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May 2013

3D Stereo
SGO broadens Mistika's reach via Tokyo reseller
May 10, 2013 – TOKYO — SGO (www.sgomistika.com) is working to expand the presence and availability of its Mistika post production system with the recent appointment of Kyoshin Communications (www.kycom.co.jp), here, ...
Todd Soundelux names new CEO
April 16, 2013 – HOLLYWOOD — Todd Soundelux (www.toddsoundelux.com) has named Sara Duran-Singer its new chief executive officer. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the post production business, ...
NAB 2013: SGO shows new Mistika system, partners with ATTO
April 9, 2013 – LAS VEGAS — SGO (www.sgo.es) launched Mistika Air at this year’s NAB show. The system is designed to be a complete, realtime, ultra HD solution for broadcasting, supporting HD, ultra HD, 4K and 8K wor ...

Animation
Dell adds to Precision workstation line
May 16, 2013 – ROUND ROCK, TX — Dell (www.dell.com) has introduced new workstation models for both the high-end and entry-level user. The company’s new R7610 is the next model in its rack workstation line and follow ...
Digital-Tutors adds to training library
May 15, 2013 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Digital-Tutors (www.digitaltutors.com), which serves as a training resource for CG, VFX and digital art technology, released 43 new tutorials recently. The update brings the Digita ...
NFTS partners with Aardman on 'Character Animation' course
May 13, 2013 – BRISTOL, UK — The NFTS has launched a new animation course in partnership with the Aardman Animations (www.aardman.com), here, in an effort to meet the growing demand for animators in the UK. The thre ...

Audio
Man Made Music hosts Primetime Salon
May 17, 2013 – NEW YORK — Sonic branding agency Man Made Music (www.manmademusic.com) hosted their Primetime Salon last night at New York City's Soho House. The series is designed to provided the brand, music and me ...
Editors' Lounge to highlight Avid's latest gear
May 14, 2013 – BURBANK — On May 17, AlphaDogs Post Production will host the Editors’ Lounge, giving attendees a chance to get an up-close look at all the latest tools from Avid. Product designers and managers of Med ...
MOTU ships Digital Performer 8 for Windows
May 6, 2013 – CAMBRIDGE, MA — MOTU (www.motu.com) is shipping Digital Performer Version 8 for Windows, which represents a major upgrade to the company’s flagship audio workstation software. The latest release offer ...

Cameras
Adorama hosting post-NAB event in NYC
May 8, 2013 – NEW YORK — On Thursday, May 9, Adorama (www.adorama.com) in Manhattan will host its first post-NAB event. Set to take place from 1pm to 8pm at its 55 West 17th Street location, the event will feature ...
SIM Digital expands through PS acquisition
May 6, 2013 – LOS ANGELES — SIM Digital (www.simdigital.com), a supplier of digital production equipment and post production services, has acquired PS Production Services Ltd., one of Canada’s largest rental houses ...
Codex recorders employed for 2014's 'Need for Speed'
April 24, 2013 – LONDON — Codex’s Onboard S recorders are being used to capture the high-intensity racing sequences, as well as other material, for the upcoming DreamWorks SKG film Need for Speed. Cinematographer Shan ...

Digital Intermediates
Kodak's Richter named 'film lab/studio relationship manager'
May 14, 2013 – ROCHESTER, NY — Kodak (www.kodak.com) has appointed Christian Richter to the newly-created role of film lab and studio relationship manager. The move is part of Kodak’s ongoing effort to support the m ...
SGO broadens Mistika's reach via Tokyo reseller
May 10, 2013 – TOKYO — SGO (www.sgomistika.com) is working to expand the presence and availability of its Mistika post production system with the recent appointment of Kyoshin Communications (www.kycom.co.jp), here, ...
Norway's Postmenn taps The Mill's grading talent
April 25, 2013 – LONDON — The Mill’s (www.themill.com) team of 12 colorists are now available via Oslo, Norway’s Postmenn for remote grading. The studio’s grading team spans London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Ger ...

Editing
Dell adds to Precision workstation line
May 16, 2013 – ROUND ROCK, TX — Dell (www.dell.com) has introduced new workstation models for both the high-end and entry-level user. The company’s new R7610 is the next model in its rack workstation line and follow ...
Editors' Lounge to highlight Avid's latest gear
May 14, 2013 – BURBANK — On May 17, AlphaDogs Post Production will host the Editors’ Lounge, giving attendees a chance to get an up-close look at all the latest tools from Avid. Product designers and managers of Med ...
SGO broadens Mistika's reach via Tokyo reseller
May 10, 2013 – TOKYO — SGO (www.sgomistika.com) is working to expand the presence and availability of its Mistika post production system with the recent appointment of Kyoshin Communications (www.kycom.co.jp), here, ...

