Digital Vision today announced that Hong Kong’s Post Production Office Ltd. (PPO) has ordered a Film Master solution.

The Film Master will be central to the grading and finishing process for all its motion picture and commercials projects, and will deliver key benefits including significantly increased processing speed, powerful grading features and the DVO image processing toolset.

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/digital-vision_10_02_09.php

Quantel today announced its provisional results for its 2008/9 financial year, which ended on 30th September 2009.

In some of the toughest market conditions around the world for many years and while some competitors are reporting losses, Quantel increased its turnover by 12% and reported its best operating profit since the company’s Management Buyout in 2000.

Quantel also announced that it is currently seeking to recruit 20 graduate-level staff. Most of these are for new positions within the Research and Development Lab where work continues apace on a host of exciting projects

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/quantel_10_02_09.php

Bright Systems, Inc., developer of disk recording and data infrastructure technology, has announced that The Gate, Lebanon’s principal post facility, has purchased a BrightDrive media recording system.

The Gate will use the new system to provide the data infrastructure for its extended range of post-production services, which includes a new end-to-end DI workflow

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/bright-systems_10_02_09.php

Framepool is pleased to announce a further significant addition to its licensers: The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) is making selected material accessible for ongoing online marketing via Framepool.com. Thus, the footage collection run by filmmakers now enables its customers to quickly research, license and re-use existing and future ORF clips online. The subject matter is divided into nature and landscape material, news, culture and historical footage.

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/framepool_10_05_09.php

Cost-effective Ethernet-based Storage Technology Saves Hours Editing Each Show

In the suburbs of Nashville lies Tier 1 Media, a small production company handling production and post-production for several popular Outdoor Channel competitive shooting sports programs, including “Shooting USA” and “Impossible Shots.”

Featuring three newly renovated Final Cut Pro editing suites, Tier 1 Media recently installed a cost-effective, Ethernet-based solution from Small Tree that has improved productivity and efficiency substantially

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/small-tree-communications_10_05_09.php

Advanced Digital Services, Inc. (ADS) announced the launch of the latest generation CLIPSTER DI offering at its facility, which will add to the diverse array of high-end post-production services currently offered by the company.

CLIPSTER, DVS’ flagship workflow product, is an award-winning solution that allows the user to complete a variety of DI (Digital Intermediate) tasks, including capturing, DCI mastering and the ability to edit uncompressed 4K data

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/advanced-digital-services_10_06_09.php

Azcar Technologies Incorporated has acquired a controlling interest in Matchframe Video, LLC of Burbank, California, with an option to acquire the remaining 33%. Matchframe Video is a full-service media company serving motion picture, television and multimedia clients.

“It is our intent to quickly build Matchframe Video into a center of excellence for creation and distribution of all forms of media,” says Gavin Schutz, President and COO of Azcar Technologies Inc.
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Nucoda 2009 Software Release Highlighted

Digital Vision, will return as a presenter during REDucation’s second outing in Los Angeles on October 12th – 18th, 2009.

REDucation is the first ever RED approved training program; premiering in Los Angeles in August, 2009 to overwhelmingly positive reviews and a completely sold out audience. Digital Vision has again been selected to present the RED color grading training, on Sunday, October 15th, 2009.

http://www.postproductionbuyersguide.com/digital-vision_10_01_09.php

Finish are pleased to announce that Mikko Martikainen has joined the 3D team

Mikko began his career as a graphic designer and programmer in his native Finland. In 2003 he moved to London and joined Glassworks as a 3D artist.

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