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Seeing triple D.(Editor's Notes)(Editorial)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... After the recent NAB 2009 show in Las Vegas, one thing is clear. The entertainment industry has high hopes for stereoscopic 3D movie technology. Hollywood is said to be investing heavily in James Cameron's 'Avatar,' a 3D sci-fi thriller due out in December 2009, while 'Monsters vs Aliens' ...
ARRI expands line of professional camera accessories.(News Room)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Las Vegas-ARRI expanded its line of accessories, which combine time-proven technology with the latest advancements, at NAB 2009. The MB-28 Mattebox specifically designed to fit the Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm zoom. Now one, three stage mattebox can cover both needs. It is a 6.6 x 6.6 wide ...
Prime Media Group installs SeaChange server for new HD services.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... Sydney -- Prime Media Group in Canberra acquired the SeaChange HD server from Magna Systems and Engineering. Prime Media Group's network project manager Lyndon Cox explained, "We (Prime) are replacing our SD infrastructure with a full HD one as we will be offering a wide range ...
AJA KONA 3 helps watch the 'Watchmen'.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grass Valley, California -- AJA Video Systems's KONA 3 video capture and playback cards played a major role in the post production workflow on the Zack Snyder-directed feature film "Watchmen" from Warner Bros. Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in ...
Resolve seminar in Jakarta.(News Room)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... A da Vinci Resolve R100 seminar was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the first time in Southeast Asia. The session was held at the Grand Kemang Hotel in the Kemang area in South Jakarta on 31 March and 1 April 2009. Experienced freelance colorist, Warren Eagles from Australia, ...
Award winning Flame artist Katrina Salicrup joins Oktobor.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... Sydney -- Renowned visual effects and animation studio, Oktobor, have added award winning Flame artist Katrina Salicrup to their team. Salicrup was previously with Method Studios in Los Angeles and her appointment in Oktobor came about after a worldwide search. Oktobor general ...
MDA calls for spine proposals.(News Room)(Media Development Authority of Singapore)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has called for proposals from publishing companies for projects with strong cross-media or cross-platform elements, aimed at international distribution and readership. Called Spearheading Publishing Innovation for New Enterprise ...
Spider wins award at Mudfest 2009.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sydney -- Over 1000 wine appreciating short film enthusiasts from all over the world converged on the Elliot Rocke Estate for Mudfest, the 5th annual Mudgee International Short Film Festival. Of the 15 films that had been shortlisted as ...
The Foundry previews Nuke 6 at NAB 2009.(News Room)(National Association of Broadcasters Convention)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Las Vegas -- Leading VFX software developer, The Foundry, gave visitors to its booth at NAB 2009 a series of behind-the-scenes looks at how its acclaimed compositing software, Nuke, was used to great effect on blockbuster films such as Iron Man and Watchmen, as well as the game World of ...
Sony features new high-definition technologies at NAB 2009.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... Las Vegas -- Sony highlighted its complete HD line-up of products at NAB 2009, displaying more than 30 new models--including new products and upgrades to existing products from HDV and EX camcorders to the growing XDCAM HD422 family and up to the F23 and F35 digital cinematography cameras ....
Iceberg frames red workflow.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Singapore post house Iceberg Design Pte Ltd showcased its ideal RED DI workflow for finishing of feature films and broadcast materials on DPX LOG in a presentation to about 120 participants comprising filmmakers and production houses active in the ...
eBUS tapeless delivery arrives in Singapore.(News Room)
May 01, 2009 ... The eBUS tapeless delivery system has found firm support from major broadcasters in Singapore, as well as the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents (4As), participants at a special seminar for the media industry were informed. The eBUS system facilitates efficient ...
Oktobor creates 3D commercials for Tiger Beer.(Frame Store)(Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Private Ltd.)
May 01, 2009; ... THE SKINNY Visual effects and animation studio Oktobor completed three full 3D commercials for Tiger Beer. The success of the ads also came down to an excellent relationship with both agency and client. According to producer Amanda Chambers, "Creatively the ads were ...
Discovery 'awesome world' campaign.(Frame Store)
May 01, 2009 ... THE SKINNY To mark its 15th year in the region, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) revealed a new logo for its flagship network Discovery Channel, at the same time launching a refreshed on-air brand campaign across the Asia-Pacific. "The on-air campaign continues ...
MFX mystery crime idents.(Frame Store)
May 01, 2009 ... THE SKINNY The MFX team's creative challenge for the Crime & Investigation (CI) Network Refresh was to use crime-based imagery in a way that injects drama and suspense without moving too far from the visual language established in the last CI package. The essence of CI is ...
Broadcast design comes of age: broadcast design is no longer about doing logos or spinning letters. Studios are now designing for a variety of platforms, providing integrated interactive work, utilising buttoned up workflows and sophisticated design.(Techno Speak)
May 01, 2009 ... LILIAN CHOW Business Director, Bruce Dunlop & Associates [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What are the emerging trends in broadcast design? It's retro with a new twist! What is your opinion on the evolution of broadcast design in the ...
AZ works opens in Cineport Busan.(Country Focus)
May 01, 2009; ... The southern port city of Busan, which is home to the Pusan International Film Festival, and the Busan Film Commission (BFC) took firm strides towards establishing itself as the premier Asian film and broadcast production with the recent opening of AZ Works postproduction complex in ...
JiFFest celebrates a decade.(Country Focus)(Jakarta International Film Festival)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) celebrated a decade of existence attracting more than 28,000 audiences throughout the entire five-day duration of the festival in December 2008. The festival was pared down somewhat due to the global ...
Canon expands lens range for HDTV imaging.(Broadcast Asia Product Guide)(high definition television)
May 01, 2009 ... Canon's range of products expanded considerably with an eye towards high-end HDTV imaging. The HJ14ex4.3B wide-angle portable HDTV lens led the pack with its new and unique design. The HJ14ex4.3B is the product of Canon's latest development tools, newly developed glass elements, and highly ...
DVS makes inroads into Asia.(Broadcast Asia Product Guide)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When South Korea's leading post-production company, AZ Works, opened a new four-storey complex in the southern port city of Busan, it called upon DVS Digital Video Systems AG to install high-quality hardware and software ...