Archive for June 4th, 2010

Hollywood, CA, June 7, 2010 – Eden FX, currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary Year, has provided digital effects to two high profile network TV series finales, and to two network series season finales. These shows were “Chuck,� “Ghost Whisperer,� “Fringe,� and “Flash Forward.� John Gross, Eden FX President, made the announcement. more

Concurrent with its fifth anniversary in Hollywood, Play, a television marketing boutique specializing in both the HD and SD creation of TV promos, TV trailers, full promo packages, launch campaigns, and sizzle reels, has rebranded itself, and has restructured to better reflect its expanded array of client services. The announcement was made today by Michael Victor, founder, Play.

Originally launched by Mr. Victor in 2005 as “Play Editorial,� Play has just completed a company restructuring into four operating units. These units are Play/Creative (offering clients brand strategy, messaging, and script writing services), Play/Editorial (providing clients with HD and SD editorial services via Avid HD and Final Cut Pro HD systems, color correction, and online editorial), Play/Motion (designing original motion graphics and visual effects), and Play/Sound (full audio mixing, editorial, and layback capabilities). more

HOLLYWOOD, CA. – Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, will showcase its DIONIC HCX and Tandem 150 Modular Power System at Cine Gear Expo 2010 (Booth 65). more

Find 1,000’s of musical terms and definitions in seconds

Ontario, Canada (June 4, 2010) – ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, has released their second iPhone App; Music Terms, a professional glossary of more than 1,000 music words and phrases and their definitions.

An essential tool for any music student, teacher, or performer, the Musical Terms iPhone App puts a searchable musical database in your pocket. It’s clean, un-cluttered interface searches terms live and they appear as you type for instant results. If you don’t know the term, simply enter key words and the App will search the definitions and make suggestions for applicable terms, making it a great learning tool. You can even email a term and definition without an Internet connection. more

Award-winning Composer Michael McCann

Montréal, Canada – June 4th, 2010 – Award-winning composer and sound designer Michael McCann aka Behavior (ReGenesis, Splinter Cell: Double Agent), best known for his ambient cinematic scores and organic soundscapes, is creating the original musical score for DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTIONâ„¢ currently in development at Eidos-Montréal. The music captures the unique visual style of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION and thematically supports the blend of action, role-playing and adventure genres featured in the game. To immerse players in the dark and beautifully visualized world of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, the score fuses elements of cybernoir, futuristic renaissance and electrosymphonic ambience. more

Console’s Sound and Flexibility Key to Karisma’s Business Model

MONTREAL, QC, CANADA – Karisma Recording Mobile recently installed a 96-input, 48-fader Solid State Logic C200 Digital Production Console in its flagship remote truck to handle the capture and broadcast of everything from sporting events to a star-studded Haitian relief concert. Karisma Recording Mobile is the go to company that has worked with Celine Dion, Brian Adams, Peter Gabriel, Star Academy and Lady Gaga over the years when these acts perform in and around Montreal. The C200 has the input power and audio quality to handle multiple performing act shows, while providing the flexibility to be the sole console servicing a major event. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 3, 2010) – Vaddio announces its first formal technology partnership with the University of Michigan. The research and technology behind Vaddio’s new AutoTrak IR Tracking System stems from the University’s Physics Department Professor, Homer Neal, and his pioneering research in the field of Robotic Camera Tracking technology.

The agreement, which encompasses both, an existing technology transfer agreement and a research-funding grant to the University, allows for continued future development and research by the University of Michigan in the areas of Robotic Camera Tracking Technologies. more

Sound System Management Software Streamlines Operations

Las Vegas, NV, June 2, 2010 – Powersoft, an industry leading manufacturer of superior quality digital power amplifiers for the professional audio market, is pleased to announce the release of Armonía Pro Audio Suite sound system management software at InfoComm 2010 (Booth C7798). Designed by the Powersoft R&D team to work on any PC, Armonía delivers a highly intuitive and comprehensive software solution for managing and controlling sound systems of any size or scope that rely on Powersoft amplifiers to drive the speaker systems. more