MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 19, 2009) – It’s the world’s most important rock destination. The multipurpose Foster Theater at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum hosts everything from live performances by rock royalty to intimate interviews. And when the whole world is watching, there are no do-overs. That’s why they chose Vaddio to capture every history-making moment. more

AMIMON Introduces WHDI Modules for the Notebook PC Market

Enables a wireless HD connection from PCs to HDTVs; Consumers Can Finally Watch all PC Content Conveniently on their HDTV

Santa Clara, Calif. – November 18, 2009 – AMIMON Inc., the market leader in wireless High Definition semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of WHDI™ modules which can be embedded into notebook PCs and netbook PCs. The WHDI modules are available today with a mini-PCI form-factor of 50mm*30mm and will also be offered with a standard Display-Mini card form-factor of 44.4mm*26mm based on the interface defined by the PCI SIG® which uses Displayport™. Additionally, these cards are designed for the WHDI™ (Wireless Home Digital Interface™) standard and are capable of wirelessly delivering full uncompressed 1080p/60Hz HD content throughout the entire home. more

Video, Multimedia and Technology Editors

LA JOLLA, CA (November 04, 2009)—

NewBlue, Inc. today launched Video Essentials III, the third and latest offering in its best-selling Video Essentials series of video effects and transitions plugins. NewBlue Video Essentials III provides highly-practical video tools designed to solve everyday production issues. The collection includes Rolling Shutter, Image Mapper, Edge Smoother, Split Screen, Gradient Tint, Spotlight and three additional video effects plugins. more

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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