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“A Model of Madness” Scott Ross Why VFX Fails as a Business
Scott Ross: VFX is “a model of madness.” ILM, Digital Domain, and decades later, the business still cannot stand on three legs.
DNEG’s Brahma Acquires Metaphysic
Brahma, the AI division of DNEG, has acquired Metaphysic, a leading developer of AI content creation technologies, to accelerate the development of AI-powered products for content creators across industries.
Sony Pictures Entertainment akquiriert Pixomondo
The important VFX service provider Pixomondo is now part of Sony. Jonny Slow remains CEO of Pixomondo. Does this mean that Sony is significantly expanding its capacities in the field of virtual production and visual effects?
Netflix buys Animal Logic
The streaming Godzilla is getting its hands on Australians: Animated feature films by Wendy Rogers and Ron Howard now with the participation of 800 Australians?
Tangent Animation Halts Production, Affecting Around 400 Staff
Canadian studio Tangent Animation ceased production in 2021, affecting around 400 employees and several projects.
Epic Games Acquires ArtStation and Makes Learning Content Free
Epic Games acquired ArtStation and parent company Ballistiq while keeping the portfolio platform independent, reducing marketplace fees and opening learning content.
How HBO Max Reshaped Film Compensation During the Pandemic
A No Film School analysis examined how streaming releases changed bonuses and compensation for US film casts and crews.
Shutterstock Acquires 3D Marketplace TurboSquid
Shutterstock acquired TurboSquid, adding a major 3D-model marketplace and cloud-based digital asset-management technology.
Unity Joins Blender Development Fund as Patron
Unity committed $120,000 annually to the Blender Development Fund, supporting Blender’s core development team at the highest sponsorship tier.
Maxon Receives $200,000 Epic MegaGrant
Maxon received a $200,000 Epic MegaGrant to strengthen integration between Cinema 4D and Unreal Engine.
Unity Software Files for Stock-Market Listing
Unity Software filed to list shares of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.
Technicolor Begins 2020 Restructuring
Technicolor sought Chapter 15 recognition and outlined a €420 million financing plan during its June 2020 restructuring.
Panasonic Withdrew from IBC 2020
Panasonic withdrew from IBC 2020 and moved broadcast and ProAV training to an online Technology Experience Zone.
Adobe Buys Allegorithmic
In a move that surprises no one, Adobe announced today that Allegorithmic, the makers of the Substance Suite, had been acquired.
The Foundry Has Been Sold.
...but not to Adobe, as the rumor mill had brought to a boil, but to “HgCapital”, an investment company.
Alexander Schillinsky Becomes New Managing Director of Liga 01
The previous producer at the Hamburg location has been appointed Managing Director of LIGA_01 COMPUTERFILM HAMBURG GmbH. The 30-year-old will be responsible for operational business together with Pablo Bach.
DVS Becomes Rohde & Schwarz
As announced today, DVS, Digital Video Systems AG from Hanover, has been part of the Rohde & Schwarz Group since December 14.
RTT in the Fast Lane
Realtime Technology AG (RTT) seems to be doing things right – on the list of the “50 fastest-growing companies,” the visualisation specialist ranked 30th across Germany’s technology sector.
GAMEplaces BUSINESS & LEGAL ‘…and Now for the Advertising’
Whether advertising games or advertising in games, the possibilities for promoting computer games – or, viewed the other way round, products in the context of games – are diverse. However, all advertising measures, whether implemented in a game or intended to promote the actual computer-game product, are subject to strict legal regulations.
Anyone who wants to advertise computer games, finance them partly through advertising or present their product within a game should therefore have at least elementary knowledge of the current legal situation. In his talk ‘...and Now for the Advertising,’ lawyer Dr Andreas Lober of the Schulte Riesenkampff firm explains the fundamentals of advertising law.
Venue: IHK Frankfurt am Main
Conference room on the 2nd floor
Börsenplatz 4
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Time:
8:00–10:00 a.m.
Participation: free after registration at www.gameplaces.de
New Director Business Development & Product Management at sevenload
Daniel Kinat (37) will strengthen sevenload GmbH as its new Director Business Development & Product Management with effect from February 1.
Multi-Platform Business School Workshop, August 4–8, 2009
Modern digital technologies allow content to move across many media and formats. But where should it go? This workshop for producers, designers and directors offers answers, new perspectives and targeted expert advice for participants’ current projects.
CANCOM Announces Apple in Business Roadshow
CANCOM planned a free Apple in Business roadshow across Germany and Austria with Apple, Microsoft and Parallels.
The Collapsed Deal: GAMEplaces Legal Talk
On February 27, Christian Hoppenstedt will discuss failures in game-development and licensing contracts at GAMEplaces Business & Legal.
