http://www.btlnews.com Voice of the Crew Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/company-3-completes-3d-and-color-grading-for-underworld-awakening/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/company-3-completes-3d-and-color-grading-for-underworld-awakening/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:58:06 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=25083 Company 3 recently relied on Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve for color grading the 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D versions of Underworld: Awakening. Senior colorist Siggy Ferstl at Company 3's Santa Monica facility worked with the filmmakers to help bring a refreshed look to the new installment of this popular vampire-themed series. Known previously for its overall cold, steely, blue feel, the world of Awakening is somewhat different. "The creative team was intent on building a bold new look for the franchise, especially since this is the first 3D installment," said Ferstl. "Of course, being part of the Underworld series, a lot of the story takes place in darkness with characters who are often dressed in very dark costumes. We used color a lot to help the viewer differentiate between people, vampires and Lycans, often during intense, fast-paced action scenes."]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/company-3-completes-3d-and-color-grading-for-underworld-awakening/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/charlex-promotes-ryan-dunn-to-executive-creative-director/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/charlex-promotes-ryan-dunn-to-executive-creative-director/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:26 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24921 Charlex is promoting director/CD Ryan Dunn to executive creative director. While Dunn will continue to direct, he will increase his focus on expanding the staff and sharpening the overall creative direction of the Charlex brand, working with his team of producers and creatives on any given job.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/charlex-promotes-ryan-dunn-to-executive-creative-director/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/hpa-tech-retreat-announces-lineup/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/hpa-tech-retreat-announces-lineup/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:11 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24928 Hollywood Post Alliance announced the lineup for the HPA Tech Retreat, set to take place Feb. 13 -17 at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells, Calif. The HPA Tech Retreat is an annual conference that brings together leaders from digital and content creation, media and entertainment, forensics, medicine, digital imaging and academic research.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/hpa-tech-retreat-announces-lineup/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/zoic-studios-delivers-spots-for-jeep-wrangler/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/zoic-studios-delivers-spots-for-jeep-wrangler/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:50:05 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24863 Zoic Studios director Loni Peristere and Global Hue have completed two national spots for Jeep Wrangler that take on winter and demonstrate that “winter doesn’t stand a chance.” Zoic Studios is an Emmy and V.E.S. award winning visual effects company headquartered in Culver City, Calif. known for its work in creating stunning winter effects. ]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/zoic-studios-delivers-spots-for-jeep-wrangler/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/vfx-producer-lauren-shawe-joins-leviathan/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/vfx-producer-lauren-shawe-joins-leviathan/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:53:47 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24567 Leviathan has added VFX producer Lauren Shawe to its full-time staff, effective immediately.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/vfx-producer-lauren-shawe-joins-leviathan/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/community/obits/john-d-lowry-1932-%e2%80%93-2012/ http://www.btlnews.com/community/obits/john-d-lowry-1932-%e2%80%93-2012/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:02:33 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24494 John D. Lowry passed away Jan. 21. Details have not been released, but Lowry was to receive a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation at the Beverly Wilshire on Feb. 11.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/community/obits/john-d-lowry-1932-%e2%80%93-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/encore-adds-new-york-location/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/encore-adds-new-york-location/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:55:44 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24256 Encore, (part of the Deluxe Entertainment Services Group), announced its expansion into the New York market. Encore's New York location is based out of Deluxe's state-of-the art facility and offers the same caliber television post and visual effects (VFX) work as Encore in Hollywood. Deluxe New York's existing TV post operations will be rolled-up under the Encore brand name.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/encore-adds-new-york-location/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/industry-veterans-reopen-legendary-ilm-soundstage/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/industry-veterans-reopen-legendary-ilm-soundstage/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:57:59 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24220 ILM and Kerner Optical announced the launch of a new VFX/production company – 32TEN Studios, which will be based at the former site of ILM, at 3210 Kerner Boulevard in San Rafael, Calif.. The new venture will be employee owned, and will be headed by industry veterans Tim Partridge, who will serve as president, and Greg Maloney who will serve as COO.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/industry-veterans-reopen-legendary-ilm-soundstage/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/the-hollywood-post-alliance-presents-the-2012-hpa-tech-retreat/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/the-hollywood-post-alliance-presents-the-2012-hpa-tech-retreat/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:57:08 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24212 Hollywood Post Alliance announced that its 18th annual Tech Retreat is set to take place Feb. 14-17, at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, Calif. Over the course of four days, the industry’s technical, business and creative leaders will gather for exploration and information exchange, focusing on the latest developments and trends.]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/the-hollywood-post-alliance-presents-the-2012-hpa-tech-retreat/feed/ 0 http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/dallas-chooses-mti-films%e2%80%99-remote-control-dailies/ http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/dallas-chooses-mti-films%e2%80%99-remote-control-dailies/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:45:36 +0000 Staff http://www.btlnews.com/?p=24112 Warner Horizon Televisions’ reboot of the nighttime drama Dallas has become the first production to take advantage of MTI Film’s Remote Control Dailies service to ensure secure, high-quality dailies while shooting on location in Dallas. Remote Control Dailies offers the same complete feature set that MTI Film’s Control Dailies provides in a facility setting, but configured in a portable unit for use on set or near set. ]]> http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/dallas-chooses-mti-films%e2%80%99-remote-control-dailies/feed/ 0