Production & Post-Production

AJA Video Systems Unveils the Cion Camera at NAB 2014

Mon, 04/21/2014 - 13:30 -- Nick Dager

In what was arguably the hit of the event, AJA Video Systems unveiled the Cion camera at the National Association of Broadcasters show earlier this month in Las Vegas. The totally new camera features an ergonomic design and is capable of shooting at 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD resolutions. AJA pioneered lens-to-post Apple ProRes workflows with the introduction of the Ki Pro product line in 2009 and Cion builds on this achievement by offering in-camera recording directly to the Apple ProRes family of codecs - including 12-bit 444 - for pristine image capture.

Taking the Anger out of Post Management

Thu, 04/17/2014 - 12:45 -- Nick Dager

The U.S. comedy series Anger Management from Debmar-Mercury Productions on FX Network has saved an estimated $2.25 million in post-production costs, while supporting the delivery of double the number of episodes typically produced over the same production period. The producers attribute the savings to Cinedeck RX technology

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Cinedeck RX recorders
Anger Management
Debmar-Mercury Productions
FX Network

Devil & Demon Debuts “Supercomputers For Everyone”

Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:38 -- Nick Dager

The Devil & Demon Strategy announced what it says is the availability of super-computers for everyone. The new product line includes custom-tuned Devil supercomputers and fast Demon workstations that offer flexible and cost-competitive purchasing options. The company made its debut at last week’s National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas.

Codex Announces Workflow for Phantom Flex4k Camera

Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:34 -- Nick Dager

At last week’s National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas Codex announced that is working with Vision Research to provide a robust and powerful workflow for the Phantom Flex4k camera. Codex Vault is a mobile workflow device that supports the rapid transfer of the digital camera originals from the Phantom for review, post-production and archiving

2G Digital, Burbank, and DuArt, New York, Form Strategic Partnership

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 15:17 -- Nick Dager

2G Digital, a Burbank post-production facility specializing in digital supply chain services, and DuArt, a New York facility offering comprehensive post-production services for video, digital media and film, have entered into a strategic partnership that will allow both companies to expand their geographic reach and add new services.

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2G Digital Burbank
DuArt New York

Beware of Images Documents the Perils of Media

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 14:33 -- Nick Dager

As a media educator, graphic designer, filmmaker and advertising professional, Sergio Toporek of Vancouver has a keen awareness of the power of visual representations – from many different angles. Over the past six years, he has put his heart and soul into an ambitious project that explores the intricate relationship between the technology, regulation and social effects of media.

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Beware of Images
Kickstarter

With Captain America Proof Makes the Case for Pre and Post Vis

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 14:27 -- Nick Dager

Visualization house Proof provided extensive pre vis and post vis services to the new Marvel Entertainment motion picture Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Proof’s creative director/founder Ron Frankel made the announcement. The film was released by Walt Disney Studios last month and shows the benefits of using pre and post vis on a major effects-heavy film.

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Captain America: The Winter Solider

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