ViewSonic Introduces Versatile Projector for Business and Education
With the PJL7201, ViewSonic introduces a versatile, bright LCD projector tailored to the needs of educational institutions and businesses. The budget-conscious model offers numerous connection options and a high-quality wide-angle zoom lens.
Merlin Nominated as Best Business Software in the 2008 MacUser Awards
The online portal of respected Mac magazine MacUser nominated Merlin in the “Business Software of the Year” category, again demonstrating the high regard for ProjectWizards’ project-management software.
ViewSonic: 16:10 Projector Offers Perfect Compatibility with Widescreen Notebooks
With its new PJ359w widescreen projector in 16:10 format, ViewSonic is targeting the millions of widescreen-notebook users in business environments.
Two Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards for Tata Communications
The awards were presented by a distinguished jury of international representatives from leading telecommunications companies.
GAMEplaces Business & Legal: ‘Der Deal’
Üblicherweise regeln Entwicklerstudios und Publisher die Herstellung eines noch nicht realisierten Spiels sowie dessen Lizenzierung und Auswertung vertraglich. In Deutschland hat die historisch relativ kurze Daseinszeit von Computerspielen allerdings noch kein allgemein anerkanntes und daher ausgewogenes Branchen- Vertragsmuster hervorgebracht.
Bei 'GAMEplaces Business & Legal' am 26. September erklärt Rechtsanwalt Christian
Hoppenstedt, worauf Entwickler und Publisher bei Vertragsverhandlungen
achten sollten.
Ort: IHK Frankfurt am Main, Konferenzraum im 2. OG, Börsenplatz 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Uhrzeit: 8:30 – 10:00 Uhr
Teilnahme: nach Anmeldung auf www.gameplaces.de kostenlos
Kaspersky Lab at Security Essen for the First Time
Russian IT Security Specialist on Site with Current Business Solutions.
Successful Opening for GC — Games Convention 2008
Europe’s largest computer and video-game fair, GC — Games Convention in Leipzig, opened today with a rush of visitors. From 9 a.m., 38,000 gaming enthusiasts, compared with 35,000 in 2007, crowded onto the Leipzig exhibition grounds to test the latest games and associated hardware.
Five Years of PrimeSupport: Promotion Extended
End customers buying Sony VPL-EX5, VPL-EX50 and VPL-EW50 business projectors will
have longer to receive five years of PrimeSupport for the devices.
GAMEplaces: Business & Legal
GAMEplaces Launches a New Event Series on Relevant Legal Topics for the Games Industry
Maximum Ergonomics: New LG Monitor Series for the B2B Market
LG's new 42-series monitors feature individual stand concepts for demanding business users.
Always in the Picture with an All-Rounder from SANYO
SANYO is setting new standards for flexibly installable projectors. With the PLC-XT21, the company offers a device distinguished above all by easy maintenance, versatile applications, and a barely perceptible operating noise level of 31 dB, adding another highlight to SANYO’s Business and Education range.
Sanyo Business Projector Offers Flexible Use
Measuring 265 x 74 x 189 mm and weighing only 1.6 kilograms, Sanyo’s PLC-XW60 is easy to transport and is a suitable projector for IT applications.
Powerflasher Restructures Its Operations
Powerflasher GmbH, a leading provider of Adobe Flash solutions, has created two new business units.
Munich Gaming – media and games industries in dialogue: April 5–8, 2008
At the opening of the “Munich Gaming” specialist congress on April 7, participants from politics, industry and design will set out their fundamental positions: the opening speech by Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Günther Beckstein - who tends to take a critical view of games - will be followed by an introduction by Olaf Wolters, Managing Director of the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware (BIU).
Pixelpark AG takes a stake in the Otherland Group
Berlin-based Pixelpark AG has taken a stake in Otherland Group GmbH, Berlin. The newly founded company specialises in consulting and services in virtual worlds. Pixelpark AG acquired 41 per cent of the shares in the Otherland Group.
CGI Conference CgAM: Computer generated Imaging Conference for Advertising & Marketing Professionals
The CgAM Conference is a new global networking event for the leading representatives of the CGI industry and offers engineers, creative and product designers, advertising agencies, multimedia companies, marketing departments and suppliers an ideal communication and meeting platform.
The CgAM Conference will take place on 10 and 11 March in Los Angeles, California/USA.
2007: a record year for the games industry
With growth of 21 per cent, expectations were more than met
On course for success with online games
Online games are in vogue: online games provider Gameforge reports more than eight million active players for February.
“Green IT” – a start has been made
Greenpeace study compares the environmental compatibility of electronic products.
