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

Hollywood, CA – 3D Film Factory, the leader in professional, affordable 3D camera rigs, introduces the world’s lightest, most affordable, hand-held 3D rig – the 3D Bullet Rig. Ready to “Load & Shoot”, this versatile 3D system is literally unshakable for handheld, Steadicam, Easyrig, or tripod filming.Priced at a fraction of other professional 3D rigs (under $5K), this compact beam-splitter rig is the perfect solution for location, reality, or action 3D filmmaking. It’s features actually surpass that of other more expensive rigs. 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 light, rock steady and most of all – it’s really easy to shoot with from your shoulder, or tripod. This rig is a 3D filmmakers dream, very versatile“, said the company’s veteran stereographer Keith Driver. “Most 3D rigs are bulky, expensive and worst of all – tripod bound. They require a crew to operate. We’ve shot 3D projects in Africa, the Middle East, Hollywood soundstages, you name it we’ve done it in 3D. And we realized we needed a more mobile 3D rig. A 3D rig you could just pick up and shoot with. This is the 3D Bullet Rig.”

The 3D Bullet Rig makes handheld 3D filming effortless and smooth by transferring the weight to your waist and shoulder. Each 3D rig includes a spring-loaded suspension rod, comfortable weight displacement belt and adjustable, padded shoulder mount. The result is hours of mobile, handheld 3D filming capability. In addition, the rig features detachable rubber hand grips for easy manoeuvring and a standard tripod mounting plate (¼-20 and ?-16 holes).

Weighing approx. 15 lbs. (5.8 kgs.) the Bullet Rig accommodates the Red Epic, Canon DSLR 5D, 7D, XF105, XF305, XH-G1, Sony F3, EX3’s, HDCP1, X5U, Z1U, Panasonic AF100, HPX250 and many other professional HD cameras.

The rig also features custom camera mounts that easily lock and load cameras into place using a standard quick-release plate from Bogen/Manfrotto. The horizontal camera mount offers IO (inter-ocular) adjustability from 0” – 3.5” (0 – 89 mm) and simple convergence movement from 0°-3°. Both functions are easily controlled using smooth, accurate finger knobs, with calibration markings. The vertical camera mount adjusts for perfect stereoscopic picture alignment by elevating and performing full x-y-z rotation (yaw, roll, tilt).

The light-weight, mirror box housing is constructed using space-age foam core plastic that’s durable, corrosion-free and substantially cooler than a metal matte box. This ensures your beam-splitter glass with its expensive coatings will stay cool on hot days. The rig itself is hand-milled employing a nearly indestructible aluminium alloy frame.

Perfect for traveling light, the entire 3D Bullet Rig is ingenuously designed to set-up and break down in a matter of minutes, packing into a small, water-tight pelican case.

As a bonus, the horizontal rail easily detaches, along with the camera mounts, transforming into a side-by-side rig 3D for wide and landscape stereography.

Our opti-prime, 50/50 beam-splitter glass is optimized to meet the demands of 3D filmmaking. See specs. Within the matte box, a simple adjustment tool allows stereographers to fine tune the glass angle from between 43° to 47°.

The outcome is simply the world’s most affordable, professional handheld 3D rig.

It should be noted that using our simple Lanc system camera operators can now synch start/stop, focus, alignment, lens shift and many other vital functions thru both cameras or individually.

The 3D Film Factory offers a complete line of 3D beam-splitter rigs intended for HD camcorders, as well as larger ENG and broadcast style camera. In addition, we offer several inexpensive side-by-side rigs and real-time 3D viewing solutions. To learn more about 3D camera rigs, 3D viewing systems, 3D production services, or 3D training workshops visit – www.3DFilmFactory.com

About the 3D Film Factory
Established in 2008 by award-winning filmmakers and veteran stereographers, the 3D Film Factory has been the worldwide leader in professional, affordable 3D camera rigs and real-time 3D monitoring solutions. In addition we provide a host of 3D production services worldwide including, stereographers ‘for hire’, 3D camera rig rental, 3D viewing systems, and 3D post, as well as intensive 3D training workshops. Former clients include ESPN, NASA, Disney, HD Cinema, Pinewood Studios and Discovery. For more information visit www.3DFilmFactory.com

ENFIELD, CT, October 28th, 2011 – Music 2 Hues, a leading supplier of Production Music & Sound Effects to the Film, Video, Animation, & Multimedia Industries has just added a new royalty free title to their Flagship Series line of production music.

