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VIZIO announces it sold over 280,000 televisions over the Black Friday week. http://bit.ly/4PaKjP 5 hours ago

Canada's New Democrats call on government to come clean on covert ACTA negotiations. http://bit.ly/4Rhxbd 5 hours ago

Engadget: Comcast deal to buy NBC is done, will be announced Thursday. http://bit.ly/82toRy 5 hours ago

Google Wants to Stream TV, for a Fee. http://bit.ly/7zoVaw 5 hours ago

Rupert Murdoch: Mobile DTV is key to his company's strategy in the age of anytime, anywhere digital journalism. http://bit.ly/83lW8J 5 hours ago

U.S. Federal Trade Commission to study whether government should aid struggling news organizations. http://bit.ly/4VxMIf 6 hours ago

Camera manufacturer RED releases details on their new Scarlet 2/3, including specs, prices and potential release dates. http://bit.ly/4GcvSp 6 hours ago

For each copy of Vista replaced by Windows 7 during November, more than six copies of XP were swapped for the new OS. http://bit.ly/7NTRt7 7 hours ago

CRTC wants to hear from Canadians on so-called TV tax. http://bit.ly/83GPR9 14 hours ago

Rogers On Demand launches online service for existing cable subscribers. http://bit.ly/5T7j5N 14 hours ago

ITBusiness.ca: 5 Breakthrough technologies that will change the way we work and play. http://bit.ly/6UHMQZ 14 hours ago

Windows "Black Screen Of Death" solution at nerdlogger. http://bit.ly/6h81Pa 15 hours ago

Zii comes to life as a 1080p Android-Powered Trinity Phone. http://bit.ly/8PYHIW 1 day ago

General Electric Co. reaches agreement to buy the 20% stake in NBC Universal. http://bit.ly/6X4Ben 1 day ago

Ryerson University and Loblaws to bring historic Maple Leaf Gardens back to life as Supermarket and Athletic Centre. http://bit.ly/4GBruE 1 day ago

Canwest retirees waiting the final numbers as company pension plan had shortfall of over $10-million in 2008. http://bit.ly/7RgV9j 1 day ago

Denver Post: Average American home has many more TVs than people. http://bit.ly/6Ch0KC 1 day ago

Sony has yet to determine the premium for 3D-compatible TV sets. http://bit.ly/5Q30bi 1 day ago

Advertising Age: As the TV set converges and delivers both TV and internet content, the game will certainly change. http://bit.ly/5Ikdbq 1 day ago

Paul Sagan: Broadcasters are about to experience the equivalent of the "Big Bang" with HDTV and Internet linked video. http://bit.ly/5QJU1y 1 day ago

Pro Video News

Ripple Training Releases New Final Cut Pro and Motion Tutorials

Final Cut Pro 7 Core Training: This 5 hour + tutorial is the culmination of our 10 years delivering Final Cut Pro training in both the classroom and on video. The result is Final Cut Pro 7 - Core Training which encapsulates our mission to provide no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point explanations that won’t waste your time, yet provide a thorough real-world con […]

Don’t Work for Peanuts

Here’s the text of an ad I saw on craigslist just last night: “I need someone to create 10 original Motion 3 templates in broadcast quality 1080i60. Each template must be between 20 to 30 seconds in length and use a 3D effect of some sort. Pay is $200. Perfect work if you are talented and fast. Please have samples of your work available for me to see. In you […]

Digital Film Tools Releases EZ Mask v2

EZ Mask is an easy to use interactive image masking tool capable of extracting almost any object in an image--even if you are dealing with fine hair detail, smoke, or reflections. This extraction process creates what is known as a mask--essentially a black and white cutout. White mask areas are extracted, black areas not, and gray areas in between represent […]

Digital Film Tools Releases Power Matte v2

Power Matte is an easy to use interactive image matting tool capable of extracting almost any object in an image--even if you are dealing with fine hair detail, smoke, or reflections. This extraction process creates what is known as a matte--essentially a black and white cutout. White matte areas are extracted, black areas not, and gray areas in between repr […]

The Eyevis EYE-LCD6400-4K 64” Display now compatible with new intoPIX JPEG 2000 streaming system

intoPIX, the leading JPEG2000 solutions provider, and eyevis, the large-scale display solution specialist, are pleased to announce that the EYE-LCD6400-4K 64” display is now compatible with intoPIX new JPEG 2000 streaming system.

