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New release supports stereo 3D TVs, ARRI Alexa and RED formats

Tweak Software to Unveil RV 3.12 at SIGGRAPH 2011

Tweak Software will be previewing the newest features for its RV image and sequence viewer for VFX and animation artists at SIGGRAPH 2011. The company will unveil RV 3.12, which includes support for ARRI Alexa and RED formats, cost-effective stereo reviews using 3D TVs and a host of new features, and will also be demonstrating Python scripting for RV in booth #963.

DDB Mudra's Philips Grooming RangeJohn Abraham's new commercial for Philips Grooming Range has been delivered by Prime Focus. The commercial was created by DDB Mudra and produced by John Abraham Entertainment Pvt. Ltd with ace director Tarun Mansukhani. It highlights the special features of the Philips Grooming Range, and has John Abraham as the central character playing five different characters simultaneously.

Pixomondo Standardizes on Shotgun to Streamline Production Across its 11 International StudiosPixomondo Standardizes on Shotgun to Streamline Production Across its 11 International Studios

Shotgun Software announced that international visual effects company Pixomondo has standardized on the Shotgun web-based production management and collaboration system. It is the center of Pixomondo's worldwide production pipeline that spans 11 studios and more than 600 employees in Berlin, Beijing, Burbank, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Los Angeles, London, Munich, Stuttgart, Shanghai and Toronto.

PostWorks New York becomes Technicolor’s first post production franchisee

PostWorks New York becomes Technicolor’s first post production franchisee

Technicolor today announces it has entered into an exclusive franchise licensing agreement with PostWorks for the use of the Technicolor brand and know how in the New York market. As part of the agreement, Technicolor will sell its New York post production assets to PostWorks and will provide the company access to its proprietary color science and post production workflows.

Stardust Names Josh Libitsky Executive ProducerProduction industry veteran Josh Libitsky has assumed Executive Producer responsibilities at bi-coastal production company Stardust following three years as Head of Production. With over a decade of experience, a strong background in live action and motion graphics, and an innate ability to adapt to ever changing project demands, Libitsky has been a valuable asset since joining Stardust, personally producing over 100 projects for the company to date.