Los Angeles, CA - June 29, 2007 - “Through the Lens,” a solo exhibition of Fine Art Photography by Daniel Stein, will open at the Judith Kaufman Gallery, located at the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, CA, on Wed., July 18. Stein is the co-founder/composer with the successful original music production company MusicBox. more

Non-intrusive motion tracking for real-time game statistics and analysis

Raanana, Israel - June 29, 2007 - SportVU, a technology company focused on improving sports coverage and the viewer experience, will demonstrate the newest version of its product at IBC 2007, held in Amsterdam from September 7 through 11, on stand 7.830. SportVU combines its sophisticated motion tracking and image processing software with standard hardware to generate real-time data for digital, schematic representations of key stats and patterns of the game. Fans and commentators get a more insightful and interesting game analysis. more

Enhancements to Award-Winning Mobile Media Technology

Bordeaux, France - June 29 - 2007 - V4x, an innovative company focused on new technology to produce high quality content for mobile and interactive devices, is introducing the newest version of its award-winning technology at IBC 2007, held in Amsterdam from September 7 through 11 on stand M497 in the Mobile Zone. Designed to meet the needs of broadcasters and content aggregators, V4x provides an all-in-one toolbox for producing or repurposing content for the mobile environment. V4x makes it easy to deliver superior video and graphics for a compelling mobile viewing experience. more

Medialon is rockin‘ with “Jersey Boys,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical at the August Wilson Theatre. “Jersey Boys” tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons who achieved fame and fortune — they sold 175 million records worldwide before they were 30 — in the heyday of rock ‘n roll.

Medialon controls the on/off functions of the show‘s four Sanyo XP55 projectors using serial over IP and cues a 5-node Dataton WATCHOUT video playback system via a signal from the lighting console. “Medialon integrates with both the lighting system and video playback system and acts as ‘digital glue,‘” notes Timothy Owen Mazur of Sound Associates. more

Look Solutions is pleased to announce the debut of the Tiny-Fogger 2007, the tiniest fog generator in the world. Made in Germany and known as the TINY F07, it is the modified successor of the battery-operated, programmable Tiny-Fogger. Its palm-sized dimensions enable it to be easily incorporated into costumes, props and scenery for use in special effects applications, theater, mega-musicals and movies.

The design of the TINY F07 and some of its components differ from the Tiny-Fogger. The new product features a higher-quality pump and more rugged vaporizer. The PCB is now sealed in an enclosure so fog can‘t back up into the machine potentially causing a malfunction. The TINY F07 has a momentary fog switch on the top of the fogger and an efficient Sleep-Mode. It operates with a smaller, lighter Lithium battery half the size of the former lead-acid battery. In addition, the TINY F07 comes in blue metalwork instead of silver. more

Initiative extends reach throughout U.S. and Canada; expands value-added services

CINCINNATI, June 28, 2007 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has created a North American Channel Partners team for the company‘s radio broadcast market. The team includes 10 U.S. and three Canadian companies, including dealers, distributors and systems integrators that will help Harris extend its reach into small- and mid-sized markets. The Channel Partners also enable Harris to offer new value-added services, including planning and design assistance, disaster recovery, regionalized field resources, quicker response times and specialized integration teams. more

Journey revisits historic first ascent with original explorers

WAYNE, NJ, June 28, 2007 - It‘s been four decades since ten scientists and mountaineers completed the historic first climb of Antarctica‘s highest peak, Vinson Massif. On the fortieth anniversary of that epic journey, four of the original ten adventurers and two of their children returned to the stark, snowy terrain to relive their adventure.

Cinematographer and avid mountain climber, Juan Antonio Puyol of Proudline Productions, went along on the trip to document the journey in high definition using Fujinon‘s HTs18X4.2 ENG/EFP lens and JVC‘s GY-HD250 camera. The working title for the documentary is “Epic Return.” Now in post-production, it tells the story of the scientific contributions of the first exploration and how the world‘s coldest desert has changed in the last forty years. “Epic Returns: Revisiting the Top of the Bottom of the World” is also a personal story, describing the connection those brave explorers have to that landscape and each other several generations after their historic trek. more

The agency creatives at McCann Erickson/San Francisco called on the talents of POP Sound‘s Mitch Dorf for the final mix of a very unusual commercial. The :30 “Unremarkable” touts the “un-attributes” of the cars featured in Xbox‘s “Forza Motorsport 2.” The unique spot is currently airing nationwide.

With “Forza Motorsport 2,” Microsoft and Xbox 360 have unleashed their extraordinary new graphics in a game not really tainted by magical fantasy and indomitable heroes. Instead, the game title is an exciting and challenging “race simulation.” Created entirely from footage from “Forza Motorsport 2” and with a purposeful play on slick car ads, “Unremarkable” begins on an empty speedway. more

Hybrid creative studio Assemble is excited to announce the addition of Tom Leonard as the company‘s Executive Producer. Tom brings a wealth of experience to his role at Assemble, which is known for high-concept digital effects and design production on feature films, promos and commercials.

“As a creative boutique we enjoy working on a variety of projects,” says company Co-Founder Asa Hammond. “As we look to push more into commercial production, Tom‘s solid base on both sides of the worlds of design and commercials is a great asset to our motley band of dorks…plus, he is a nice guy.” more

Sound design & music company Brahmstedt White Noise was recently commissioned to work on a campaign for Sun Country Airlines. The commercials, directed by Joe Pytka for agency Brew, present a comical attitude towards the basic service customers have sadly expect from most airlines. Travelers always complain about the lack of complimentary food and drink, waiting times and staff insouciance. These are all included in the commercials, with Sun Country‘s staff asking ironic questions to a passive collective of customers. Would you like a hot, complimentary cheeseburger or nothing? Would you like us to open a new line or should Dawn here go on break? Would you like me to smile as you get on board or scowl? The customers all nonchalantly raise their hands in votes, with the outcome being weighted towards the customer care we‘d love to experience. more