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Russian Film Industry Rebounds

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The fast-growing Russian film industry looked like it had hit a bump in first half 2009 as the financial crisis bit and piracy undermined key growth areas. But full-year figures for 2009 and data for first half 2010 show the industry getting back on track. These are the findings of The Film Industry in the Russian Federation the latest report commissioned by the European Audiovisual Observatory from research company Nevafilm with contributions from RFilms and Groteck Business Media.

Sachtler Unveils the Cine DSLR Fluid Head

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Sachtler has introduced a new fluid head specially designed for DSLR filmmakers. The Cine DSLR has a payload range of 2 to 11 pounds and is thus ideal for state-of-the-art digital single-lens reflex cameras with HD video function. A counterbalance in ten steps as well as three vertical and horizontal grades of drag allow for professional operation. In addition the Cine DSLR comes with a special camera plate with an anti-twist retainer for HD DSLR cameras.

SmartJog Launches Free Mobile App

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

SmartJog has launched a mobile application called SmartJog2Go! which is designed to give clients quick access to information on content being sent received and stored using SmartJog’s digital delivery system.   SmartJog2Go! features the ability to view tracking information of incoming and outgoing files as well as files being transferred to cloud storage.  Clients can also use the application to find a directory of SmartJog’s networked locations for a quick response if files need to get to a certain territory quickly. The SmartJog2Go!

XDC Sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to 58 Cinemas across Europe



Wed, 09/29/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

XDC has sold Arqiva’s digital cinema satellite distribution system to five cinema chains operating in Austria Portugal and Malta. Each site will be fitted with Arqiva’s digital satellite receiver to receive Digital Cinema Packages (feature films trailers and advertising) as well as live events distributed via Arqiva’s IS905 platform.

Library of Congress Discovers Lost British TV Treasures 


Wed, 09/29/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The British gave Americans the Beatles James Bond and Shakespeare. The Library of Congress is returning the favor by repatriating a treasure trove of TV programs that represent Britain’s golden age of television. Considered lost for more than 40 years the programs include footage of some of the biggest names in entertainment including Sean Connery Maggie Smith John Gielgud Robert Shaw David Hemmings and Susannah York.

Dolby Introduces the PRM-4200 Professional Reference Monitor


Mon, 09/13/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Dolby has introduced the 42-inch PRM-4200 professional reference monitor which the company says is the world's first LCD-based video reference display that accurately reveals true and deep black levels and provides higher contrast across the entire color spectrum and an unprecedented luminance range and level. The monitor will be available later this year. It uses a backlight comprised of red green and blue LEDs that are modulated individually on a frame-by-frame basis. The LCD panel is also modulated in real time as part of the dual-modulation process.

IFTA Turns 30 and Names 30

Mon, 09/13/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The Independent Film & Television Alliance marking its 30th anniversary has selected the 30 Most Significant Independent Films from around the world produced over the past three decades. IFTA chairman Lloyd Kaufman and president and CEO Jean Prewitt jointly made the announcement. 
Since 1981 IFTA members have produced and distributed 18 of 30 films that have won the Best Picture Academy Award. Overall IFTA members produce more than 400 films annually.

German Fans Enjoying Open Air 3D

Mon, 09/13/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

German movie fans are now enjoying open-air digital 3D cinema outside. The Starpac Open-Air Cinema on the grounds of the Mönchengladbach Germany public swimming pool organized by the local Comet Cine Center is showing numerous 3D movie highlights including Avatar Alice in Wonderland Forever Shrek and Step Up in addition to popular 2D films. The spectators can make themselves comfortable on the 200 deck chairs that have been placed on the lawn or on their own picnic blankets.

SMPTE Fall Conference Focuses on Entire Digital Media Ecosystem

Mon, 09/13/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The SMPTE 2010 Technical Conference and Expo and a special-pre-conference seminar will provide an opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and experts about the latest research affective the communications media and entertainment industries – as well as technologies and tools for monetizing new opportunities across the entire digital media ecosystem.The conference is being held October 26-28.
  Staged at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel and adjacent Mann Theatre in Hollywood California the gathering will feature three days of technical sessions a high-tech exhibition hall

XDC Rising Alternative Sign Deal for European Digital Distribution Services

Mon, 09/13/2010 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Digital cinema service company XDC has signed a cooperation agreement with Rising Alternative a pan-European alternative content distribution company to provide in Europe digital mastering and distribution logistical services for their alternative content programs. The agreement signed between XDC and Rising Alternative covers the technology cinema services required for the distribution of content in digital file format to digital screens installed in Europe. We are very proud to have been selected by Rising Alternative as its technology partner in continental Europe.

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