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News: Sony's New ACID Pro 7 Digital Audio Workstation Offers More Power and Creative Control Over Professional Music and Audio Production
ACID Pro 7 Software Includes New Audio and MIDI Mixing Console, MIDI Track Freeze, élastique Pro timestretch and pitch shifting, additional format support including AAC and FLAC, and is bundled with over $500 of software from top industry developers
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, today announced ACID Pro 7 digital audio workstation software, available in early November.
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News: Sesame Workshop's 2009 'Electric Co.' Shot With AJ-HPX3000S in AVC-INTRA
35-Episode Season One Is Slated for 1st Quarter 2009 Debut
More than 20 years after it went off the air, The Electric Company, the popular seventies show for kids eager to polish their reading skills, is coming back. The 2009 version of the literacy series, which recently initiated production in New York City, is being shot with Panasonic P2 HD cameras.
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News: Apple Unveils 24-inch LED Cinema Display for New MacBook Family
Apple® today unveiled the LED Cinema Display featuring a stunning 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with built-in iSight® video camera, mic and speakers in an elegant, thin aluminum and glass enclosure.
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News: New MacBook Family Redefines Notebook Design
Industry’s Greenest Notebooks
Apple® today unveiled an all new MacBook® family that redefines notebook design, and at the same time dramatically lowers the entry price for advanced notebook features including all-metal enclosures and pro-performance notebook graphics by $700 to make them far more affordable.
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News: Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH and ASIFA Portland Welcome Celebrated Animation Filmmaker, Richard Williams
Academy Award Winning Animation Director and Author of "The Animator's Survival Kit" to Speak on Sophisticated Use of Animation Principles
Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH, Oregon and Southwest Washington's local ACM SIGGRAPH chapter, and the Association International du Film d'Animation - Portland today announced that renowned author, animation director and three-time Academy Award®® winner Richard Williams will present his series of instructional DVD Master Classes based on his bestselling book, "The Animator's Survival Kit," on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Portland Community College Cascade Campus.
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News: coolux Media Systems Opens Los Angeles Training Facility
Hands-On Center Allows Users to Take Full Advantage of Pandoras Box™ Media Systems
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News: IK Multimedia Announces T-RackS 3
Beyond Mastering
IK Multimedia is proud to announce T-RackS 3, our new high-end mastering and mixing suite.
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News: Inlet Technologies and Broadway Video Digital Media Expand iTunes TV Show Selection
Inlet’s Fathom Real-time Encoding Solution Helps Broadway Video Digital Media Meet Growing Demand for Online Television Content
Inlet Technologies, the leader in advanced encoding solutions for new media, announced today that Broadway Video Digital Media , a spin-off of Broadway Video Entertainment, is using Inlet’s Fathom advanced encoding solution to provide episodes of popular television programs, including MadMen, Zrock, Bridezilla and Dinner for Five, to Apple’s iTunes Store and other TV 2.0 channels.
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News: Digital Heaven releases Loader
the smart way to import media into Final Cut Pro
Digital Heaven, one of the leading third party developers for Apple Pro Apps, today announced the release of Loader, an innovative application that streamlines the process of importing media into Final Cut Pro.
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News: Ikegami Announces new Flash-based GF™ Series tapeless HD ENG system
High Definition Technologies for Tapeless ENG, Multiformat CMOS Image Capture, Compact HD Acquisition, and Full-Resolution, Color-Accurate Monitoring Among Products Shown
Ikegami, which introduced the industry’s first tapeless camcorder more than a decade ago, will display its revolutionary new Flash-based GF™ Series tapeless HD ENG system at the HD World Conference and Exhibition, in New York.
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News: EditGroove UserMatic is now Shipping - for Final Cut Pro
At last, versatile, affordable & robust User Preferences for FCP!
EditGroove Software is proud to announce that UserMatic™ is now shipping.
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News: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Now Shipping
Milestone Release Radically Improves Creative Workflow Efficiency; Redefines Collaboration Between Designers and Developers
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the immediate availability of the Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 product family, the highly-anticipated release of industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow.
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News: ScheduALL Gives m2 the EDGE™ in Automated Booking and Scheduling of Resources
Cost-Effective Solution Brings New Efficiencies to Post House's Resource Allocation, Scheduling, and Business Planning
ScheduALL today announced that m2, a leading boutique broadcast production, design, and post-production facility based in New York City, has selected ScheduALL's EDGE™ to streamline booking and scheduling of all facilities, equipment, and personnel.
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News: Final Cut Teams with Berlin Cameron on Quirky Campaign for Sony Latin America
Final Cut Editor Carlos Arias recently completed a campaign for Sony Latin America via ad agency Berlin Cameron.
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News: Artbeats' Abstract Dimensions Backgrounds Step Forward
CG Clips Provide Interesting Yet Complementary Backgrounds for IDs, Titles and More
Background clips don't have to be boring. The release of Abstract Dimensions, Artbeats' versatile new footage collection, proves that with 25 new backgrounds spanning a creative cornucopia of geometric shapes, subtle flowing designs and wildly colored warping 'effects.'
