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S.two debuts new product family, announces ARRIRAW T-LINK™ Certification and premieres VTR replacement Digital Studio Recorder at NAB'08 In an expanded location in the Lower South Hall at the NAB Convention (Las Vegas 14th-17th April 2008) S.two showcased for the first time anywhere the S.two end-to-end tool set - responding to the growing requirement for 4K digital film production. The booth also featured a new HD444, 2K & 3K capable uncompressed portable recorder and previewed a revolutionary new product for real-time post production of raw Bayer Pattern Data originating with digital cinematography cameras. The Company additionally announced its recorders are first to earn the ARRIRAW T-LINK™ Certification and debuted a new VTR replacement DSR Digital Studio Recorder. A synopsis of each announcement is provided below - Full releases are available at:http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/media/presskit/detail.jsp?
S.two Digital Field Recorders—First to earn the ARRIRAW T-LINK™ Certification
DIGITAL ORDNANCE introduces Frame Thrower™ 3D
The new 3D review & approval system provides an elegant way of viewing of 3D images and is presented in a single enclosure—dual 4:2:2 outputs for left and right channels are provided. The design ensures easy installation, and hooking up to the 3D display is simple. “We spent considerable time researching post facilities to find out where the bottlenecks were when 3D material arrived from a production,” said Daryll Strauss Digital Ordnance Founder and CEO; “Frame Thrower™ 3D is the first 3D review and approval system specifically designed to solve these issues.” To schedule an appointment to see the new Frame Thrower™ 3D, contact: Vince Jakimzak at +1 (805) 338-9962. About Digital Ordnance Founded early in the 21st Century, Redondo Beach, CA-based Digital Ordnance is a leading provider of proprietary digital production technology solutions for the film and digital cinema communities. The company has always focused on providing its customer with environmentally friendly solutions that deplete the Earth’s resources as little as possible. Its range of premium quality uncompressed products is extraordinarily easy to use, and the company is fully conversant with the very specific needs of today's motion picture, post production and visual effects clients. Digital Ordnance’s flagship product, Frame Thrower™, a network attached real-time playback system for film and HD content, is available in 2D & 3D versions and integrates smoothly into any post production pipeline—making it the system of choice for such facilities as LAIKA, Disney/Buena Vista and Technicolor DCS. Digital Ordnance can be found on the web at www.digitalordnance.com
Pixellexis confirms REDBOX personal parallel processor ready for NAB Huge increase in performance for single host workstations is real, not hype
The REDBOX Personal Parallel Processing Unit is powered by 32 high performance floating-point processors in a water-cooled state-of-the-art single 2RU enclosure. REDBOX is expandable from 32 to 128 (high performance floating processors) per host. Company President Stefany Allaire comments, “We are very pleased with the response to our pre NAB advertising campaign. We were sure that an expandable, versatile product of this type, that was kind to the environment, would be successful and from the responses we’ve had it looks like we were right—we’re really looking forward to NAB.” For more information about REDBOX visit www.pixellexis.com/nab2008 or
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07882010 for our Electronic Press Kit. About Pixellexis Systems & Technologies - Pixellexis is keen to provide its customers with environmentally friendly products that don’t deplete the Earth’s resources. As market leaders they provide parallel processing and graphics integration solutions to professionals across a range of industries for applications including video editing, compression & decompression, medical imaging, complex sound processing and other areas where fast processing is required. Pixellexis has developed and manufactured a water cooled parallel processing solution that (because of its super cool running temperature) negates the need for current levels of air conditioning thus saving the client valuable dollars as well as giving the environment a break. The company is dedicated to providing client satisfaction through direct support and a long-term commitment to helping them achieve their individual vision. For more information, visit Pixellexis on the web at www.pixellexis.com
Resulting from close engineering collaboration between S.two and ARRI, S.two announced at last month’s IBC, that it is first to support every feature offered by the Arriflex D-20 camera. “Naturally we’re delighted to provide ARRI with our Take2™ products,” states Steve Roach, VP Marketing S.two. “S.two is known for providing production solutions and complete post production workflows to compliment. Our workflow processes are always uncompressed and I’m sure this was very attractive to ARRI Media.” About S.two Corp. S.two is in Reno, Nevada. Its primary mission is to deliver acquisition and workflow solutions for the digital cinematography marketplace. The company specializes in solving the workflow issues arising from using uncompressed digital media at higher than video resolutions. Over 20 motion pictures and countless commercials and television programs around the world have benefited from the DFR D.MAG workflow and efficiency, saving S.two customers millions of dollars. To learn more, please visit their web site at www.stwo-corp.com or contact S.two Corporation +1-775-853-9999. All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Media Contact : Julian Ramm Mobile : 818.456.9043, Email : julianramm@sceneandheardpr.com
Hidef Technologies adopts S.two Corp products and workflow for 1st digital movie in India Reno, NV - 15th November 2007 - S.two Corporation, known for uncompressed Digital Cinematography production solutions for the movie 'Zodiac' and 20 other feature films, has announced that Hidef Technologies, a closely held Detroit area production company, is their latest addition to a growing list of high end production users.
