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Hugo Leads Oscar Nominations, with The Artist Close Behind
Defying some expectations, director Martin Scorsese's Hugo earned the most nominations of any film honored by the Oscars this morning. Could it become the first 3D film to win Best Picture?

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Luxology: Building Modo from the Ground Up

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DSLR Gear: Filmtoys Camera Support on Kickstarter

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01\|18\|12		GoPro Releases GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and Professional

01\|17\|12		American Cinema Editors Announce Nominees for the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards

01\|11\|12		The American Society of Cinematographers Nominates The Artist, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The Tree of Life

01\|11\|12		MOTU Debuts Its First Product with Thunderbolt Technology

01\|11\|12		Blackmagic Design Announces New Intensity Shuttle with Thunderbolt Technology

01\|10\|12		Blackmagic Design Announces New Intensity Shuttle with Thunderbolt Technology


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How They Did It: The Art of Flight Opening Titles Two years in the making, The Art of Flight is a sports-action film that takes audiences on an epic snowboarding journey. »




Review: Nexto DI Mobile Data Storage System The advent of multiple file-based recording formats and camera systems necessitates a new generation of efficient data management tools like the Nexto DI, which can accommodate, off-load, and store a range of data protocols and media types. From Alexa and SxS to XDCAM EX and P2 today’s shooter/filmmaker working project to project and (often) from producer to producer may frequently use a variety of cameras from just as many manufacturers. »




GoPro's David Newman on CineForm's Latest Studio Products GoPro today announced a new version of its CineForm Studio lineup that it hopes will help build a bridge between professionals and enthusiasts who use its rugged $300 HD cameras. »




Top 5 Ways to Avoid Catastrophe in Production and Post As a consultant far too often I get called in to “fix” problems that could have been avoided with a little planning and understanding. The really big budget productions rarely have these issues because they can afford to deal with things on set and/or in post. But for low- and mid-budget productions, most of the catastrophic problems I see in production and post could be overcome by following these five important guidelines. »


Here's a clean version of the opening-title sequence for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo from Blur Studios. For more details, read the press release. When a spot's been touched by the creative team at Psyop, that usually translates into nuanced animation with an element of surprise. In "Enchanted Forest," their latest collaboration with BBDO for FedEx, a fairy-tale conceit ends up delivering a sober message about sustainability. Click through to read more. If a new Land Rover is out of the question this holiday, the latest spot for the car manufacturer makes a pretty good case for buying used. Click through for more details.