Archive for June 23rd, 2010

UK-based video control solutions specialist, SNP Productions has supplied eight Mac-Mini Catalyst media servers for Miami and Los Angeles-based Roca Video (http://www.rocavideo.com) and their client Univision Network’s broadcast studio for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Roca Video is the exclusive video production company for Univision Network, the largest Spanish language TV channel in the US and who is covering all 64 World Cup matches live as well as producing their regular sports news show, “Contacto Deportivo� from their temporary South African base. more

Autodesk 3ds Max, MotionBuilder and Mudbox software used for previsualization, modeling and animation on top-rated game release

3D art creation and animation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) played an integral role in Remedy Entertainment’s production of their recently released video game, “Alan Wake.� Compelling storytelling and atmosphere are the cornerstones of the “psychological action thriller� game. Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder and Autodesk Mudbox software were used to help create environments, characters and in-game animations accentuating the eerily realistic mood and tone of the title. more

AWS Replaces Two Consoles

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Wild Sound Recording Studios recently installed a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ SE console to upgrade the sonic signature and workflow of its control room. Wild Sound specializes in high level acoustic recording of classical, folk, ethnic and jazz performances and was using an aging analogue console coupled with a DAW controller. The AWS 900+ SE allows Wild Sound to have the best of both worlds by delivering sterling sound quality, internal summing flexibility and integrated DAW control. more

JESSUP, MARYLAND – JUNE 2010: A direct descendent of Saul Walker’s original 1967 design, the API 512C modular mic preamp embodies the legendary API sound and has been a mainstay of engineers for over three decades. Coming on the heels of API’s 40th anniversary and the delivery of the 100th 1608 console, the company recently celebrated another milestone: delivery of the 10,000th 512C. To mark the event, API president Larry Droppa dropped a note inside the 10,000th box. Toronto-based guitarist and composer Brian Legere received the unit, the note, and – complements of API – API 512C number 10,001!

Legere has been working in the Toronto-area for nearly thirty years – almost as long as the API 512C has been in production. An accomplished guitar player, Legere has worked in the studio with famed producer Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob more

Norway, Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ)

Vizrt, a leading provider of content production tools for the digital media industry, announced today that the company has been chosen by IMPRESA Group, Portugal’s largest media group, to supply an Online Suite for its Multimedia Strategy. more

Christie, the first to market a fully stereoscopic 3D DLP projector nearly a decade ago, announces the latest edition of its popular Christie Mirage Series, the Christie Mirage WU7K-M. Featuring a full WUXGA resolution display and dual lamps for excellent uniformity, the Christie Mirage WU7K-M is a compact, 6,300 ANSI lumens powerhouse. more

Robin Hood

The legendary do-good activities of Robin Hood pale in comparison to those of his namesake, the Robin Hood Foundation, whose recent annual gala netted almost $88 million in donations dedicated entirely to programs helping poor New Yorkers. Scharff Weisberg was part of the merry band of supporters that helped make the evening a success, designing and implementing projection elements for the cocktail area that brought home the foundation’s impact on real neighborhoods. more

Summary:
Final Cut Studio, Adobe, Avid editors and digital filmmakers and content creators will gather together to network and socialize at the First Annual Boston SuperMeet, to be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 in John Hancock Hall at the Back Bay Events Center in Boston MA. Filmmakers will have a chance to screen content in the “SuperMeet Digital Showcase” featuring over twenty five digital filmmaking-related developers fresh from NAB. The Boston SuperMeet will include show and tells by New England filmmakers and feature Rodney Charters, ASC (DP on FOX NETWORK’s “24″), who discuss HD-DSLR filmmaking in Hollywood. The Boston SuperMeet promises to be the single largest social gathering of digital filmmakers, content creators, Final Cut Studio, Adobe and Avid Gurus and users on the East Coast in all of 2010. more

New systems to boost productivity on network-wide promotions and Nelvana production

22 June 2010: Corus Entertainment Inc., one of Canada’s most successful integrated media and entertainment companies, has selected Quantel‘s Genetic Engineering shared workflow and eQ post production systems for Corus’ post production online facility in the company’s new Toronto headquarters, Corus Quay. The systems are being supplied by BSE, Quantel’s Canadian reseller. more