. more