Archive for July 13th, 2010

OLD LYME, Conn. – July 13, 2010 – This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the classic Sennheiser MD 421-U large diaphragm, cardioid, dynamic microphone. The venerable MD 421, which is still in production as the MD 421 II, has been one of Sennheiser’s best-selling dynamic microphones for decades thanks to its durability, versatility, and ability to handle high sound pressure levels. Offering exemplary performance on voices, but equally effective on a wide range of acoustic and amplified instruments, the MD 421 continues to be an essential component of any microphone collection in the studio or on the road. more

HPA Award Pays Tribute to Innovative and Influential Post Production Career
(Los Angeles, CA) The Hollywood Post Alliance Awards Committee has announced that Ted Gagliano, President of 20th Century Fox Feature Post Production, will receive the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the HPA Awards in November 2010. The Lifetime Achievement Award pays tribute to well-respected individuals who have made a significant contribution to the post production industry. more

Brookline Access Television executive director Peter Zawadzki shows off one of the organization’s two new Broadcast Pix Slate 5000 live production systems, which are installed in identical HD control rooms.

Billerica, Massachusetts – Broadcast Pix™ today announced that Brookline Access Television (BATV), a nonprofit organization that operates two public access channels in Brookline, Mass., has installed two Slate™ 5000 live production systems in its new 10,000-square-foot production facility. BATV celebrated the grand opening of its new home in late March, though it has been using the new Slate 5000s since its soft launch in January. more

Jeffrey S. Wexler, CAS
photo credit: Carol Wexler

LOS ANGELES— Cinema Audio Society President, Edward L. Moskowitz, CAS, announced that the organization will honor Production Sound Mixer, Jeffrey S. Wexler, CAS, with the Cinema Audio Society’s highest accolade, the CAS Career Achievement Award, to be presented at the 47th CAS Awards on February 19th, 2011 at the Crystal Ballroom of the Millennium-Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. He also announced the schedule for the CAS Awards. more

In Bodyguard, the latest MasterCard spot out of McCann Erickson NY, Mr. T looks as tough as ever (albeit a little older), standing, arms crossed, beside a woman as she goes to the dry cleaners, the beauty salon, and the grocery store. The A-Team tough guy dares any punks to step to his charge, standing in as a symbol for MasterCard’s great consumer protections. Cool as this spot is, Absolute added an extra touch with Flame and combustion work, executing sign and license plate removal from street and indoor scenes, creating titles, and aligning a split screen to make it look good. more

Five nights of filming on a New York City street, a VFX studio willing to take a leap into the unknown, a young start-up director with a time lapse camera rig he built himself, all for an unforgettable spot. more

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Editing and graphic design company The Field (http://www.thefieldtv.com) is excited to announce that it has signed editor Barrett Heathcote for exclusive US representation. The signing marks the London-based editor’s official foray into the US market.

“Barrett is an incredibly talented editor, who is also a powerful and accomplished sound designer,� says The Field founder/Executive Producer Michael Porte. “He represents the next gen editor with his vast knowledge of post, effects and audio, and experience in both advertising and indie film. He’s also an exceptionally positive and collaborative individual.� more

Growing Faith-Based Network Selects Ikegami HDK-790EXIII/HDK-79EXIII Full Digital HD Studio and Field Cameras, HDL-45A Compact HD POV Cameras, and HLM-1750WR 17-Inch HD/SD Multi-Format Color LCD Monitors

MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, July 13, 2010 – Daystar Television Network, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Christian television networks, is transitioning to full HD production capabilities. To ensure the best possible image quality in their new format, Daystar has added 13 new Ikegami HDTV cameras to their Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex production hub. more

Ray Di Carlo, executive producer at Bent Image Lab, knows climate change is the most important issue facing the planet. That’s why he didn’t hesitate to throw the studio’s animation capabilities behind Deep Green, a stunning environmental documentary that premiered recently in Portland, Oregon. more