Archive for April 2nd, 2009

*New MLB Network Incorporates Panasonic’s HD Box-type Cameras to Capture Unique Point-of-Views from Every Ball Park *

SECAUCUS, NJ (March 31, 2009) – The newly launched MLB Network delivers non-stop baseball action and programming with the help of 33 Panasonic AK-HC1500G 2/3� multi-format 1080i/720p HD point-of-view cameras installed in all 30 major league ballparks across the country. The all-baseball high definition cable network, launched in approximately 50 million homes, is designed to provide die-hard baseball fans with a more exciting and in-depth game viewing experience. more

Santa Monica, CA, April 2, 2009 – A world renowned creative collective, Elias Arts, a company devoted to music composition, strategy and production and best known for its work in the advertising and branding industry, has created original music for a new, three spot TV campaign from Saatchi & Saatchi LA, promoting the 2009 Toyota Venza. The music from two of these spots proved so popular with consumers, that Toyota then commissioned Elias Arts to extend the music from two of those spots into full-length tracks, which are now available for free download via www.toyota.comm/venza more

The fluid fx gurus at Fusion CIS morph drinking water into an intelligent being with a spritely character for DMG

Fusion CI Studios and Department of Motion Graphics pooled talents recently to create this lively spot for New Zealand creative agency, Sugar and client, Fonterra. Fonterra’s new “smartâ€? water, “Wholeâ€?, leaps into the air then transforms itself into shape after shape — first a brain, then a bridge, then bananas — displaying a vigorous character and life of its own. more

Frantic Films VFX, a division of Prime Focus Group, announced that it has contributed extensive previsualization (previz) work on the Zack Snyder-directed feature film “Watchmen� from Warner Bros. Pictures. It was released in theaters on March 6.

A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, “Watchmenâ€? is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the “Doomsday Clock”—which charts the USA’s tension with the Soviet Union—moves closer to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the outlawed but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach uncovers a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity…but who is watching the Watchmen? more

Getting New VFX Artists Up-to-Speed Fast with SWAT

TORONTO: April 2, 2009 … eyeon Software Inc., maker of the award-winning Fusionâ„¢ compositing application, announced its new SWAT certification program to ensure that new and established VFX artists receive the training and support they need to realize their full creative potential. With the new SoftWare Artist Training (SWAT) umbrella program, the company has expanded its international network of trainers, colleges, online resources, and in-house product support personnel to ensure that every eyeon artist is up-to-speed on the latest versions of Fusionâ„¢, Generation®, Rotation®, and Vision®. eyeon will launch the new program at NAB, April 20-23, 2009, in Las Vegas. more

Dimension 3 (www.dimension3-expo.com) the world’s leading festival for professionals involved in 3D stereoscopic production, post and display, will take place in Paris, France, from 2 – 4 June 2009.

Now in its third year, Dimension 3 will again be the crucial meeting-point for performers, technical and business professionals who create 3D stereo content for cinema, TV, video games, home entertainment, communications and training – underlining its position as the No.1 forum on the calendar for the 3D industry. more

New Feature Makes It Easy To Locate Professional HD Cameras For a Wide Range of Applications

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 7, 2009 – Broadcasters and professional HD camera buyers who need a camera for studio, ENG, Documentary, High-Speed, Digital Cinematography, Reality TV, or Sports and Events can find it from among the major brands including, Sony, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Panasonic, Hitachi, Red, and others at www.HDCameraGuide.com. more

Iroquois, ON, Canada – April 2, 2009 – Ross Video announces the appointment of Kenneth Ostmo, as Regional Sales Manager for South Central USA.

Mr. Ostmo will be based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will report to Kyle Luther, National Sales Manager for USA. He will be responsible for managing Ross Video sales in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. more

The VB-C500D Fixed Mini Dome Network Camera combines Genuine Canon Optics and Canon’s Powerful DIGIC NET Processor to Offer Outstanding Image Quality

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 31, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the new high-performance VB-C500D Fixed Mini Dome Network Camera which features a stylish modern design, a range of advanced features and outstanding image quality, making it a cost-effective means of capturing high-quality video for remote monitoring over IP. The VB-C500D is ideally suited for any location where a fixed security camera is required, including reception areas and convenience stores, tight spaces like elevator/ATM lobbies, and in upscale environments like hotels and condominiums where the camera needs to complement the interior design. more

Los Angeles-based audio-visual rental and staging company American Hi Definition, Inc. marked its 12th year supporting the live Grammy Awards telecast by powering an array of rear-projection screens with the Christie Roadster series of 3-chip DLP(r) projectors. The 51st Grammy Awards show was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California where an AV-rich set took center stage. more