Noise Industries, developer of visual
effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, today
announced that development partner SUGARfx (www.sugarqc.com) has
released the FxFactory powered FxPacks Design Tools and Slate Tools;
time saving workflow plug-ins for Apple Final Cut Studio® 2.0 and
Apple Final Cut Express 4.0 applications. The new Design Tools and
Slate Tools FxPacks can be used daily to ensure time-consuming tasks
such as slate generation, color management, and precise object
placement can be done quickly and with exact precision. SUGARfx
created the Design Tools and Slate Tools FxPacks using the Noise
Industries FxFactory Pro Plug-in Manager.
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Wiredrive 2.0 is a customer branded web-based platform for creative professionals used in organizing and sending video reels and client presentations for production, sales and promotional purposes.... »
Today Gamma & Density Co. announced that it has commenced shipments of three versions of its 3cP software for color control of film and digital productions. Previously only available as a full-service rental to high-end film and digital productions, 3cP is now available for purchase for all levels of productions.... »
Digieffects, a developer of
popular visual effects software plugins today announced that it
has shipped Simulate: Illuma, a plugin package offering a
specialized collection of effects plugins for creating light
and glow effects.
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LaCie today announced the Little Big Disk Quadra 1TB, the
industry’s largest capacity, most powerful mobile storage solution to fit comfortably into the palm
of your hand. Joining already shipping 500GB and 400GB (7200 RPM) versions, the portable
Little Big Disk is LaCie’s workflow answer for speed- and capacity-demanding applications and
digital content creation.... »
Side Effects Software, an industry leader in 3D animation and visual effects software, is pleased to announce the planned release of Houdini 9.5 on July 15, 2008. Houdini 9.5 brings the 3D industry's first node-based workflow to the Mac ensuring that 3D artists can collaborate seamlessly in a multi-platform environment. Houdini 9.5 public beta release is available today for download on all platforms.... »
Red Giant Software, publisher of a
line of professional digital video tools, including Knoll Light Factory
and Trapcode, today released Magic Bullet Looks 1.1 with new support for
Sony Vegas 8. Magic Bullet Looks has become the defacto standard plug-in
for helping to set the mood for everything from a wedding to the next
Sundance original. Support is available for After Effects, Final Cut
Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, Motion, and now Sony Vegas.... »
Vinten’s Vector 950 Active pan-and-tilt head, which complements Canon Broadcast’s lens-stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer (Shift-IS) technology, can now be used with most existing Canon HD field Shift-IS lenses.... »
Red Giant Software has released Primatte Keyer 4, a new version of its professional green-screen tool that adds support for Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Motion pro video applications.... »
Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the development of its new leading-edge 2D/3D integration module for Toon Boom Harmony and Digital Pro. Pushing the creative envelope beyond known limits, this new technology enables users to work in a true 3D space, import and manipulate 3D objects, combine them with 2D elements and animate them in real-time. Delivered as an optional module, its dimension-spanning capabilities widen the Toon Boom Harmony and Digital Pro feature sets, providing a fully integrated single production environment.... »
Avid Technology, Inc. today announced the worldwide availability of its new HD editing systems and VideoRAID solutions. The new lineup, which delivers on a commitment to customers of improved quality, value and performance, includes next-generation versions of Avid® Media Composer® (v3.0), NewsCutter® (v7.0), and Symphony™ (v3.0) software, as well as new hardware configurations, Mojo DX and Nitris® DX. ... »
Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc.
today announced the launch of Toon Boom Pencil Check Pro, the most
flexible line testing software available in the industry. Pencil Check
Pro completes the animation pipeline by offering a wide array of
capture options, an efficient line testing process and an advanced
feature set.
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Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories is announcing the release of their new Locking Lens Support for securing and stabilizing lenses attached to Zacuto support systems. The Zacuto Lightweight Locking Lens Support will handle those long and heavy prime or zoom lenses and prevent the lens from rotating.... »
Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories has released their own follow focus unit – the Z-Focus. Zacuto chose an important event - the 2008 NAB show - to introduce this important new addition to their full line of products. The Zacuto line is allowing cinematographers to use low cost, light weight HD camcorders for their filmmaking.... »
