Production News
Papertown Shoots Inside a Virtual Hangar Using Mo-Sys Onset VP Services
Production agency and creative studio Papertown specialises in computer graphics (CGI). Its client, Business Made Simple, a management coaching organisation in North America, had the concept of a management training course based on an analogy suggesting that…
July 26, 2021
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Colvin Theatrical Captures Live Theatre Experiences with Blackmagic
Colvin Theatrical completed the filming and post production of 11 community theatre plays as part of the AACTFest 2021, recently held in June. The project was completed by the company’s Theatrical Multicam, a new service that handles cinematic video…
July 15, 2021
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Virtual Production Research Hub Builds Pipeline on Blackmagic Cameras
Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre has built a new Virtual Production Innovation Hub that aims to help the industry shift to remote virtual production in response to the pandemic. Located in Toronto, Sheridan College…
July 12, 2021
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Brompton and disguise Build a Theatrical LED Experience for Aida
Opera Australia (OA) is one of Australia’s largest performing arts companies and presents more than 600 performances around the country every year. About half a million people see their work on stage and more fans tune into OA’s radio broadcasts and cinema…
July 05, 2021
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ARRI’s UK Virtual Production Facility is First to Adopt Mo-Sys VP Pro XR
ARRI Rental has become the first facility to adopt Mo-Sys Engineering’s new VP Pro XR extended reality server. They are using the VP Pro XR system with Mo-Sys StarTracker camera tracking at ARRI’s new virtual production studio in Uxbridge near London. The new…
June 21, 2021
Production
Mo-Sys VP Pro XR Develops Cinematic XR Production for LED Stages
Mo-Sys Engineering has developed a new multi-node media server system, VP Pro XR, supporting XR production in LED volumes for final pixel film and TV footage. Aiming to overcome restrictions and compromises that producers encounter on XR stages, the system…
June 20, 2021
Production
Ncam Lightens Up Real-Time Camera Tracking with Mk2 Connection Box
Ncam Mk2 Connection Box is a production device for filmmakers, broadcasters and live event producers to link Ncam’s camera tracking bar with compatible servers, locally or remotely. Because attaching a production server directly to the camera is not…
June 14, 2021
Production
XR Tales Combines Ultimatte 12 and Unreal Engine for Virtual Production
XR Tales combined virtual elements created in Unreal Engine with live action using Ultimatte 12’s real time compositing for a high energy music video portraying a colourful alien invasion.
June 13, 2021
Production
Teradek Bolt 4K Monitoring Keeps Action Drama Shoot in Motion
Green screen shoot on the 'S.W.A.T.' set. CBS TV series 'S.W.A.T.' is a fast moving production by definition, on air and on set. Shot on multiple stages at Santa Clarita Studios and at diverse locations throughout the Los Angeles area, the series averages 100…
June 07, 2021
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Scruff of the Neck TV Streams Live Performances with Blackmagic Design
Scruff of the Neck TV is a platform and independent label in the UK dedicated to new music discovery, and broadcasting live as part of an official Twitch partnership. Each live show is a three hour stream hosted by Abbie McCarthy from BBC Radio and Jack Wood…
May 31, 2021
Production
Blackmagic Keeps Short Film ‘Sisters’ Together from Production to Post
‘Sisters’ unfolds inside a small house, challenging the DP and director. They shot with Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and finished in DaVinci Resolve, keeping the production simple and flexible.
May 31, 2021
Production
Brompton Real-time HDR Processing Brings 80six’s Virtual Productions to Life
Real-time camera tracking with Mo-sys Star Tracker 80six are video specialists that supply equipment and technical services for virtual productions – film and TV drama, live entertainment, broadcast, esports and corporate events. Their support ranges from LED…
May 23, 2021
Production
ArchViz Artist Builds Photoreal Visuals with 3ds Max and Arnold
Illustration studio Hayes Davidson in London works with architects, real estate developers and designers to turn their visions into CG visualisations that communicate their ideas to clients. For most marketing projects, photorealism is the ultimate goal,…
AWS’ New Services Push Studios and Workflows Further into the Cloud
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AWS is taking further advantage of its diverse system of cloud capacity, capabilities and…
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K and Resolve Take Indie Film to SXSW in Style
Apr 28, 2021
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Independent feature film ‘I’m Fine (Thank You For Asking)’, which premiered at this…
Sony Updates IP, Cloud, Video Systems for Flexible, Scalable Workflows
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Over the past year, Sony has recognised a new demand for scalable and efficient workflows…
Signiant Media Shuttle Runs Business as Usual at Definition 6
Apr 17, 2021
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Definition 6 is a creative marketing advertising agency made up of content creators,…
NASA Orion to Take VITEC IPTV Video Systems to the Moon and Beyond
Apr 12, 2021
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For the first time in a generation, NASA is building a spacecraft for manned deep-space…
FREEDOM STUDIO Builds Blackmagic Workflow for Live Streaming Concerts
Mar 22, 2021
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A recording studio in Tokyo built a new studio with a full workflow devoted to live…
