Archive for May, 2011

Husby Turns To Numerous Sound Devices Products On Set

VANCOUVER, B.C., MAY 25, 2011 — Tireless production sound mixer David Husby is in high demand these days, having worked virtually nonstop on more than half a dozen films over the past two years. While traveling from location to location, this jet-setting audio pro has come to rely on Sound Devices and its digital recorders and accessory products while working on his extensive filmography. With a Sound Devices 788T Digital Recorder and its CL-9 Linear Fader Controller and CL-8 Controller in tow, and a second 788T serving as a back-up, Husby’s trusty sound rig accompanies him to capture the sound on each filming location. His more recent portfolio includes last years’ The A-Team and Tooth Fairy, as well as titles scheduled for release later this year such as Rise of the Apes, The Big Year and Final Destination 5. He is also currently working on the upcoming animated film, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked. more

Matrox Avio fiber optic KVM extenders deliver uncompromised performance for graphics intensive design and visualization applications.

Uncompressed dual 1920×1200 video, keyboard, mouse, and USB devices extended up to 1 km from the host computer

Montreal, Canada, May 25, 2011 — Matrox Graphics Inc. today unveils Matrox Avio™ Series, a new line of fiber optic KVM extenders for graphics intensive design and visualization applications within the process control, automotive, oil & gas, and government and military markets. The KVM extender transmitter/receiver pair enables users to secure the host computer in a climate-controlled machine room by capturing the system’s I/O functionality and extending it up to 1000 meters over a single fiber optic cable. The feature-rich Avio Series supports uncompressed dual single-link DVI or one dual-link DVI video—at full resolution and more

ENFIELD, CT, May 26th, 2011 – Music 2 Hues, a leading supplier of Production Music & Sound Effects to the Film, Video, Animation, & Multimedia Industries has just added a new royalty free title to their Flagship Series line of production music.

The newest Flagship title: “Rio Jazz“ is now shipping worldwide and is available on Audio CD, or can be downloaded in Mp3 and WAV file formats. 
“Rio Jazz is the first volume in a planned series of themed titles which will cover all styles of jazz genres from across the globe”, says Andy Wells, president of Music 2 Hues.  
In this first volume release, Rio Jazz features classic Brazilian bossa nova and samba grooves fused with a modern styled jazz feel.

In addition to audio CD’s, our new updated Music Download Center offers the ability to purchase individual tracks from all of more

Veteran production company Corplex, based in Lake Bluff, Ill., has selected a new Grass Valley™ Kayenne™ Video Production Center for a new 53-foot high-definition (HD) and 3D compatible mobile production truck that will hit the road in the fall. The truck will be used to cover sports, news, and corporate and entertainment events throughout the US and Canada.

After buying a number of Grass Valley Kalypso™ HD switchers for its other trucks over the past few years, this will be Corplex’s first Kayenne HD switcher.

“We’re excited to be stepping up to the latest video production switcher from Grass Valley, a supplier we have come to know and trust very well,” said Scott West, President of Corplex. “Our strategy is to build trucks with the kinds of technologies and features our clients want most…and most people want a Kayenne. It has really made a name for itself in more

Antenna Manufacturer Strengthens Sales Team as Domestic Presence Grows

Sacramento, CA (May 18, 2011) – Wilbur Brann, a seasoned professional and pioneer in the DTV arena, has joined Jampro Antennas, Inc.’s sales staff as an account executive responsible for supporting the Eastern US market. Alex Perchevitch, Jampro’s president, made the announcement today from Company headquarters in Sacramento, California. Jampro, a leading supplier of antennas, combiners & filters and RF components for every application in the broadcast industry, is the oldest antenna manufacturer in the USA.

