Digital Film Tools Releases Rays

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Digital Film Tools Releases Rays

Visual effects innovators add a ray of light to any creative project

Los Angeles, CA – April 6, 2010 – Digital Film Tools, developer of visual effects software, today announced the availability of a brand new plug-in for visual effects artists – Rays. The Rays plug-in allows users to easily create stunning and realistic light ray effects in any creative project. Known as volumetric lighting in computer graphics, or crepuscular rays in atmospheric optics, this dramatic effect adds polish and style. Create shafts of light streaming through clouds, rays filtering through a forest canopy, beams of light on a foggy night, or rays shooting out from text. Rays adds a striking and dramatic quality to any image.

“Since the rays are only added to highlight areas, they have the effect of passing through objects and simulate a third dimensional (more…)

INTRODUCING THE DASHWOOD 3D CHART: AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA ALIGNMENT FROM DSC LABS

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INTRODUCING THE DASHWOOD 3D CHART: AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH TO STEREOSCOPIC CAMERA ALIGNMENT FROM DSC LABS

Using live computer analysis with optional Apple iPad® support, DSC Labs’ latest 3D chart displays alignment data allowing for 3D rig calibration at unprecedented speeds

Toronto, Canada – April 6, 2011 – DSC Labs, the eco-friendly developer of innovative products for image quality improvement, is pleased to announce the Dashwood 3D Chart. Developed with stereographer and Dashwood Cinema Solutions founder Tim Dashwood, the Dashwood 3D Chart allows 3D crews to achieve accurate 3D rig calibration when integrated with the new Dashwood Stereo3D CAT™ calibration software. The chart’s unique visual code trackers work alongside the application’s logic system to automatically track to 1/100th of a pixel for ideal stereo alignment at unprecedented speeds. The chart also offers an optional interface for live wireless feedback, with iPad® support to (more…)

Final Cut Users ‘Get’ Bundled with Av3 Software’s New Production Power Packs

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FINAL CUT USERS GET BUNDLED WITH AV3 SOFTWARE’S NEW PRODUCTION POWER PACKS

Production Power Packs designed to maximize workflows at minimum cost; first power pack couples Get with Boris AAF Transfer for editors working with both Final Cut Pro and Media Composer

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Boston, MA – April 6, 2011 – AV3 Software, developer and distributor of unique and innovative workflow tools for digital media, is pleased to introduce to the creative community its brand new Production Power Packs: bundled software designed to maximize workflow and production quality at minimum cost. To kick-start the Production Power Pack initiative, AV3 Software partnered with Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology for the broadcast, post-production, film, and multimedia markets. This first specially priced package bundles AV3 Software’s Get dialog search application powered by Nexidia with Boris (more…)

Wohler Expands EMEA Operation With Two New Hires and New U.K. Office

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Industry Veteran Terry Allford Named EMEA Business Development and Channel Manager, and Sound Expert Jonathan Chassaigne is New EMEA Sales Support and Tour Planner for Wohler Euro Van Mobile Product Showcase (more…)

Mosart v3.0 Introduces Customizable Touchscreen Interface for On-the-Fly News and Sports Operation

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BERGEN, Norway — April 6, 2011 — At the 2011 NAB Show, Mosart Medialab will introduce version 3.0 of its newscast automation system. Mosart v3.0 debuts a new graphical user interface allowing users to create operating environments tailored to several production requirements or house styles. (more…)

Myers ProTrack Enables Mobile Metadata For WHUT-TV

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Las Vegas, NV (April 4, 2011) – Myers Information Systems – a leading developer of broadcast traffic, business, and content management software – today revealed the company’s role in helping WHUT, the Howard University-owned public broadcaster, implement mobile DTV to serve its Washington, DC metro area audience, the nation’s ninth largest media market. Employing a Programming Metadata Communication Protocol (PMCP) interface, Myers’ ProTrack TV, in-use at the station since 1996, delivers schedule metadata to a server powered by segment-leader Roundbox that generates the actual mobile DTV content stream.

“We were the first PBS mobile test station,” stated senior engineer Erick V. Wright. WHUT began airing the new service in May 2010, part of a nine station consumer showcase sponsored by the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC). As with any new technology, “there were a few bumps in the (more…)

NewTek Elevates Pat Grogan to Senior Vice President of Operations

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pat-grogan.JPGSAN ANTONIO – April 6, 2011 – NewTek, worldwide leader of video and 3D animation products, today announced that Pat Grogan has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations. Previously, Grogan was the vice president of Operations at NewTek. In his new role, Grogan will focus on corporate facilities and manufacturing processes to meet ever-increasing product demands.

“Pat has overseen the day-to-day operations of this company for almost 15 years,” said NewTek CFO, Steve Doubleday. “He has been a key member of management since the company’s relocation to San Antonio in 1997, when he came aboard as director of education and training. His experience in video production, management and operations sets him apart as a leader in this organization. We look forward to his continued service in this new role.”

Prior to working at NewTek, Grogan spent 18 years (more…)

NewTek Introduces Third-Party Video Developer Program at NAB 2011

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LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 5, 2011 – NewTek, worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, today announced the debut of their Video SDK (Software Development Kit) Program, designed to provide support and access to a series of NewTek SDKs. Third-party developers will now be able to tap into the power of proprietary NewTek iVGA(tm), LiveSet(tm) and DataLink(tm) technologies. The program also includes the ability to access add-on plug-in architecture and support for remote control through a TCP/IP communication link. tricastertcxd850_angled.jpg

“With the continuing success of our video product line, including TriCaster and 3PLAY, we are seeing an increasing demand from developers and customers alike to have improved access and integration into our products,” said NewTek Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Cross. “With the creation of this program, we are very excited to be able to provide the software for (more…)

COUNTRYMAN ASSOCIATES INTRODUCES B2D DIRECTIONAL LAVALIERE MICROPHONE

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single_clip_tie_black_hi.jpgMenlo Park, CA – April 2011… Countryman Associates, Inc., the leading innovator of high-quality, miniature microphones and audio accessories is pleased to announce the B2D Directional Lavaliere Microphone. As the world’s smallest directional lavaliere microphone—the diameter of a No. 2 pencil lead—the new B2D delivers exceptional audio performance in a stunningly diminutive form factor. The new B2D is the ideal choice for a myriad of functions where vocal reinforcement is required, without being visibly present. With its ability to be discreetly hidden among wardrobe (or even in a performer’s hair), the B2D is a terrific choice for theatrical or musical sound reinforcement applications. Similarly, it is equally adept for use in broadcast, presentation, worship, and public speaking applications. (more…)