Leading stock video marketplace adds music and sound effects to its royalty-free collection

New York, NY, October 28, 2009 — Pond5.com, the fast-growing marketplace for stock video, has significantly expanded its offering by adding stock music and sound effects to it’s collection of downloadable royalty-free stock media. This major addition provides media producers everywhere with instant access to the full array of stock content needed in today’s production workflows.

The audio side of Pond5 launches with more than 15,000 sound effects and over 3,000 production music tracks, which will complement one of the leading stock video collections on the web. Pond5 now features over 240,000 royalty-free stock footage clips, with thousands more added each week. All media can be searched, previewed, purchased and downloaded directly from the site.

“We’re extremely excited about introducing audio on Pond5,” says CEO Tom Bennett. “We think the same factors more

Venice, CA— 3rd October, 2009—Lightcraft Technology has announced the successful long term rental of a Previzion® realtime on-set VFX compositing and tracking system by Zoic Studios. The time and money-saving system is being used in Zoic’s on set and post work with profoundly beneficial results to VFX aesthetics and budgets.

“Lightcraft Technology’s Previzion system is a critical component of Zoic’s on stage and post production pipeline called Z.E.U.S. (Zoic Environmental Unification System,)” says Mike Romey, Pipeline Supervisor for Zoic Studios. “The system binds pre-production digital assets with on-set visualization and post production effects and compositing. On stage, the system allows us to interact with digital sets in real time with a live more

HD-SDI/HDMI/Component LCD Monitor

The ikan Corporation announces the release of our ground-breaking new line of monitors… the VX series.

The brand-new VX7 7” LCD monitor is the all in one input solution with HD-SDI, HDMI and Component inputs. The VX7 boasts a panel resolution of 1024 x 600 and features LED backlighting, HD-SDI inputs, Blue PlusTM and multiple power options. The monitor now sports a sleek, newly designed housing that puts all major features just one button away.

To provide a larger production monitor, the VX9 8.9” LCD monitor is available as well. With the same inputs as the VX7 and the same resolution, this monitor will serve perfectly for a director’s or client monitor on virtually any set.

Each monitor provides a bold new entry into the marketplace at prices that will once more

EXII 0.75X Wide Converters

16×9 Inc.’s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter. And, continuing 16×9 Inc.’s aggressive pricing structure for the EXII series, the EXII 0.75X is priced well below the original EX 0.75X (which retailed for $995 U.S.), yet still offers unsurpassed HD-quality optics.

Featuring four glass elements, the compact and lightweight EXII 0.75X Wide Converter provides 25% more extreme angle of view over the stock lens and maintains full zoom-through capability with cameras that have auto focus. Cutting-edge optics reduce geometric (barrel) distortion and improve off-axis performance, particularly chromatic aberrations and flatness of field.

The EXII 0.75X Wide Converter comes in 62, 72, 77 and 82mm threaded mounts that fit a variety of popular HD and HDV cameras from Canon, Panasonic more

Hayden Black, Steve Amato, Mike Wallen & Frank Chindamo Join Debra Kaufman to Discuss Creating Content for Mobile

November 2, 2009 (Burbank, CA) On November 4, 2009, HD EXPO - Createasphere and MobilizedTV will present a real-world panel conversation with experienced mobile trendsetters including Mike Wallen (VP Creative for Fox Mobile Studios), Frank Chindamo (Fun Little Movies), Steve Amato (Founder of Omelet), and “Burbank Tonight” creator Hayden Black in a moderated conversation with respected journalist and MobilizedTV founder Debra Kaufman. Each of the participants boasts a unique and road-tested perspective.

Mobile content is poised to become the next big platform for content, and content creators across the spectrum need to be keenly aware of the unique opportunities and potential pitfalls that await them. Whether entertainment and games, advertising, or audience conversation, indicators lead to the more

Panels Highlighting Creativity and Execution Mark Third Annual 3D Day

October 30, 2009 (Burbank, CA) An engaging combination of directors, cinematographers, expert technologists, illuminating the spectrum of creativity and reality, have been set for HD EXPO-Createasphere’s Third Annual 3D Day next week at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center in Burbank, California.

“How Did They Do That? The Making of a 3D Movie from Script to Screen” will put Director Patrick Lussier (”My Bloody Valentine 3D”), Buzz Hays (Sony Pictures Imageworks), Siggy Ferstl (Company 3), Brian Gaffney (Technicolor) and Ami Dror (XpanD) in a conversation about how ideas go from pen to production to post and finally through to exhibition. The panel, moderated by POST Magazine’s West Coast Editor Dan Restuccio, brings an incredible depth of creative and technical experience to the HD EXPO - Createasphere audience. Over the past few years, more

Hurricane Gustav storm surge overtakes the West Side Pier in Gulfport, Mississippi. Cinematographer: Martin Lisius/StormStock. Medium: Kodak Vision 35mm.

ARLINGTON, Texas – There are few in the world who posses the unique set of skills developed by Prairie Pictures’ StormStock founder Martin Lisius. Lisius is part storm chaser, part cinematographer and part producer. Over the past 20 years, he has amassed the most dynamic collection of weather footage in the world. more

“Where the Wild Things Are” Cinematographer Talks Creativity, Collaboration and Storytelling

October 27, 2009 (Burbank, CA) Acclaimed American cinematographer Lance Acord will share insights and experiences in an up-close Conversation with American Cinematographer Magazine’s Associate Editor Jon Witmer during HD EXPO - Createasphere on November 4, 2009. more

Entertainment Technology Event Presents Compelling List of What’s Hot

October 26, 2009 (Burbank, CA) With November’s 4-5 HD EXPO - Createasphere right around the corner, experts from the popular industry event have identified ten products and events that are “too cool to miss,” for attendees seeking mission-critical information. The Top Ten list represents innovative and breakout technology not often available for demonstration, a MeetUp and unique educational sessions. more

Small Dole, West Sussex, UK, 21 October 2009 - Creative design house 7thSense, the specialist in AV media serving for visitor attractions, 3D theatres, planetariums and digital signage, has supplied four of its Delta media servers to the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago for the new Giant Heart within the YOU! The Experience exhibit, which opened Oct. 8, 2009. more