StudioDaily (studiodaily.com) is launching a new craft-based webinar series that will demonstrate how a variety of specialized facilities from across the U.S. and Canada handle the art of visual effects, animation, production, broadcast graphics, and editorial while they grow their businesses. The two-part fall series kicks off September 30 with “The Business of VFX,” and finishes with “The Business of Animation” November 19.... »
Adobe Systems today announced Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device.... »
Broadway Video has added Dan Fisher, a specialist in broadcast promotions and other short form media, to its editorial staff. Fisher, who won a Promax World Gold Award earlier this year for his work on a campaign for the Sci Fi Channel series Who Wants to be a Superhero?, will collaborate with BroadwaySound editors Mike Garatty and Kevin McElligott in crafting promotional spots and campaigns for broadcast clients.
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Animation and visual effects specialist Great Big TV has relocated its operations to Creative Bubble, editorial, design, sound, and production Services Company, on Fifth Avenue near Union Square. Dan Hopen, owner and founder of Great Big TV, will work closely with Creative Bubble’s design and effects team serving as Creative and Technical Director for 3D and Animation. According to Doug Dimon, Creative Director and Principal of Creative Bubble, “Dan’s is a valuable addition to our design and effects teams because his experience expands our capabilities in 3D solutions we can provide clients through his unique combination of technical and creative expertise.”
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LaCie today announced availability of its new 700 series of LCD monitors designed to offer the closest match between captured, displayed, and printed colors for creative professionals needing superior color accuracy. Available as the 20-inch LaCie 720, 24-inch LaCie 724, and the 30-inch LaCie 730, the complete 700 series is designed to offer a color experience that mimics real life by embedding some of today’s most advanced display technologies.... »
Award-winning visual effects facility CafeFX has named respected industry veteran Joni Jacobson Executive Producer and Head of Business Development. Jacobson will oversee the company’s Los Angeles production operation at the spacious facility it shares with sister company, commercial and design studio The Syndicate.... »
Co-Founder/EP Saffron Case and Co-Founder/Director Mikon van Gastel of renowned NY-based production house A Very Small Office (AVSO) have opened design and animation company Offspring. Case and van Gastel, who have spent many years with both the LA and New York offices of Imaginary Forces are taking their progressive vision and years of design-based production experience into a new realm.... »
Leading New York-based music and sound design company Sound Lounge Music & Sound Design (SLMSD) announces its partnership with artist management and licensing company Stray Dog Music to form a new Music Supervision unit. ... »
Looking Glass Films has signed director Suzuya Bobo forlookign glass films suzuya bobo exclusive US spot representation. This is her first commercial production affiliation. Most recently, Suzuya helmed a spec spot marking the onscreen debut of supermodel Cole Mohr (the face of Marc Jacobs' new campaign for men and women). The spot was co-produced by artist Natalie Rodgers, and shot in New York city's Lower East Side. A CalArts Accelerated Grad Alumni from Plano, TX, Suzuya has already made a name for herself with a series of short and long form film and Web projects she has written, directed and produced.... »
Canada-based Frantic Films announces the launch of Frantic Branded Content + Commercials, a multi-disciplinary production facility that specializes in creating original integrated entertainment content for use across the entire range of traditional and emerging media platforms. With offices in both Toronto and Winnipeg, the award-winning studio has a powerful history of success, working cooperatively and creatively to deliver high-quality, deep-impression content and advertising solutions for brands, agency partners, and entertainment outlets. Frantic's projects include traditional broadcast television series, feature films, documentaries, and branded content for clients such as the Discovery Channel, Slice Network, The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and the Canola Council of Canada.... »
Los Angeles-based composer Mateo Messina, best known for the acclaimed underscore to Oscar- Nominated director Jason Reitman's hit film, Juno has linked his talents and studio with New York-based Bang Music for all commercial compositions. The move will give Messina's prodigious creative output deeper production support and a broader platform worldwide, and brings to Bang one of Hollywood's hottest musical talents. With Bang's newest partnership, the ad world will have immediate access to one of Hollywood's hottest musical talents.... »
Cutting Room Films, formerly Cut+Run NY, launched in 2008 as company principals bought out the entire division from their former corporate parent.... »
