CityEngine generates Rome in one day

Randy Boyes | 07/22- 03:31 PM

Zurich, Switzerland, July 21, 2008. At this year’s SIGGRAPH, a spectacular 3D recreation of ancient Rome (A.D. 320) will be revealed where revolutionary graphics technology has been applied to reconstruct the extremely detailed virtual urban environment. It wasn’t until now that professional users could actually buy the software that made it possible, Procedural Inc.’s CityEngine®.                                                   

Digital Kitchen shoots preview show with Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD camcorders

Randy Boyes | 07/22- 03:12 PM

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 21, 2008) – Heads up and out of that popcorn tub to savor the arresting visuals of a digital pre-show with movie-related news and features that runs in thousands of theater locations and screens nationwide.  For the past several months, production company Digital Kitchen has utilized Panasonic’s AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD camcorders to shoot this plum assignment for one of the world’s largest cinema advertising companies.

JVC Introduces monitor calibration software for its professional HD DT-V Series monitors

Randy Boyes | 07/15- 01:01 PM

WAYNE, NJ (July 10, 2008) – JVC’s new Monitor Calibration Software provides DT-V professional monitor users with the flexibility to adjust color temperature, gamma curves and luminance levels to accommodate specific application needs.  The software is free for users who own JVC’s 17-inch, 20-inch and 24-inch DT-V monitors.

Vinten® equips Shanghai Media Group for Olympics outdoor broadcast coverage

Randy Boyes | 07/15- 12:48 PM

Vinten®, a Vitec Group brand, is recognized around the world as one of the leading suppliers of camera support equipment to Outside Broadcast (OB) truck companies.  Camera operators are familiar and comfortable with their Vinten camera support equipment, and know it is totally reliable even in the most adverse OB conditions.

“Laid to Rest” thriller shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX3000

Randy Boyes | 07/15- 12:34 PM

SECAUCUS, NJ (July 9, 2008) — It is a dark and claustrophobic night for the heroine of the upcoming horror movie, Laid to Rest, the terrifying story of a young girl who wakes up in a casket with a traumatic head injury and no memory of her identity. This second directorial effort from renowned special effects artist Robert Hall (Superbad, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the upcoming Pineapple Express) was shot entirely with Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p one-piece P2 HD camcorders. Anchor Bay Entertainment, a division of Starz Media, has picked up the film for release in February 2009, and will premiere the Laid to Rest trailer at Comic Con in San Diego later this month.

Luxology launches Education Provider Program

Randy Boyes | 07/08- 03:36 PM

San Mateo, Calif. – July 8, 2008 – Luxology® LLC, developers of modern, artist-focused 3D software, today announced its new Education Provider Program, which offers leading colleges, universities and 3D animation schools worldwide access to academically-priced modo® and associated training materials from Luxology. The new Education Provider Program is a key part of Luxology’s plan to meet the growing demand for modo by offering additional educational benefits to customers in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Pond5 makes a big splash in stock footage world

Randy Boyes | 07/07- 05:41 PM

New York, NY, July 2, 2008—Pond5 announced today the launch of version 1.0 of its next-generation online footage marketplace, which includes several groundbreaking features and a site design that sets a new standard for speed and ease-of-use.  The launch coincides with another milestone: the fast-growing collection now offers more than 50,000 broadcast-quality SD and HD clips available for instant download, starting at $5 per clip. 

Zacuto releases Jeep

Randy Boyes | 07/07- 05:30 PM

Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories is announcing the release of their new universal rod adapter dubbed ‘Jeep’. Jeep bridges the gap between 15mm lightweight (60mm spacing), 15mm studio (100mm spacing, Arri rods) and 19mm studio (104mm spacing) rod systems. This versatile tool expands the functionality of your equipment by allowing you to mix and match gear that was intended for different size rod systems.

Zacuto releases Red One ONE Zdapter

Randy Boyes | 07/07- 05:26 PM

Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories is announcing the release of their new RED ONE Zdapter Kit.

“This is a great mount for RED cameras that allows you to quick-release your monitor or EVF with a flip of a red Zacuto lever” says Zacuto’s Steve Weiss. “It mounts on 19 or 15mm rods and adapts the RED arm with the included Zacuto ZUD to be quick-releasable. This prevents any unwinding and allows for Zacuto rod extensions to make the RED arm longer if wanted.”

See Zacuto’s RED ONE Zdapter Kit. Price $249

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