Prasad Potluri of Hidef Technologies comments, "We looked at everything available and S.two impressed us with their proven technology and complete workflow solutions. Our project is very prestigious as it will be the first completely file-based digital movie shot in India. The picture quality achieved in capturing uncompressed 4:4:4 images to S.two's Take2™ recorder from our Thomson Viper and Sony F900R cameras is absolutely amazing; our green screen edges have never looked so clean. Media Contact : Julian Ramm Mobile : 818.456.9043, Email : julianramm@sceneandheardpr.com
Resulting from close engineering collaboration between S.two and ARRI, S.two announced at last month’s IBC, that it is first to support every feature offered by the Arriflex D-20 camera. “Naturally we’re delighted to provide ARRI with our Take2™ products,” states Steve Roach, VP Marketing S.two. “S.two is known for providing production solutions and complete post production workflows to compliment. Our workflow processes are always uncompressed and I’m sure this was very attractive to ARRI Media.” About S.two Corp. S.two is in Reno, Nevada. Its primary mission is to deliver acquisition and workflow solutions for the digital cinematography marketplace. The company specializes in solving the workflow issues arising from using uncompressed digital media at higher than video resolutions. Over 20 motion pictures and countless commercials and television programs around the world have benefited from the DFR D.MAG workflow and efficiency, saving S.two customers millions of dollars. To learn more, please visit their web site at www.stwo-corp.com or contact S.two Corporation +1-775-853-9999. All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Media Contact : Julian Ramm Mobile : 818.456.9043, Email : julianramm@sceneandheardpr.com
Digital Ordnance in Q Pavilion Digital Ordnance will be in the Q Pavilion at this week’s HD Expo showing their latest software version on the Flame Thrower HD-SDI. Frame Thrower™, a network attached real-time playback system for film and HD content, seamlessly integrates into the post production pipeline and has become the system of choice for such facilities as LAIKA, Disney/Buena Vista and Technicolor DCS. Digital Ordnance can be found on the web at www.digitalordnance.com.
