Archive for August 25th, 2009

Hollywood, CA

The latest lenses offered from Red One Camera are the Red Pro Lenses and they are available for rent at Alan Gordon Enterprises. They come as a set of 5 primes: 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm. The lenses come in at a fast T1.8 and a similar front diamater of mm. The cost of the 5 lens set is $19,000. Incredibly inexpensive for a PL lens set. Of course, $19K is a lot of money for no-budget indies so why not try it before you buy it? more

Even a bad economy can allow for some great opportunities to acquire normally high priced, high end products at an incredibly discounted rate. Alan Gordon Enterprises’ has once again come to the aid of the budget concious filmmakers by offering for purchase a large inventory of new and like-new digital cinema equipment and accessories at a discounted price. more

Leaders in Broadcast Network Music Composition Create Vibrant Song, ‘A Lot Happens Early’ for Wide-Reaching Campaign

DALLAS: America is waking up to the catchiest promotional campaign of 2009, driven by the sharp sonic sensibilities of Stephen Arnold Music (www.stephenarnoldmusic.com). CBS chose Stephen Arnold Music, the leaders in network music composition, to create the unforgettable new song “A Lot Happens Early” for their latest “The Early Show” national ad package. more

Adds Convenience and Flexibility to 7-Series Line of Recorders

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, AUGUST 25, 2009 — Sound Devices is pleased to announce at IBC 2009 (Stand 8.E72) that its new CL-2 Remote Fader for the 788T digital audio recorder is now shipping. The CL-2 is a powerful addition to the 788T and provides added convenience and flexibility to location recording. more

SAN DIEGO — Aug. 25, 2009 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic and broadcast equipment rental firm Bexel Broadcast Services have finalized an agreement by which the two companies will collaborate on jointly developed system integration projects. The new business alliance will give both parties powerful new resources for building their brands, enhancing their services, and further extending their market presence. more

London, UK – 25th August, 2009 – AmberFin today announces the appointment of Paula Bargery as Vice President Sales EMEA. In this role, Paula will be responsible for further bolstering AmberFin’s profile in the region, driving growth and customer acquisition through all sales channels. more

Award-winning training company delivers professional instruction for industry’s leading specialized digital visual effects software

Hoffman Estates, IL – August 25, 2009 – Class on Demand®, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, announced the availability of the highly anticipated “Complete Training for GenArts Sapphireâ„¢.â€? Recognized by top studios and post-production houses for its image quality, organic look, speed and intuitive controls, Sapphire provides more than 200 state-of-the-art image processing and synthesis effects plug-ins. The video-based curriculum follows the award-winning Class on Demand training methodology; offering expert instruction on Sapphire effects workflows for Adobe® After Effects® and Apple® Final Cut Pro® applications in a highly engaging, modern on-demand delivery format. GenArts’ first authorized training program, “Complete Training for GenArts Sapphireâ€? is hosted by GenArts’ own Todd Prives, a well-known international conference speaker and Sapphire expert. more

Mixing In The Box, Room Tuning, Mastering Motown, Writing With Sound & More

NEW YORK: In an atmosphere charged with high-level presentations by high-level industry professionals, the 127th AES Convention Master Class Program raises the bar once again with stand-out colloquiums by a gathering of iconic figures. “Master Class Chair Alan Silverman has never failed to develop a must-see program, and this year he has outdone himself,” reports Convention Chair Agnieszka Roginska. “We expect the credentials of the presenters coupled with the diversity of their subject matter will attract standing room only audiences.” more

Consoles Take On Multi-Role Functions

PROVO, UT – LDS Motion Picture Studio, a division of the Audio/Visual department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), recently upgraded its two primary audio control rooms, Studio A and Studio B, with Solid State Logic C300 HD Master Studio Systems, Delta Link MADI HD units and a shared 24-input C-SB Stagebox for remote microphone setup and control. The inherent flexibility of the C300 made it the ideal choice for the multi-role functions each console fulfills for everything from 70mm film productions to training videos at the busy 25-acre facility. more

Music/Sound Design Highlight Two Sides of NFL Star Terrell Owens’ Personality

NEW YORK, NY — NFL star receiver Terrell Owens has two sides: good-natured, happy-go-lucky Terrell and the cocky, brash superstar who prefers to go simply by his initials T.O. Both personalities are on view in VH1′s new reality series The T.O. Show, and thanks to Explosion Robinson, the custom music and sound design shop founded by Stephen Hermann, you hear them equally well in the show’s open. more