Blackmagic Design Certifies DVS SpycerBox for DaVinci Systems
DVS announces certification of SpycerBox as a powerful storage solution for Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve and Revival product lines. Thanks to their open system structures, connectivity between them was tested and confirmed in record time.
The Great Deutsche POP Education Offensive
200 education premiums with a total value of EUR 100,000
Quo Vadis 2010 Programme Announced
At this year’s “Quo Vadis” developers’ conference, taking place as part of the “German Games Days” at the Berlin Congress Center from April 27 to 29, 2010, a series of high-calibre speakers from Germany and abroad will once again share their expert knowledge.
Ready to Go
Adobe releases release-candidate versions of Lightroom 2.7, Camera Raw 5.7 and DNG Converter 5.7
The HD Ticket to the World Cup
Wellen+Nöthen provides the decisive components for ARD and ZDF
Jan-Christoph Bruhnke Is the New DP Editor-in-Chief
Jan-Christoph Bruhnke (35) has been the new editor-in-chief of the trade magazine DIGITAL PRODUCTION (DP) since April 1. The trained journalist and sound designer/audio engineer previously worked as an editor at DIGITAL PRODUCTION and is a recognised expert on the DCC industry.
NAB 2010: Quantel Highlights at NAB 2010
Innovative new products for tapeless broadcast production and stereo 3D
Leipzig Trade Fair Wins Heavyweights of the Online Games Industry
Preparations for the second edition of GAMES CONVENTION ONLINE, taking place in Leipzig from July 8 to 11, are in full swing.
Places Still Available for Funded 3D/Game Designer Course
On April 12, 2010, L4 – Institute for Digital Communication in Berlin launches the labour-market-relevant two-year course for 3D/game designers. A few places are still available for this vocational qualification. Interested parties can apply to the employment agency for an education voucher.
NAB 2010: Another DCI Debut from DVS – Launch of Fuze
DVS is highlighting its product portfolio for post-production and broadcast at NAB 2010. At stand SL3305, the company will present Fuze, the newest member of the DVS video systems family, and demonstrate its digital cinema capabilities.
NAB 2010: Sonnet Presents Its Current Product Portfolio at NAB Show 2010
Sonnet Technologies, a leading provider of professional storage solutions for users of Macintosh, Windows and Unix systems in the film, video and broadcast industries, will exhibit its current storage products at NAB Show 2010. NAB Show takes place from April 12 to 15, 2010, in Las Vegas. Sonnet will be at stand SL 7727.
RTT Licenses mental images Technology
Realtime Technology (RTT) AG, a leading provider of real-time 3D visualisation solutions, and mental images GmbH today announced their collaboration.
‘Take One’ for the 2010 Framepool/LBB Online/Fireflies Challenge – THE New Award for Creatives
Emerging and established filmmakers compete for the favour of a prominent jury – all for a good cause.
Following the Acquisition of Blue Order: Avid Expands Interplay into a Complete Media Asset Management Solution
New Interplay product series enables media companies to increase the value of their assets, collaborate in more varied ways and gain enormous flexibility.
Last Chance!
Register now and save another 50 euros, because the early-booking discount for the forthcoming DP intensive seminars ends today.
Media Production in the New World of ‘Content Anywhere’:
Avid presents Integrated Media Enterprise.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470 PC Gaming Graphics Cards
NVIDIA is launching the GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470 as new flagships in its consumer GPU portfolio. The graphics processors offer outstanding DirectX 11 performance, 3D Vision Surround, PhysX and interactive ray tracing.
Constantin Film Extends Framework Licensing Agreement with ProSiebenSat.1
Constantin Film Verleih GmbH, a subsidiary of Constantin Film AG, is continuing its long-standing successful collaboration with the ProSiebenSat.1 Group in 2010 and has extended the framework licensing agreement for the exploitation of free-TV licensing rights by two years, through December 31, 2011.
NVIDIA Announces GPU Technology Conference 2010
NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference 2010 focuses on high-performance computing, professional visualisation and consumer applications.
Only Two Days Left to Save 50 Euros
The early-booking discount for the forthcoming DP intensive seminars is available only until March 31, 2010.
Number One for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
The film has taken first place at the German and American box offices.
