Indie Filmmakers Find Partner in Post Production at Monaco Labs
Indie filmmakers are on a roll. The number of high-quality indie films produced annually continues to grow dramatically within the US, and this growth extends throughout the world as well, from Mumbai to Soho, to New York, LA, Korea, and Jakarta. International Film Festivals abound, with indie filmmakers being acknowledged for the quality content and execution of their films. And the growth of the indie filmmaker community is taking off with help from the numerous film schools who are using the latest digital cinema technologies in their curriculum.
...Read More »
SCRATCH and RED ONE Take Part in "Running with Bulls" for IMAX 3D
During ten very intense days in Pamplona, Spain, ITP Producciones Audiovisuales and D4D IngenierÃa Visual shot 3D stereoscopic footage using the RED ONE(tm) 4K Digital Camera for San FermÃn Films' Running with Bulls. Creative and technical teams from Spain, France, Russia and the United Kingdom worked together on this very demanding stereoscopic production that also included ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution.
...Read More »
Star East Digital Ramps Up Productivity with SCRATCH Data and 4K Workflows
CEO Yoon Kim and digital artist Kevin Kang of Star East Digital Labs (Seoul, South Korea) were looking for another grading system to integrate into their existing post-production workflows. After putting SCRATCH(r) through its paces, they determined SCRATCH had the power, real-time performance, features, and stability to deliver high quality results for their clients. One such project is Take Off - the current #1 box-office hit in Korea.
...Read More »
SCRATCH Delivers the 4K Finish at i/o post
Companies in eastern and central Europe have been quick to adopt new technologies that mirror the ever-evolving world of production and post. And i/o post in Prague is a prime example of utilizing the new digital workflow, with ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution proving its worth as a nimble finishing system.
...Read More »
Yosemite National Park. . .in High Definition 3D By John Virata
While 3D films have been around since at least the 1950s, the technique of creating 3D movies gets revisited quite often. Back in the mid 1990s at SIGGRAPH in New Orleans, Sony showed a 3D film at one of its after hours parties at the Aquarium, to the delight of all who were invited to screen it. At this year's NAB trade show in Las Vegas, all the major camera manufacturers were showcasing 3D displays and some had 3D camera demonstrations in their booths.
...Read More »
SCRATCH hits the 4K target at Mastershot Studio
Mastershot Studio is a trailblazing production and post-production company based in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 2007, its combination of the RED 4K camera and SCRATCH 4K full-finishing workflow, have reduced costs for independent producers, enabling young Polish filmmakers to get out there and make their films, while also encouraging more work for major broadcasts and commercials.
...Read More »
Encore Media (Nashville) Scores with SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
Encore Media has an expert team of artists and post professionals who help a variety of clients realize their imagery dreams and ideas on video or the big screen. Their projects include work for some of the biggest name talent in the music industry, including the Rolling Stones, Santana, Elvis Costello and Lady Antebullum.
...Read More »
DR&A (Nashville) Brings SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow to Country Music
For DR&A, Nashville offers a plethora of opportunity for creating high-quality music videos, commercials, independent films, as well as supporting TV productions. Using the RED ONE Digital 4K Camera and ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution, DR&A has honed their craft of production and post production with a digital workflow that works well in the studio and on the road.
...Read More »
8mm Productions Changes Filmmaking in India with SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
8mm Productions is a production and post-production company with its roots firmly grounded in the heart of Bollywood. Two years ago, 8mm ventured into the then unknown world of digital 4K cinema, unaware this would catapult them to the forefront of the new digital imaging revolution, destined to change filmmaking for independent and studio filmmakers in India. ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution is the data pipeline that completes their 4K workflow.
...Read More »
Cineform Neo4k for the Mac part 2 By Mike Jones
The second part of Cineform Neo4k and NeoHD is what's known as ReMaster; a software utility for batch-process transcoding of media files into the various Cineform formats. But along with batch-processing, ReMaster also provides a variety of functions that extend beyond just encoding into the Cineform wavelet codec. ReMaster has tools for resizing files on encode so it becomes a perfect tool for HD online intermediate workflows from 2k or 4k acquisition sources.
