Archive for August, 2011

Marquis and Film Partners Announce Relationship to Optimise Media Integration

Marquis Broadcast, specialist in content workflows and media integration software, is unveiling major new upgrades to Medway, its widely installed flagship media transfer and format conversion software, at IBC 2011. The upgrades feature a range of powerful new metadata integration enhancements that bring further efficiencies to file-based broadcast and post-production workflows

Marquis is highlighting the fruits of it partnership with Dalet [8.B77] by demonstrating Medway’s ability to maintain vital content information throughout the production process. Dalet is showcasing Medway’s extended metadata integration, including sequence genealogy, and demonstrating how it enables users to create closely coupled placeholder workflows with MAM-generated naming and category allocations matched to content.

In addition, two new major advancements within Medway due for release later this year are being presented at IBC 2011. The first is a new web services interface, based on more

Bright Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, is launching Data Mover, the first sequence-aware file manager designed solely for the media and entertainment industry, at IBC 2011 [booth #7.A10]. Previously available only as an option for its BrightDrive media file servers, Data Mover is now available as a stand-alone cross-platform file manager for all post-production workflow automation environments.

Data Mover brings high performance, multi-threaded, sequence-aware data transfer intelligence to complex digital post processes, providing users with a sophisticated and secure method of handling media files. It is fully optimized for fibre channel environments and has been designed specifically for integration with today’s highly complex, multi-platformed workflows. It also includes full support for StorNextFS or HyperFS workflows.

“By launching Data Mover as a stand-alone product, we are able to take our field-proven and much accredited file management technology to a wider group of users,” said Ed more

3D Film Factory Introduces an All-New, Handheld 3D Rig Designed to Capture Incredible, Accurate Stereoscopic Images on the Move

Hollywood, CA – 3D Film Factory, the leader in professional, affordable 3D camera rigs, introduces the World’s lightest, most affordable, handheld 3D rig – the 3D Bullet Rig. Ready to “Load & Shoot”, this versatile 3D system is literally unshakable for handheld or steadicam filming, as well as studio productions.

This compact, modular beam-splitter rig is the perfect solution for location, reality, or action 3D filmmaking. For more information on the 3D Bullet Rig visit www.3DFilmFactory.com

“The 3D Bullet Rig is going to take 3D production to a whole new level. I love this rig. It’s incredibly light, rock steady and most of all – it’s really easy to shoot with from your shoulder, or tripod. This rig is a 3D filmmakers dream, very versatile“, said the more

Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 2011 — Independent music publishing company pigFACTORY Music, whose roster includes recordings and songs recorded by artists such as Jordin Sparks, Def Leppard, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, has just signed the Keep On Kicking Music catalog to its roster. The announcement was made today by Keatly Haldeman, CEO, pigFACTORY Music.

Most famous for the iconic song “Pass The Dutchie,” Keep On Kicking Music is one of the world’s foremost roots reggae catalogues, with legendary songs recorded by artists such as Musical Youth, Toots & The Maytals, The Mighty Diamonds, Shaggy, UB40 and Simply Red. Songs from the catalog have been sampled by major artists including Black Eyed Peas, Missy Elliot, Cee Lo, Young MC, Chingy and Wyclef Jean.

Said Haldeman, “We are so excited to be working with more

T-VIPS to expand high-quality professional video contribution solutions with IBC launch of an MPEG-4 Encoder, theTVG650 and an MPEG-4 Decoder, the TVG610

Oslo, Norway – T-VIPS, a global leader in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, today announced the launch of the TVG650, an MPEG-4 Contribution Encoder and the TVG610, an MPEG-4 Contribution Decoder. Both products will be debuted at IBC 2011 and will be available for shipping in Q4.

The TVG610 and TVG650 are part of T-VIPS’ Video Gateway line of compact, powerful and cost-effective products designed for real-time contribution. The new products are high-end, flexible solutions, handling the encoding and decoding of MPEG- 4, 4:2:2, 10-bit video, supporting output on ASI and IP/Ethernet.

“The launch of our new TVG650 encoder and TVG610 decoder is an important next step in realizing T-VIPS’ vision of providing contribution solutions offering more

TORONTO, Canada — In an effort to provide current and prospective students an opportunity for a head start in the mobile broadcasting industry, Toronto-based Humber College has invested in a mobile broadcasting truck, equipped with HARMAN’s Soundcraft Vi1 digital console. Installed by Applied Electronics of Toronto, the Vi1-equipped truck provides students with intuitive, portable technology for mixing audio for broadcast.

