Author Archives: Bryant Frazer

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Looking for a Buyer, Aaton Enters Receivership

French film camera manufacturer Aaton has entered financial receivership, according to a statement from company founder Jean-Pierre Beauviala posted to the French Society of Cinematographers (AFC) website. Known for the Super 16 Xterà, the tiny Super 16 A-Minima, and most recently … more »

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Steven Spielberg’s Obama

In a video made for this weekend's White House Correspondents Dinner, Steven Spielberg (the real one) describes a follow-up to last year's Lincoln featuring Daniel Day-Lewis in the role of President Barack Obama.

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Variations on a Hail

If we told you a forthcoming app will allow you to hail a cab with your phone — in New York City, no less! — wouldn't you think it sounds too good to be true? Well, that's why Manhattan production … more »

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How ProMax’s One+ One-Ups the Mac Pro

Video pros who want to run OS X on a full-sized workstation were left cooling their heels at NAB, as Apple declined to make any announcements related to its long-in-the-tooth Mac Pro platform. That spells opportunity in the PC market, … more »

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Spy vs Guy

Wait — is there a cool new tool from Red Giant? Then there must be a cool new short film to go along with it. Director Seth Worley's latest, "Spy vs Guy," was made using Red Giant's new BulletProof software, … more »

Cloud Computing in Post-Production

"The cloud" has existed for decades. Remember when the official graphic symbol for the internet was an "evil" cloud? Today, however, cloud is one of the most frequently used buzzwords. So many companies seem to offer a solution with or … more »

Boosting Creativity Is As Easy As “DPPO”

I just returned from the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas and the theme of the event was “The Changing Face of Media & Entertainment.” This topic seems particularly relevant due to the insatiable demand for content via traditional media … more »

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A Little Bit Behind

What if you built a time machine that left you living in the past — three seconds in the past? This 48 Hour Film Project short from Australia is the story of Stevie "three seconds" Palmer, a part-time chef and … more »

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Kairos Trailer

Book promos are generally straightforward — dare we say bland? — pieces of work, but the team at Studio La Cachette in Paris went above and beyond with this beautifully animated trailer for the French graphic novel Kairos. Click through … more »

Avid Hires New CFO

Avid said that John Frederick, a former executive with finance-industry tech provider Open Solutions, is its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Frederick replaces former EVP and CFO Ken Sexton, whom Avid CEO Louis Hernandez Jr. said will be retained … more »