Archive for February 17th, 2010

Company 3 recently worked on the short film “Akihabara Majokko Princess,â€? in collaboration with McG, Backyard Productions and internationally renowned artist Takashi Murakami. A celebration of Japanese anime culture, the four-minute film features actress Kirsten Dunst as a magical anime princess singing a cover of the1980s musical hit “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors. more

London, UK — Superfad has just produced a dazzling animated SEAT commercial for agency Atletico that combines a myriad of animation styles and techniques with live action, visual effects and architectural design. At the center of the eye-popping spot is international superstar Shakira who is about to embark on a European tour, which is sponsored by SEAT. more

New York, NY — For the current re-release of the lauded series “Red Riding,â€? in select theaters nationwide starting February 19, Superfad was asked to design a title sequence for the chapter 1980, which focuses on the investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper murders and the police corruption surrounding the case. more

Texas Film Portrays Life Small Town America Through the Lens of a 6-Man Football

Dallas, TX — Jeff Bednarz’ short documentary film “6â€? will enjoy its world premiere at the 2010 SXSW Film Festival, held March 12-16 in Austin, Texas. One of only nine documentary shorts in the 2010 festival line up, the film screenings are as follows: more

– Live virtual demo and launch event to be held February 25 –

Company 3 has partnered with Dallas post facility ANDTRANSFER to provide remote color grading with its industry leading colorists.

Company 3 will employ its remote technology for post production services on commercials and features, enabling clients to collaborate in real time with Company 3 artists on color grading projects. A high-resolution monitor calibrated by a certified Company 3 engineer coupled with a video conferencing system ensures that client feedback reaches their Company 3 colorist in Los Angeles or New York without delays or color discrepancies. more

CHATSWORTH, CA – So you want to connect your new Apple computer equipped with Mini DisplayPort to a flat panel display using HDMI, DVI or DisplayPort? Gefen makes it easy with three new Mini Display Port Adapters. more

Flexible Monitoring of 3G HD-SDI Signals Brings Added Convenience and Efficiency to Finnish Broadcaster’s Cost-Saving Production Model

HAYWARD, Calif. — Feb. 16, 2010 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) has deployed seven of Wohler’s AMP2-16-3G monitors to enable simultaneous real-time monitoring of 16 audio channels of 3G HD-SDI feeds during the Vancouver Winter Games, Feb. 12-28, 2010. Installed at YLE’s Helsinki, Finland, facility and OB van, the compact Wohler systems offer powerful monitoring capabilities, a highly configurable interface, and a rich feature set that will simplify YLE’s local monitoring model and operations throughout the high-profile HD broadcast. more

Compact 2-Drive 1TB RAID Storage System Offers Speed, Reliability, and Flexibility in the Field Without Relying on External AC Power
IRVINE, Calif. — Feb. 16, 2010 — Sonnet Technologies today announced that its Fusion™ F2 portable 2-drive RAID storage system was utilized by Sportscene, a media production service, for coverage of the 2009 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Championships in the Spanish Pyrenees. For the on-location production of event video news flashes, the rugged Fusion F2 provided Sportscene fast and reliable data storage, with the convenience of operation without the need for external AC power. more

“THE LOVE THING” Unites Lima’s Leading Filmmaking Vision, Katie Grand’s High-Fashion Editorial Eye, and the Latest Technical Innovation From REDâ„¢

NEW YORK — Feb. 14, 2010 — Leading digital cinema company Offhollywood today announced that it supplied the newly released REDâ„¢ Mysterium Xâ„¢ for the short high-fashion film “THE LOVE THING,” LOVE Magazine’s first commercial, designed and directed by James Lima at the invitation of LOVE Editor-in-Chief Katie Grand. Among the very first such systems yet available on the market, the RED ONEâ„¢ camera updated with the Mysterium X sensor provided by Offhollywood brought unparalleled fidelity — with an enhanced level of sensitivity and broader dynamic range — to the shoot, which also features Lima’s computer-generated artistry and visually emotional storytelling. The film will debut on STYLE.COM on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. more

PASADENA, CA, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 — Holophone recently worked the stage for the musical performances during the 2010 BCS National Championship football game between the Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide, which took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Holophone’s H2-PRO was used to capture a realistic surround sound experience of the night’s National Anthem and America the Beautiful performances. Broadcast nationally on ABC, Holophone was also used for performances with Flea, bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and singer/songwriter Josh Grobin, as well as for recording back-up tracks in-studio. more