New 3D BULLET RIG shown with Panasonic HPX250 cameras. The most affordable, modular 3D beam-splitter made. Adustable IO (3.5″), convergence (0-2 deg), XYZ axis, camera elevation and mirror angle (44 to 46 deg) for perfect image alignment. Fits easily on Steadicam, handheld mode (shoulder mount incl), EasyRig, jib and any tripod. Weighs just 15 lbs. Accomodates Red Epic, Scarlet, Sony EX3, F3, Canon XF305, XF105, 5D, Si-2K, & many other cameras. Visit www.3DFilmFactory.com

South of France based broadcast, video and AV rental services specialist Forcast, headed by Stephane Pilloud has acquired Action Monaco from the Avesco Group – in a planned expansion that will see both companies join forces and continue operating in their existing highly successful formats.

The strategic merger sees Forcast become the largest AV rental / broadcast and video facilities service operation in France outside of Paris, and the biggest such independently owned company in the country.

Forcast has steadily built its reputation for supplying the highest quality, state-of-the art video equipment and crew, plus imaginative turnkey solutions to the busy live and corporate events market in the region – which also extends into Spain and Italy – over the last 10 years.

Its work embraces all sectors of their industry including sporting fixtures, special events, festivals of all types – music, arts, culture, etc., together with corporate shows and presentations. It is also involved in AV and broadcast systems design, specification and implementation, with recent high profile venue projects including the new Olympic Nice Stadium and the Grimaldi Forum conference and congress centre in Monaco.

Says Pilloud, “An absolute ideal opportunity presented itself with Action Monaco, and I saw a chance to integrate both businesses into a single streamlined operation, taking advantage of a great synergy that will continue to provide the service and standards that everyone expects”.

With Action’s main office in Monaco and Forcast’s three facilities along the Cote D’Azur, all easily accessible to main intercontinental highways, Forcast and Action Monaco can easily combine both equipment and resources to cost-effectively service projects from Barcelona to Milan as well as further afield in Europe.

The Forcast / Action merger fuses the latest technologies with a wealth of experience, knowledge and dynamic thinking in the fields of modern video production.

All related equipment can be supplied to a diversity of clients and projects, from full HD camera and OB systems to varying PPUs; from a wide selection of LED screens and surfaces to projection systems of all sizes together with multiple screen control and screen management options. Full editing suites and content creation facilities are also available, either for pre-production or on site.

Pilloud will be joined at Action Monaco by Monaco based independent AV producer and industry maverick Andrew Van Hoffelen, who will help co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the company, focusing on large events and business development.

Van Hoffelen comments, “Over the past twenty five years I’ve worked to improve the service and standards of the TV, video and staging facilities available on the Cote d’Azur. Stephane has always been an enthusiastic partner in this mission and I’m really excited to join the Forcast / Action Monaco team at this juncture.

“Forcast already has an amazing reputation and respect for excellence in its work. Stephane has always instigated ‘international’ rather than ‘local’ working practices and we are dedicated to providing global clients with exactly the same technical facilities, and service that they would expect ‘at home’. This far exceeds a standard ‘Local rental operation’ and it is great to get the opportunity of moving this ethos and the whole operation forward”.

The live events market in the south-west of Europe and particularly along the coast, is currently steadily busy, with much of the business initiated in the USA, UK, and other parts of northern Europe.

Factors becoming important in it’s servicing include the requirement for more eco-friendly and sustainable technical solutions that don’t involve trucking equipment over such long distances. The Forcast / Action Monaco merger puts the companies in an ideal position to fulfil this criteria.

Forcast also works closely with specialist partners in lighting and audio to enable the provision complete, cost-effective full technical production packages.

For more press info. on Forcast or Action Monaco, please contact Louise Stickland on +44 (0)1865 202679/+44 (0)7831 329888 or Email ‘louise@loosplat.com’.

