The Inflicted
Post-production is an extremely important part of the puzzle when it comes to creating a great independent film as director Matthan Harris recently learned while making The Inflicted.
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Getting Personal for Parker
For visual effects supervisor Wayne Brinton the secret to doing great work is great relationships. That means that the first task in every job is to put a face to the name. Not only does work move more smoothly that way he says but even a short period of time together on set can save days of work back at the studio. “Everything starts and ends with people ” said Brinton. “Sure you can talk about a project over the phone but clients only really get to know you and the skills you bring to their film when they meet you and see you in action.
Hollywood Facelift
Later this month a viewing audience of some 1.2 billion people worldwide is expected to turn their attention to the annual Academy Awards ceremonies. There will be much talk that evening about the dresses the actors are wearing and perhaps a bit of gossip about who has had (or has not had) a facelift. Taking center stage literally will be the biggest facelift of all.
NATO UNIC Release Exhibitor Sound Requirements
The National Association of Theatre Owners and the Union Internationale des Cinémas have released cinema exhibitor requirements for immersive sound technologies. Noting the rapid pace of cinema technology development ushered in by the world-wide conversion to digital cinema projection the technology committees of both organizations believe that while technological innovation is vital for the cinema business new technologies must be carefully managed and introduced into the cinema environment. With that goal in mind the committees have issued today’s exhibitor requirements.
Voltage Cinedigm Sign Five-Picture Deal with Rapid Eye Film
Cinedigm and Voltage Pictures have entered into a three-year five picture output deal with new genre label Rapid Eye Film. Rapid Eye Film founded by filmmaker Marco Weber (Igby Goes Down The Thirteenth Floor Unthinkable The Informers) will develop finance and produce the films and Cinedigm will provide a US theatrical release and subsequent roll out across on-demand digital TV and DVD. Nic Chartier’s Voltage Pictures (The Hurt Locker Don Jon’s Addiction) will handle international sales on all five films.
The Room Moves into Technicolor-PostWork’s New York Location
The Room a boutique finishing facility servicing independent films documentaries long-form television and similar projects has moved into a new custom-built facility housed within Technicolor-PostWorks’ West Village location in New York. The new site which was designed by acclaimed architect Rafi Segal includes three finishing suites each anchored by Autodesk Flame Premium workstations which feature tools for compositing color grading visual effects and graphics.
Studio l’Equipe Upgrades with Mistika
Brussels-based Studio l’Equipe has installed a Mistika 4K system with a Mistika Assist station to help accelerate the post-production process. Both Mistikas are connected to a 72TB SAN storage system. Marking its 50th anniversary this year Studio l’Equipe says it is the only full service post-production studio in Belgium to offer comprehensive post-production facilities at a single site. The company's various departments include film rushes and digital labs offering editing color grading sound subtitling and screening services.
Sixth Annual Art House Convergence Conference Held in Utah
At last month’s Sixth Annual Art House Convergence Conference Sony showcased the SRX-R515P 4K digital cinema projection designed for art houses and independent theaters. The conference was held at the Zermatt Resort and the Homestead Resort in Midway Utah. “We are at a true tipping point in the art house community with theater owners increasingly realizing the benefits of digital conversion ” said Russ Collins Art House Convergence chair and executive director and CEO of Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor Michigan which has two Sony 4K projection systems installed.
Venture 3D Converting Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Venture 3D a stereoscopic 3D conversion production company based in Los Angeles is using its Signian Media Shuttle hybrid SaaS file transfer solution to facilitate collaboration with partners in Hong Kong Beijing Seoul and Korea on an upcoming feature film. Known for its conversion work on Titanic 3D and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Venture 3D is using Media Shuttle to deliver the film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons directed by Stephen Chow of Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle fame.
Russian Film Production on the Rise Report Says
The recent beefing-up of the Russian Cinema Fund has seen state financing for filmmaking in the Russian Federation rise from 19 percent of the budgets of all films shot in Russia to 44 percent according to a new report just published by the European Audiovisual Observatory and written by Nevafilm Research of Saint Petersburg. This increased support responds to a recent fall in the share of the box office taken by Russian films and reflects state commitment to the importance of cinematic culture.
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