...Read More »
Cineform Neo4K for the Mac part 1 By Mike Jones
After an established history of developing lossless compression technology predominantly for the Windows platform - and particular Adobe's Premiere Pro NLE - Cineform has at last brought its lossless intermediate, high performance codec system to the Mac.
...Read More »
SCRATCH Sparkles at Wefadetogrey
Wefadetogrey in Cologne, Germany is using ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH® Digital Process Solution, the RED ONE� 4K Digital Camera, and other digital technologies for a wide range of data and tape-based imagery projects.
...Read More »
PlasterCITY is on a Roll with the SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
PlasterCITY Digital Post is a highly respected, technically savvy team of post artists making it big in LA. They believe in the power of the latest digital technologies for high-impact imagery, including the use of the SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow.
...Read More »
SCRATCH and RED Give Katabatic Digital a Creative Edge for the Advertising Market
Emery Wells of Katabatic Digital seized the opportunity to do some of the first great visual work in New York City with the RED ONE(tm) 4K Digital Camera and ASSIMILATE's real-time SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution. His investment in a 4K digital pipeline for post production is paying off with highly satisfied customers and rapid business growth.
...Read More »
The Making of Che using SCRATCH and the RED ONE 4K Digital Camera
The filming and post production for Che was as daring in its own right as the film's protagonist himself. Director Steven Soderbergh and his team used the latest technologies for data acquisition and workflow, filming with the beta RED ONE Digital 4K cameras for the shoot and ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution as the backbone of the DI pipeline.
...Read More »
Red Rentals Mexico Gets Top Results with the SCRATCH-RED 4K Digital Workflow
Rodrigo Huerta and Luis Bustamante, founders of Red Rentals Mexico, knew that filmmakers and agencies are looking for more economical methods for creating and producing high-quality films, documentaries, and TV commercials. With the advent of RED's 4K digital camera, as well as the SCRATCH-RED 4K Digital Workflow, they immediately realized the potential for producing digital imagery projects on par with 35mm film yet at substantially lesser cost.
...Read More »
THE RISE OF AN EMPIRE By Michael Abraham
Founded in 1996, Empire Design started out creating movie posters exclusively for print. The company's work became so renowned that clients began asking if it also did trailers. It didn't, but realized it should. Today, the London- and New York-based company creates both posters for high profile films -- including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and the upcoming James Bond feature Quantum of Solace - and intriguing and compelling film trailers for movies such as The Bourne Ultimatum, The Last King of Scotland, Knocked Up, and many more.
...Read More »
Cinemotion Has International Intentions with SCRATCH
These days, when the post production of motion pictures, commercials and broadcast content can happen just about anywhere, and frequently does, Cinemotion based in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia, is throwing its hat into the ring.
...Read More »
Bluetooth headsets have become more and more popular throughout the years and now more and more cell phones have been able to take advantage of this technology. In this review we'll be looking at a brand new Bluetooth headset from iTech, the SolarVoice 908, one of the first solar charging headsets on the market.
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Thank goodness you're a pack rat! You know, have to grab, keep everything that flies by...ok everything except that report or news item or YouTube yuck you saw last week and now desperately need. Can't find it it save your behind. And still you don't have enough storage...there are new worlds to conquer, new worlds to destroy or take home with you. Don't worry Flash will always be there for you Dale!!!!
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On this Veteran's Day 2009, as we honor those who served and gave their lives for America, there are stories about man's best friend being told by those who fought alongside their "War Dogs of the Pacific." Most Americans have no idea that dogs were trained to sniff out the enemy during World War II, 549 to be exact fought with the U.S. Marines on Guam, Saipan, and other battlegrounds of the Pacific Theater.