Education
Digital-Tutors adds to training library
May 15, 2013 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Digital-Tutors (www.digitaltutors.com), which serves as a training resource for CG, VFX and digital art technology, released 43 new tutorials recently. The update brings the Digita ...
Editors' Lounge to highlight Avid's latest gear
May 14, 2013 – BURBANK — On May 17, AlphaDogs Post Production will host the Editors’ Lounge, giving attendees a chance to get an up-close look at all the latest tools from Avid. Product designers and managers of Med ...
NFTS partners with Aardman on 'Character Animation' course
May 13, 2013 – BRISTOL, UK — The NFTS has launched a new animation course in partnership with the Aardman Animations (www.aardman.com), here, in an effort to meet the growing demand for animators in the UK. The thre ...

HD
Editors' Lounge to highlight Avid's latest gear
May 14, 2013 – BURBANK — On May 17, AlphaDogs Post Production will host the Editors’ Lounge, giving attendees a chance to get an up-close look at all the latest tools from Avid. Product designers and managers of Med ...
SGO broadens Mistika's reach via Tokyo reseller
May 10, 2013 – TOKYO — SGO (www.sgomistika.com) is working to expand the presence and availability of its Mistika post production system with the recent appointment of Kyoshin Communications (www.kycom.co.jp), here, ...
Adorama hosting post-NAB event in NYC
May 8, 2013 – NEW YORK — On Thursday, May 9, Adorama (www.adorama.com) in Manhattan will host its first post-NAB event. Set to take place from 1pm to 8pm at its 55 West 17th Street location, the event will feature ...

New Media
Dell adds to Precision workstation line
May 16, 2013 – ROUND ROCK, TX — Dell (www.dell.com) has introduced new workstation models for both the high-end and entry-level user. The company’s new R7610 is the next model in its rack workstation line and follow ...
'Inside the Cutting Room' to celebrate the art of filmmaking
April 30, 2013 – NEW YORK — Manhattan Edit Workshop, the provider of training for post production pros and content creators, has revealed the line up for “Inside The Cutting Room: Sight, Sound and Story.” The one-day ...
Sweet Sadie bringing Broadway skills to commercial clients
April 29, 2013 – NEW YORK — Creative boutique Sweet Sadie, which specializes in creating spots for hit Broadway musicals, is extending its services to mainstream advertisers and agencies. Sweet Sadie has spearheaded T ...

People
Kodak's Richter named 'film lab/studio relationship manager'
May 14, 2013 – ROCHESTER, NY — Kodak (www.kodak.com) has appointed Christian Richter to the newly-created role of film lab and studio relationship manager. The move is part of Kodak’s ongoing effort to support the m ...
NYC's Phosphene adds to core creative team
May 9, 2013 – NEW YORK — VFX and design house Phosphene (www.phosphenefx.com) has expanded its core creative team with the addition of CG supervisor Vance Miller, lead digital artist Eddie Porter, and lead composit ...
VFX pioneer Ray Harryhausen dies at 92
May 8, 2013 – Visual effect pioneer Ray Harryhausen has doe at the age of 92. His Facebook page made the announcement and included the following details:

Recent Work
'I Love Jenni' completing post at AlphaDogs
May 10, 2013 – BURBANK, CA — AlphaDogs Post Production (www.alphadogs.tv) is currently working on Season 3 of the late Latin music icon Jenni Rivera’s reality show, I Love Jenni. Rivera died in a plane crash late la ...
Luma Pictures suits up for 'Iron Man 3'
May 9, 2013 – SANTA MONICA — Luma Pictures (www.lumapictures.com) recently contributed to Marvel Studios' new Iron Man 3 film, creating full-body CG armor replacements for both Iron Man and Iron Patriot. The studio ...
Cinesite creates 100 VFX for 'Iron Man 3'
May 3, 2013 – LONDON — Visual effects house Cinesite (www.cinesite.com) completed over 100 shots on the new Marvel Studios film, Iron Man 3, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. In the latest installment ...

