Thursday, May 17, 2012

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R&H scores exclusive deal with Tony Petrossian

Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios has signed broadly talented director Tony Petrossian, whose live action and VFX prowess is evident on acclaimed work for both brands and bands.

Australian agency wins global accolades at 12th Arab games

Australian digital design and production specialists Digital Pulse has received global accolades for its contribution to the opening ceremony of the 12th Arab Games in Doha in December. Digital Pulse produced the spectacular content to complement the emotionally charged visual narrative created by David Atkins Enterprises.

NTROPIC’S Marshall Plante creates unique look for art film “midnight lights”

Ntropic Colorist Marshall Plante literally illuminates the film “Midnight Lights,” which features a dubstep remix to M83’s “Midnight City.” The dazzling synchronization between the lights and the music make for a truly incredible spectacle made possible by the unique talents of Bodega Director Jimmy Diebold and Executive Producer/Partner Clint Goldman.

39th annual Annie Award winners announced

The winners of the 39th Annual Annie Awards were announced by The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood.

second annual ‘made with after effects’ winners announced

motion.tv announced the winners in the second annual Made With After Effects Awards. The competition recognizes the best work created worldwide, using primarily Adobe After Effects.

the operators’ grey days – a new twist on the show reel

Award winning London creative post production company The Operators and acclaimed photographer & director Stuart McClymont teamed up to create a sensational show piece. Encompassing a cross section of technical disciplines to create a unique creative showreel of accomplished work within a defined narrative.. The result is a phenomenal short entitled ‘Grey Days’.

phosphene creates vfx for charlize theron’s young adult

Under the direction of Creative Director/VFX Supervisor John Bair and VFX Producer Vivian Connolly, the Phosphene visual-effects team completed more than 80 complex shots for “Young Adult,” a dark new comedy-drama, starring Academy-Award® winning actress Charlize Theron (“Monster,” “The Road”), Golden Globe nominee Patrick Wilson (“Angels in America,” “Morning Glory”) and Patton Oswalt (“Ratatouille,” “The King of Queens”).

happycamper creates world of happiness for china mobile

Happycamper, the Scandinavian, multi-functional, design driven Motion Design duo created a world of happiness for China Mobile.