Avid and Adobe Bring Inclusive Workflows to Post and Broadcast
Mar 10, 2021
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Collaboration, interoperability and breaking down silos within and between organisations…
Brompton Tessera V3.1 Upgrades HFR Support for LED Screen Capture
Feb 12, 2021
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Brompton Tessera V3.1 software adds HFR and remapping functionality to the company’s…
Quidich Develops AR Drone Production with AJA KONA 4 and GEN 10
Feb 08, 2021
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Audience engagement has become a more critical element for sports and entertainment…
Bluefish444 Keeps Prosound on the Edge of Live Event Streaming
Jan 28, 2021
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Prosound Conference Systems AV rental and live events company in Serbia has been working…
Brompton and Pixomondo Push Virtual Production with HDR Processing
Jan 25, 2021
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VFX studio Pixomondo has just finished building one of the world’s largest Virtual…
Nashville Church’s LED Canvas Shines On-Camera with Brompton Processing
Jan 10, 2021
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, The Belonging Co. (TBCo) church started up six years…
DaVinci Resolve Pipeline Integrates Production with Post for ‘Safety’
Jan 04, 2021
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‘Safety’ is a drama made for Disney+ based on the story of former Clemson University…
AJA Ki Pro GO v3.0 Adds Network Recording for Flexible Workflows
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AJA’s Ki Pro GO v3.0 firmware expands recording options for its multi-channel H.264…
Blackmagic and Medialooks Expand Live Broadcast Services at Adrenaline Films
Dec 22, 2020
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Adrenaline Films is a video production company that operates a 25,000 sq ft facility in…
Sony Leads the Way for SKY Perfect JSAT’s 4K/HDR Studio Transition
Dec 18, 2020
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Satellite communication and multi-channel pay-TV company SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation…
Pixotope Integrates Unreal Engine 4.25 for Photoreal Mixed-Reality
Oct 25, 2020
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The Future Group’s new Pixotope v1.4 live virtual production software includes support…
MR Factory and Ultimatte 12 Layer Up for 4K Virtual Production
Oct 19, 2020
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MR Factory in Madrid has developed a 4K virtual production workflow that matches live…
DragonFly 2.0 Adapts to Remote and In-Studio Virtual Production
Oct 15, 2020
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Glassbox Technologies DragonFly professional virtual camera software has now been…
Signiant Powers Hogarth Worldwide’s Google Cloud Strategy
Oct 14, 2020
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Hogarth Worldwide, a creative marketing production company, works on campaigns across…
Moxion Integrates Dolby Vision into Remote HDR Reviews
Oct 12, 2020
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Moxion has integrated Dolby Vision into its Moxion Immediates dailies and other…
Ausfilm Appoints Amanda Browne as Director of US Production in LA
Sep 28, 2020
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Ausfilm, Australia’s screen industry association responsible for attracting major film…
DIT Ryan McGregor Builds On-set Workflow and Cart with Blackmagic
Sep 28, 2020
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DIT Ryan McGregor has worked on a number of top rated TV series and blockbuster films…
Animal Logic Entertainment Launch Australian Screenplay Competition
Sep 21, 2020
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Entries are still open until 15 November. Enter your script to win professional feedback…
Sohonet ClearView Pivot Lite Takes Home True 4K Remote Reviews
Sep 14, 2020
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Sohonet has extended its ClearView Pivot media review system and launched ClearView Pivot…
Filmmakers Capture ‘Last Call’ in a Dramatic Double Take, Graded on DaVinci
Sep 14, 2020
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New movie ‘Last Call’ was shot in two simultaneous 80-minute takes by cinematographer…
Chulalongkorn Uni Students Keep Up with Courses with Blackmagic Workflow
Aug 30, 2020
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Chulalongkorn University is a public and autonomous research university in Bangkok,…
LED Screens and Smart Video Processing Bring Ideal Locations On Set
Aug 07, 2020
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Using LED screens for backgrounds is now a recognised method for feature film and…
Bluefish444 - Techtel Integration Controls Video Ingest in Tasmania
Jul 05, 2020
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The Tasmanian Parliament uses a custom-built recording system to manage the seven HD-SDI…
Bando Camera Streams Live Content from K-Pop to TV Channels with Blackmagic
Jun 25, 2020
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Bando Camera Streams Live Content from K-Pop to TV Channels with Blackmagic Bando Camera…
Sohonet and Moxion Join on Remote Review for Production, Post and VFX
Jun 23, 2020
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Sohonet and Moxion joined to support review discussions depending on real-time iteration…
AJA and SKAARHOJ Integrate AJA FS Devices with Rack Control Duo
Jun 15, 2020
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AJA and SKAARHOJ Integrate AJA FS Devices with Rack Control Duo AJA and SKAARHOJ have…
University of Warsaw Launches Live Subtitling Training with SubtitleNEXT
Jun 15, 2020
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University of Warsaw Launches Live Subtitling Training with SubtitleNEXT The Institute of…