Autodesk Media & Entertainment Live Days 2010
Events covering Autodesk's Digital Entertainment Creation products
NAB 2010: DVS CLIPSTER with Expanded RAW Support
With its presentation of CLIPSTER, DVS highlights its strengths in DCI mastering. The award-winning DI workstation demonstrates its expanded feature set, including 3D subtitling and broader RAW-format support.
DP Intensive Seminars: Secure the Early-Booking Discount
Only two days left to save 50 euros: we have extended the early-booking discount for the forthcoming DP intensive seminars until March 31, 2010.
BBC Tender for News Editing and Playout Goes to Quantel
Enterprise sQ impresses with speed, flexibility, expandability and openness to third-party systems
Distribution Partnership Between ST Software r.s.o. and dve GmbH
dve Digital Video & Effects GmbH and ST Software r.s.o. have agreed a distribution partnership for ClipCutter software in broadcasting for news and sports use.
New Conceptualisation and Drawing Features in AutoCAD 2011
The AutoCAD 2011 product family is certified for Windows 7 and includes the most-requested user features, making designs easier to create
Pro7Sat1 Produktion Orders New Hardware HD Encoder from Teracue IPTV Systems
Encoding and transmission of HDMI and HD-SDI in H.264 format.
SAE Founder Tom Misner on Tour
International masterclass for SAE students comes to Germany in March/April
StudiVZ Overtakes Facebook by a Clear Margin
According to GFM Nachrichten, the StudiVZ sites take first place in the top-five ranking of German social networks, followed by Facebook. Stayfriends occupies fifth place.
Musikmesse / Prolight + Sound
International trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories.
Zoom H1 – Affordable Entry-Level Recorder with High-Quality Microphones
Smart recording: Zoom introduces the ultra-compact H1 pocket recorder at a sensational price.
Book Presentation: Stock Photography – Making Money with Your Own Photos
Making money from their own images is every photographer's wish. This book from mitp Verlag explains how to do it properly and achieve long-term success.
Steinberg Announces WaveLab 7 for Mac OS X and Windows
Steinberg's well-known mastering suite comes to Mac OS X for the first time, with a new GUI concept, VST3 plug-in set for audio restoration, a new CD/DVD-A burning engine and much more
Big Sound in the Smallest Space
With the CMS 40, Focal presents a particularly compact nearfield monitor featuring an Al/Mg inverted-dome tweeter and a woofer with a Polyglass cone. At just under 24 cm tall, the CMS 40 is ideal for demanding musicians, editors and producers who value a space-saving monitoring solution.
DVS Systems Provide a Professional Working Environment at HFF
DVS systems create optimal working conditions at the ‘Konrad Wolf’ University of Film and Television (HFF) in Potsdam. The CLIPSTER DI workstation, a DVS SAN with more than 20 TB of real-time-capable storage and two SpycerBoxes with 24 TB each complement the HFF post-production workflow, while software specially developed by DVS and Step2e enables optimised project management.
Experience the Greatest Film of All Time Again and Again
FOX accompanies the international AVATAR release with numerous online specials and a worldwide tree-planting campaign.
Native Instruments Releases ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS
Native Instruments has just released ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS, the second instrument produced together with the legendary British Abbey Road Studios.
Applications Open at DEKRA Hochschule Berlin!
The state-recognised DEKRA Hochschule Berlin is opening its 2010 application round with special information events and individual consultation appointments.
Autodesk Introduces Interactive Curriculum for Game Developers
Free curriculum gives students valuable insights into a complete game-development pipeline
Adobe Releases Lightroom 3 Public Beta 2
Adobe Systems today released an update to its public beta version of Lightroom 3.
Disney’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND Continues Its Triumphant Run in Cinemas
For the third time in a row, Tim Burton's 3D wonder took the top spot in the German cinema charts
Change on the Gameforge Executive Board
Dual leadership with Rösner and Jennen – Kersting departs
Christie Projects World Premiere at the Alte Oper
‘Metropolis’, a silent-film classic, returns
Constantin Film Enters the Race with Nine Nominations
The German Film Awards 2010 will be presented in Berlin on April 23. The nominations have now been announced. WICKIE UND DIE STARKEN MÄNNER, DIE PÄPSTIN and VORSTADTKROKODILE, three audience favourites from 2009, have been nominated for the coveted film awards.
NAB 2010: DVS Introduces New Atomix Video Boards
At stand SL3305, DVS presents the newest members of its established video-board range. Atomix processes uncompressed material from SD to 4K in real time.