The newest Flagship title: “Cinematic Dronescores“ is now shipping worldwide and is available on Audio CD, or can be downloaded in Mp3 and WAV file formats.

“Cinematic Dronescores is the first volume in a planned series of themed titles which will cover all styles of soundscapes”, says Andy Wells, president of Music 2 Hues, and features cinematic suspenseful underscores, pads, and soundscapes.

In addition to audio CD’s, our new updated Music Download Center offers the ability to purchase individual tracks from all of our current Flagship Series titles, or entire CD categories with just one click in either Mp3 or Wav file formats. For just one price, clients will get all the edited versions of any one music track, including the full length theme, and any 30 and 60 seconds versions when available. 

New production music will be added monthly.

Visit our website for more information on these products:  www.music2hues.com

Two-Day Expo Features Interactive Panels, Educational Sessions and Hands-On Access

(BURBANK, CA) Createasphere – a global community builder for the entertainment technology industry – unfolds its flagship Entertainment Technology Expo next week on November 2 and 3 at the Burbank Marriott, with two full days of exhibition, seminars, education, and networking. The robust program offerings include a number of not-to-be missed events and opportunities to gain insight into the latest developments happening at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Kristin Petrovich Kennedy, President of Createasphere, has identified 10 opportunities that should not be missed at the event. “It wasn’t easy to identify just 10 topics, or these six technologies in the Tech Spotlight. Quite simply, there are more than two days worth of things to see, people to meet, and inspiration to be had. Our exhibitors, sponsors and speakers are working on the most creative projects of our time, and I believe that an attendee who spends time at the Expo will find a rich environment for connection and illumination.”

The Top 10 Expo highlights include:

1. Tech Spotlight
Six companies with unique offerings and top tier technology at the event include:

* 5th Kind: They will highlight their collaborative production workflow for creative industries and announcing the addition of iPad, iPhones, media tablets and smart phones as creative review tools to their desktop, web-based interface.

* Ciphertex: A manufacturer of portable, hardware-encrypted external disk drives and RAID arrays, will debut a new line of storage products designed to help studios and the media and entertainment industry in general securely manage their content at all levels, from the set, to post to distribution.

* Meduza: They will present THE MEDUZA TITAN, A Lightweight, HD Fully Versatile Single Camera Dual Sensor Solution for TV, presented by 3D Technology Developer, MEDUZA SYSTEMS.

* OpenText: An enterprise software company and leader in content management, helps organizations manage and unlock the true value of their digital media. Working with Studios and entertainment businesses, we help to corral your digital assets so you can find the perfect image when you need it.

* Rorke Data: They will feature their Galaxy Aurora RAID/SAN Appliance, HyperFS SAN file system and fresh off an IBC Innovation award, and present Strawberry software for project sharing and management.

* Sony – F65 CineAlta: Set to usher in a new era of digital cinematography – the F65 derives true 4K resolution – and beyond – at the point of image capture. Its unique 8K image sensor — approximately 20 total megapixels – delivers higher image fidelity than any other digital cinema production camera.

2. Salvatore Totino, ASC, AIC
The cinematographer – who shot a number of entertaining films, from the upcoming Welcome to People to Any Given Sunday – will share his insights from an inspiring storyteller’s career with American Cinematographer’s Associate Editor Jon Witmer. Totino’s career began in music videos and commercials. His multiple collaborations with director Ron Howard range from The Missing, to the multi-Oscar nominated Frost/Nixon and Cinderella Man, to the compelling adaptations of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons.

3. Gear Alley
Hands-on opportunities to see, touch, and learn about the latest and greatest tools and technologies for production including; 4K Ninjas, Filmtools, Airstar, and more!