New 3D BULLET RIG shown with Panasonic HPX250 and Canon XF305 cameras, is the most affordable, modular 3D beam-splitter available today. It features adustable IO (3.5″), convergence (0-2 deg), XYZ axis, camera elevation and mirror angle (44 to 46 deg) for perfect image alignment in every situation. Fits easily on Steadicam, in handheld mode (shoulder mount incl), with EasyRig, on a jib and any tripod. Weighs just 15 lbs. and is 15″ wide. Accomodates Red Epic, Scarlet, Sony EX3, F3, Canon XF305, XF105, 5D, Si-2K, & many other professional cameras. For more information visit www.3DFilmFactory.com

COMBINED COMPANY OFFERS UNPARALLELED RANGE OF SERVICE, SOLUTIONS AND DELIVERY OPTIONS

Sacramento, CA — JAMPRO Antennas, Inc., the oldest broadcast antenna company in North America, has acquired the Alan Dick Broadcast (ADBL) Division of ADC UK Ltd. Located in the UK,ADBL is one of the oldest names in Europe for broadcast antennas, combiners / filters, towers and broadcast infrastructure service . Alex Perchevitch, Jampro’s president, made the announcement from headquarters in Sacramento, CA.

The acquisition combines two industry leaders, both accomplished in the development and implementation of exceptional engineering solutions, to form a powerful, global organization poised to address the growing global need for digital TV (DTV) products. Founded in 1954, Jampro – an early and key player in the emergence of digital TV – has grown to become one of the largest international suppliers of radio and TV antennas and associated radio frequency (RF) equipment, transmission line and components. Based in Cheltenham, UK, ADBL has served as a major provider of communications infrastructures in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for over three decades.

Jampro is known for its pioneering in antenna technology, combiners / filters, towers, and RF components that address nearly every application in the broadcast industry. The Company has installed thousands of broadcast systems since its inception in 1954, each designed and built to address the specifications of the end-user. Winner of multiple Queens Awards for industry, Alan Dick offers a high-quality portfolio of station equipment, towers, and antennas derived from extraordinary and innovative engineering solutions. ADBL’s credits include supplying a large number of broadband multi-channel systems to the BBC – Arqiva for the UK DSO (Digital Switch Over). The systems were installed on large face towers resulting in a successful solution for an exceptionally difficult and challenging application.

“ADBL is a true pioneer in the world-wide broadcast industry bringing numerous innovations to market ahead of their time,” commented Perchevitch. “Our united efforts and product lines will benefit our customers with stronger R&D across all ranges, improved delivery capabilities, and reduced shipping costs. We couldn’t be happier to welcome the entire staff into the Jampro family and look forward to a successful future filled with expanded opportunities for our combined client base.”

Added Rob Fisher, CEO of ADC UK “Alan Dick has been a major player in the worldwide broadcast market for several decades and has built up an enviable reputation for the quality and robustness of its products and services. I am pleased that Jampro will take the Alan Dick broadcast products into its portfolio and continue to market them as apart of an expanded Jampro offering. Jampro will work closely with a number of Alan Dick companies, including Alan Dick Middle East, to ensure that their local product and service capabilities can be combined with the expanded Jampro offering to provide an outstanding turnkey solution for broadcast customers.”

ADBL will remain in the UK and operate as a division of Jampro Antennas with the same management, engineering and production staffs.
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About Jampro
Jampro Antennas Inc., established to answer the need for quality broadcast systems at a reasonable price, is a leading supplier of antennas, combiners & filters and RF components for every application in the broadcast industry. Reputed for innovation and customization, Jampro builds each system to the specifications of the individual broadcaster. From the first system delivered in 1954 to those installed today, the Company is committed to consistent performance and quality founded on solid engineering. Today, over 15,000 broadcasters worldwide benefit from the quality and performance provided by Jampro systems.

Additional information on JAMPRO can be obtained at www.jampro.com.

Jampro Contact: Sonia Del Castillo
916-383-1177 • Sonia@jampro.com

ADBL Contact: Barry Sugden
+44 1242 537734 • barry.sugden@alandick.com

Press Contact: Desert Moon Communications • Harriet Diener
845-512-8283 • harriet@desertmooncomm.com

On The Heels of His Highly Acclaimed Spots For Volkswagen and Norte Beer, Diego Panich Makes The Move To New York And Joins Wild(child)’s Roster Of Commercial Editors

 

 

New York: The recent wave of lauds from US ad media and Facebook viewers for Volkswagen’s ‘Duel,’ and Norte Beer’s ‘Photoblocker’– two spots with original points of view and clever, unconventional approaches to storytelling – attest to the universal appeal of the fresh artistic sensibility that Diego Panich brings to the commercial arena. Cut by Diego Panich, one of Argentina’s premiere editors, the spots showcase a breathe of talent long recognized by Wild(child) Editorial, the New York company that forged a relationship with Panich and has been representing him in the US since 2009. Yvette Pineyro, who founded her company as a creative resource for global editorial talent, has announced that Panich will make the move to New York in January to join her award-winning Flatiron-based editorial boutique.

