http://news.creativecow.net Creative Cow is home to the top-rated Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid, Discreet Combustion, Media 100 844x and Pinnacle Cinewave user forums support communities. Dedicated to media professionals, the Cow offers "More Signal, Less Noise." en-us Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT PHP Script kathlyn@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://news.creativecow.net/story/862865 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862865 Lightcraft system speeds up movement of client asset through facility, allows focus on finer detail and better control of budgets (Venice, California--November 6, 2009) Lightcraft Technology has announced the successful long term rental of a Previzion® realtime on-set VFX compositing and tracking system by Zoic Studios. The time and money-saving system is being used in Zoic’s on set and post work with profoundly beneficial results to VFX aesthetics and budgets. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:33:56 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862864 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862864 (Las Vegas, Nevada--November 6, 2009) Legendary rock duo Air Supply recently turned to Odds On Records & Studios, the newest recording facility in Las Vegas, to record and mix tracks for its newest album, which is expected to be released in early 2010. The full-length, 14-track album, entitled Mumbo Jumbo, features an updated, evolved sound, as the band has taken its token ballad approach and added a fresh, new tone. Lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock and guitarist/vocalist Graham Russell were so impressed with the studio’s incredible sounding rooms and client service that they joined the Odds On independent label earlier this year. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:33:07 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862863 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862863 (Raleigh, North Carolina--November 6, 2009) Inlet Technologies, a leader in live streaming and video-on-demand solutions for digital media, has been selected to provide Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Live Smooth Streaming online video for NBC Universal during the media company’s coverage of the XXI Olympic Winter Games from Vancouver, February 12-28. The announcement was made today by Perkins Miller, senior vice president, digital media, NBC Olympics; Scott Guthrie, corporate vice president of the .NET Developer Platform at Microsoft Corp.; and John Bishop, senior vice president of strategy and business development, Inlet Technologies. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:31:37 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862862 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862862 On-the-go photo editing and management made effortless with new Photoshop.com mobile application (San Jose, California--November 6, 2009) Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today introduced the Photoshop.com Mobile for Android™ software, extending Adobe® industry-leading digital imaging technology to users of the Google Mobile™ operating system. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:28:50 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862861 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862861 Matrox TripleHead2Go external multi-display upgrade to power a triple-monitor configuration on the Xpresenter digital signage platform (Montréal, Canada--November 5, 2009) Matrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, and X2O Media, a leading provider of digital signage software, network management, and content services, will be demonstrating X2O Media Xpresenter™ with the Matrox TripleHead2Go Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) for digital signage applications at InfoComm China 2009 from November 9-11 in Beijing, China. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:56:52 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862860 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862860 Many of This Season's Most-Watched Programs Feature Autodesk Technology (San Rafael, California--November 5, 2009) Post-production houses regularly turn to digital entertainment creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), to help bring movie-like visual effects into millions of homes in this season's most-watched television programs. Highlights include a 3D video game universe in "House," the evocative color finishing of "Mad Men" and the UEFA Europa League rebrand. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:55:40 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862859 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862859 NY Production House Honored for Excellence in the Category of Consumer TV, Campaign (New York--November 5, 2009) The 39th Creativity Annual Awards (CAA) recently recognized COLLECTIVE with Silver honors for the production company's powerful integrated PSA campaign Robin Hood Responds, which broke summer 2009. Among a field of entries from 37 countries and 37 U.S. states, COLLECTIVE was recognized in the category of Consumer TV, Campaign. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:52:32 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862858 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862858 Four new one hour programs produced from scratch and three movies processed in just three weeks with Quantel Stereo3D technology (London--November 5, 2009) London-based Can Communicate is nearing completion of a challenging Stereo3D project for the UK's Channel 4 Television. The project involves the complete production of four one hour Stereo3D programs, and also the processing of three full length Stereo3D movies. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:49:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862857 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862857 New Web-Based Video Content Management Service for Video Professionals using Focus FS DTE Recorders (Campbell, California--November 4, 2009) Today, Focus Enhancements Inc.—a worldwide leader in video recording, media management, and digital audio technology—announced MediaShare, a new subscription-based content management service for video producers, studios, and departments. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 05:09:16 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862856 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862856 Acquisition Underscores Company’s Aggressive Growth Strategy and Broadens GenArts’ Product Offering to Include Particles Engine (Cambridge, Massachusetts--November 4, 2009) GenArts Inc., the premier provider of specialized visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire particleIllusion™ and all related products and technologies from wondertouch LLC. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:39:41 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862851 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862851 (Las Vegas, Nevada--November 4, 2009) Focus Enhancements Inc., a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced the new ProxSys® MA Media Archive Server series of affordable archive solutions for popular tapeless media formats. ProxSys MA is targeted at users of P2, SxS, Sony Professional Disc, FS DTE and other tapeless media sources who require a simple and affordable way to automatically ingest content, add custom metadata, archive the content to redundant and affordable storage and then easily find and quickly retrieve that content anytime in the future. To aid in quick search of content at a latter date, a Flash preview is automatically generated during ingest and remains online along with both native and custom metadata on the ProxSys MA system. Users can search and preview content from any networked web browser client and once content has been located, the original high-resolution content can be easily retrieved from either Blu-ray disc or USB HDD for immediate use. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:38:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862855 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862855 Installed in HD Upgrade, Wohler Systems Simplify Scoreboard Control Room Operations and Ensure High Audio and Video Quality for Baseball Fans (Hayward, California--November 4, 2009) Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles™, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:37:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862854 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862854 RED™ Cameras, RED Workflow, and Post-Production by Offhollywood Give Big-Budget Look to Low-Budget Comedy Premiering in Theaters on Nov. 6 (New York--November 4, 2009) Leading digital cinema company Offhollywood today announced that independent feature film "Splinterheads," produced by Atlantic Pictures in association with Offhollywood Pictures, is set to open in theaters on Nov. 6 and will be distributed by Paladin and Atlantic. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:36:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862853 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862853 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) JMR Electronics, Inc., the leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, will be showcasing their new BlueStor™Digital Rapids and RED Video Storage Servers and RAID Storage Systems at HD Expo - Createasphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4th and Thursday, Nov. 5th at the Burbank Marriott in Burbank, Calif. JMR Electronics' display is located at Stand # 105. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:34:53 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862852 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862852 Company continues market expansion and hires digital entertainment veteran to take industry-leadership role (Chatsworth, California--November 4, 2009) JMR Electronics, Inc., the leading value provider of scalable storage systems for video and data intensive applications, has appointed Chuck McMakin Vice President of Business Development and Sales. Mr. McMakin, formerly the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CommandSoft Inc., adds to the company's executive team as it continues its growth and expansion in the US and abroad. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:32:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862850 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862850 (Burbank, California--November 4, 2009) Digital Vision, a global leader in picture enhancement products for film and television post-production, has announced key additions to their Los Angeles based operations. Suzette Ferguson has joined Digital Vision as Sales Manager for the Americas and Gary Jackemuk has taken the lead as Product Specialist. A respected veteran in the digital content creation industry, Ms. Ferguson brings 25 years of experience offering consultative sales solutions for the film and television industry. Ms. Ferguson will manage Digital Vision sales outreach for Canada, the United States and South America. She was previously a Strategic Account Manager for Silicon Graphics, Inc., where her clients included major Hollywood studios and leading companies including Universal Studios/NBC, Walt Disney Studios, Deluxe Labs, EFILMS Digital, Technicolor, Ascent Media Group and Laser Pacific/Kodak in addition to many others. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:29:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862849 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862849 (Woodbury, New York--November 4, 2009) Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage area. “We chose Hitachi SK-HD1000’s for several reasons: superior picture quality, great camera set-up features, affordability, and multi-standard capability,” said KSMQ’s Chief Engineer Stefan Olson. “Because of the multi-standard capability, we’re able to buy cameras that serve our needs today, while we’re still 4:3 SD, as well as later on when we transition to 720p HDTV—which maximizes our investment.” Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:26:49 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862848 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862848 (West Chester, Pennsylvania--November 4, 2009) Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Director of Customer Service & Sales Support. Treanor has a long history with the company, most recently working as the Marketing & Corporate Communications Specialist and previously serving as Executive Assistant to President and CEO Carl Bader. In her new position, Treanor is responsible for overseeing the company’s customer, technical, and sales support functions and staff. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:23:33 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862847 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862847 Workflow Interruptions Cease at Full Service Script to Screen Company (Ft. Worth, Texas--November 4, 2009) Frustrated by having projects continuously freeze up in the middle of editing sessions and having to rummage through multiple external drives to locate footage, Red Productions, a full service, script to screen video production and independent film development and production company, recently commissioned respected independent video engineer Bob Zelin to install a cost-effective Ethernet-based shared storage solution featuring Small Tree technology. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:22:17 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862846 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862846 Provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights (Wilmington, North Carolina--November 4, 2009) Digieffects® a developer of visual effects software plugins, today announced that Falloff Lighting is available for purchase. Falloff Lighting provides enhanced lighting for After Effects' built-in lights. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:20:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862845 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862845 (Vienna, Austria--November 4, 2009) Societatea Româna de Radiodifuziune (SRR), the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company, has deployed the NOA Audio Solutions' mediARC™ system to support a massive and ambitious project dubbed Golden Fonoteca, the migration of its analog audio archive to a secure, fully managed digital system for long-term preservation and improved accessibility. NOA and SRR worked with partner SnT Romania to implement the project, which was inaugurated on Sunday, Nov. 1. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:15:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862844 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862844 (November 4, 2009) LaCie today announced the LaCie Network Space 2, design by Neil Poulton – a leading-edge Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media server. The LaCie Network Space 2 combines the performance of a full-featured NAS solution, with a unique and customized way to manage the total experience. Easy to Use Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:11:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862843 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862843 (November 4, 2009) When cinematographer Brian Reynolds began prep for the Fox/ABC half-hour comedy series "Better Off Ted", his challenge was to trim the budget and keep the quality look as well as the 11-hour work day. “One of my first choices was to add Schneider’s Hollywood Black Magic filters to our lenses,” says Reynolds. “They are nothing short of amazing,” he says, enthusiastically. “They combine the smaller lenslets of HD Classic Soft and added Black Frost. What this does to the skin is amazing. When you are shooting HD, you are suddenly looking at an unfiltered image. Make-up freaks out. Same with set designers and actors. Adding the Hollywood Black Magic does away with that. It makes the image seem more like film. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:09:06 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862842 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862842 (Montréal, Canada--November 4, 2009) Emmy Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom All-Star, an easy-to-use animation software for teens and up. Flip Boom All-Star offers exciting features that will engage users and allow them to use animation to communicate with their friends. Highlights of this new animation software include : Moving images is easy Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:49:59 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862841 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862841 Seamlessly Transfer Apple Final Cut Pro Program Sequences to Adobe After Effects (Marlborough, Massachusetts--November 3, 2009) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced Boris XML Transfer, a new Adobe After Effects plug-in designed for seamless transfer of Apple Final Cut Pro program sequences to Adobe After Effects. Boris XML Transfer preserves all aspects of a Final Cut Pro project including effects, audio, media clips, transitions, and geometric transformations. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:25:03 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862840 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862840 Higher Quality, Faster, and Now the First Total Workflow Solution for Video Encoding and Publishing (San Diego, California--November 3, 2009) Sorenson Media today announced the immediate availability of Sorenson Squeeze 6, a significant update to the gold-standard video encoding software application. Sorenson Squeeze 6 provides the first total workflow solution for video professionals, enabling customers to employ innovative tools – such as email and text notifications and a secure review and approval process – that simplify the overall workflow and allow them to more easily encode and publish video files on the Internet. Optimized video codecs and new filters have also been added, significantly improving video quality and encoding speed. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:18:56 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862839 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862839 Higher Quality, Lower Price (November 3, 2009) 16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:14:38 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862838 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862838 New High-Performance, High-Capacity G-Tech External Drives Give Digital Creative Pros More Room and More Speed to Drive Creativity™ (Los Angeles, California--November 2, 2009) G-Technology by Hitachi, a leading provider of premium storage solutions for the Mac, creative pro and high-end audio/video (AV) markets, today announced that it is incorporating Hitachi’s 2TB, 7,200 RPM, 32MB cache buffer hard drives across its entire 3.5-inch product line. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:11:08 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862837 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862837 (Oak Park, Michigan--November 2, 2009) RingSide Creative has unveiled a newly-built digital intermediate (DI) color grading suite, providing the production and film community with a powerful resource whose video and audio features far exceed anything else in Michigan. The investment in the suite is a clear statement of the company's support for the film and advertising industries, bringing a Hollywood-style post production experience to Detroit. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862831 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862831 Free Upgrade For Existing Vegas Pro 9.0 Software Users Provides XDCAM EX MP4 File Rendering, Enhanced MPEG-2 Smart Render, Enhanced Audio Capabilities and Expanded RED ONE Media Support (Madison, Wisconsin--November 2, 2009) Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas™ Pro 9.0c software, the latest update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:50:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862835 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862835 Popular Render Queue Management Software Offers Improved Scalability, Stability and Improved Mac OSX Experience (Winnipeg, Manitoba--November 2, 2009) Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus VFX, is actively recruiting visual effects facilities to participate in the Beta Testing program for Deadline 4.0. The soon-to-be-released version of the company's hassle-free administration and rendering toolkit for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX-based render farms features a host of new upgrades, which beta testers will have the opportunity to experience first-hand. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:49:28 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862836 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862836 (November 2, 2009) Petrol™, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Petrol PRC-RED-1 Raincover especially designed to provide environmental protection for a fully-equipped Red One camera. Comprised extensively of clear polyurethane for maximum visibility, the new transparent Raincover offers quick and easy access to all camera features. What’s more, it is roomy enough to enable working with the camera’s high-resolution RED LCD monitor on board. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:48:26 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862834 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862834 (Suwanee, Georgia--November 2, 2009) Flanders Scientific, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the all new LM-2470W. This monitor features all of the powerful features found in other FSI monitors, but comes equipped with a true native 10 bit LCD panel and RGB LED Matrix Backlighting System. The LM-2470W is capable of reproducing over 1.073 Billion Colors and has been designed for your most demanding color critical applications. The LM-2470W is an ultra wide gamut LCD monitor (102% of NTSC) with an advanced color space selection option allowing you to instantly switch between REC 709, SMPTE C, EBU, and Wide Gamut modes. As and added bonus all LM-2470W monitors come standard with 3Gbps SDI Inputs allowing the unit to support 4:4:4 and 1080p50/60 source over a single serial digital interface. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:47:09 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862833 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862833 (Vienna, Austria--November 2, 2009) NOA Audio Solutions will join Fonoteca Nacional of Mexico City for a conference entitled "Safeguarding Our Sound and Audiovisual Heritage: A World Challenge." The event is slated to take place Monday, Nov. 9, through Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Fonoteca Nacional in Mexico City. On hand will be renowned international experts in the field of audiovisual archiving and preservation, sharing their insights about the latest developments in the field. Among those participating will be authorities from the industry's leading associations, including the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives, the International Federation of Television Archives, and the International Federation of Film Archives. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:44:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862832 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862832 (Fredericksburg, Virginia--November 2, 2009) Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for cinema applications is celebrating its 80th year in business. From its humble beginnings in 1929, Harkness Screens has grown to employ 100 people spanning five countries. Harkness Screens has thousands of large screens installed in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Harkness serves the cinema, film production, special effects and live events markets. Harkness makes screens for 2D and 3D digital projection and for 35mm film projection, as well as screens for rear-projection. Harkness Screens also specializes in the production of custom made frames. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:43:30 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862830 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862830 Leading stock video marketplace adds music and sound effects to its royalty-free collection (New York--November 2, 2009) Pond5.com, the fast-growing marketplace for stock video, has significantly expanded its offering by adding stock music and sound effects to it's collection of downloadable royalty-free stock media. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:10:19 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862829 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862829 (November 2, 2009) Litepanels® is offering factory rebates for the popular Micro™ and MicroPro™ LED lighting fixtures when purchased by December 31, 2009. The Award-winning Micro and MicroPro provide luminous, soft, directional lighting with the same warmth and color characteristics that have made Litepanels a part of television/broadcast news/motion picture productions worldwide. These low-profile, lightweight yet powerful LED lights have gained rapid popularity for use with DV and DSLR cameras. The Micro and MicroPro provide hours of continuous output from standard AA, HD Alkaline, or lithium cells or they may be used with rechargeable batteries. Each model includes an integrated dial for instant 100%-0 dimming, easy positioning camera shoe adapter and an integrated filter holder with 3 included color/diffusion filters. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:07:10 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862828 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862828 Panels Highlighting Creativity and Execution Mark Third Annual 3D Day (Burbank, California--November 2, 2009) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:05:57 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862826 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862826 AVCCAMs Configured for Studio Use and Production/Instruction (Secaucus, New Jersey--October 30, 2009) Duluth Public Access Community Television (PACT), serving the populace of Minnesota’s fourth largest city, recently purchased 10 Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorders that are available to its members for both studio and field production. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:12:13 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862825 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862825 (October 30, 2009) Climate change is a big subject these days and who better to set the record straight than MacGillivray Freeman Films, one of the most well-known big form production companies? Together, the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation, Campion Foundation, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Oceana, champions of ocean conservation, document the changes occurring in the Arctic. To the Arctic is the seventh project in the MacGillivray Freeman Films ocean-and-water-themed films that promote conservation of the natural world. Shot entirely in 15/70mm in Canada, Alaska, Greenland and the Arctic Ocean, To The Arctic uses the immersive power of 3D IMAX cinematography to document the abundance of life and diversity found in the Arctic as well as the dramatic transformations taking place in the region from climate change. “Our IMAX gear is very heavy, so we have to use the biggest and best equipment possible,” says Producer/Director Greg MacGillivray. “That is why we use the OConnor head. The camera itself weighs 125 lbs, fully loaded. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:09:12 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862824 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862824 (Providence, Rhode Island--October 30, 2009) Ones and Zeros has recently put Peru on the map as a center for film restoration, with the acquisition of the Correct DRS™ restoration system and plans to expand to a 10-seat facility. Founder Hugo Pallete wanted to move the company in this direction because he saw that libraries, archives and new productions throughout the Americas continue to look for low-cost, high-skilled workforces to complete large restoration products, but they had very few options in South America. “I saw an opportunity.” says Pallete, “with so many libraries in need of restoration for preservation or re-release on new formats like Blu-ray, everyone is looking for a low-cost way to get the job done. In Peru, we already have a talented, highly creative workforce of still image specialists and I was sure that it would be easy to transfer these skills to motion pictures.” Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:04:25 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862823 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862823 New additions to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System expand a photographer’s creative possibilities (Portland, Oregon--October 30, 2009) Lensbaby announces today the addition of the new Fisheye Optic and Soft Focus Optic to the Lensbaby Optic Swap System. Each new optic is available for use with the Lensbaby Composer® and Muse®*. In addition, the Soft Focus Optic is compatible with the Lensbaby Control Freak™. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:02:48 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862822 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862822 Virtual Drum Instrument for Authentic Classic Grooves (Sunrise, Florida--October 30, 2009) As part of the Ken Scott Collection Series, Sonic Reality is proud to announce “EpiK DrumS – A Ken Scott Collection”. The product is a massive virtual instrument/plug-in for drum kits and grooves with the authentic sound and feel of classic rock records. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:45:47 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862821 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862821 Compact Solid-State Digital Video Recorder Provides Rugged Solution for Capturing High-Action Scenes (Irvine, California--October 29, 2009) Fast Forward Video's (FFV) Elite HD camera-mounted digital video recorder (DVR) is playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in capturing dramatic action sequences for TNT's "The Closer." Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:31:44 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862820 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862820 New Professional Grade Memory Card Offers Faster Transfer Speeds and Better Value to Customers (Fair Lawn, New Jersey--October 29, 2009) To meet the demands of professional users of P2 card technology, Maxell Corporation of America, introduces the “E” series of P2 cards for use with P2 cameras and professional solid-state P2 memory recording systems. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:30:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862819 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862819 (October 29, 2009) Evolutions, Soho’s largest independent post-production facility, is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new boutique, digital studio dedicated to servicing the commercials, design, promos and vfx market. Called Earth, the company has recruited some of the industry’s top talent to helm the new facility, namely ex-Smoke & Mirrors staffers James Niklasson, Senior Producer; Mike Capon, Executive Producer; and Nico Cotta, VFX Supervisor. Evolutions' design arm Sprout will also be merged into Earth, and its head, Bryony Evans, will join the new facility. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:28:14 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862818 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862818 (Burbank, California--October 29, 2009) When cinematographer Wayne Kennan, ASC and his crew geared up for the new CBS series "Accidentally on Purpose", they were thrilled to see that a key part of the camera package was Vinten heads. “Operator Ray Liu is a 20-plus year veteran of every kind of multi-camera shoot, from Soaps like Santa Barbara to talk shows, awards shows, sports and game shows,” says Kennan. “Vinten pan and tilt heads and pedestals have always been his preferred choice.” That’s why he specifically requested Vinten for "Accidentally on Purpose". Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:25:35 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862817 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862817 (Rockville Centre, New York--October 29, 2009) Switronix has just released the highly anticipated EX-L96 under its HDV Battery line, SERIES7. The EX-L96 Battery solution for the EX1/EX3 represents the last of the new products and solutions introduced by Switronix this month. The EX-L96 is a 14.4v 96watt Lithium Ion Battery pack for the EX1/EX3 Camera. Offering 50% more power then the Sony OEM EX Battery, the EX-L96 Battery is a perfect solution for those seeking extended runtime. The EX-L96 features a 4 LED gauge as well as an on board Powertap to power a 12 volt accessory such as an on-board light or monitor. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:24:05 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862816 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862816 Production Facility Uses AJA Solutions for CBBC Series ‘Shaun the Sheep’ and Playhouse Disney’s ‘Timmy’ (Grass Valley, California--October 28, 2009) AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that 15 KONA video capture and playback cards are in use at the UK’s Aardman Animations, producers of the Academy Award-winning “Wallace and Gromit” films and television series. The KONA family is AJA’s line of 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback cards for video and audio input and output on the Mac platform, including KONA 3, AJA’s top-of-the-line video card for SD, HD, Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K formats. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:00:24 GMT http://news.creativecow.net/story/862814 http://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/105/862814 Company Will Transform Existing Echolab SD Switchers Into Powerful, Full-Featured Multidefinition Atem™ (Billerica, Massachusetts--October 28, 2009) Echolab, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced a compelling and cost-effective way for existing customers to migrate to HD production. For a limited time, the company will replace a facility's existing Echolab Nova™, Opera™, or Overture™ standard-definition switcher chassis for an Echolab Atem™, the company's recently launched 1-M/E multidefinition switcher. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:39:49 GMT