UpChord Music Trains the World’s Musicians Online with ATEM Mini Pro
Jun 14, 2020
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UpChord Music Trains the World’s Musicians Online with ATEM Mini Pro UpChord Music in…
Sony Pushes HDR Support across Cameras and Production Gear
May 11, 2020
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Sony Pushes HDR Support across Cameras and Production Gear The positive response of…
Panasonic Releases 4K PTZ Camera Supporting SRT; Live IT/IP Video Processor
May 09, 2020
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Panasonic Releases 4K PTZ Camera Supporting SRT; Live IT/IP Video Processor Live event…
Ncam Mk2 Suite Upgrades AR Tracking Accuracy and Flexibility for Users
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Ncam Mk2 Suite Upgrades AR Tracking Accuracy and Flexibility for Users The Ncam R&D team…
Primestream Xchange Media Cloud Brings Continuity to Remote Workflows
Apr 14, 2020
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Primestream Xchange Media Cloud Brings Continuity to Remote Workflows Primestream Xchange…
The Future Group Opens a World of Mixed Reality for Live Production
Apr 13, 2020
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The Future Group Opens a World of Mixed Reality for Live Production The Future Group's…
Signiant Hires Juan Pablo Garza to Lead Expansion in Latin America
Apr 06, 2020
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Signiant Hires Juan Pablo Garza to Lead Expansion in Latin America Following consecutive…
Mandy Walker Brings Live Action ‘Mulan’ to Widescreen on ALEXA 65
Apr 01, 2020
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Mandy Walker Brings Live Action ‘Mulan’ to Widescreen on ALEXA 65 Mandy Walker, ACS, ASC…
Pixotope Hosts Super Bowl Heroes with Live Mixed Reality Opener
Mar 16, 2020
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Pixotope Hosts Super Bowl Heroes with Live Mixed Reality Opener As an opener to the Super…
Glassbox Beehive Opens a New World of Real-time 3D Virtual Production
Mar 12, 2020
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Glassbox Beehive Opens a New World of Real-time 3D Virtual Production Multiple User…
Foundry Flix 6.3 Speeds Up Imports, Adds Editorial Control
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Foundry Flix 6.3 Speeds Up Imports, Adds Editorial Control Foundry Flix is storyboarding…
Colorfront Develops Near Real-time ACES Pipeline for HDR Production
Mar 03, 2020
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Colorfront Develops Near Real-time ACES Pipeline for HDR Production At the 2020 HPA Tech…
Carriageworks and Panasonic Display Projection Mapping at Sydney Festival
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Carriageworks and Panasonic Display Projection Mapping at Sydney Festival The…
Psyop Welcomes Director and Visual Artist Christian Bevilacqua
Feb 05, 2020
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Psyop Welcomes Director and Visual Artist Christian Bevilacqua Psyop welcomes Christian…
Jerad Marantz Walks with Creatures from Dreams to Vision
Jan 27, 2020
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Jerad Marantz Walks with Creatures from Dreams to Vision Jerad Marantz is a concept…
Sohonet Acquires Exchange Communications to Connect Productions
Jan 20, 2020
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Sohonet Acquires Exchange Communications to Connect Productions Sohonet has acquired…
Concept Artist Syd Mead Passes Away into Science Fiction’s History
Jan 01, 2020
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Concept Artist Syd Mead Passes Away into Science Fiction’s History Concept artist Syd…
AVIWEST Keeps First Responders on the Edge with H.265 Transmissions
Nov 28, 2019
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AVIWEST Keeps First Responders on the Edge with H.265 Transmissions The series ‘First…
PIX and CODEX to Unite under X2X Media Group
Nov 14, 2019
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PIX and CODEX to Unite under X2X Media Group PIX and CODEX have announced that the two…
Blackmagic Set-to-Post Workflow Produces Genius for eLearning Projects
Nov 14, 2019
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Blackmagic Set-to-Post Workflow Produces Genius for eLearning Projects Genius Produced…
Psyop Welcomes Director and Visual Artist Shane Griffin
Oct 25, 2019
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Psyop Welcomes Director and Visual Artist Shane Griffin Psyop pleased to welcome the…
Two New Adventure Fantasy Films to Begin Production in Melbourne
Oct 19, 2019
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Two New Adventure Fantasy Films to Begin Production in Melbourne The Federal Government…
Michael Cioni Joins Frame.io as Global SVP of Innovation
Oct 11, 2019
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Michael Cioni Joins Frame.io as Global SVP of Innovation Frame.io video review and…
NEP Finland and EVS Make the Perfect Match for Love Island Suomi
Sep 09, 2019
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NEP Finland and EVS Make the Perfect Match for Love Island Suomi The production cycle of…
Patrick Smith Heads Visualisation at Technicolor’s Pre-Production Studio
Aug 22, 2019
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Patrick Smith Heads Visualisation at Technicolor’s Pre-Production Studio Technicolor has…
Filmmakers Play ‘Quezon’s Game’ with Blackmagic Cameras and DaVinci Resolve
Aug 06, 2019
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Filmmakers Play ‘Quezon’s Game’ with Blackmagic Cameras and DaVinci Resolve The…
Symphony Produces Larger-Than-Live 4K HDR Concerts with AJA 12G-SDI
Aug 06, 2019
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Symphony Produces Larger-Than-Live 4K HDR Concerts with AJA 12G-SDI New World Symphony…