HD EXPO, an educational networking opportunity designed for anyone involved in or influenced by the world of Hi-Def and future technology, runs November 7-8, at the Burbank Marriott. Exhibits, Workshops, Panels and Keynotes are on offer. . http://www.hdexpo.net/november/index.html
The Hollywood Post Alliance has released the list of nominees for the 2nd Annual HPA Awards. The ceremony to be held November 1st at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles will also honor Fred Rheinstein, founder and former owner of The Post Group, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner of the HPA Engineering Excellence Award will be named later in October. Tickets for the gala are still available at: www.hpaawards.net --or by phoning 213-614-0860, or emailing info@hpaawards.net The New York Post Production Conference
Santa Monica, CA–September 26, 2007 - Les Umberger, Emmy Award winning VFX supervisor and flame artist, is the most recent addition to the West Post Digital collective. His arrival is followed with the announcement of the newly opened VFX division which Umberger helped create. Elicit Effects’ focus is on the growing commercial business at West Post Digital, and the unique workflow, high level of service, and quick turnaround demands of this creative segment. Umberger previously held the position of Senior Flame Artist at The Syndicate and prior to that, Riot Santa Monica. Les Umberger has spent his entire career in the artist chair perfecting his craft and racking up awards with noted luminaries. Now, Umberger has capitalized on what he terms an “ideal opportunity” by plugging into West Post Digital’s highly-evolved infrastructure and talent pool. “My experience as an artist has given me great insight into the client’s perspective; ELICIT Effects is defined by that perspective and supported by this technically brilliant facility—engineered and run by fantastic people who are extraordinarily dedicated to client service,” Umberger states. Being housed in an established facility with the latest technology frees Umberger to fully focus on building his dream shop: “It enables me to be totally creative on any given job and cater to my client’s specific needs without having to be concerned with the technical side of things,” he says, “We just invested in a Flame 2007 system that runs on Linux hardware and is lightning-fast; which once again, allows the sessions to be based more on the creative—no sitting around waiting for renders. We also have a large effects stage which opens up a world of options to meet production needs; allowing us to shoot and therefore tailor, our own effects—and that’s priceless.” Umberger has worked on a host of prestigious projects; garnering an Emmy, an MVPA for Best Special Effects, a Golden Flame Award, and a Telly. Some of his more recent credits include: “Reflections”-the first commercial done for Ray Ban; Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back” and Christina Aguilera’s “Hurt” music videos; the “Find Me” campaign for Sony PSP and Holiday Inn’s “Robbie” spot. Todd Brown, WPD CEO, adds, “Having Les on board is a giant milestone for West Post Digital, as we’ve only been at our new location for one year. His creative expertise is a welcomed adjunct to our new business model and expanded services.” Media Contact : Janette Boatwright Mobile : 818.456.9044, Email : janetteboatwright@sceneandheardpr.com About ELICIT Effects ELICIT Effects combines the vision and artistry of award-winning VFX supervisor and Flame artist, Les Umberger, with West Post Digital’s nearly 10-year track record, expertise in HD, high-end technologies and exemplary client service to provide a smooth, confident workflow from shoot to post. ELICIT’s powerful capabilities and technical expertise offer clients a creative partnership through services including: pre-production consultation, VFX supervision, an integrated 6,000+-foot insert/VFX stage, visual effects design and finishing, color correction, editorial finishing and audio post. Visit: www.elicitfx.com Laika Entertainment Adopts Flame Thrower™
Digital Ordnance announces LAIKA Entertainment is the latest addition to the company’s growing list of high end post production users Redondo Beach CA – 18- September 2007 - Digital Ordnance, known for the manufacture and supply of reliable data centric solutions for post production has announced that LAIKA Entertainment of Portland OR has become the latest company to adopt the Frame Thrower™ to streamline its clients’ viewing, review and approval process. Media Contact : Julian Ramm
Atlas Information Group in conjunction with Entertainment Partners Join TurnKey|Louisiana’s Gary M. Strangis and other production finance experts for a focused exchange on domestic and international film production incentives. Panelists will include: Domestic and Foreign Film Offices, Production Finance, Legal, Tax and Accounting Professionals from major, minor, and independent studios, as well as Bankers, Brokers, and Lawyers with first hand experience in structuring and utilizing film production incentives. Who should attend?• Accountants • Bankers • Business Affairs Executives • Entertainment Lawyers • Film Finance Brokers • Film Industry Executives • Film Tax Executives • Film & Television Producers • Finance Lawyers • International Film Production Professionals • Production Accountants • Production & Post Production Companies • State Film Commissions • Studio and Indie Production Executives UP TO 12 CPE/CLE CREDITS AVAILABLE For more information: http://www.atlas-sfi.com/FilmFinance/index.htm |
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