4. How Did You Get That Shot?!@?!
The popular SOC Panel returns to Createasphere, moderated by Sons of Anarchy operator David Frederick, SOC, who will lead an eye-popping screening of shots that defy reason. Join Stephen Campanelli, SOC (Red Riding Hood), Steven Fracol, SOC (Green Lantern), Douglas Knapp, SOC (Escape from New York), Dan Kneece, SOC (Numb3rs), Larry McConkey, SOC (Hugo), and Ron Vidor, SOC (ER), and find out how these brave and determined operators got the shot.

5. But Really, How’d You Get that Shot???
Join SOC operators and other experts in an up-close look at the tools in Gear Alley that they have used or want to use, including the latest cameras, lights, rigs and other equipment.

6. Intense Intensives that offer invaluable information and access to experts:
* Adobe: Making the Switch to Adobe Premiere Pro / Abba Shapiro
* Sony: Sony’s World of Super35
* AJA: AJA and File-Based Workflows / Tony Cacciarelli
* Canon: See What All the Talk Is About

7. Networking par excellence – at the Wednesday evening hosted cocktail receptions, Q&A’s and hands-on demos.

8. Exhibition floor with hundreds of technologies being shown: (http://createasphere.com/En/exhibitors-entertainment-technology-expo-burbank.html)

9. Meet Industry Bloggers from the ProVideo Coalition : Art Adams, SOC?Terence Curren, Alpha Dogs?Kendal Miller, Fresh DV?David Torno, Ghost Town Media?Adam Wilt, Meets the Eye

10. Raffles Galore - full CS 5.5 Production Premium from Adobe Creative Suite, an iPad 2, a Cam Caddie iPad holder from Schneider Optics, a G-RAID 4TB hard drive from G-Technology, and an I/O Express from AJA.

For more information, full schedule and to register, please visit www.createasphere.com or call 818.842/6611.

About Createasphere
Createasphere is a global community builder for the entertainment technology industry, advancing technologies and careers through Expos, Conferences, and online offerings.

Createasphere was founded in 2001 as HD EXPO, and over the past decade has grown into a global company that develops and presents influential events for the content creation community, on line and face to face. Founded by Kristin Petrovich Kennedy in Los Angeles, Createasphere became part of Diversified Business Communications in 2009, now driving their entertainment strategies and properties division. Currently Createasphere is presenting the Entertainment Technology Expos in New York and LA; the Digital Asset Management Conference in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe; The DAMMY Awards in New York; Cinema India Expo in Mumbai; the online news and content portal CreativeProCoalition.com; 3D Road Shows; and Post Production Master Classes.

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Post Production and VFX Channel Sales Veteran Tapped to Bolster Worldwide Channel, Expand New Market Opportunities for mocha

GUILDFORD, UK (October 25, 2011) — Imagineer Systems (www.imagineersystems.com) today announced it has hired post production and VFX channel sales industry veteran, Bryan Milne, as its new vice president of sales. With more than 20 years experience in sales and product management in the post production industry, Bryan is charged with overseeing Imagineer’s global network of resellers and channel partners, and extending the Company’s award-winning Planar Tracking solutions into new markets worldwide.

“Bryan joins Imagineer Systems at an exciting time for the Company. We’ve seen significant growth with mocha, from Hollywood studios to the largest stereo conversion facilities in the world. Now is the time to tap that momentum and explore new market opportunities,” said J-P Smith, chief executive officer, Imagineer Systems. “With over 20 years of experience as a sales and product management executive in the VFX and post production industry at companies like Softimage and Southpaw Technology, Bryan brings with him a deep understanding of technology, channels and customers. Additionally, as a channel entrepreneur himself, having launched his own company focused on reselling tools for the VFX and broadcast production markets, Bryan is well steeped in the challenges facing the channel everyday. He joins the team well-prepared to help us reach new heights in 2012 and beyond.”

Prior to joining Imagineer Systems, Bryan was the vice president of global sales for Southpaw Technology, a leading developer of Tactic™ asset management systems for digital content creators in broadcast, film, TV and interactive gaming. Prior to that, Bryan founded and was the managing director of Illumina, a software import/export company focused on tools for post production, VFX and broadcast. Bryan’s earlier experience as a sales and product management executive at companies such as Softimage and Dynamix, as well as his experience working directly with many of Imagineer Systems’ customers, position him well to lead the Company’s sales and channel growth initiatives, and explore new market opportunities for mocha.