 

“I’m always looking for creative talent to complement Wild(child)’s global roster of editors,” says Pineyro. “Diego is an extraordinary multi-dimensional talent who brings a level of emotion and power to his editing that makes him a perfect fit with the US commercial market. Diego brings an incredible rhythm to his work that draws from his background as a musician, and his quirky sense of humor translates to a range of comedic storytelling – from subtle, dry wit to over-the-top funny.”

 

“This has been a banner year for Diego – his work has been showcased in a steady stream of high-profile spots, including ‘Rock Star City,’ featuring Lenny Kravitz and ‘Rabbit’ starring Kate Moss for Basement, and ‘Join The Dance’ and ‘Green Tea,‘ two commercials featuring actor Hugh Jackman in Lipton Ice Tea’s new campaign,” notes Pineyro.

 

“And now the recent accolades the Volkswagen and Norte Beer spots have received, and recognition in Creativity’s ‘Top 20 Spots’ (‘Photobuster’) and Adweek’s ‘Spot Of The Day’ (‘Duel’,)” adds Pineyro.

 

‘Duel,’ a :30 out of DDB Argentina for Tiguan Park Assist, creates an unexpected mood and feel to showcase the dry humor of an unexpected storyline about a driver’s experience with the auto-assist parking feature during a standoff over a parking spot.

 

Luciano Podcaminsky, the internationally acclaimed director of the new Volkswagen spot, (represented in the US by Landia and Radical Media,) has a long collaborative relationship with Diego, and once again tapped into his talents for this commercial. Panich found the pulse of the story, and brought his wry sense of humor and dead-on timing to the shaping of the scenario into a captivating story that can almost stand alone as humorous short-form entertainment – while still delivering the product’s message in a memorable way.

 

‘Photoblocker’ for Norte Beer, out of Del Campo Saatchi Saatchi/Buenos Aires, introduces another piece of technological wizardry – a ‘smart’ beer cooler wit sensors that can detect a camera flash and generates a flash of its own that ruins the photo – ensuring that an undesirable photo of the beer drinker won’t find its way to the social network. The spot takes place in a club where just such an attempt to infringe on the privacy of a patron enjoying a Norte Beer is thwarted by the devise – and once again Panich’s gift for crafting stories with wit and humor comes through.

 

“I’m looking forward to moving to New York and partnering with agency creatives in the US,” says Panich. “I’m also very excited about working at Wild(child) Editorial. Yvette and I have forged a great relationships, and I couldn’t imagine working at a company more vested in bringing a global perspective to the US commercial arena.”

 

Diego Panich’s is an acclaimed editor working in the national and global commercial arena. His roster of work includes award-winning spots for Peugeot and Gatorade, ‘Rabbit,’ starring supermodel Kate Moss and ‘Rock Star City,’ featuring music icon Lenny Kravitz – both for Basement. Panich’s high-profile commercial ‘Nike Surgery’ garnered a Bronze Clio in 2008, and his spot for MTV, entitled ‘Father + Daughter,’ was awarded the Cannes Silver Lion. Most recently the editor lent his talents to Lipton Ice Tea’s newest global spot, ‘Join The Dance,’ featuring actor Hugh Jackman and directed by Luciano Podcaminsky out of @Radical/Stink, NY.

 

About Wild(child) Editorial:
Wild(child) Editorial is a NYC-based creative boutique with an award-winning roster of in-house editors complimented by a select roster of global talent. Its diverse talent offers advertising agencies and content creators in the general and multicultural arenas the ability to connect with a wide range of cultures and styles.

 

Wild(child) Editorial and its sister design company, Resident Creative Studio, have created an open-architecture collaborative environment driven by a passionate collective of accomplished editors, FX artists, animators, directors, creative directors, and producers. Their shared creative vision provides a seamless concept-through-completion approach to commercials, films, music videos, promos, graphic packages and broadcast programming – all under one roof.