Sony Presents Its First MVS-6000 Multi-Format Vision Mixer
The first MVS-6000 systems delivered in Germany are in use at malsehn! in Halle and SEEQUENCE in Bielefeld.
Monster Hunting on the Wii
From April 23, Europe's monster hunters can also plunge into an experience that has already become a mass phenomenon in Japan. Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri is the first game in the series to premiere on the Wii.
The Birth of Heroes, Elves and Dragons
What makes 33 game designers create ingenious creatures from lumps of clay – entirely without a computer?
Interview with Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment
In an interview with Bethesda Softworks, Urquhart discusses interesting details of his career: his motivation for founding a software-development studio, new ways to gain a foothold in the video-games industry, and Urquhart's personal motivation for getting out of bed in the morning.
9th Rapid Prototyping Conference at HAW Hamburg
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Production, in cooperation with H&H GmbH, provides insights into the future of industrial manufacturing
Faster Without Tapes: Online Video Approvals with Clip Connect
The Clip Connect online platform was developed specifically for broadcast professionals and makes it possible to transmit high-quality video quickly and easily.
‘Clash of Realities 2010’ Computer Games Conference at Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Third international computer games conference covers media-aesthetic design and cultural and political factors / Attendance is free
ShoWest 2010: Dolby Introduces New Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby is developing a new audio experience for moviegoers and digital cinema operators in cooperation with Disney and Pixar.
L4 and Reallusion Cooperate
According to the company, the Berlin-based L4 – Institute for Digital Communication is cooperating with American software producer Reallusion and will become Germany's first ‘Reallusion certificated training center’.
Dolby Introduces New Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby works with Disney and Pixar to develop a new audio experience for visitors to and operators of digital cinemas
AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour
This workshop is aimed at all filmmakers who are interested in simplifying their production workflow and want to see and try out for themselves whether AJA's Ki Pro is suitable for this. Asking questions is encouraged. Bring your own camera and test on location how the Ki Pro works with your own equipment. The workshops last three hours. The exact times can be found on the AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour website. You can also register there.
P+S TECHNIK 3D Stereo Rigs Make Television History
Two Freestyle Rigs and four Standard Rigs from P+S TECHNIK were used in Germany's first live 3D HD football production
Polycom Delivers Desktop Video Collaboration for Apple Computers
Polycom's scalable CMA Desktop solution for Apple Mac OS X meets the requirements of many customers in creative professions, education and healthcare
New Adjustable Support Rods from Chrosziel
All matte boxes for 15 mm support rods can now be positioned optimally in front of the lens using the VariTub telescopic rod.
Texas Instruments DLP Cinema Technology Meets DCI Standards
Texas Instruments DLP Cinema technology meets the US film industry's DCI standards for 2K and 4K cinema projectors
Sky New Zealand Becomes a Pioneer in HD Production
The New Zealand television broadcaster chooses Quantel as its production platform for news, sports reports and on-air promotion.
AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour
This workshop is aimed at all filmmakers who are interested in simplifying their production workflow and want to see and try out for themselves whether AJA's Ki Pro is suitable for this. Asking questions is encouraged. Bring your own camera and test on location how the Ki Pro works with your own equipment. The workshops last three hours. The exact times can be found on the AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour website. You can also register there.
RTT DeltaGen 9.5: PDM Connection and Expanded Visualisation Functions
Realtime Technology (RTT) AG is launching release 9.5 of its successful RTT DeltaGen real-time 3D visualisation software. A simplified user interface and numerous new functions help customers implement 3D visualisations even more efficiently and accelerate their workflows.
Christie at Prolight + Sound 2010
Christie, a leading manufacturer of projection systems for business, entertainment and industrial applications, is appearing at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt this year together with its partner Videlco.
Turtle Entertainment Brings eSports Expertise to Munich Gaming
Event on gaming, education and entertainment – Turtle Entertainment provides speakers – Parents' LAN and Politicians' LAN strengthen media literacy on site.
NAB 2010 – DVS Shows New Solutions and Product Developments
At NAB 2010, DVS presents its current post-production and broadcast product portfolio at stand SL3305: alongside the latest CLIPSTER developments, DVS introduces the newest features of its VENICE video server. The SpycerBox Ultra storage solution appears at NAB for the first time, while Fuze for Digital Cinema Delivery and Atomix, the newest member of the video-board family, also debut in Las Vegas.