Sound Libraries
Todd Soundelux names new CEO
April 16, 2013 – HOLLYWOOD — Todd Soundelux (www.toddsoundelux.com) has named Sara Duran-Singer its new chief executive officer. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the post production business, ...
IDC Sound opens in NYC
February 20, 2013 – NEW YORK — International Digital Centre (IDC) and Soundscribe Studios have partnered to form IDC Sound (www.idcdigital.com), a three-room audio facility in midtown Manhattan. The studio will specializ ...
Stereobot.com aims to simplify music licensing
October 25, 2012 – NEW YORK — Stereobot.com is a new online music library that designed to make music searching and licensing easy. The site features a handpicked catalog of premium production music that encompasses all ...

Stock Footage
NAB 2013: Shutterstock to give away camera package
March 29, 2013 – LAS VEGAS — NYC’s Shutterstock (http://footage.shutterstock.com), which provides high-quality, royalty-free digital footage, will give away a $5,000 digital cinematography camera package at this year’ ...
Royalty-free 'Solidstockart.com' launches
February 19, 2013 – SALT LAKE CITY — Solidstockart.com has launched offering one all-inclusive, royalty-free license agreement that’s intended for reuse of all its high-quality stock art. The “Royalty Freedom" license ag ...
Footage.net partners with royalty-free image provider
January 17, 2013 – NEW YORK — The stock, archival and news footage search engine Footage.net has added over 800,000 preview clips from Shutterstock. The alliance allows Footage.net users to screen preview clips from Shu ...

Storage
Codex recorders employed for 2014's 'Need for Speed'
April 24, 2013 – LONDON — Codex’s Onboard S recorders are being used to capture the high-intensity racing sequences, as well as other material, for the upcoming DreamWorks SKG film Need for Speed. Cinematographer Shan ...
Promise intros big-data solution for collaborative workflows
April 24, 2013 – MILPITAS, CA — Promise Technology, Inc. (www.promise.com), a developer of high-performance RAID storage solutions for the media and entertainment market, unveiled a low-cost, turnkey, scale out SAN st ...
NAB 2013: Tiger's hierarchical storage mgt. solution using IBM LTFS
April 10, 2013 – LAS VEGAS — Tiger Technology (www.tiger-technology.com) a developer of high-performance storage area networking (SAN), software management tools and integrated appliances, is at NAB this year with Clu ...

Studios
ITV acquires High Noon Entertainment
May 13, 2013 – LONDON — ITV (www.itvstudios.com) has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in High Noon Entertainment, a supplier of non-scripted entertainment shows in the US. The move is another step in ITV’s stra ...
NFTS partners with Aardman on 'Character Animation' course
May 13, 2013 – BRISTOL, UK — The NFTS has launched a new animation course in partnership with the Aardman Animations (www.aardman.com), here, in an effort to meet the growing demand for animators in the UK. The thre ...
NYC's Phosphene adds to core creative team
May 9, 2013 – NEW YORK — VFX and design house Phosphene (www.phosphenefx.com) has expanded its core creative team with the addition of CG supervisor Vance Miller, lead digital artist Eddie Porter, and lead composit ...

Video/Film
Dell adds to Precision workstation line
May 16, 2013 – ROUND ROCK, TX — Dell (www.dell.com) has introduced new workstation models for both the high-end and entry-level user. The company’s new R7610 is the next model in its rack workstation line and follow ...
Digital-Tutors adds to training library
May 15, 2013 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Digital-Tutors (www.digitaltutors.com), which serves as a training resource for CG, VFX and digital art technology, released 43 new tutorials recently. The update brings the Digita ...
Editors' Lounge to highlight Avid's latest gear
May 14, 2013 – BURBANK — On May 17, AlphaDogs Post Production will host the Editors’ Lounge, giving attendees a chance to get an up-close look at all the latest tools from Avid. Product designers and managers of Med ...

Visual Effects
Dell adds to Precision workstation line
May 16, 2013 – ROUND ROCK, TX — Dell (www.dell.com) has introduced new workstation models for both the high-end and entry-level user. The company’s new R7610 is the next model in its rack workstation line and follow ...
SGO broadens Mistika's reach via Tokyo reseller
May 10, 2013 – TOKYO — SGO (www.sgomistika.com) is working to expand the presence and availability of its Mistika post production system with the recent appointment of Kyoshin Communications (www.kycom.co.jp), here, ...
Luma Pictures suits up for 'Iron Man 3'
May 9, 2013 – SANTA MONICA — Luma Pictures (www.lumapictures.com) recently contributed to Marvel Studios' new Iron Man 3 film, creating full-body CG armor replacements for both Iron Man and Iron Patriot. The studio ...