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FSM: you think that is a box? THIS is a box
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Screen Hub
Friday 3 September, 2010 (Australia)

In the tough, ultra-precise, maniacally dedicated, breathtakingly capitalised market place of high end post production, FSM has wheeled out a new tool of its own devising, in which digital mangle becomes digital wrangle.

IPTV: a couple of billion dollars away, or closer?
Business Day
Friday 3 September, 2010 (New Zealand)

Ziln's Paul Brennan talks up the potential of IPTV.

Reel Animé: Japanese invade NZ with beautiful artwork
Screen Hub
Friday 3 September, 2010 (New Zealand)

Madman's Reel Animé festival hits NZ next week, having already opened in Australia. Courtesy of the joys of digital distribution, it plays in four centres simultaneously, offering a five film selection. The festival is a showcase of feature length animé films from the only distributor in NZ that specialises in the genre. It represents a rare chance, here, to see animé on the big screen.

SBS: we are living in yesterday's tomorrows
The Age
Monday 30 August, 2010 (Australia)

We accidentally came across a Debi Enker description of policy changes at SBS right back in 2003. "Is this evolution or revolution? Do these changes represent the kind of house-keeping that any attentive and responsible broadcaster should be engaged in continually, or do they indicate something more subversive?"

3D TV Trial: Nine has an oopsie
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Screen Hub
Friday 27 August, 2010 (Australia)

The Nine network wants ACMA to consent to a trial broadcast but has run into an unexpected impediment. Someone forgot to finish a report, and the razzmatazz is suddenly in doubt.

DSO: when 1 + 1 doesn't equal 2
Screen Hub
Monday 23 August, 2010 (New Zealand)

Announcements out of Sky and Freeview in the last few days claim combined viewership of 74% of NZ homes. The percentage (which represents a little over 1.2 million households) is oh-so-close to the 75% take-up milestone at which the government said it would announce a date for digital switchover (DSO) or, if you prefer, analogue switch-off.

Mobile Games Classifications: that's real money, you know
IT Wire
Monday 16 August, 2010 (Australia)

Will the mobile phone games market be stuffed by a need to submit them to the censors, for a [eeeeek] significant fee? Will officials have to be hired to play them? [eeeeeek]

Canon: spiffy new full-HD kit now available
Friday 13 August, 2010 (New Zealand)

The new Canon XF305 and XF300 utilise an MPEG-2 FULL HD 4:2:2 50Mbps Codec for exceptional Full-HD image quality, Full NLE compatibility and an efficient, robust workflow - directly to compact flash drives.

Chris Wilson: a message for his friends
Wednesday 11 August, 2010 (Australia)

Chris Wilson has been involved in the EWP [elevated work platform] industry for many years, from Wreckair to Gillespies to Skyreach. Sadly in the past few years Chris has been struck down with the condition known as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) a Motor Neuron Disease.

3D Weddings: changing cinematography one snog at a time
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Screen Hub
Wednesday 11 August, 2010 (Australia)

Australia's first 3D wedding video is a great deal more than a mere novelty, as life's great moments can now truly be seen through rose-coloured glasses.

Election Debate: commercial channel to own public event?
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Screen Hub
Tuesday 10 August, 2010 (Australia)

The ABC is ballistic. Sky and the Daily Telegraph can barely speak for grinning. And the private ownership of public events takes another step forward.

Australia's Largest Independent Entertainment Conglomerate: wtf?
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Screen Hub
Tuesday 3 August, 2010 (Australia)

Shock, the financially distressed record company, has been bought by Regency, the CD and DVD manufacturing and distribution company, to form the aforementioned conglom. Are they going to take over the world?

Broadcast Australia: who sends you the signal?
Screen Hub
Tuesday 3 August, 2010 (Australia)

The ownership of transmission facilities in Australia has gone through many twists and turns, and now involves determined New Yorkers who want to send emails from tunnels under the city.

Kong Lives: Park Road helps breathe life into King Kong once more!
Wednesday 28 July, 2010 (New Zealand)

Park Road helps breathe life into King Kong once more! Two years ago, the building that housed the original animatronic ―King Kong‖ attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood was destroyed in a back-lot fire that swept through four acres of the studio. Now the back-lot has been rebuilt and King Kong has returned.

South Solitary: Lab Sydney on its work for South Solitary
Omnilab
Monday 26 July, 2010 (Australia)

The Lab Sydney has lent its talent to Director Shirley Barrett’s (Love Serenade) recent feature film, South Solitary by providing post production and VFX services to the film.

Deirdre Brennan: joins BBC Worldwide as Director of Television
Monday 26 July, 2010 (Australia)

BBC Worldwide Australia has appointed Deirdre Brennan as the Director of Television for its Channels business. She will join the company on August 25.

3D: apples and pears
Screen Hub
Monday 26 July, 2010 (New Zealand)

Was it shot in 3D or converted in post? A listings site keeps track.

3D: or enhanced 2D - an explanation
Slate
Monday 26 July, 2010 (New Zealand)

Brian Palmer explains the process involved in making a 2D shoot a 3D film.

Discovery: small crews, squelchy boots, Fujinon and Kakapu
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Screen Hub
Friday 16 July, 2010 (New Zealand)

When a Discovery team arrived in New Zealand to shoot an hour-long item-based show, they were watched carefully by their local sound person - the willing and articulate Ande Schur.

AFTRS: first creative fellowship announced, complete with a bowl-shaped screen
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Screen Hub
Wednesday 14 July, 2010 (Australia)

In an industry/art form that walks a tightrope between conformity and creativity, for which risk is both a pleasure and a source of utter terror, AFTRS is building a nest for at least one creator who is truly challenging.

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