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Short & Spikey Takes AJA Ki Pro Rack on Tour with The Cure

May 17, 2013 | By
Short & Spikey Takes AJA Ki Pro Rack on Tour with The Cure

Short & Spikey founder Jason Harvey was recently called on to serve as the video recording engineer for a South American tour by legendary British band The Cure. Highlights filmed during live performances in eight cities are being pieced together to create a documentary-style home entertainment release. »

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. »

Animal Gives Red Bull Wings

May 17, 2013 | By
Animal Gives Red Bull Wings

When Smith Brothers Agency landed the national launch of Red Bull’s new flavors, they turned to Animal, Inc for help. With a small team and a tight deadline, the Animal team, led by director Samm Hodges, designed a :30 and a :15 to announce Red Bull’s three new flavors: cranberry, lime and blueberry. »

Tom Guilmette Relies on Vinten Vision 100 for Support in Extreme Cold and Winds

May 17, 2013 | By
Tom Guilmette Relies on Vinten Vision 100 for Support in Extreme Cold and Winds

DP Tom Guilmette took on an assignment at the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, nicknamed “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.” He packed his trusted Vinten Vision 100 support system and ascended by Snow Cat to the summit buildings. Shooting conditions were extreme. Guilmette dealt with high winds and temperatures below -20°F... »

Guild of Television Cameramen Announces 2013 GTC Award Winners

May 17, 2013 | By

The Guild of Television Cameramen announced the winners of its 2013 awards during a presentation at the ‘A Day in the Country’ venue in Aynho, Oxfordshire, May 11. »

The Hollywood Post Alliance Opens Call for Awards Entries

May 16, 2013 | By
The Hollywood Post Alliance Opens Call for Awards Entries

The Hollywood Post Alliance announced its call for entries for the 8th Annual HPA Awards, which will take place on the evening of Nov. 7 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The HPA Awards recognize the achievements of the individuals and companies that have contributed to groundbreaking technologies and creative excellence... »

Anton/Bauer Powers Filmmaker’s Wondrous Footage of the Northern Lights

May 16, 2013 | By
Anton/Bauer Powers Filmmaker’s Wondrous Footage of the Northern Lights

When the U.K.-based filmmaker and composer Philip Clemo traveled to the northern reaches of Norway to capture footage of the aurora borealis (northern lights) phenomenon, he needed a power system capable not only of running his camera for several hours, but able to withstand the extreme cold locations above the Arctic Circle. Shooting on... »

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 »

Screenvision Names Talent Involved in Emerging Filmmakers Series

May 16, 2013 | By

Cinema advertiser, Screenvision, has named the first quartet of talent for its emerging filmmakers series, featuring Antonio Campos, Matthew Huston, Christian Camargo and Andrew Renzi. Announced in April at Screenvision’s first Upfront, the emerging filmmakers series connects brands with talented filmmakers to create customized branded entertainment that will be showcased before moviegoers in theaters... »

Cinematographer Eigil Bryld Visualizes Netflix’ House of Cards

May 15, 2013 | By
Cinematographer Eigil Bryld Visualizes Netflix’ <em>House of Cards</em>

House of Cards, the scabrously riveting series about Washington D.C. power players engaged in machinations, backstabbing and conspiracies at the highest levels of government, is the first foray into original production by Netflix, the DVD rentals giant. In February, the first of two 13-episode seasons became available in its entirety as streaming video. »

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