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New Report Calls Piracy a “Global Pandemic”

Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:52 -- Nick Dager

A comprehensive report recently released by NetNames, finds that the proliferation and purchase of fake branded goods or digitally pirated content have exploded, raising serious dangers for brand holders and consumers alike, with entertainment being one of the worst affected sectors. Additionally, the review outlines the ongoing role of China in bringing the vast majority of these goods into U.S. and European markets.

Kodak Launches Global Super 8 Filmmaking Challenge

Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:23 -- Nick Dager

As part of Kodak’s ongoing celebration of 50 years of Super 8 filmmaking, the company has launched the Kodak Super 8 Filmmaking Challenge , and is seeking submissions now through December 21. The inaugural online contest, which is free to enter, is designed to showcase the wide range of creative uses of this small gauge format by passionate shooters from all walks of life who revere its unique look.

MPA Announces Coalition Against Camcording

Tue, 10/27/2015 - 10:44 -- Nick Dager

Piracy has been a recurring problem affecting Brazil for some time. Violators repeatedly have tried to illegally record the contents shown in cinemas for later use on the web. This harms the exhibitor, the distributor and ultimately the viewer. As a result, the Motion Picture Association has created a coalition named 4C of the Cinema against Camcording. The organization represents the six major studios based in the United States - 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures.

SMPTE Publishes Study Group Report on HDR Imaging Ecosystem

Mon, 10/26/2015 - 12:15 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers today announced the publication of the SMPTE study group report on the high-dynamic-range imaging ecosystem. The work of 170 top international experts, the SMPTE report summarizes an extensive discussion on the implementation of HDR in professional media workflows and addresses key questions that will arise for industry members as they move forward in taking advantage of HDR technology. The report also offers recommendations for further HDR standardization efforts by SMPTE and other organizations.

Post Factory NY Names Matt Breitenbach to Lead Digital Conform

Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:12 -- Nick Dager

Post-production veteran Matt Breitenbach has joined Post Factory NY, a Sim Group company, as director of digital conform. In his new role, he will oversee the finishing process for feature films. Breitenbach arrives from Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, New York, where he was senior digital intermediates editor. His credits there included The Wolf of Wall Street, Rosewater, Run All Night, Kill the Messenger and the hit CBS crime drama Blue Bloods.

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