Digital Producer Wins ON Networks Contest to Develop New Internet Video Show on Modern Art

(AUSTIN, TX) – Spurred by a love of modern art, and the desire to help others appreciate it as more than just “wild, off-the-wall novelty pieces,” digital media producer Lori Apthorp put her talent to work and created a new Internet TV show that provides a meaningful look into modern art and the people behind it. Apthorp‘s efforts paid off because she has won a $5,000 cash prize and contract from ON Networks to produce the show for the new media company. more…

~ Leading Post-Production Facility Welcomes Title Design Producer Unjoo Byars ~

Hollywood, CA, August 16, 2007 – Pacific Title & Art Studio, the film industry‘s most comprehensive post-production facility, has hired producer Unjoo Byars to head its main title design division. As Executive Producer of Main Title Design, Byars will oversee all aspects of the company‘s main title services from concept through delivery, it was announced today by Ladd Lanford, Vice President/General Manager of Pacific Title.

“Unjoo is a highly motivated and accomplished producer who has cultivated excellent relationships with filmmakers and industry personnel,” Lanford said. “We‘re excited to have her leading our title design division, where she will play a crucial role in maximizing the potential of the considerable talent and resources at Pacific Title.” more…

Cambridge, MA. August 16, 2007 – 2007 marks the fifth anniversary for The Mill New York, the first stateside satellite of the venerable London post production pioneer. And in the space of five years, Mill NY has gone from being a two-Flame fledgling outpost to a full-scale 90-person facility operating in a newly renovated Soho penthouse space. This success is well-earned but not surprising, given parent company The Mill London‘s world-renowned reputation for ground-breaking visual effects work, rotating marquee client roster, and roots in award-winning film work. Drawing from this rich tradition, Mill NY hones its talent on commercial spots and music videos, under the artistic auspices of Creative Director and Lead Flame Artist Angus Kneale–himself a 10-year Mill veteran. Across all facilities, The Mill puts more than 35 Autodesk systems through the post production paces. “We are highly dedicated to the Autodesk platform,” Angus attests. “It offers the best tools out there for our needs at this point, and Sapphire is our ‘must-have‘ spark set. It‘s the one set of plug-ins that has to be loaded from the get-go when we install a Flame.” more…

For the third year running, large format projection specialists ETC UK have created a stunning giant projection show for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The 60 metre wide by 30 metre tall images are beamed onto the battlements and Gatehouse walls of historic Edinburgh Castle, making a dramatic backdrop for the show .

ETC‘s Ross Ashton was asked onboard again following the massive success of the last two years – after projection was first added to the Tattoo‘s visual mix in 2005. more…

Scharff Weisberg made a big scene at Lincoln Center this summer with its support of David Michalek‘s “Slow Dancing,” a unique HD video projected from the roof of Avery Fisher Hall onto a trio of 50-foot mesh screens hung on the facade of the New York State Theater. Part of the Lincoln Center Festival, the high-profile event ran July 10-July 29 from 9 pm to 1 a.m. daily. more…

NEW YORK, NY – August 15, 2007- Creative Bubble (www.creativebubble.com) teamwork recently led to the creation of two spots for Time Warner Cable‘s popular “Movies On Demand” service, one featuring recent blockbuster 300, and the other Norbit, starring Eddie Murphy. more…

Minneapolis (August 15, 2007) – Thomas J. Kulikowski has joined Electrosonic as General Manager of the Working Environments business for the Americas. He comes onboard after serving as President of the Advanced Communications Technologies division of Telex Communications which sold audio and data communication products for wireless applications in the aviation, government, military and education markets.

“Tom is a seasoned business professional with experience in both large and small technology companies and has a proven track record of success,” says Electrosonic Group President and CEO, Kyle M. Carpenter. “He brings a solid mix of strategic planning, hands-on sales management and effective P&L control to this position and will be a strong addition to the Electrosonic senior management team.” Kulikowski‘s post was previously held by Alan Dresner, a well-known and well-respected figure in the industry, who passed away in July. more…

Reno, NV, 15th August 2007 - The Digital Film Company (DFC) has opened the first all data post facility in Hollywood; supporting the industry leading S.two D.MAG™ workflow in its entirety.

The DFC, a company within The Camera House (TCH) group, opened its all data Hollywood facility earlier this month. The new facility allows filmmakers and television projects to take full advantage of the time, cost and quality benefits that S.two products have realized on many movies and shows around the world. more…

Add a personalized element of panache to your next project with Line Elements, Artbeats‘ newest royalty-free collection that features mesmerizing clips of swirling vortexes and complex mazes. The collection includes a set of black and white line elements in various patterns, which allow for customized coloration to perfectly fit the needs of any production. For added production value, Line Elements also offers a lively pre-colored selection of line images that are guaranteed to add a distinctive touch to any project. more…

LipSync Post has just completed work on Stardust, the largest project to go through its dedicated vfx department to date.

LipSync alone completed over 180 shots in a six month period for the film, including some hugely impressive hero sequences and the signature ethereal glow that surrounds the central character of Yvaine. The development of this effect, which the character experiences whenever in an emotional state, needed to be spot on as it is used in over 80 shots and therefore went through 55 separate iterations before the team at LipSync and director Matthew Vaughn had a subtle, angelic glow that they were happy with. more…