Archive for March, 2010

Provider of unique plug-ins and artistic tools looks to Toolfarm.com to expand sales presence; enhancing the one-stop shop experience for visual effects artists

San Francisco, CA – March 23, 2010 – Toolfarm.com Inc., the leading source of content, community and commerce for professional visual effects and motion graphics plug-ins, announced today its distribution partnership with Video Copilot, expanding its range of online software and service offerings for the creative community. Video Copilot is recognized among visual effects artists for its progressive web presence, offering high-quality tools for motion graphics and visual effects. In addition to delivering powerful and distinctive tools that amplify artistic creation and capabilities, the unique website also offers free tutorials in various facets of post-production. more

Hollywood, CA, March 24, 2010 – Noted Hollywood entertainment PR agency Digney & Company (formerly Solters & Digney) has named 30-year PR veteran Dan Harary to the newly created position of President, Multimedia Entertainment. Most recently, Harary had been President, Asbury Communications, Inc., since 1996. NOTE: Harary reps 2010 Academy Award “Best MakeUp� Winner Barney Burman, honored for his work on “Star Trek.� more

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audioEngine Mixer and Partner Rex Recker, in collaboration with NYC’s Gotham and Smuggler’s Henry Alex Rubin, mixed an entertaining Reebok Sports Licensed Division’s Speedwick spot starring the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and Maxime Talbot.

When the two standouts face off in Crosby’s basement, firing pucks across the room into Sidney’s childhood clothes dryer, Recker ensured that the booming noise of the puck colliding with the metal crossbar, and additional game play sounds, synched perfectly with the onscreen action. audioEngine also facilitated the transition from live action to the still logo shots with the mix of an upbeat track that kicks in at the contest’s conclusion.

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Client: Reebok Sports Licensed Division
Spot Title: Speedwick Dryer :30
Air Date: March 2010

Agency: Gotham
CD: Michael Jordan
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Kommitted Director Nathan McGuinness, in collaboration with the VFX pros at Asylum and the Kaplan Thaler Group, lensed a recent :30 promoting the ease of travel on Continental Airlines. The spot, which McGuinness shot in Buenos Aires, is the second he has done for the world-class airliner of late. Continental was so impressed with Features, a beautiful spot highlighting the company’s newest-in-the-industry jet fleet, that they rushed back to McGuinness to shoot their latest effort. more

— New recorder features X-Y stereo microphone capsule and SD/HDSD card storage —

MUSIKMESSE, FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 24, 2010 — Korg has added a new handheld recorder to its MR Series of DSD digital recorders – the MR-2 High Resolution Mobile Recorder. With many new and requested features, the MR-2 is a true workhorse.

As with all of Korg’s MR recorders, the MR-2 records in the ultra-high fidelity DSD format, using a 2.8 MHz sampling rate, which captures every sonic detail while preserving the ambience of the original recording location. Using the included AudioGate software, this original datastream recording can be re-purposed into nearly any audio format with minimal fidelity loss. For job-specific recording, the MR-2 can also record in any of the popular multi-bit formats, from MP2 and MP3 up to 24-bit/192 kHz. more

Mechanism built and animated a 3D simulation of debris from a danaged plane causing an engine fire in mid-air.

New York, NY – Following the popular MSNBC special, Why Planes Crash: Brace for Impact, Peacock Productions introduces Why Planes Crash: Breaking Point, which premiers April 4, 2010 at 10pm EST. As with the original, Mechanism Digital produced the in-show animation and explanatory graphics. The first special focused on water ditchings, including Flight 1549’s landing on the Hudson River. The new special relies heavily on Mechanism’s visual explanations — profiling four cases of structural failure and the chain of events culminating in some of the worst airplane disasters in history. more

— Audio-Technica continues to be the microphone of choice at the 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony —

STOW, OH, March 16, 2010 — For the 13th year in a row, a broad range of Audio-Technica microphones was selected to outfit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A-T supplied over 50 mics to capture the audio for this widely celebrated musical event, which took place at New York’s Waldorf Astoria. The 25th annual induction ceremony of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was held on March 15, 2010, with inductees including Swedish pop group ABBA, British progressive and pop/rock legends Genesis, British invasion hitmakers The Hollies, reggae vocalist Jimmy Cliff, garage rockers The Stooges and non-performers David Geffen, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Elie Greenwich and Jeff Barry, Jesse Stone, Mort Shuman and more

FRANKFURT, GERMANY— Aviom, the exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is pleased to announce that its Pro64® Network Manager™ PC application will be demonstrated at Musikmesse/Prolight+Sound 2010 (Hall 8.0 Stand J70D). While the Pro64 Series is uniquely designed with a simple front-panel user interface that makes it possible to create sophisticated audio networks without PC-based programming, the company has now introduced a software control application for those users who desire a centralized control and status monitoring option. more

New FMC|Online course offerings allow experienced users to quickly and affordably remain up-to-speed with training tips on Apple, Avid, and Adobe software

New York, NY – March 24, 2010 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the premier authorized digital media training organization for postproduction, broadcast, and content creators, is pleased to announce the newest course options for their FMC|Online division. Beginning this month, the updated online curriculum includes 45-minute advanced training sessions for 45-dollars. FMC|Online utilizes the latest in desktop sharing technology, creating a virtual classroom for students with live group classes conducted by industry recognized, manufacturer certified trainers. In addition to FMC|Online‘s 2 and 3-day course options, the new and affordable 45-minute sessions provide experienced users with a quick and efficient way of remaining up-to-speed on the latest software tips and tools from Apple®, Avid® and Adobe®. more

WAYNE, N.J., March 23, 2010 – Koerner Camera Systems, the foremost film and digital rental house in the Pacific Northwest, recently purchased the Fujinon PL Series 18-85mm/T2.0 zoom lens. With locations in Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash., Koerner offers Fujinon lenses exclusively for 2/3 inch HD. The purchase of the PL Series 18-85mm/T2.0 signifies an investment in the next generation of digital lenses that will work with new digital cameras as well as film cameras. more