Adobe Systems appoints Regina Mehler Marketing Director for Central and Eastern Europe
Dynamic growth, enterprise business and market expansion into Eastern Europe are key topics.
Iomega Introduces REV 120 GB Drives
Iomega has introduced its new REV 120 GB removable backup drive at CeBIT.
Bollywood discovers online marketing
Internet generates 30 to 40 percent of the attention for a film
denkwerk brings OBI the “Glücks-Wahnsinn”
Cologne Internet agency creates online campaign for DIY and home improvement stores / Performance marketing delivers greater reach
Bento by FileMaker now available in a German boxed version
FileMaker is now shipping the boxed version of Bento. The new database software for personal use has been available as a download for a little over three weeks and, according to the manufacturer, has been very well received.
Technology council to counter the shortage of skilled workers
The number of vacancies for engineers and computer scientists continues to rise. There are currently around 30,000 vacancies in this field each month, an increase of more than ten percent over the previous year, the VDI said today at CeBIT in Hannover.
ZDF advocates retaining advertising and sponsorship in its main channel
The current media policy debate is once again calling for public-service television to give up advertising in favour of private providers. ZDF rejects this demand for the following reasons:
Software patent litigation: Billions in costs for companies
US initiative takes up the fight against software patents
ZDF and ARD need advertising
"Public-service broadcasting needs revenue from advertising and sponsorship". ZDF Director-General Markus Schächter used this concise formulation at the ZDF Television Council meeting to sum up the arguments against publicly voiced demands to give up advertising in favour of private television providers.
Art Karlsruhe continues until Sunday, March 2
Right at the start of the art fair, Cologne's ART GALERIE 7 in Hall 2/Stand A 22 reports an excellent record of success.
Microsoft Cuts Windows Vista Prices
Microsoft is reducing dealer prices and recommended retail prices for selected Windows Vista editions when Service Pack 1 becomes available.
New business models on the mobile Internet
Successful business models on the mobile Internet will increasingly be based on offering so-called metadata. As contextual information, these describe, for example, the location where a photo was taken as determined by GPS, or the availability status of mobile subscribers.
Takeover battle: Shareholders sue Yahoo
Microsoft offer poses potential danger to customers and employees.
HD videoconferencing becomes interoperable
British Telecommunications Austria officially launched.
Silver turns blue: Primera welcomes the victory of Blu-ray Disc
The manufacturer of duplication and printing systems has been a member of the Blu-ray consortium since 2005 and backed the right optical medium early on.
Kaspersky Lab introduces Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Server Enterprise Edition
Expanded management functions for x86 servers and terminal server environments/ Product already certified for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Association of the German Internet industry welcomes Federal Constitutional Court decision
The association (eco) calls on legislators at federal and state level to postpone corresponding legislative procedures and first think thoroughly about the risks and problems of this investigative method.
Graphics power for professional gamers: Sapphire official supplier to the ESL Pro Series
Graphics-card specialist Sapphire equips eSports Bundesliga ESL Pro Series with high-end equipment – commitment to electronic sport continues in the twelfth season of the German professional league.
Antonie Gärtner Named Marketing Director at JVC Professional
Media-computing specialist succeeds Oliver A. Helfrich.
TÜV SÜD confirms performance of Nemetschek’s graphical quantity calculation
For the third time in succession, TÜV SÜD has
certified the performance of Nemetschek's graphical quantity calculation. Graphical quantity calculation enables smooth
data exchange between the Allplan BIM 2008 3D planning software and the
solution for construction cost management and tendering, Allplan BCM. With the quantities
determined from Allplan, the associated
bills of quantities can be determined in a single operation in accordance with VOB 2006.
ProSiebenSat.1 and Holtzbrinck establish joint venture
Holtzbrinck eLAB GmbH and ProSiebenSat.1 subsidiary SevenOne Intermedia intend to establish a new joint venture. It is an Internet portal for arranging travel.
freenet puts DSL business up for sale
Telecommunications provider freenet has put its broadband business up for sale. Initial talks are being held with interested parties, a spokeswoman told the financial news agency dpa-AFX in Hamburg the the.
Sale of TV channel Das Vierte fails for the time being
The race for TV channel Das Vierte is open again. This is reported by news service "Kontakter" in today's edition.
FileMaker Software Named Codie Award Finalist
The Software and Information Industry Association has named FileMaker Pro 9 and FileMaker Server 9 as finalists in two Codie Award categories.
iPod demand shrinks
US electronics group Apple is said to have reduced its orders in the flash-memory segment for the current financial year.