Custom Audio Solution From Zaxcom and Bexel Brings Sports Fans Closer to Action

A custom audio transmitter solution developed by Zaxcom and Bexel brings sports fans even closer to the action by enabling broadcasters to transmit coaches’ live comments during televised games. The system is based on Zaxcom’s TRX900 digital wireless transmitter.

ADVANCED BROADCAST SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES TRAINING

Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) announced today a new campaign to help train news professionals that are coping with the expanding adoption of the one-man band production workflow. Coinciding with the release of its “Creating Content: The One-Man Band” promotional poster, ABS has developed a curriculum to train broadcast n […]

Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS Now Supports AVX 2.0

Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX for Avid DS (BCC 6 AVX for DS) is now available for Avid’s AVX 2.0 plug-in architecture. BCC 6 AVX for DS brings nearly 200 filters to Avid DS Version 10.2.1 and higher. BCC AVX is bundled with all Avid Media Composer and S […]

OTTO NEMENZ INTERNATIONAL ADDS NEW FUJINON PL MOUNT ZOOM LENSES TO RENTAL INVENTORY

Otto Nemenz International, a world-renowned rental company based in Los Angeles, recently updated its extensive lens inventory to include new 18-85mm T2.0 Zoom Lenses from Fujinon, with additional lens purchases on the horizon. Otto Nemenz International is the first facility in North America to offer Fujinon PL lenses for rental.

TV One Adds Another HD-SDI Color Monitor to the Product Line

The new LM-503HD Multi-format Triple 5” Color LCD Monitor is the latest addition to TV One’s growing range of Broadcast and Production LCD Displays.

MAX Lets it Hang for Liongate’s Feature Warrior

Principal photography has just finished on the 2010 Liongate release Warrior, starring Nick Nolte and MSE’s monster light mover MAX handled the challenges easily.

Eyeheight introduces LI-2DM dual-channel multi-definition animating logo-inserter

Eyeheight’s new LI-2DM multi-rate dual logo-inserter incorporates two completely independent channels, including separate inputs and outputs, enabling mixed-rate operation. Each of the two logo inserters has two independent layers, allowing two logos to be superimposed. Logos can also be animated.

Matrox Announces Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 4.2 Support on Mac for the Matrox MXO2 Family of I/O Devices

Dosch 3D: Airport Vehicles rounds out Airport theme at Dosch Design

Dosch 3D: Airport Vehicles contains 20 detailed 3D-models for the realistic depiction and visualization of activities on an airport tarmac in daily operation. From airplane loading and boarding to taxiing away from the gate, to refueling and even emergency response, it all can be visualized easier with this new Dosch 3D-product. Vehicles provided include 2 g […]

Artbeats $40,000 Scavenger Giveaway

Artbeats recently announced the official launch of FootageHub, a gathering of over 50 stock footage brands. As a reseller of so many brands, Artbeats can now provide their customers with thousands more clips to choose from. (And by the way, they accept applications from new brands and cinematographers, so it might be another outlet for you to sell your foota […]

Vince Pace Podcast, Part I

11 Excellent FCP Tips & Tricks

Editor/Colorist Oliver Peters has posted a really nice collection of Final Cut Pro tips that are bound to save you time and effort. His suggestions are not “how to use”, but more about Preferences, Settings, and project setup options that can help you avoid the gotchas of editing with FCP. There are great tips here for novices and seasoned editors alike. Che […]

Photography Books for Cinematographers

David duChemin is offering 50% off his Craft & Vision photography ebooks...use discount code BLKFRIDY to make these $5 titles just $2.50. He has made the promo code valid until December 7. So get them while they are hot! Titles include: * Drawing The Eye - Creating Stronger Images Through Visual Mass * Chasing The Look - 10 Ways to Improve The Aesthetics […]

