The Foundry delivers entire Tinderbox collection for Autodesk Combustion
Leading visual effects developer The Foundry today announced the debut release of its visual effects plug-ins and image-processing tools for Autodesk‘s Combustion (Windows only) desktop software. For the first time, The Foundry has made its entire Tinderbox collection of industry-leading plug-ins available to Combustion artists, bringing over 70 new effects within easy reach of users and enabling them to significantly enhance their VFX capabilities. more
Vinten Radamec, worldwide leader in high quality robotic camera support systems for the broadcasting industry, launches the Fusion FCS16, the first ultra-compact control system of its kind to provide full touch screen control for up to 16 cameras, compared to the standard 9, from one single panel unit. The user interface is a Windows based 10.4” touch-screen that allows a single controller to be configured to operate up to 16 cameras and/or full x-y pedestals from any number of locations, whether the operator is in the next room or on the other side of the world. Multiple controllers can be added to the network allowing further operational flexibility. While much more functional, the system is just as compact as its closest predecessor, the Shot Control Panel from Radamec plus it can store up to 64,000 shots. The Fusion FCS16 Control 
The world‘s top maker of professional add-on lenses is introducing Century 4”x4” filters by Schneider Optics. Each member of this new five-filter kit has been specifically selected to meet the unique needs of today‘s DV/HDV cinematographers. 
ALAMEDA, CA and CAMBRIDGE, UK (September 18, 2007)–Clear-Com®, a brand of The Vitec Group plc, unveiled the Eclipse Easi-PiCo, digital matrix intercom solution on opening day of the 2007 IBC conference in Amsterdam. The Easi-PiCo is a pre-configured entry-level matrix system, specifically designed for small and growing production teams in broadcast and live performance venues that demand the flexibility of point-to-point intercommunication on a small scale. 
Introducing the latest addition to 16×9 Inc.‘s rapidly growing EX Collection of high-end lens accessories: the Compact Super Fisheye. A smaller, lighter version of the extremely wide-angle EX Super Fisheye, this new single-element fisheye adapter is custom crafted to meet the higher demands of the new higher resolution, compact HD camcorders. Adding 0.4X magnification, it expands the view of the original lens, for a wide-eyed perspective that draws the eye closer to the center of the action. Images take on a convex appearance with exaggerated angles and extreme barrel distortion. 
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 19, 2007 - Marketing and production company JAM Media has produced a new national TV campaign comprised of both a 60- and a 30-second spot, promoting VIZIO (recently announced as America‘s #1 flat panel HDTV company.) The new spots feature NFL League MVP LaDainian Tomlinson (running back for the Chargers.) The spots are entitled ‘Somewhere‘ and ‘Helmet‘. The announcement was made today by Jason Wulfsohn, commercial director and co-owner of JAM Media. 
Tarzana, CA, Sept. 19, 2007- AvatarLabs, a full-service motion graphics and online design studio for the entertainment industry, has appointed James Safechuck, Flash Developer, it was announced today by the company‘s Creative Director/Producer/Designer Rex Cook. 