Tandberg and ENO Establish Distribution Partnership
A new distribution channel for Tandberg Codian infrastructure products is intended to create additional sales opportunities.
Roland Brown Joins Quantel Leadership Team
Roland Brown, whose broadcast and postproduction career spans four decades, has joined Quantel’s leadership team in a non-executive role.
Blu-ray: Paramount follows suit
It was foreseeable: as the last of the major studios, Paramount is now also committing to Blu-ray.
The return of Dr Mabuse
Universum Film acquires the film rights to the legendary ‘Dr Mabuse’ character from Artur Brauner and CCC Filmkunst. The modern action thriller will be produced by Rat Pack Filmproduktion in co-production with Universum Film and CCC Filmkunst.
Autodesk reduces price of Maya Unlimited
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced a price reduction for Maya Unlimited. Autodesk’s recommended retail price for a new Maya Unlimited (Standalone) licence was reduced from
Maya Unlimited price falls as Extension 2 arrives
Autodesk cuts Maya Unlimited pricing and announces Maya 2008 Extension 2 with modelling, UV and Maya Muscle improvements.
Universal now also backs Blu-ray
Shortly after Toshiba announced its withdrawal from the HD DVD business,
Universal decided to take the Blu-ray route...
Autodesk intends to acquire Kynogon SA, the market leader in artificial-intelligence middleware for use in video games
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Kynogon SA. Kynogon SA is privately held and produces the Kynapse AI middleware. Further details of the agreement were not disclosed.
FileMaker Expands Developer Certification to Version 9
FileMaker now offers developers and database specialists worldwide certification as FileMaker 9 Certified Developers.
Ubisoft Opens Development Studio in Singapore
Ubisoft has announced its 18th internal game-development studio, located in Singapore.
Trade-fair director Marzin: ‘Leipziger Messe is always available to the industry with the Games Convention’
Preparations for GC — Games Convention 2008 are in full swing. Many market-leading companies have already registered for Europe’s leading trade fair for interactive entertainment, infotainment, edutainment and hardware, including Electronic Arts, Konami, Ubisoft, Disney and Take 2.
US analyst suspects AMD takeover by Nvidia
Semiconductor producer AMD once again finds itself confronted with takeover rumours. As the chip manufacturer has been struggling with problems for some time, stock-market experts are speculating about a takeover.
Primera Technology warns against purchasing products on the ‘grey market’
Against the background of the ever-expanding ‘grey market’, Primera Technology warns against obtaining the company’s products through unauthorised distributors. In this connection, the manufacturer of professional duplication and printing systems expressly points out that the otherwise customary two-year warranty is not valid for devices purchased through these sales channels.
Kirk Arnold Leads Avid Professional Video
Kirk Arnold has joined Avid as executive vice president and general manager of its professional video business.
GC — GAMES CONVENTION — location decision still open
Olaf Wolters, Managing Director of the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware (BIU), contradicted press reports claiming that a move of GC — Games Convention 2009 to Cologne was already a done deal.
Yahoo! rejects Microsoft offer
Internet group Yahoo! has rejected an initial takeover offer from Microsoft. The board considers the company undervalued in the 45-billion-dollar offer.
GAMEplaces conference on mobile gaming
Development, trends and potential of the mobile games market at GAMEplaces on February 27
US music star releases album exclusively as mobile-phone download
Music industry pins hopes on mobile-communications market.
ZDF buys TV production company
ZDF Enterprises wants to acquire Hamburg production company doc.station in full.
Sony Introduces Two HD Business Projectors
Sony has introduced the VPL-FH300L full-HD business projector and announced the VPL-FW300L Wide XGA variant.
Adobe Names Kevin Lynch Chief Technology Officer
Adobe has appointed Kevin Lynch as chief technology officer with responsibility for core technologies and its developer platform.
Internet merchants complain of crime wave in Second Life
Trademark infringements remain on the agenda.
net mobile AG presents new platforms for lucrative multimedia services
Listed net mobile AG (net-m) (M:access, ISIN DE000813765) will present itself at the Mobile World Congress taking place in Barcelona from February 11 to 14, 2008 as an internationally operating link between network operators and the media world.
Viasat and NDS expand partnership – new high-definition TV services planned
Viasat Broadcasting extends its contract with NDS to use VideoGuard Conditional Access for Viasat’s satellite pay-TV platform / Second contract extension includes MediaHighway middleware, a customised electronic programme guide and NDS’s XTV DVR technology to implement a new high-definition pay-TV offering.
Wolfgang Petersen and Senator Entertainment form joint venture
World-renowned director Wolfgang Petersen and Senator Entertainment in Berlin today announced the formation of a joint venture to produce English-language television miniseries.