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Did you hear? Microsoft is releasing a new version of Windows - should you buy it? Windows 7 is here. In this article you will find out if Windows 7 is worth the wait and whether or not you should upgrade. Or is Windows 7 just another Vista?
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Indie Filmmakers Find Partner in Post Production at Monaco Labs
Indie filmmakers are on a roll. The number of high-quality indie films produced annually continues to grow dramatically within the US, and this growth extends throughout the world as well, from Mumbai to Soho, to New York, LA, Korea, and Jakarta. International Film Festivals abound, with indie filmmakers being acknowledged for the quality content and execution of their films. And the growth of the indie filmmaker community is taking off with help from the numerous film schools who are using the latest digital cinema technologies in their curriculum.
...Read More »
SCRATCH and RED ONE Take Part in "Running with Bulls" for IMAX 3D
During ten very intense days in Pamplona, Spain, ITP Producciones Audiovisuales and D4D IngenierÃa Visual shot 3D stereoscopic footage using the RED ONE(tm) 4K Digital Camera for San FermÃn Films' Running with Bulls. Creative and technical teams from Spain, France, Russia and the United Kingdom worked together on this very demanding stereoscopic production that also included ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution.
...Read More »
Star East Digital Ramps Up Productivity with SCRATCH Data and 4K Workflows
CEO Yoon Kim and digital artist Kevin Kang of Star East Digital Labs (Seoul, South Korea) were looking for another grading system to integrate into their existing post-production workflows. After putting SCRATCH(r) through its paces, they determined SCRATCH had the power, real-time performance, features, and stability to deliver high quality results for their clients. One such project is Take Off - the current #1 box-office hit in Korea.
...Read More »
SCRATCH Delivers the 4K Finish at i/o post
Companies in eastern and central Europe have been quick to adopt new technologies that mirror the ever-evolving world of production and post. And i/o post in Prague is a prime example of utilizing the new digital workflow, with ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution proving its worth as a nimble finishing system.
...Read More »
Yosemite National Park. . .in High Definition 3D
While 3D films have been around since at least the 1950s, the technique of creating 3D movies gets revisited quite often. Back in the mid 1990s at SIGGRAPH in New Orleans, Sony showed a 3D film at one of its after hours parties at the Aquarium, to the delight of all who were invited to screen it. At this year's NAB trade show in Las Vegas, all the major camera manufacturers were showcasing 3D displays and some had 3D camera demonstrations in their booths.
...Read More »
SCRATCH Supports 3D Workflow for My Bloody Valentine 3D at Technicolor Creative Bridge
The use of Stereoscopic 3D and RED ONE 4K digital formats is on the rise and Technicolor Creative Bridge can readily handle the post production for both. ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution brings easy handling of R3D files and speed to their post process.
...Read More »
SCRATCH hits the 4K target at Mastershot Studio
Mastershot Studio is a trailblazing production and post-production company based in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 2007, its combination of the RED 4K camera and SCRATCH 4K full-finishing workflow, have reduced costs for independent producers, enabling young Polish filmmakers to get out there and make their films, while also encouraging more work for major broadcasts and commercials.
...Read More »
Encore Media (Nashville) Scores with SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
Encore Media has an expert team of artists and post professionals who help a variety of clients realize their imagery dreams and ideas on video or the big screen. Their projects include work for some of the biggest name talent in the music industry, including the Rolling Stones, Santana, Elvis Costello and Lady Antebullum.
...Read More »
DR&A (Nashville) Brings SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow to Country Music
For DR&A, Nashville offers a plethora of opportunity for creating high-quality music videos, commercials, independent films, as well as supporting TV productions. Using the RED ONE Digital 4K Camera and ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution, DR&A has honed their craft of production and post production with a digital workflow that works well in the studio and on the road.
