Archive for February 1st, 2011

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T-VIPS plans to increase leadership in JPEG2000, IP, Transport Stream Processing and Digital Terrestrial TV in 2011

Oslo, Norway – T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, today announces that it is entering 2011 in great shape after experiencing increasing market interest, sales growth and a healthy bottom line in 2010. With an expanding organisation, a strong product portfolio, and industry leadership positions in several sectors including JPEG2000, IP video transport, advanced transport stream processing and 3D contribution, T-VIPS has lined up exciting business and technology plans for 2011.

“We believe that in the current economic climate broadcasters and network operators will continue to demand more from their current video broadcast infrastructure and trim their operations and operating costs. A major reason for our continued success is that we’ve stuck to our principles of listening to our customers, providing solutions to their problems, and more

Los Angeles, Feb 2, 2011 — Independent publishing and licensing company pigFACTORY Music, whose roster includes recordings and songs by artists such as Fatboy Slim, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, has named Debra Delshad Banks as its new Creative Director for TV/Film/Advertising Music. The announcement was made today by Keatly Haldeman, CEO, pigFACTORY Music.

In her new post, Delshad Banks will be responsible for placing entries from pigFACTORY Music’s extensive catalog within TV shows and promos, feature films and trailers, TV commercials and new media projects. She will also advise the pigFACTORY Creative Team on the synch potential of proposed acquisitions

Regarding her hire, Haldeman said, “Debra has over 10 years experience and a proven record in placing music in a variety of outlets. Not only does she have the respect from the music more

Agency Cole & Weber United came to Superfad to create a spot that highlights Washington’s Lottery’s multiplier options for both MegaMillions and Powerball. Working hand-in-hand with the agency, Superfad developed the multiplier: an animated machine built on fun and whimsy. Superfad used the brand’s color palette and treated the spot with a stylized “toon” shaded look. Isometric camera angles, usually employed in technical mechanical drawings, emphasize Multipliers. The sound design by Clatter and Din connected the hard lines of the animation to the bouncy looseness of the Emoto music track.

Agency: Cole & Weber United
Executive Creative Director: John Maxham
Associate Creative Director / Art Director: Todd Derksen
Copywriter: Jesse Dillow
Executive Producer: Pete Anderson

Animation Production Company: Superfad
Creative Director: Nando Costa
CG Lead: Robin Scher
3D Artists: Patrick Clarke and Andrew Butterworth
Compositor: Paulo Dias
Editor: Ryan more

Following the launch of the spectacular, Vimeo-crushing ShapeShifter, Charlex has made another key move by signing multi-talented creative director Dade Orgeron. The self-taught pro brings a strong technical foundation to Charlex. He is a multi-disciplined designer skilled in print, multimedia and web design, with specialties crossing the production gamut from generalist to compositor to the rapidly growing realm of 3D. In his previous roles, Orgeron has established a reputation as a unique conduit between creativity and technology, with an equal understanding of both sides that cultivates a greater creative atmosphere.

“Dade is going to fit in perfectly at Charlex,” noted Founder/Director Alex Weil. “He’s hard working, collaborative, creative, smart, versatile, and experienced. After admiring his work from a distance for many years, it will be incredible to join closely with him on exciting new efforts.”

“Having mostly worked for smaller studios, I was more

Blair Stribley, owner of Backyard, is pleased to announce the opening of Mighty Film. Mighty will be a creative production home for filmmakers, writers and artists who work across a variety of media, including TV commercials and digital content. Mighty intends to be a powerful creative partner to its advertising and media clients.

Partnering with Stribley is Optimus President Tom Duff and his Optimus partners (Chicago and Santa Monica). The two companies will remain completely autonomous. Says Duff, “This is the perfect partnership because Mighty will operate independently, but will be able to utilize Optimus’ post production assets to deliver a soup-to-nuts production experience when those opportunities arise. Blair and I have been friends for years, and we’ve collaborated on dozens of projects. We both felt the timing for offering this was ideal.”

Stribley’s vision for Mighty was born out of the changing world of advertising, more

New HD/SD Compact Shoulder-Mount Model Offers Simultaneous Recording to Two SDHC Cards, Optional ASI Module for Live ENG Microwave Broadcasts

WAYNE, NJ (January 31, 2011) – JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today introduced the GY-HM750U ProHD compact shoulder-mount camcorder. Ideal for ENG news, sports, documentaries, events, and other location shoots, it offers the industry’s fastest shoot-to-edit workflow by recording native HD or SD footage in ready-to-edit file formats on low-cost SDHC memory cards.

Equipped with the same 3-CCD imaging system found in the GY-HM790U, JVC’s ProHD flagship camcorder, the GY-HM750U delivers outstanding 1920×1080 images in a small, lightweight form factor. It records at selectable data rates up to 35 Mbps and can record HD footage in 720p, 1080p, and 1080i, as well as SD footage (480i).

Using JVC’s established native file-based workflow, the GY-HM750U more

Fairburn 3D, BackFocus and a mix of precision charts from DSC Labs to deliver camera alignment

Toronto, Canada – DSC Labs, developer of innovative products for image quality improvement, today announced that BBC Studios and Post Production (BBC S&PP) purchased 10 of its test charts for camera calibration. BBC Studios and Post Production is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC, supplying studio and post production services to a range of broadcasters and independent production companies. Recognized by professionals worldwide, DSC Labs produces a wide-range of precision test patterns for various applications in broadcasting and digital cinema. BBC S&PP will be utilizing a number of DSC charts in its brand-new 3D production studio and on the set of its award-winning flagship primetime continuing drama, EastEnders.

The new 3D production studio was fitted with two of DSC’s Fairburn 3D Charts, as well as a Standard BackFocus (BF). The more

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, FEBRUARY 1, 2011 – Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and the MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Harvey to the position of International Sales Director. Mr. Harvey will be based in the company’s European regional office in Bury St. Edmunds, UK and will report to Donald Hoeler, vice president of sales and marketing, IMT. Mr. Harvey will be in attendance at the CABSAT 2011 show (Stand S3-B41, Sheikh Saeed 3 Hall) to officially introduce himself to the digital media and satellite markets. more

LOS ANGELES— A hungry kid is blown away by the “full force flavor� of Tornados in a new commercial for the snack food directed by Daniel Kaufman of Bully Pictures. more