“Wilbur’s experience with DTV coupled with his 50+ years in the broadcasting industry provide him with a background ideally suited to this position,” said Perchevitch. “We are delighted to welcome him to the team as we continue to strengthen our domestic presence.” Brann’s extensive resume’ includes an instrumental role in putting WRAL-HD, Raleigh, more

Progressive Electronics Installs Vaddio Cameras in large-scale Design-Build at Kansas State University Olathe International Animal Health and Food Safety Institute
By: Kelly Perkins
Economic development officials say the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches between Columbia, Mo., and Manhattan, Kan., accounts for 32 percent of the $19 billion global animal health industry. No wonder Johnson County residents voted to tax themselves and create the “Research Triangle Initiative” to help drive the state of Kansas into the top 5 bioscience hubs in the country.
The Johnson County Education and Research Triangle Initiative is a cooperative partnership among Johnson County, the University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
The newest member of the Research Triangle is the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus (KOIC).
The first building at KOIC is the International Animal Health and Food Safety Institute, a $28-million, 108,000-square-foot facility that will house research, education and commercialization programs in its more

Brazil’s Top Pay-TV Provider Installs Omneon MediaGrid(TM) and Spectrum(TM) Systems to Support Streamlined End-to-End Workflow

SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 25, 2011 — Harmonic today announced that the Canais Globosat Network, Brazil’s leading pay-TV provider, has installed an Omneon media storage and processing platform to support an efficient tapeless workflow at the broadcaster’s brand-new origination and distribution facility in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Built on the Omneon MediaGrid(TM) active storage system, Spectrum(TM) media server systems, and MediaDeck(TM) video server, the Globosat workflow enables streamlined ingest, editing, and playout of the company’s popular channel lineup. more

Alcorn McBride equipment plays a starring role in Rockefeller Center’s renovated Top of the Rock experience, a tour that ultimately leads to the skyscraper’s incomparable Observation Deck towering 70 stories above Manhattan. AV integrator Technomedia Solutions, LCC, which is headquartered in Orlando but whose New York offices are in Rockefeller Plaza, selected Alcorn McBride Digital Binloop HD systems to deliver robust HD visuals during the Beam Walk, Triple HD Theater presentation and Summit Shuttle elevator ride.

Visitors start the Top of the Rock tour by ascending a winding staircase from the building’s lobby to a mezzanine. There, they can sit on a metal beam and recreate their own version of the iconic 1932 photograph, “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper.” The photo, reproduced giant-size in the lobby, depicts metalworkers digging into their lunchboxes on a more

New York, NY – Beast, one of the nation’s top editorial houses, has announced the addition of producer Jessica Stanchak to its New York facility. Some of her current clients include Febreze (Grey), Garnier (Publicis), Olay (Saatchi & Saatchi), Athenos (Droga5) and P&G (BBDO). Stanchak joins Beast after a stint as an editorial producer at jumP Editorial. Prior to jumP, Stanchak served as assistant producer at Ogivly & Mather, where she produced TV, online, radio and new media content.

“Jessica’s full of amazing positive energy,” said Beast executive producer Elizabeth Krajewski. “But at the same time she has a buttoned-up, calm approach to producing that makes her an ideal fit for the culture at Beast. She’s a great addition to the Beast family.”

Jessica Stanchak

Stanchak got her start in the industry as an intern for the series “A Current Affair.” Her first post production position came as a production more

Top data-centric DI facility expands and enhances its creative offering

Local Hero Post (www.localheropost.com) announced today that Mike Eaves has joined the staff as senior colorist. With more than 60 studio titles under his belt, Eaves’ credit list includes The Bourne Supremacy, The Day After Tomorrow, Hellboy, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Master and Commander, The Painted Veil and World Trade Center.

Colorist Mike Eaves has more than 60 studio titles to his name

Mike was attracted to Local Hero because of the company’s understanding of digitally acquired images and file-based workflows.

“At Local Hero I’m able to participate in the DI, both before and after coloring, more than ever in my career,” Eaves said. “I’m also happy that Local Hero is an ASSIMILATE SCRATCH facility. I’ve worked on many of more