...Read More »
8mm Productions Changes Filmmaking in India with SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
8mm Productions is a production and post-production company with its roots firmly grounded in the heart of Bollywood. Two years ago, 8mm ventured into the then unknown world of digital 4K cinema, unaware this would catapult them to the forefront of the new digital imaging revolution, destined to change filmmaking for independent and studio filmmakers in India. ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution is the data pipeline that completes their 4K workflow.
...Read More »
Cineform Neo4k for the Mac part 2
The second part of Cineform Neo4k and NeoHD is what's known as ReMaster; a software utility for batch-process transcoding of media files into the various Cineform formats. But along with batch-processing, ReMaster also provides a variety of functions that extend beyond just encoding into the Cineform wavelet codec. ReMaster has tools for resizing files on encode so it becomes a perfect tool for HD online intermediate workflows from 2k or 4k acquisition sources.
...Read More »
Cineform Neo4K for the Mac part 1
After an established history of developing lossless compression technology predominantly for the Windows platform - and particular Adobe's Premiere Pro NLE - Cineform has at last brought its lossless intermediate, high performance codec system to the Mac.
...Read More »
SCRATCH Sparkles at Wefadetogrey
Wefadetogrey in Cologne, Germany is using ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH® Digital Process Solution, the RED ONE� 4K Digital Camera, and other digital technologies for a wide range of data and tape-based imagery projects.
...Read More »
PlasterCITY is on a Roll with the SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
PlasterCITY Digital Post is a highly respected, technically savvy team of post artists making it big in LA. They believe in the power of the latest digital technologies for high-impact imagery, including the use of the SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow.
...Read More »
SCRATCH and RED Give Katabatic Digital a Creative Edge for the Advertising Market
Emery Wells of Katabatic Digital seized the opportunity to do some of the first great visual work in New York City with the RED ONE(tm) 4K Digital Camera and ASSIMILATE's real-time SCRATCH(r) Digital Process Solution. His investment in a 4K digital pipeline for post production is paying off with highly satisfied customers and rapid business growth.
...Read More »
Ghost Perfects DI Pipeline for Hollywood and Global Projects with SCRATCH; Adds SCRATCH-RED 4K Workflow
Ghost (Copenhagen, Denmark) is known for high-impact VFX, expertise in digital intermediates (DI) with ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution, and has now added the SCRATCH-RED 4K Digital Workflow to handle footage from the RED ONE 4K Digital Camera.
...Read More »
The Making of Che using SCRATCH and the RED ONE 4K Digital Camera
The filming and post production for Che was as daring in its own right as the film's protagonist himself. Director Steven Soderbergh and his team used the latest technologies for data acquisition and workflow, filming with the beta RED ONE Digital 4K cameras for the shoot and ASSIMILATE's SCRATCH Digital Process Solution as the backbone of the DI pipeline.
...Read More »
Red Rentals Mexico Gets Top Results with the SCRATCH-RED 4K Digital Workflow
Rodrigo Huerta and Luis Bustamante, founders of Red Rentals Mexico, knew that filmmakers and agencies are looking for more economical methods for creating and producing high-quality films, documentaries, and TV commercials. With the advent of RED's 4K digital camera, as well as the SCRATCH-RED 4K Digital Workflow, they immediately realized the potential for producing digital imagery projects on par with 35mm film yet at substantially lesser cost.
...Read More »
THE RISE OF AN EMPIRE
Founded in 1996, Empire Design started out creating movie posters exclusively for print. The company's work became so renowned that clients began asking if it also did trailers. It didn't, but realized it should. Today, the London- and New York-based company creates both posters for high profile films -- including The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and the upcoming James Bond feature Quantum of Solace - and intriguing and compelling film trailers for movies such as The Bourne Ultimatum, The Last King of Scotland, Knocked Up, and many more.
...Read More »
Cinemotion Has International Intentions with SCRATCH
These days, when the post production of motion pictures, commercials and broadcast content can happen just about anywhere, and frequently does, Cinemotion based in Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia, is throwing its hat into the ring.
...Read More »
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