Archive for August, 2009

UK CCTV Expert Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard to Deliver Keynote Address

(MIDLOTHIAN, TEX.) – The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) will host a national-level policy discussion on the expansion of public video surveillance during its 20th Anniversary Training Conference in November. The program will include a keynote address from Deputy Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard of Cheshire Constabulary, who is considered the U.K.’s leading police authority on CCTV. more

Offers 20% pre-order discount on Propellerheads new Record Audio Software Tutorial DVD

Ontario, Canada (August 26, 2009) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces a comprehensive tutorial DVD for Propellerheads Record, a new audio recording software offering unlimited tracks, world-class effects, mixing tools, and a fresh approach to recording music. more

The Henson Digital Puppetry Studio Revolutionizes Television Production Using NVIDIA Quadro Processors

NVIDIA Corporation congratulates a premier technology partner, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, on winning an Engineering Emmy at the 61st Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards, held Saturday, Aug. 22 in Los Angeles. more

ARG ElectroDesign, a leading developer of signal distribution products for the broadcast and telecommunications industries, has announced that Portugal Telecom, Portugal’s largest telecommunications service provider, has installed a network of Media Combiner MPEG network adaptors. The new adaptors provide Portugal Telecom with a highly reliable, cost-effective method of carrying multi-programme ASI DVB-T data streams over its synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) network to feed the country’s new nationwide network of digital television transmitters. Systems integration for the project was supplied by Novabase, a leading Portuguese IT business solutions company. more

Brand new development partner unleashes Stereo3D Toolbox; Stereoscopic mastering for After Effects and Final Cut Pro

Boston, MA – August 26, 2009 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, announced that new development partner, Dashwood Cinema Solutions, has released its first FxPack; Stereo3D Toolbox for Stereoscopic 3D mastering. Created by Dashwood Cinema Solutions founder, Tim Dashwood, Stereo3D Toolbox is an FxFactory powered plug-in designed to work with Adobe® After Effects® CS3 / CS4, Apple® Final Cut Pro®, Apple® Motion® and Apple Final Cut® Express applications. more

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