Archive for September, 2009

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Nucomm, part of The Vitec Group’s RF Extreme business unit, and a leading provider of digital and analog microwave systems to international broadcast, government and military markets, is featuring its highly popular upgraded ChannelMaster 7 series ‘split box’ portable microwave link system at IBC 2009 (Stand 1.B31). more

Iroquois, ON, Canada – September 1, 2009 – Tennessee Digital Video (TNDV) chooses Ross Vision 2 QMD Multi-Definition Production Switcher for their mobile productions. more

Designed Exclusively for Broadcast Design Professionals, New Product Bundle Delivers the Ultimate 3D Motion Graphics Toolkit

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany–MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today introduced CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition, a comprehensive new bundle of its highly acclaimed 3D software suite. The new release leverages the core application CINEMA 4D – renowned for its ease of use, seamless integration into existing production pipelines, as well as a speedy and stable architecture – to deliver a powerful motion graphics toolset expressly designed to enhance the creative process for broadcast design professionals. The Broadcast Edition is based on the latest version of CINEMA 4D, Release 11.5*, which is loaded with dozens of new features for an unprecedented level of workflow productivity, including a major upgrade to its popular MoGraph module, MoGraph 2. more

Comprehensive Upgrade Provides Powerful Image Quality, Rendering and Workflow Enhancements and Offers Updated Version of Popular Motion Graphics Module – MoGraph 2 – Jam-packed with New Functionality to Inspire Breathtaking 3D Animations

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany–MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D software, today announced the immediate availability of CINEMA 4D Release 11.5, a comprehensive upgrade to its highly-acclaimed 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering software. Loaded with new features, CINEMA 4D R11.5 provides improved workflow and productivity, enabling professionals to create high-quality stills and animations quicker and easier than ever before. This release is the culmination of MAXON’s leading-edge technology and development. more

Hollywood, CA, September 1, 2009 – Christian Bloch, a digital artist with Eden FX, a Hollywood-based creator of visual effects for feature films, television programs and commercials, will speak at Stanford University’s Center for Image Systems Engineering, Sept. 10-11, 2009. For more information about this symposium, please visit http://scien.stanford.edu/HDR/ more

The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center is located within the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and houses the 1,625-seat Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. Showcasing theatre, musicals, opera, classical music, dance, popular entertainers from Jazz to World music, as well as University arts, music and dance events, it is the only performance space of its size in St. Louis. more

London, UK – 1st September, 2009 – AmberFin today announces the appointment of Adrian Smith as its new Vice President of Sales in the Asia Pacific region. In his new role Adrian will be responsible for leading AmberFin’s Asia Pacific growth, driving new business opportunities and developing the channel offering in line with the company’s global strategy. more

Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that the entire Boris FX product line is available for the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard release. more

Iroquois, ON, Canada – September 1, 2009 – Ross Video is introducing a new enhanced openGear platform, the DFR-8321 series at IBC 2009. more

Unplugged

Vibrant Design’s Christopher Landy is lighting up the web with his work for six “MTV Unplugged” shows that debuted on www.unplugged.mtv.com. Landy served as lighting designer for shows headlined by Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low; British chanteuse Adele; LA-based indie rockers Silversun Pickups; power pop-punk group Paramore; sassy, spunky Katy Perry; and the Afro pop-inspired group Vampire Weekend.

The “MTV Unplugged” shows were executive produced and directed by Matthew Mills of Space Station Media. The Brooklyn-based company produces content across all platforms from the Emmy Award-nominated “Fan Life” for HBO.com and the YouTubeLive web and mobile event to a wide array of TV shows and feature films. Mills is a veteran of MTV. more