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Pinewood Indomina Studios Opens State-of-the-Art Water Tank in the Dominican Republic

June 14, 2013 | By
Pinewood Indomina Studios Opens State-of-the-Art Water Tank in the Dominican Republic

Earlier this week, President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina officially opened a new 60,500-square-foot water tank at Pinewood Indomina Studios. The eight-acre exterior water tank offers natural ocean horizons as well as bluescreen capabilities. »

Eyeball Announces West Coast Expansion

June 13, 2013 | By
Eyeball Announces West Coast Expansion

Creative and strategic design agency, eyeball was founded in New York City 20 years ago, and has now announced the opening of its West Coast office. There they will strengthen and expand, serving broadcast networks, agencies and brands, and adding to a portfolio of clients that include Amazon Kindle, Target, AOL, Ringling Brothers Barnum... »

Engine Room and Hollywood Center Studios Forge Production Alliance

June 12, 2013 | By
Engine Room and Hollywood Center Studios Forge Production Alliance

Hollywood Center Studios (HCS) announced that it has formed a new alliance with shooting and visual effects company Engine Room, headquartered on the HCS Lot. The strategic relationship provides Engine Room live-action clients with exclusive rates for stage and production office rentals, as well as grip and lighting services provided by HCS. »

Digital Arts Opens New 4K Postproduction Facility in New York City

June 6, 2013 | By
Digital Arts Opens New 4K Postproduction Facility in New York City

In anticipation of the mass adoption of 4K/Ultra High Definition (UHD) technology, New York’s Digital Arts announced the launch of its new 4K postproduction facility, which will combine 4K color grading and finishing capabilities with state-of-the-art audio technologies in a 12,000sq/ft facility in Midtown Manhattan. »

Framestore Opens New L.A. Studio in Culver City

June 4, 2013 | By
Framestore Opens New L.A. Studio in Culver City

Framestore announced the opening of its new L.A. studio in Culver City. The studio will be led by creative director Aron Hjartarson, senior flame/VFX supervisor Alex Thomas, executive producer Kati Haberstock, head of CG (L.A.) Ben West and producer Mary Nockles. The team will report to president of integrated advertising worldwide, Jon Collins, who... »

Light Iron Chooses Christie Solaria Projection for New York Facility

May 17, 2013 | By
Light Iron Chooses Christie Solaria Projection for New York Facility

Hollywood-based post house Light Iron hosted an open house at its new N.Y. facility at 580 Broadway last night to show off its new 4K DI suite, which is built around a Christie Solaria Series digital cinema projector. »

Salt Lake City Advertising Agency Expands into Film and TV Production

May 16, 2013 | By
Salt Lake City Advertising Agency Expands into Film and TV Production

Super Top Secret, a digital advertising agency in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, announced the launch of STS Studios – the company’s new venture into the film and TV industry. The company has hired Chris Moore as partner and senior vice president of production for STS Studios »

Post Factory NY Upgrades to Baselight TWO from FilmLight

May 9, 2013 | By
Post Factory NY Upgrades to Baselight TWO from FilmLight

Post FactoryNY, which has served the film, TV and commercials markets for more than 15 years, recently upgraded its state-of-the-art screening room on 6th Avenue with two Baselight TWO color grading systems from FilmLight. »

Nice Shoes Grows Editorial Division with New Talent and Studio

May 9, 2013 | By
Nice Shoes Grows Editorial Division with New Talent and Studio

Nice Shoes recently announced it has built a new edit suite at its main location, with two additional suites at its 25th Street office. The postproduction studio has also assembled a team of editors, by promoting Tony Dolezal and building a roster of freelance editorial talent represented by the studio, including Will Znidaric. Joining... »

SIM Digital Acquires Canada’s PS Production Services

May 6, 2013 | By
SIM Digital Acquires Canada’s PS Production Services

SIM Digital announced that it has acquired Toronto-based PS Production Services, one of Canada’s largest rental houses for lighting, grip, generators, digital cameras and dolly equipment. »