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News: National Ministry of Design to Show Reel Talent at HD World
Leading broadcast design firm National Ministry of Design will showcase their expertise in designing for high definition, at this year’s HD World Conference & Exhibition.
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News: Panasonic to Bundle Red Giant Software ToonIt with AG-DVX100B Cameras
Red Giant Effects Bundle Also Includes Magic Bullet Looks and Instant HD
Red Giant Software, with popular products Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today announced that Panasonic expanded its long standing bundle with Red Giant Software to include ToonIt with its powerful AG-DVX100B camcorder purchased in the United States.
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News: New & Exciting Changes From CalDigit!
CalDigit has been added new products, prices have dropped, and capacities have been increased. Also, the price list will come in a new format that is easier to read, and contains more information about each CalDigit product.
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News: 1080dots introduces Digital Signage software for Creatives
As announced during the IBC 2008, 1080dots released their new Digital Signage software at www.1080dots.com.
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News: RE:Vision Effects releases updates for Premiere Pro users
RE:Vision Effects today released updates for Twixtor, ReelSmart Motion Blur and FieldsKit to specifically address issues of crashing and hanging that users were experiencing within Premiere Pro.
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News: ATTO Technology Readies Next Generation 6-Gb SAS Technology for OEMs and Partners
6-Gb SAS/SATA Host Adapter Demonstration Planned for Storage Networking World
ATTO Technology Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, today announced that they will ship the industry’s only 6-Gb SAS/SATA host interface connectivity to storage to select OEMs and partners within the next 30 days for certification and qualification.
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News: ATTO Technology Demonstrates Three Industry-first Products at SNW
The most advanced technology in the storage market today
The most advanced storage connectivity technology in the market today will be demonstrated by ATTO Technology, Inc. at the Storage Networking World trade show this week.
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News: Blackmagic Design Announces that Digidesign has Certified DeckLink HD Extreme with Pro Tools 8
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced that Digidesign, a part of Avid Technology Inc., has certified its DeckLink HD Extreme card for use with Pro Tools|HD® 8 and Pro Tools LE® 8 on OS X Leopard.
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News: Panasonic Signs Up as a Sponsor of WWF's Arctic Programme
Global consumer electronics company Panasonic has signed up to become one of the first corporate sponsors of WWF's work on the Arctic.
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News: Panasonic Sets Concrete Targets For 'Eco Ideas' in Europe
Panasonic Europe, a 100% daughter company of Panasonic Corporation, Japan, is pleased to announce the European targets for its 'eco ideas' initiative.
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News: VideoPier 1.0 and VideoPier HD now available
Aquafadas is pleased to announce the immediate availability of VideoPier and VideoPier HD v1.0. The VideoPier family of products is aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac.
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News: iZ3D is a Sponsor of the World’s First Digital 3-D Film and Interactive Festival
Company will provide 3D Gaming Stations in “The 3-D Film & Interactive Lounge”
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News: Digital Cinema Society to present ARRI D-21 at Clairmont Camera
The Digital Cinema Society , a nonprofit educational cooperative with an international membership nearing 4,000 has announced plans to present the ARRIFLEX D-21 film style cinematic camera at Clairmont Camera Film & Digital on October 25th 2008.
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News: KJTV-TV Installs 19 FS1 Converters from AJA
Fox Affiliate in Lubbock, TX Streamlines HD, SD Broadcasts
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 19 FS1 converters to Fox affiliate KJTV-TV in Lubbock, TX via AJA reseller Lubbock Audio Visual. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format.
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News: Escape Studios Expands with a New York State of Mind
Leading Online Training Institute Opens U.S. Headquarters in NYC
Renowned London-based training institute Escape Studios has established a New York office, offering its new online learning to U.S. students interested in pursuing professional computer graphics production careers, as well as to veterans who want to add to their skill set.
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News: NewTek Releases DataLink™ Real-Time Data Displays
TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ plug-in helps manage titles and scores during fast-paced live events
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the release of DataLink™, a TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ plug-in that links data from external feeds, files or databases to display real-time, rapidly-changing information, such as statistics, scores, times and other dynamic information.
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News: Creative Studio Adds Masterful Mixer Rob DiFondi and Seasoned Operations Manager Jennifer Hunt To Staff
Two deeply talented professionals, one on the business side and the other a creative, recently joined audioEngine's growing ranks. Rob will bring his industry-renowned mixing skills to audioEngine while Jennifer will manage the company's day-to-day operations.
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News: Metrovision Equips HD Mobile Truck With Six Additional Fujinon HD Lenses
New York, NY-based Metrovision Production Group has added an assortment of Fujinon HD lenses to the company’s HD lens inventory for use on a variety of mobile productions and on its new HD production truck, Metrovision HD-1.
