'War of the Worlds': A Post 9/11 Digital Attack
Bill Desowitz gets ILMs Dennis Muren, Pablo Helman and Randy Dutra to divulge some of their vfx secrets for Steven Spielbergs War of the Worlds.
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Post Logic Staffs Up and Prepares for Capital Expansion
Leading post-production boutique Post Logic Studios has added three new members to its management team as the company prepares to roll out a multimillion-dollar capital expansion under the leadership of president Steve Hendricks.
AWN Discussion Forums - What's New? for May 9, 2005
This week in AWN's Forums, a new member asks questions about quality issues regarding the transfer of Flash animation to video. More second Flash question comes in the form of a member wondering why his animation looks like trash. Another post asks: whats the difference between cartooning and animation? Theres a thread asking users of XSI for help. Another blogger wants to know how you can teach yourself 2D. In addition, theres a question about where are the best places on the Web to view animation.
Post Logic N.Y.C. Appoints Manny Fernandez Managing Director
Leading post-production boutique Post Logic Studios has appointed Manny Fernandez to the newly created position of managing director of its Manhattan-based satellite Post Logic N.Y.C. Opened in March 2004 with a focus on long form work, the New York operation has flourished since its inception and will now broaden its client base to include television and commercial projects. To accommodate its new clientele, Post Logic N.Y.C. has added a second Spirit HD/SD telecine.
Steve Hendricks Joins Post Logic as President/CEO
Steve Hendricks has joined leading post-production boutique Post Logic Studios as president/ceo. With state-of-the-art facilities in Hollywood and New York, Post Logic has distinguished itself as a leader in digital intermediate and feature film restoration, and continues to expand into new and emerging arenas within the post-production realm. Hendricks brings a wealth of domestic and international experience into the company, and will oversee day-to-day business operations as well as expansion opportunities.
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AWN Discussion Forums - What's New? for Jan. 3, 2005
This week in AWN's Forums, members post examples of simple animation invoices for others to reference.
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Post Logic Relocates creocollective to Hollywood
Post Logic Studios will relocate its visual effects boutique creocollective from Santa Monica to the Hollywood facility, which was recently renovated with a digital intermediate theater.
With this move, creocollective feature film and commercial clients will be able to take advantage of on-site DI, restoration, audio post-production and HD mastering services to complement creocollectives slate of high-end visual effects, 3D and compositing capabilities.
AWN Discussion Forums - What's New? for Oct. 21, 2004
This week in AWN's Forums, a junior member wants to know the pros and cons of attending Sheridan vs Capilano vs VanArts. Another member has a question about copyrighting. More people are posting their online portfolios for others to check out. A senior member has a question about animating the teleportation of a character. Another post asks what 2D programs are being used to create anime. A new thread starts a memorial to famed British animator Ivor Wood. Others continue to post their Halloween work and favorite animated movie lines.
Guess Named Director of Commercials & Music Videos at Encore Hollywood
Griffin Guess has been promoted from sales exec to the newly created post of Director of Commercials and Music Videos at Encore Hollywood, where will head sales for Encores recently formed short-form post-production team.
AWN Discussion Forums - What's New? for March 18, 2004
This week in AWN's Forums, members continue to post pictures of themselves and images of naked cartoon characters.
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Rhythm & Hues Joins AEAF 2003
Rhythm & Hues, the famed 15-year-old vfx house, will take part in The Australian Effects and Animation Festival (AEAF), scheduled for Dec. 7-10, 2003 at the Sydney Convention Center, Darling Harbor.
Some of the forthcoming titles Rhythm & Hues is contributing vfx include AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS and THE CAT IN THE HAT, for which it will produce 270 shots of CG animation and vfx.
Digital Cinematography and Post Seminar
Begins: June 26, 2003
Sunset Digital and Panasonic Varicam will jointly present a special seminar, entitled "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Digital Cinematography and Post
310 Studios & Hacienda Post Tackle Bionicle Post
310 Studios and Hacienda Post have recently wrapped all post production work on the upcoming direct-to-video 3D feature, BIONICLE: MASK OF LIGHT, produced by the LEGO Company, Create TV and Film, and Creative Capers Entertainment. Debuting on DVD and home video September 16, 2003, the feature film is based on the successful BIONICLE brand and will be distributed under the Miramax Home Entertainment label via Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Young Makes VFX Producer At R!OT
R!OT Santa Monica has promoted Diana Young from associate producer to visual effects producer for commercials and music videos. Young, a 10-year post-production vet, joined R!OT in 1999. Previously she worked at 525 Post Production, the Post Group in Hollywood and Pascal Video. Her credits at R!OT include spots for Skittles, Hamburger Helper, Suzuki and Skyy Blue and she co-produced a two-minute montage that kicked off THE X-FILES final season.
Pukka Launches Pukka Post & Pukka Web
Pukka recently launched Pukka Group, a company that will be divided into three subsidiary companies: Pukka Films, Pukka Post and Pukka Web. The group's headquarters will be located in the new Portland Mews building (UK), which has just undergone a £1 million (US$1.47 million) refurbishment. Containing the latest in post-production equipment, Pukka will deliver integrated digital media solutions to its clients - producing, editing, packaging and distributing video, film or new media product in the corporate, broadcast and feature markets.
