Digital Content Briefing

Workshops offer sessions in popular post-production software by Avid, Adobe and Apple and also cover disciplines such as 3D production and HDSLR video production techniques; manufacturer certification courses and top-notch industry presenters round out distinguished training event New York City, NY – August 19, 2010 – Future Media Concepts (FMC), the premier authorized digital [...]

An online archive of Kodak’s OnFilm campaign has been created and is now live on Kodak’s website at www.kodak.com/go/onfilm. Beginning in 1988, OnFilm ads were conceived as a way for Kodak to highlight the art of filmmaking through philosophical and inspirational remarks from cinematographers. Over 250 filmmakers have been featured, and their commentaries exemplify [...]

The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) recently launched the “My Piece of the Peace Corps” international video competition to honor the U.S. Peace Corps’ upcoming 50th anniversary. Contestants are asked to submit a one- to two-minute video about how the Peace Corps, a Peace Corps Volunteer, or a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer changed their lives. [...]

Bergen, Norway, Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ) At IBC this year, Vizrt (Hall 2, Stand B10) will demonstrate its evolution into a company with a thoroughly broad approach and an expanding customer base. With a reputation built on industry-leading graphic solutions for high-profile events, Vizrt now possesses a full range of real-time production tools [...]

When Christina Aguilera postponed her 2010 Bionic Tour in the spring, engineer Jon Lemon was able to transition his gig—and the DiGiCo SD8 he was using for the tour’s promo leg—onto a Smashing Pumpkins’ run... with smashing success!

Santa Monica, CA - August 19, 2010 - GPL Technologies, a leader in the design, deployment and support of IT solutions and pipeline infrastructures for the entertainment industry, announced today that it has hired Jason Blum as its new CTO. Effective immediately, Jason will apply his vast industry and IT experience to the creation [...]

UDC High Resolution Systems LLC has announced the release of UDC-400 3.0, a software-based Universal Device Controller whose free trial demo is now available for download on the company’s website (www.highresolutionsystems.com). Designed for live events, staging and rental, worship, and corporate industrial and broadcast markets, the UDC-400 enables simple, cost-effective control of devices using [...]

Linear Acoustic BIRTV2010 Booth 8B08 and Booth 2013 At BIRTV2010, Linear Acoustic will exhibit in the booths of EverTop International Technology Limited (booth 8B08) and Dolby Laboratories International Services (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (booth 2013).

Bicoastal editorial company jumP has hired Lisa Gimenez of Lisa G Reps to handle West Coast sales duties for both their New York and Los Angeles studios. “I immediately responded to her incredible energy and zest for the business,” noted jumP Managing Director Dee Tagert. “Lisa has a great sense of today’s market and [...]

As further indication of the studio’s growing profile, Manic has signed Rich Schafler of Schafler Artist Management for East Coast representation. The addition comes in the midst of Manic’s recent expansion, as they added CD Fran Roberts and veteran VFX artists Steve Zourntos and David A. Elkins. “With a series of key signings behind us [...]

— Former Territory Sales Manager for Digidesign in Southern California will address the needs of the recording and post production community, thereby expanding GC Pro’s presence in those market sectors — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, August 16, 2010 — Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the [...]

IBC Stand 8.A94 COBALT DIGITAL KEEPS QUALITY UP AS PRICES DROP ON DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS FOR OPENGEAR MANUFACTURER ADJUSTS PRICING TO HELP END-USERS MEET BUDGET RESTRAINTS IN RECOVERING ECONOMY (Urbana, IL, August 12, 2010) – Cobalt Digital (www.CobaltDigital.com) has announced a dramatic price reduction on its range of 3G/HD/SD distribution amplifiers for openGear™. Effective [...]

DENON DJ UNVEILS THE DN-MC6000 FULL MIXER / 4 DECK MIDI CONTROLLER ITASCA, IL, August 16, 2010 — Denon DJ , a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel [...]

— Affordable and easy-to-use, W43 is inspired by the classic Cat. 43 hardware noise reduction tool — TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, August 16, 2010 — Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, unveils the third processor in the Waves Post Production line, the W43 Noise Reduction Plugin. Inspired by the classic, long-out-of-production [...]

IBC Stand 8.A94 COBALT DIGITAL TO INTRODUCE FUSION3G FOR OPENGEAR AT IBC 2010 UP/DOWN/CROSS CONVERSION AND FRAME SYNC – FUSION3G 9901-UDX (Urbana, IL, August 2, 2010) – Cobalt Digital (www.CobaltDigital.com) will launch their new range of 3 Gigabit-capable Fusion3G™ cards for openGear™ for the first time in Europe at IBC 2010, Stand 8.A94. The [...]

For the past three years, Twist Director/DP Rich Michell has enjoyed an ongoing collaboration with 3M, which is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of its popular “Post-It” brand. Twist’s Michell has directed a series of commercials for 3M and ad agency Grey Advertising. A unique partnership, the Twist-3M collaboration has resulted in the production of [...]

The Salvation Army has released its 2010 digital annual report (http://annualreport.salvationarmyusa.org), expanding the pioneering format and features of the first digital version, which was released in 2009. Created and produced by Dallas-based independent agency The Richards Group, the 2010 annual report showcases The Salvation Army’s work and impact in an innovative platform, including filmed documentary [...]

From its rocky cliffs and pristine coastlines, to cityscapes and the remote Mauna Loa Observatory, Artbeats today announces the release of three new HD collections featuring the overhead beauty of the Hawaiian Islands: Hawaiian City Aerials, Hawaiian Establishment Aerials and Hawaiian Scenic Aerials. Shot using the RED One Camera, combined with the eclipse gyrostabilized camera [...]

OLD LYME, Conn. – August 17, 2010 – Audio specialist Sennheiser announces the second generation of its top-of-the-line wireless handheld transmitter, the SKM 5200-II. A familiar sight on stage and TV, the SKM 5200-II provides sound engineers with expanded switching bandwidth of up to 184 MHz along with Sennheiser’s renowned transmission reliability. A further highlight [...]

Burbank, CA… Royer Labs, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of high quality ribbon microphones, is pleased to introduce the new R-101 Ribbon Microphone. A pioneering design with high SPL (sound pressure level) capabilities and extremely low residual noise, the R-101 is ideal for both studio and live sound reinforcement applications. It offers exemplary performance [...]