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News: Mr. Wonderful Provides Full-Service Production Through Post Solutions for Clients
Studio Leads Creative Process On High-Profile HBO and General Mills Projects
Broadcast design boutique Mr. Wonderful moves firmly into the world of full-service production.
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News: Harris Corporation Demonstrates Expanded Line of InfoCaster™ Content Creation and Playout Systems at Digital Signage Show 2008
Harris and Systems Integrator CoSign Present “Tech Talk’ Examining Use of Digital Signage for Brand Image Enhancement
Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, is demonstrating its expanded line of InfoCaster™ content creation and playout systems at The Digital Signage Show 2008 being held October 15-16 at the Javits Convention Center in New York.
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News: Harris Corporation InfoCaster™ Digital Signage Systems Deployed at World Market Center Las Vegas
Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, announces that its InfoCaster™ digital signage systems are driving broadcast-quality graphics and live video/audio content to more than 150 screens throughout World Market Center Las Vegas.
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News: UK Managing Director James Tomkinson Joins Cut + Run
Cut + Run is excited to welcome James Tomkinson, formerly of Partizan, as UK Managing Director. In this key role, Tomkinson will oversee all projects and lead company management.
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News: FOR-A To Demonstrate Array Of Products At HD World Conference And Expo
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast industry, will demonstrate a range of products at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition
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News: Fujinon To Showcase New Select Series Of Cost-Effective HD ENG Lenses At HD World 2008
Fujinon, a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the broadcast, digital cinema, and industrial markets will showcase several new HD lenses at this year’s HD World Expo .
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News: Ralph Scaglione Launches FLYfx at SoundHound / thePound
Establishes Graphics/VFX studio for Commercials, Television and Film
Veteran compositor, visual effects artist and editor Ralph Scaglione has launched FLYfx, the effects and finishing company housed in the award-winning editorial/post house thePound @ SoundHound, the editorial arm of SoundHound, New York.
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News: Aviom Provides Clear Communication And Flexible Monitoring For Democratic National Convention
Music Director and Musicians Reach New Heights of Communication
With the presidential election at the center of the nation's attention, delivering a technically perfect production for a major party convention is of paramount importance.
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News: rhinofx Recruits The Roster for UK Representation
International design, animation and VFX studio rhinofx has enlisted the London-based repping firm The Roster to provide sales efforts in London and the UK.
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News: LaCie 5big Network: Share and Back Up Business Data
LaCie today announced the 5big Network, the most complete five-bay RAID solution for small and medium workgroups or offices that need large storage and backup capacity, improved performance and advanced security.
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News: Zacuto Announces 4 Sleek New Mounts
Zephyr, ZRED, Zandy And Zgrip Zandy
Zacuto’s mission to make your shooting easier with their lightweight quick-release systems has done it again. Zacuto announces 4 sleek new mounts including the Zephyr, Zacuto's 15mm lightweight support plate; the ZRED, an EVF RED ONE Mount, the Zandy, a19mm to 15mm rod mount; and the Zgrip Zandy, an articulating handgrip.
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News: MAXON to Showcase CINEMA 4D at Three Key Animation and Motion Graphics Events in October
Venues Include Motion ’08, Create Chaos ‘08 and Adobe Creative Suite 4 Seminar Tour Stop
MAXON Computer USA, a leading developer of professional 3D modelling, painting, animation and rendering solutions and the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, today announced it is participating in three key animation and motion graphics events taking place this month.
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News: Larry Jordan’s "Powerup With Final Cut Studio" Seminars Features New Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium Release
Globally-acclaimed Final Cut Seminars Highlight Software Leader’s Highly Anticipated New Product Offerings
Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. today announced that Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, Adobe Systems Inc.’s newly released version of its cross-platform video toolset, will be a featured element of Larry Jordan’s PowerUP with Final Cut Studio seminar tour across the United States and Canada.
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News: National Geographic Taps BIGSMACKtv For World’s Toughest Fixes [WTF]
To promote the new series, WORLD’S TOUGHEST FIXES, which premiered September 28, National Geographic turned to BIGSMACKtv.
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News: CHV-electronics releases QC Integration FX V1.6
The best and easiest to use Quartz Composer related plugin platform that includes 85 plugins
CHV-electronics, software developer of plugins for Motion, Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express announced today the release of a major update of the plugin package QC Integration FX, based on Apple's technologies FxPlug and Quartz Composer.
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News: Panasonic Runs Global Eco Relay Campaign
342 Panasonic Offices and Factories Worldwide Step Up Environmental Activities From 4–16 October
Panasonic Corporation is conducting a group-wide ecology campaign called "Panasonic Eco Relay" from 4-16 October 2008, during which the company's employees around the world are carrying out various environmental activities.
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News: Southpaw Ships Digital Production Workflow Solution, TACTIC 2.0
Only Single Software System for Streamlining Project and Asset Management
Southpaw Technology Inc., makers of TACTIC™, a leading digital asset management system, today announced the immediate availability of TACTIC 2.0, the next generation of its easy to use, fully customizable workflow infrastructure.
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