Careers in Media – SAE Studies as a Springboard for Starting a Business
Fit for business through practically oriented education.
Autodesk Smoke on Mac Now at creative tools
creative tools is now an authorised Autodesk distributor for Smoke on Mac and offers complete systems as well as Smoke on Mac software only.
The Short Film Accompanying Disney/Pixar’s New Cinema Adventure Toy Story 3: ‘Day & Night’
The Disney/Pixar hit factory is known not only for its unique animated feature films. Fans worldwide also look forward each year in particular to the ‘shortie’, the short film traditionally shown before each of the ten Pixar hits.
Register Now: DP Intensive Seminars Launched
DP does not put continuing education on the back burner: two seminars take place in the first quarter. The topics are ‘Time Management for Creatives’ and ‘Character Design – Theory and Practice’.
Astra Broadband Services Expands German Astra2Connect Distribution Network
Agreement with Stratos Media to market the satellite-based broadband service through teleshopping channels as well
gamescom 2010 Advance Ticket Sales Begin
Discounted tickets for school pupils and students are available from just 6 euros.
Response to Copy-Protection Problems
Ubisoft announces compensation for server outages affecting Assassin's Creed 2 (PC) and Silent Hunter 5.
Danger for Facebook Users: Kaspersky Lab Warns About Koobface
Koobface command-and-control servers double within 48 hours. Simple measures protect against infection
NVIDIA Makes Unreal Engine Game Engine 3D-Capable
Unreal Engine 3, Epic Games' most successful game engine worldwide, will be supported by NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology in future. All licensed versions of the middleware can therefore be used to develop PC games in genuine stereoscopic 3D.
Role Play Convention Presents the RPC Fantasy Award for the First Time
At the second fantasy spectacle at Koelnmesse on April 17 and 18, a jury will honour the best games and hardware.
PlayStation Brings Three-Dimensional Movement into Play
PlayStation Move – the motion controller for PlayStation 3 is coming and promises entirely new gaming experiences
New Ubisoft Copy Protection Launches with a Worst-Case Failure
Required online connection causes massive problems.
Games Distribution Platform Steam Comes to Mac
Provider Valve promises cross-platform gaming
Virtual Tour of St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences on New Website
The new website went online at the weekend – its highlight is the virtual tour
AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour
This workshop is aimed at all filmmakers who are interested in simplifying their production workflow and want to see and try out for themselves whether AJA's Ki Pro is suitable for this. Asking questions is encouraged. Bring your own camera and test on location how the Ki Pro works with your own equipment. The workshops last three hours. The exact times can be found on the AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour website. You can also register there.
Autodesk Presents Its Digital Entertainment Creation Solutions Portfolio
The 2011 versions increase production efficiency by focusing on user interaction, workflows, interface design and interoperability
dve Is an Official Smoke on Mac Provider
Autodesk Germany authorises dve Digital Video & Effects GmbH as an official reseller for distributing Autodesk Smoke on Mac software for creative editing and finishing
Pioneering Workflows at Oriental Post
Leading Thai post-production house Oriental Post has chosen future-proof DVS systems
Discover Careers in Music & Media
The opportunity is available at the Deutsche POP information day on March 20, 2010, in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich
filmtoolsConsult Goes Web 2.0
New platform as an opinion forum for the digital media industry
FileMaker Pro 11 – New Version
The new version of the popular database offers innovative tools for creating, sharing and visualising databases
Deutsche POP Offers Anniversary Discount
The music and media academy Deutsche POP celebrates its fifth birthday and offers an anniversary discount on every course: 999 instead of 1,794 euros
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Conquers the World
There is finally a new number one in the German cinema charts: Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND confidently took the top spot by both admissions and revenue.
AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour
This workshop is aimed at all filmmakers who are interested in simplifying their production workflow and want to see and try out for themselves whether AJA's Ki Pro is suitable for this. Asking questions is encouraged. Bring your own camera and test on location how the Ki Pro works with your own equipment. The workshops last three hours. The exact times can be found on the AJA Ki Pro Hands-on Tour website. You can also register there.
A First-Class Line-up: Illustrious Speakers at FMX 2010
The big names in digital entertainment are likely to gather almost en masse in south-western Germany at the beginning of May.
SAE Institute: Attractive Jobs in the Music Industry
Music industry in transition – technical professions gain importance