London, UK. June 25, 2007 — Leading visual effects software developer The Foundry is delighted to announce the launch of NUKE 4.7, a significant product release featuring full support for OFX plug-ins, a brand new pricing structure, an upgraded version of the FrameCycler flipbook tool, an improved curve editor and a fast new optical flow node. In addition to the NUKE 4.7 release, The Foundry has announced that a new release of its Furnace for OFX plug-ins is imminent, the new Furnace for OFX toolset will feature 36 advanced image processing tools. more…

Hollywood, CA, June 22, 2007 – SonicPool, one of Hollywood‘s leading post facilities, specializing in audio and video finishing, edit suite rentals, and full post-production services, has been hired to provide Mixing and Sweetening services, and/or online or offline services, for a diverse number of new TV projects. The announcement was made by John Frost and Patrick Bird, co-founders/Supervising Sound Mixers, SonicPool. more…

Proven Mobile-Pedestrian-Handheld system provides robust delivery

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2007 ¾ LG Electronics Inc. and Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), joint developers of the Mobile-Pedestrian Handheld (MPH™) in-band mobile digital television system, submitted a proposal to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for a standard that would enable broadcasters to provide high-quality digital television (DTV) signals to a wide range of mobile and portable devices. The ATSC is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television systems. more…

Reno, NV–June 22nd 2007– S.two announces it will demonstrate for the first time its new 4K recording solution at this week‘s Cine Gear Expo. The new DFR4K™ features full integration with Dalsa Origin 4K cameras using InfiniBand Fibre connections. The coupled systems will be shown on the S.two stand #T4 at the Wadsworth Theatre and Grounds June 22-23, 2007.

The DFR4K plays Dalsa 4K images in real time up to the maximum supported frame rate of the Dalsa camera. This closely coupled integration with Dalsa Origin cameras adds all the capabilities of the camera plus all the on set convenience, productivity, efficiency and robustness that S.two has shown on many completed feature films, the most noted of late being David Fincher‘s ‘Zodiac‘. more…

Sophia Antipolis, France (June 22, 2007) – REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of the REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio. The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio, combines Stitcher® 5.6, VTour 1.2 HDR and Photomatix Pro, and is the only software bundle available today for the creation of HDR environments for virtual reality, industrial design, special effects and video game applications, starting from digital snapshots and panoramas. With Stitcher 5.6, users can build HDR panoramas and directly export them as environment maps in their favorite 3D package. VTour 1.2 HDR now also enables digital content creators, for the first time ever, to add depth information to their HDR environment maps for Spatial Image-Based Lighting (SIBL). The REALVIZ HDR Imaging Studio is available in English for Windows®. REALVIZ are currently offering 15% discount on purchases of the HDR Imaging Studio bundle until 30. June 2007*. more…

Codex Digital, specialist in high-resolution media recording systems, is launching a new, high-resolution portable field recorder with the potential to revolutionise digital cinematography and the production of high-end broadcast TV and motion pictures.

No larger than a toaster, the Codex Portable‘s cutting-edge design is packed with powerful, ground-breaking features, and the industry‘s most advanced technology – creating brand new opportunities for single and multi-camera production. The Codex Portable can record from virtually every digital camera from HD to 4K. It is quick to deploy – on set, at a sports event or up a mountain – and takes production workflow to unprecedented levels. more…

To view a sample of the spots go to: ftp://ftp.zonadesign.com/6.21%20josell/ROAR_jeff_corwin.mov

On the heels of their BDA award-winning collaboration with Animal Planet, for which they created the brand identity for the network‘s national non-profit campaign R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), the image-makers at ZONA Design have again partnered with the network. ZONA designed, directed, produced and created graphics for a new 22 spot campaign. The first of the pool of :30 and :20 high definition spots rolled out in May and the campaign will continue to release spots throughout the year. more…

10 Year Anniversary

Carlsbad, CA, June 21, 2007 – Total Training™, Inc. has been a pioneer in engaging and innovative video-based training for a decade and is proud to announce today the milestone launch of Total Training Online™, which is now available for purchase. Subscribers can access a library of video tutorials for learning Photoshop, Flash, Flex, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Expression Studio, and more. more…

Mammoth HD Goes Vertical.

And now for something completely different….. vertical HD footage – for vertically mounted displays. Mammoth HD Footage Library opens a new HD footage Gallery dedicated to vertical footage used in digital signage, display and exhibits, the initial vertical Library consists of RoyaltyFree Collections, SingleClips and RightsManaged SingleClips.

The initial series covers subjects ranging from the Cities of Hong Kong, New York and Las Vegas to Farming, Oil Wells, Kayaking, Bike Racing, Nature, Scenics, Sunrises, Timelapse and Dogs riding in cars……

Mammoth HD’s Vertical Library is being built to handle the increasing demand for vertical footage by the production companies working on digital signage, instore display and exhibits where the unique look of vertical displays catches the eye. Production designers find the vertical format closely resembles the feel of page layout… and adds an alternative to presentation and the use of space. more…

Tewksbury, Mass. – June 5, 2007 – Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced that educational institutions are widely adopting Avid Unity™ Media Network systems to save time and money when building shared-media labs that enable students to work collaboratively on film, broadcast and media projects. Recent educational facilities to invest in Avid Unity systems – or upgrade their existing systems – include Beverly Hills High School, Brevard County Public Schools, Borough of Manhattan Community College, BYU, Chapman University, College of the North Atlantic, Columbia College, Full Sail, Nashoba Valley Technical High School, NYU and USC.
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