Archive for September 16th, 2009

Calabasas, CA, Sept. 17, 2009 – MusicBox, the music production and library music source for such hit TV shows as “Dog, The Bounty Hunter� and ESPN’s “World Series of Poker,� is pleased to announced its creative contribution to a new, upcoming two-hour TV special entitled “Holy Grail in America.�

Produced by Committee Films for History, and featuring both a hybrid original score and library music from Music Box, “Holy Grail in America� will premiere on History Sept. 20, 2009, at PM. The original score is one part neoclassical drama, and one part contemporary orchestral gothic mystery. This score does a thorough job of immersing the viewer in the time period featured in this special, as well as illustrating the mindset of the determined men who scoured the globe in search of “The Holy Grail.� more

Mr. X completed 415 shots for Whiteout.

Using Visual Effects to Build Dramatic Tension in Mystery Thriller

TORONTO: September 16, 2009… Whiteout, which opened in theatres this weekend, includes 415 shots completed at Mr. X, one of Canada’s leading creative visual effects houses. Set in Antarctica, the mystery thriller was directed by Dominic Sena and stars Kate Beckinsale. Beckinsale plays a US Marshall who must solve a murder with just days to go before the start of the six-month winter, during which travel to or from their remote base will be impossible. As the lead facility on the project, Mr. X defined the look and feel of the film by creating set extensions and augmentations, which transformed shooting locations in Quebec and Manitoba more

Special Award Honors Famed Filmmaker, Sound Designer and Visual Effects Expert

September 16, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) The Hollywood Post Alliance has announced that Ben Burtt will receive the organization’s Charles S. Swartz Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Post Production, recognizing his powerful artistic impact on the industry. The award will be bestowed on Mr. Burtt on November 12th during the Hollywood Post Alliance Awards gala at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. more

Uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems

“The Nature of Existence� is the latest documentary feature from filmmaker Roger Nygard, the force behind cult favorites “Trekkies� and “Trekkies 2.� Nygard’s new film seeks to answer the ultimate question, “Why do we exist?� through interviews with religious leaders, scientists, scholars and others, including Stanford physicist Leonard Susskind, Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, sci-fi novelist Orson Scott Card and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. The film premiered at the closing night gala of the Cinequest Film Festival in March 2009, and went on to become an official selection at the USA Film Festival, the Newport Beach Film Festival and The Cambridge Film Festival (UK), among others, and is scheduled to open in theaters in Los Angeles and New York in Spring of 2010.

Over the course of four years, Nygard traveled more

Detailed course listings and video demonstration now accessible via the FMC website.

New York, NY – September 16, 2009 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the US premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast professionals and content creators, is pleased to announce the availability of FMC|Online; instructor-led, online training classes for post, broadcast and content creators. FMC|Online utilizes the latest in desktop sharing technology; providing an interactive platform for attendees to attend courses and work with instructors live using voice or chat, while simultaneously receiving true to life assistance during exercises. more

Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Wanda Jackson to Perform Live

Los Angeles, CA & Tucson, AZ – (September 16, 2009) — The Tucson Film and Music Festival announced today that “Largoâ€? will be the festival’s Opening Night film, and “The Sweet Lady with the Nasty Voiceâ€? will be the Centerpiece selection for the 5th annual event taking place October 9-11, 2009. The festival, known for bringing compelling cinema and music to Tucson, boasts a line-up of all Arizona film premieres at this year’s event. Wanda Jackson will also treat festival-goers to an exclusive live concert at PLUSH. more

– Oxygen’s ‘The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck’ Goes Completely File-based –

September 16, 2009 – Cache-A Corporation, a leading supplier of small form factor archive appliances, has announced that Authentic Entertainment, one of the leading producers of original content for cable networks, has become the first customer to utilize the new Prime-Cache archive appliance in its facility in Burbank, CA. more

SSL Media Import/Export Plug-In Improves Workflow for Final Cut Workgroups and End Users

NEW YORK – Solid State Logic is pleased to announce a new Final Cut Pro® media import/export plug-in for the Gravity Media Asset Management system. The plug-in streamlines Apple Final Cut users import and export functions to and from Gravity’s shared storage. The plug-in is designed to further integrate Gravity’s media asset capabilities with Final Cut workgroups and end users. more

Los Angeles, CA – (September 16, 2009) — On the eve of its second anniversary, Wild Plum Productions has signed accomplished director Kieran Walsh. The director’s genuine style and his ability to capture sublime “slice of life” moments is a complement to the Wild Plum family, which includes directors Jan DeBont, Shane Drake, Matt Goodman Jason Sands and Walter May. Walsh is already at work on two campaigns via Wild Plum including a six spot healthcare package and new work for Kellogg’s Raisin Bran. more

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Sept. 16, 2009 – Luxology® LLC, an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software, announced today that the company has moved its headquarters to a new site in Mountain View, CA. The move is part of the company’s plan to update their current accommodations and prepare for future growth and expansion. more