 

Wild(child)’s recent work includes spots for Nike, Verizon, Givenchy, Candies, Time Warner, Frontier Airlines, P&G, Wendy’s, USA Network, as well feature films, such as Al Pacino’s Wilde Salome, which will be presented with the Glory Award at the 2011 Venice Film Festival, and City Island, starring Andy Garcia, which took home the Tribeca Audience Award.

 

Wild(child) Editorial, a 100% minority woman-owned company, was launched by editor Yvette Pineyro in 1995. It is an active member of The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC.org/nmsdc/), The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC.org) and The Central Contract Registration (CCR.gov).

 

To view Diego Panich’s reel or for more information about Wild(child) Editorial (www.wildchildpost.com) contact executive producer Elissa Muddell (elissa@wildchildpost.com, 212.725.5333).

 

For information about Resident Creative Studio, (www.weareresident.com) contact director of development Liz Ludden at liz@weareresident.com, or 212.683.7377.

 

NY General Market contact for Wild(child) Editorial and Resident: Roxanne and Co., (roxanneandco@mac.com, 212.679.9797; Wild(child) Editorial + Resident Creative Studio’s US Hispanic Market: Bettina Abascal. Momentum Reps (Bettina@momentum-reps.com) 646.723.4599, (c) 305.776.6295.

3D Film Factory’s Successful 3D Workshops Now Offer 3D Certification.

Since 2008 the 3D Film Factory (3DFF) has successful taught more individuals how to prep, shoot and edit stereoscopic 3D than any other organization. Now for the first time, 3DFF is giving participants the opportunity to get Certified in Stereoscopic Filmmaking.

What does that mean to be certified in stereography? “For us it’s a lot more than just a piece of paper. It’s an assurance of superior training,” say Shawn Gilmore, the company’s manager of operations. “It means that program participants have undergone 2-days of intensive, quality instruction with a veteran stereographer. Certification means that participants not only have a comprehensive understanding of stereoscopic theory, but an actual working knowledge and skills to shoot and edit professional-quality 3D.”

A partial list of workshops topics include; the guiding principles and overlying theory of stereoscopic 3D, how to make effective use of 3D, prepping for 3D, transforming your 2D ideas into working 3D images, camera and 3D rig selection, genlock issues, rig calibration, re-light for 3D, filming ratios demystified, gauging depth and pop, applying effective convergence, perfect image alignment, easy 3D post workflows, and all the other details you need to know to create superior quality 3D entertainment, that ultimately serves the story.

All classes are taught by expert stereographers with years of 3D filming and production experience. The goal is to teach participants as much as feasibly possible within the2-days, and therefore keep the focus on the students and their implicit 3D educational needs.

3D Training Workshops are held on an ongoing bi-monthly basis at our facility in San Diego, California. 3DFF supplies everything, including cameras, 3D rigs, 3D monitors, lighting and even lunch – all for a very affordable price. For scheduling and registration information call 619.384.4014 or visit at www.3DFilmFactory.com

About the 3D Film Factory
The 3D Film Factory is the leader in professional, affordable 3D camera systems and real-time 3D viewing solutions. In addition we provide a host of 3D production services for hire, including 3D camera rigs, 3D viewing systems, stereographers, and 3D post, as well as, monthly comprehensive 3D training workshops. Former clients include ESPN, NASA, DISNEY, HD CINEMA, PINEWOOD STUDIOS, and DISCOVERY. For more information visit www.3DFilmFactory.com

Transaction Accelerates Strategy to Simplify Creation of Believable Interactive Characters for Video Games


SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 — Autodesk Inc., (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced that it has acquired certain technology-related assets and hired individuals associated with GRIP Entertainment, a privately-held artificial intelligence (AI) game middleware company, based in Montreal. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


“The acquisition accelerates Autodesk’s strategy to offer a more complete, simplified solution for the creation of believable interactive characters,” said Marc Stevens, Autodesk vice president, Games. “The technology and expertise acquired complement Autodesk’s existing Gameware offerings, including Autodesk Kynapse artificial intelligence middleware. This transaction will enable us to offer game developers a more comprehensive AI solution.”


More information about the acquisition is available on the new Autodesk Gameware website.


Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding: the impact of the acquisition on Autodesk’s product and services offerings and the impact of the combined product capabilities and how Autodesk’s products and services will evolve and change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: difficulties encountered in closing the acquisition of GRIP Entertainment and integrating GRIP Entertainment’s technology and employees; costs related to the proposed acquisition; whether certain market segments grow as anticipated; the competitive environment in the software industry and competitive responses to the acquisition; our success developing new products or modify existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance; general market and business conditions; the timing and degree of expected investments in growth opportunities; failure to achieve; pricing pressure; failure to achieve continued cost reductions and productivity increases; changes in the timing of product releases and retirements; failure of key new applications to achieve anticipated levels of customer acceptance; failure to achieve continued success in technology advancements; interruptions or terminations in the business of our consultants or third party developers; the expense and impact of legal or regulatory proceedings; and unanticipated impact of accounting for acquisitions.


Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2011, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.


About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries — including the last 16 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects — use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.


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Autodesk, AutoCAD and Kynapse are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.


© 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

New production/post production powerhouse represents an alternative resource with national reach for film and television content creators.

BURBANK, CA – Slate Media Group, LLC is excited to announce that it has acquired, through a private sale, a substantial portion of the assets of Telecorps Holdings, Inc. securing its place as a leading provider of technology and services to the entertainment industry. Slate Media Group will operate under the following brands: Technicolor – PostWorks New York, PostWorks New York, Hula Post Production, and Wexler Video. The company’s core management team consists of industry professionals who between them have experience in successfully building service oriented boutique companies as well operating full service production and post production businesses.

“Slate’s mission is to provide a broad range of high quality solutions and services to help our clients achieve their creative visions, “ said David Rosen the company’s Chairman and CEO. “The combination of these businesses and the talent they represent make that more possible than ever.”
As part of the company’s strategic growth plan, Slate has acquired the assets of Technicolor Creative Services in New York. Now combined with PostWorks NY, Technicolor – PostWorks NY will have access to the proprietary color science, post-production workflow and resources of Technicolor’s global business. “Through this combination and in partnership with Technicolor we can provide a unique set of talent and resources for all our customers in the New York production community for services including film laboratory, dailies processing, near-set dailies, editorial, color grading, finishing and sound – all through one source. This acquisition allows these companies to service their clients more completely and at a higher level.“ Rosen states.

In California, Slate is aligning its brand strength. Wexler Video is renowned in the industry for its expertise in the production and post-production solutions it provides to the reality television space. Hula Post excels in client service for the film and television market segment. By consolidating efforts through the strength and experience of these two brands, and in combination with Technicolor – PostWorks New York, Slate Media will look to maximize its service offering to meet the technology and service needs of film and television producers in the scripted and un-scripted markets.

About Slate Media Group, LLC.
Slate Media Group is an entertainment technology services company driven to redefine the intersection of technology and creativity. The company provides film and television studios, production companies, independent producers and other content creators with technologies, services and expertise that are crucial to bringing their creative visions to life. At a time when tools and techniques of media production are undergoing revolutionary change, Slate Media Group collaborates with its clients to develop unique solutions to the challenges they face to help them achieve even higher levels of creative excellence and production efficiency.

BURBANK, California—Telecorps Holdings Inc. LLC announced that it has sold the assets of its Coffey Sound LLC. division to Trew Audio. The move is part of the Company’s overall restructuring plan and intent to re-focus on its core business in California, production and post-production rentals and services.

The company is also expanding the reach of its post-production and finishing services on the East Coast, and is in the final stages of its acquisition for the assets of Technicolor, New York.

“Our strategy is to focus our energy and resources on our core business,” says Telecorps Chairman and CEO David Rosen. “These recent moves will allow us to accomplish that goal.”

San Diego, CA – Next week the 3D Film Factory, the leader in professional, affordable 3D camera rigs, will introduce two, new, handheld 3D rigs that are already making waves in the stereoscopic production community. Loaded with professional features, these ultra-light, cost-effective systems – the 3D BULLET RIG and 3D BULLET LITE RIG – are unshakable for handheld or steadicam 3D productions.

Designed to “load and shoot” these remarkable, compact beam-splitter rigs are the perfect solution for location, reality, or action 3D filmmaking. For more information on the 3D Bullet Rig visit www(dot)3DFilmFactory(dot)com

“The 3D Bullet Rig is going to take 3D production to a whole new level. I love this rig. It’s incredibly more