About Imagineer Systems 
Imagineer Systems Ltd innovates and markets next-generation visual effects solutions for film, video and broadcast post production markets. Imagineer Systems has made its mark on such marquee Hollywood blockbuster productions as Black Swan, Alice in Wonderland, Iron Man 2, Shutter Island, Invictus, G-Force and the Harry Potter series. Imagineer’s desktop product line consists of mocha Pro™ – roto, planar tracking, compositing, and removal utility; mocha™ – planar tracking and roto utility for all VFX artists; mocha AE™ – a planar tracking and roto utility designed for After Effects and Final Cut Pro users. Imagineer Systems was founded in 2000 and its headquarters is located in Guildford, United Kingdom.  For more information visit www.imagineersystems.com. 

At IBC 2011 (stand 7.J15) AmberFin, a leading developer of file-based media ingest and transcoding solutions for content owners, broadcasters, sports organizations and post-production houses, will announce the launch of a free, non-vendor specific, educational program that is delivered to your email in-box, targeted at professionals working in the broadcast and electronic media industries. Called Bruce’s Shorts, the program consists of series of weekly video shorts and monthly in-depth webinars covering a broad range of industry topics including: “how to avoid the common mistakes when migrating from tape-based to file-based workflows” to “the secrets of metadata” and “which is the best HD format for your facility”.
The program has been developed and will be led by Bruce Devlin, AmberFin’s Chief Technology Officer and co-author of the MXF specification. Devlin brings 25 years of experience working at the leading edge of the broadcast industry, working on standards committees, designing products more

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Calibre UK manufacturers scaler/switcher/image processors for the Pro Av market. Solutions include projection Edge Blending and Warp Mapping.

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Montreal, Canada – July 26, 2011 – Matrox Video Products Group today announced the immediate availability of Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) drivers for the Matrox MXO2 and Matrox MXO2 MAX families of I/O devices and well as the Matrox MXO monitoring/output device and the Matrox CompressHD H.264 accelerator card.

“Our timely release of these two new drivers means that our customers can immediately take advantage of the great new features of Lion while continuing to reap all the productivity benefits of their Matrox devices with Final Cut Studio and many other applications,” said Wayne Andrews, Matrox product manager.

Availability
Matrox products are available through a worldwide network of authorized dealers. The new drivers are now available to registered users as a free download from the Matrox website. more

DACmini Plus New Pro-Audiophile Products to be Debuted at June 3-5 Event

Chicago, IL – May 31, 2011 – CEntrance, Inc., will be exhibiting at The Home Entertainment Show (T.H.E.) in Newport Beach June 3, 4 and 5. CEntrance is a boutique design agency and manufacturer of the recently released DACmini CX(tm) – an audiophile-quality headphone amp and digital audio converter – along with USB converters DACport(tm) MicPort(tm) Pro and AxePort(tm) Pro. The company brings over 10-years of professional audio sensibility to the home Hi-Fi environment creating a new category of ‘Pro-Audiophile’ products such as DACmini CX.

The CEntrance booth will be located right inside the Foyer next to the Courtyard where the Jazz Concerts and Wine-Tasting will take place at the Newport Hilton Hotel in Irvine. For more information on T.H.E. Show, call (702) 242-4545 or visit the website at: www.theshownewport.com

Michael Goodman, Managing more

ENFIELD, CT, June 9th, 2011 – Music 2 Hues, a leading supplier of Production Music & Sound Effects to the Film, Video, and Multimedia Industries launches their “Summer Kick-Off” promotion with saving up to 50% on select products .

Andy Wells, President of Music 2 Hues says, “This Summer Kick-Off Promotion is in direct response from clients looking to add to their collection of royalty-free music. Starting today, and running until June 30th, you can get any FIVE Flagship Series CD’s for just $99. In addition, you can get up to 50% off of all our complete download titles, in our new Music Download Center.

Our new updated Music Download Center offers the ability to purchase individual tracks from all of our current Flagship Series titles, or entire CD categories with just one click in either Mp3 or Wav file formats. For just one price, more