Technology Sneek Peek: Adobe® Mercury Playback Engine

Avatar - The Making of a VFX Scene

So unless you’ve been under a rock for the past 3-6 months, you are probably aware of Avatar, James Cameron’s latest film. It’s been hyped as a visual effects masterpiece, but why exactly? If you aren’t familiar with the unique VFX processes they used to create this film, the following video should help. Watch below…

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Canwest Global Tour For SMPTE Members, Microsoft Community

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Brad Fortner

CanWest Mediaworks CIII Tour For SMPTE Members

Toronto Section SMPTE Members will get a tour of the new HD Control rooms at CanWest Mediaworks CIII. The meeting will include short presentations by Eric Heidendahl, Director of Engineering CanWest Mediaworks and Gary Hodder, Broadcast system designer followed by a tour. The presentations include how an in-house technical [...]

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Final Cut Pro News

SAN Solutions' Video Production SAN Speeds Production Workflow for NBC's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' December 1, 2009

(2009-12-01) High-Performance SAN Provides Capacity, Bandwidth, Reliability, and Media Availability Critical to Streamlined File-Based Production for Secondary Outlets

Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Image Restoration December 1, 2009

(2009-12-01) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Image Restoration, is now available. The Boris Continuum Image Restoration Unit includes the Smooth Tone, Pixel Fixer, and DV Fixer filters from Boris Continuum Complete 6.

Project Management Improves for Optic Nerve After Installation of Small Tree's Shared Storage and OS X Networking Technology December 1, 2009

(2009-12-01) Before Optic Nerve - one part film production company, one part post house and one part sound studio - installed Small Tree`s cost-effective, Ethernet-based shared storage technology, there was a lot of looking around for certain files and then a lot of copying files from one hard drive to another.

Government Video Expo Announces Official Podcast, the Digital Production BuZZ November 30, 2009

(2009-11-30) WASHINGTON, BUSINESS WIRE — NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced that the official daily podcast of Government Video Expo 2009 is the GV Expo BuZZ , pow

Skymark Research Initiates Independent Research Coverage on Apple, Inc. November 25, 2009

(2009-11-25) CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skymark Research, a leading provider of small- and micro-cap independent investment research, today initiated coverage on Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL). Skymark Research is currently offering a complimentary trial subscription. To view our research .....

Government Video Expo to Expand Free Special Events Program to Serve East Coast Production Professionals November 24, 2009

(2009-11-24) WASHINGTON, BUSINESS WIRE — NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced its expanded schedule of free special events for Government Video Expo (

Mass Animation's Ground-Breaking 'Live Music' Animated Short Film Released Today with TriStar Pictures' 'Planet 51' November 20, 2009

(2009-11-20) SANTA CLARA, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE — 'Live Music,' an innovative new animated short film from Mass Animation and sponsored by Intel Corporation, opens in select theaters nationwide today, marking a

Leading Training Organization`s In-House Video Production Team Turns to Small Tree`s GraniteSTOR Technology November 19, 2009

(2009-11-19) With three workstations running Final Cut simultaneously, and a fourth for graphic design using shared assets, project management had become a major issue for MTC`s video production unit as piles of external drives were daisy-chained across the facility. To eliminate copying files from one workstation to another, MTC installed Small Tree`s compl […]

Government Video Expo to Host Intensive Educational Conference Program for Digital Content Creation Professionals, Dec. 1-3 in Washington November 18, 2009

(2009-11-18) WASHINGTON, BUSINESS WIRE — NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced conference details for Government Video Expo (

Get the Look of Sci-Fi Holograms with Holomatrix from Red Giant Software November 17, 2009

(2009-11-17) Red Giant Software has released Holomatrix, a new After Effects plug-in that lets you control your reality and offers a new dimension in effect generation. Many science fiction feature films and TV shows feature holographic communication and interfaces. Red Giant Holomatrix allows you to easily recreate that effect with just a few clicks.

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