Archive for June 9th, 2009

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that its new Autodesk Flare visual effects software ⎯ launched just one month ago ⎯ has been licensed by five post-production companies across three continents. Flare is a creative companion to Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects and compositing software. more

ORLANDO, FL — Lighten up your connection plates with Wireworks high-impact LumaVue Custom Panels & Plates, that can be rear illuminated for instant identification. The perfect solution for use in low-light applications, the panels can also shed light backstage during live performances, on the road as well as several other locations where there is limited visibility. Wireworks LumaVue Custom Panels & Plates are on display at InfoComm 2009 (Booth 5221). more

Canada’s Public Film Producer Incorporates Powerful Color Grading Tools Into State-of-the-Art Workflow

June 9, 2009 (Stockholm, Sweden) Digital Vision, the premier supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, announced today that the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has deployed a Film Master colour grading and finishing system. The Film Master will become an integral part of the NFB’s tapeless workflow at their Montréal headquarter and an important acquisition in its ongoing digital transition to digital. more

Industry creative guru joins FMC’s elite talent pool of trainers

New York City, NY – June 9, 2009 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the nation’s premier authorized digital media training center for postproduction and broadcast professionals, welcomes award-winning videographer and editor Luisa Winters to the FMC team. Recognized internationally as an accomplished videographer, editor and educator, Winters is certified by Adobe® to teach After Effects®, Premiere® Pro, Flash®, Photoshop®, Encore® and Captivate®. An in-demand presenter on the international conference circuit including the larger shows – NAB and CES – Winters joined the FMC team in March 2009 to spearhead instruction for the Adobe curriculum. Luisa is based in Washington, D.C., but delivers Adobe training at all FMC locations: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Orlando, Chicago and Dubai. “Future Media Concepts has a reputation for providing outstanding instruction to both industry enthusiasts and professionals,â€? said Jeff Rothberg, president and co-founder of FMC. “We are proud adding Luisa Winters to our world-class instructor staff, as she encompasses the talent, certification and expertise that reinforces our position as an industry leader in Adobe education.â€? more

ENFIELD, CT, June 8th, 2009 – Music 2 Hues, a leading supplier of Production Music & Sound Effects to the, Film, Video, Animation, & Multimedia Industries has just completed a major renovation to their website adding over 2000 music WAV file tracks for instant online download. more

DaletPlus metadata and workflow engine powers news workflows for 2000 plus users

Levallois-Perret, France – June 9, 2009 – DR, the public service broadcaster of Denmark, has successfully deployed Dalet Enterprise Edition to power its newsroom operations. The system is running in twelve different sites, including all of DR’s regional locations and the new broadcast headquarters in Copenhagen. Its implementation, which required multiple, complex integrations with graphics, broadcast and customized production systems, was carefully planned and executed over a 3-year period. more

Hollywood, Ca – May, 2009 – Reducing production time on any shoot has been a challenge for every photographer whether it is for films or video. Alan Gordon Enterprises, a leader in innovative manufacturing motion picture products is introducing “The POLAVIEWâ„¢”. Designed specifically for both cinematographers and videographers, the POLAVIEWâ„¢ will reduce camera set-up by replicating the effects of a polarizing filter through a quick and accurate preview without having to use the actual camera filter. more

At InfoComm this month dnp will be unveiling its latest optical projection screen – Supernova Panorama (Hall A4, Booth #4906). The product breaks all previous records by offering seamless viewing up to 1.5m/5ft tall and 10m/33ft wide

Based on dnp’s award-winning optical screen technology, this exciting new product features high contrast filters that absorb ambient light and provide clear, sharp images – even in brightly-lit surroundings. Manufactured in one piece, it is the ideal screen for edge-blending with multiple projectors. more

Ben Cole, Landon Bootsma, Tim Mulvihill and Harry Mukhopadhyay will explore how the MPC Vancouver team helped to recreate one of the most acclaimed comic books in history, revealing the challenges they faced in assembling some of the more complex scenes and answering questions surrounding the diverse techniques used at the studio. The event, organised by SIGGRAPH, takes place; Wednesday June 17, 7:30 PM at the Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street (@ Davie). A similar presentation will take place at SIGGRAPH 2009 in New Orleans. more

Spirit 4K and Bones Solution allows IVC to expand 4K scanning services to mainstream and independent Hollywood communities

DFT Digital Film Technology, provider of high-end post production solutions, today announced that Los Angeles-based, IVC Digital Film Center, a Point 360 company, has expanded their 2K / 4K film scanning, remastering, and archival services with the new Spirit 4K DataCine and Bones solution. more