LOS ANGELES - MTV's hit reality series "Laguna Beach" has seen benefits from Panasonic's DVCPro technology that will continue into its second season, starting next week
July 13, 2005
CHATSWORTH, CA Independent animation production company GigaPix Studios has expanded its staff with the addition of a new modeling supervisor, character-modeling lead and pipeline supervisor.
July 12, 2005
NEW YORK - The NAB Post + Production Show (www.nabpostplus.com) will take place this November at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Apple's Soundtrack Pro is chasing Pro Tools like Final Cut Pro chased Avid a few years ago. The company touts V.1.0. as "the next indispensable addition to your professional workflow."
July 11, 2005
LONDON - Todd-AO Creative Services, here, installed a new Quantel eQ today with an aim to provide clients with end-to-end post production, from editing to deliverables, under one roof.
MONTREAL - Visual effects house Meteor Studios (www.meteorstudios.com) recently took on its largest project to date, creating 240 shots for Fox's superhero-adventure "Fantastic Four."
BURBANK - Ascent Media, Laser Pacific, Modern VideoFilm and STE have come together to establish a benefit fund for long-time post production veteran Sam Holtz, who recently suffered a heart attack.
July 8, 2005
NEW YORK - Charlex (www.charlex.com), here, recently spent four weeks working on a new spot for M&Ms that places the brand's familiar, animated candy characters into a psychedelic environment.
MIAMI - Colorist John Palmisano has joined Cineworks Digital Studios. He comes to the facility from Manhattan Transfer/Miami.
July 7, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, MA - MOTU (www.motu.com) has posted a free Version 4.6 upgrade to its Digital Performer audio workstation software on the company's Web site.