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Archimedia Releases Iris 1.0

Tue, 07/14/2015 - 12:07 -- Nick Dager

Archimedia has announced the release of Iris 1.0, a suite of applications that overcomes six specific areas where file-based media production and distribution traditionally bog down. “People who are involved with file-based workflow recognize these areas immediately,” says Mark Gray, CEO of Archimedia. “They are places in file-based workflow that are fundamentally different than linear workflow, and where unprecedented challenges slow things down.”

Rodeo FX Delivers Escape Sequence for Tomorrowland

Tue, 07/07/2015 - 12:37 -- Nick Dager

Rodeo FX completed 50 visual effects shots for the latest Brad Bird movie, Tomorrowland, including digital matte painting, blue screen compositing, scene enhancements, CG effects and simulation, and a thrilling sequence in which the central characters escape in a rocket-propelled bathtub pod moments before their farmhouse explodes.

For the Love of Racing

Thu, 07/02/2015 - 11:13 -- Nick Dager

Vintage Racer is the story of classic car enthusiasts and their pursuit of fast cars primarily from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. Led by director, Randall P. Dark and executive producer, Stephen Brent Jenkins, the program was shot on location at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Sportscar Vintage Racers Association’s Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational.

Capturing the Sounds of Mad Max: Fury Road

Tue, 06/30/2015 - 15:51 -- Timo Klinge

Editor’s Note: Writer Timo Klinge recently sat down with Ben Osmo, production sound mixer and Oliver Machin, sound department coordinator & vehicle FX recordist about their experiences in the desert of Nambia, Africa during the recent production Mad Max: Fury Road. This article was provided by Ambient Recording and is reprinted here with the company’s permission.

Paramount Releases Terminator Genisys Game for Moviegoers

Tue, 06/30/2015 - 13:52 -- Nick Dager

For some going to see Terminator Genisys starting July 1 will mean having the chance to do something other than text or stare at the advertisements on the big screen before the movie starts. Paramount has announced it is releasing an interactive game to be played on mobile devices before the film begins at select AMC Imax locations.

Codex Ships V-RAW Recorder for Panasonic VariCam 35 Camera

Tue, 06/30/2015 - 13:46 -- Nick Dager

Codex is now delivering the Codex V-RAW Recorder for the Panasonic VariCam 35 camera to customers worldwide. Combining high-performance with ease-of-use, the Codex V-RAW Recorder adds important uncompressed RAW capture to Panasonic’s new camera platform by enabling the recording of 4K RAW at up to 120fps, and continues Codex’s tradition of bringing industry-leading recording and workflow systems successfully to market.

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