BUZZ - March 16, 2011

March 16, 2011, 08:02 PM

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/2011/03/16/di...

This week’s episode of the world’s only interactive talk radio program covering Digital Production, Post-Production and Distribution is filled with information and entertainment designed for the independent filmmaker or industry professional.

Adobe to Webcast Q1 Earnings Conference Call

March 16, 2011, 08:01 PM

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/2011031600662...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced it will Webcast its first quarter fiscal year 2011 earnings conference call on March 22, 2011.

Episode 22: Thunderbolt and Lightpeak

March 16, 2011, 08:01 PM

http://www.theterenceandphilipshow.com/2011/03/epi...

You’ve likely heard about the new interconnect technology called Thunderbolt now that it is released, but Lightpeak during development at Intel. With two 10 Gbit/sec channels this has some interconnect power, at budget pricing. It’ll make a big difference when momentum gathers.

Silverdraft Launches Mobileviz VFX and Pre-Viz

March 16, 2011, 08:00 PM

http://www.studiodaily.com/main/news/13009.html

Los Angeles, CA, March 16, 2011 – Silverdraft LLC today announced the launch of Silverdraft Mobileviz, the first supercomputer-powered digital visual effects (VFX) and pre-visualization studio-on-wheels for motion picture production. Silverdraft Mobileviz combines the fastest, most innovative tools for digital content creation, with proprietary computing technology, into an ergonomically-designed semi-trailer that delivers unprecedented capabilities to moviemakers on-location, a Hollywood lot....

Grass Valley Makes Available New Cost-Effective K2

March 16, 2011, 07:58 PM

http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroo...

Designing Conan

March 16, 2011, 01:04 PM

http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/designing-...

Title designer extraordinaire and longtime COW member, Rob Ashe, takes us inside the design of "Conan" on TNT. From news of its new home on TBS, through title design and workflow engineering, here’s a look from the start. Plus a trip through a single day, from prep, to post, to air.

FCP Interface: One Window Layout does not fit all

March 16, 2011, 01:03 PM

http://www.biscardicreative.com/blog/2011/03/fcp-i...

A recent thread at the LAFCPUG website asked folks for opinions on how to use the Final Cut Pro Interface for best use. Well the honest truth is, there is no ONE layout that is the most efficient for FCP. In my case, I use up to a dozen different interfaces depending on the task at hand. I’ll literally switch layouts over the course of the day depending on what I’m doing.

Wiring "Conan" : A Look at Conan - Part

March 16, 2011, 01:00 PM

http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/wiring-con...

Dan Dome takes us inside the production pipeline of "Conan". The studio taping of "Conan" starts at 4:30 Pacific, and runs in real time. It ends at 5:30, and "we have to have everything in Atlanta by 8 PM Pacific time, 11 PM Eastern, when the show starts to air." See how it's done in this advanced facility designed for tight turn-arounds.

Out of the Box Solutions?

March 16, 2011, 12:58 PM

http://magazine.creativecow.net/article/out-of-the...

"If only problems stayed in boxes," Tim Wilson muses over the "Making It Up Issue of Creative COW Magazine." He's also okay with a bunch of new problems. Making things up as you go along means that what looks like the end of the road doesn't have to be the end of the story.

Quantel to Show Latest Innovations for Broadcast

March 16, 2011, 12:56 PM

http://www.studiodaily.com/main/news/13006.html

16 March 2011, Booth #SL2014: At NAB Quantel will unveil a range of new and enhanced solutions for post and broadcast. Key themes are expanding file-based workflow, enhancing integration and boosting high quality Stereo3D productivity. The all-new Quantel booth will feature new products as well as refinements across the established and successful Broadcast and Post product ranges.