Students interested in the highly demanding industry can now enroll in a 2-year Technical Broadcasting Videography program at Humber College. Every aspect of broadcast is covered in the coursework from traveling to events and setting up live feeds, to mixing and distributing the media. The broadcast truck offers an easily transported classroom/studio on wheels.

“We saw a great opportunity to offer our students a program specifically designed for the mobile aspect of broadcasting, as it is a craft in more

Televisión de Galicia (TVG) has upgraded its primary production studio in Santiago de Compostela, Spain to high-definition (HD) with Grass Valley™ production technologies. As the final phase of a multi-year €1 million (US$ 1.4 million) project, Grass Valley supplied Kayenne™ XL HD production switcher.

The multi-year HD upgrade project began in 2008, when TVG ordered six LDK 8000 Elite cameras and GeckoFlex™ modular equipment. In 2010, TVG ordered three Kayenne XL switchers. The third phase of TVG upgrading to HD took place in January 2011, with an additional order for four Grass Valley K2 Summit™ production clients and four K2 Dyno™ Replay Controllers for tapeless production.

All of this HD technology is based around the production switcher, which combines the Kayenne XL user interface panel with the Kayak™ HD video frame, transforming the studio into a first class production center. It also makes TVG the first broadcaster in Spain to go on-air with the Kayenne XL in a fixed studio.

“Our aim was to achieve a technically advanced, top-quality HD studio for our key in-house productions,” said Antonio Posse, Technical Manager of TVG. “We have been a longtime user of Grass Valley products, and always watch their latest developments. Our operators see the Kayenne XL as the most powerful and flexible production switcher on the market, and we wanted it for our studio.”

A key element of the contract is Grass Valley’s support through a four-year service level agreement (SLA). This ensures that TVG has a single point of contact for any technical issues, with 24/7 access to engineers to ensure uninterrupted operations, and spares on site.

“This is a great win for us, and has been great for TVG too,” said Jeff Rosica, Executive Vice President at Grass Valley. “We have worked closely with TVG over the years and they appreciate that we deliver on our promises with the most powerful and integrated production solutions available, which let TVG upgrade to HD based on their own timetable.”

The fully upgraded studio, including the Kayenne XL switcher, was first used in May 2011 for extended live broadcast coverage of Spain’s regional elections.

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World-class brass instrument is pure Hollywood magic for all

Hollywood, CA (August 30, 2011) – EASTWEST, the industry leader in virtual software instruments, is now shipping both the Diamond and Gold Editions of Hollywood Brass, a massive virtual instrument that features unprecedented sound quality and the brand new PLAY 3 playback engine for the very latest in performance and control. Based on the flagship Diamond Edition, Hollywood Brass Gold Edition is designed to bring the best professional scoring tools within the reach of any composer.

The second installment in the Hollywood series, Hollywood Brass is an epic achievement, once again combining the talents of top producers Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix, and Thomas Bergersen, and engineered by award-winning Hollywood veteran Shawn Murphy.

Recorded in place at EastWest Studio 1, widely regarded as the “best brass recording room in more

Dublin, Ireland – August 30th, 2011 – Veteran television composer Mick Kiely (ITV, RTE) has created the original music score for Codemasters’ upcoming intense arcade-style shooter game BODYCOUNT. Kiely was selected by Codemasters to create the hybrid soundtrack incorporating an ’80s arcade aesthetic. Set to make gamers fall in love with firepower, BODYCOUNT ups the ante for no-nonsense shooter fun as players shred through the game world with their bullets and spectacularly blow enemies through walls. Developed by Codemasters’ Guildford Studio, BODYCOUNT will be released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 2nd, 2011.

Kiely’s hybrid music score for BODYCOUNT blends orchestra and ethnic instrumentation while maintaining the game’s near-futuristic and arcade vibe with modern electronic music elements. To ensure an authentic, immersive musical experience, the Irish composer recorded with a world-class 60-piece string section, live Asian wind instruments and African battle rhythms performed by native tribes more

New Digital Process Creates Quicker Assessment of Customer’s Acoustical Needs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, AUGUST 30, 2011 — Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, launches the newest innovation to its Free Personalized Room Analysis service, a Digital Personalized Room Analysis Form (Digital PRAF). As a digital upgrade to the company’s existing Free Personalized Room Analysis service, the new digital form will allow for a more efficient customer experience.

The new digital process enables room information to be fed directly into the Auralex database, so the company’s Application Specialists can immediately begin evaluating the room’s acoustical needs. This direct stream of data drastically shortens the process and, ultimately, the acoustical analysis completion time. However, if customers still desire the paper version of this form, authorized Auralex dealers will have it on hand.

Most aspects of the PRAF service have stayed the same. Customers fill more