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Workshop Ideas for the LIT FILM FESTIVAL

Posted: January 4, 2011 in Cameras, Editing, Film, media
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LIT Film Festival Logo

Hello all,

Well 2010 has drawn to a close and we are busy in preparing the 2nd Annual LIT Film Festival for you. Similar to last year we will be having the awards night which will be streamed live on a dedicated website. We are also in the middle of organizing the exhibition. As part of the 1st festival back in April we had a workshop on the Sony NXCAM format and camera. For 2011, we are preparing some great workshops for everyone but we would like your opinions too.

If there is a topic or subject you would like to see discussed by an industry expert then let us know on the email address below.

We will use the feedback to book workshops according to demand.

More on this soon.
Simon.

simon.mcguire@lit.ie

Happy New Year 2011

Posted: January 1, 2011 in Cameras, Editing, Film, media
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Hi all,

2010 has been an interesting 2nd year for Applebox Media Ltd. With the launch of our flagship programme ‘apple bites’ and the continued work with our corporate customers we have push ourselves to bring a new professional service to the Mid-west of Ireland.

While ‘Apple bites’ is on a short break at the moment, rest assured that it will make a return in the coming months with new features on news and events in the midwest.

To give you a flavour of our work during 2010 click HERE for a link to our ‘Year In Review 2010’

Looking forward to working with you hopefully in 2011.

All the best,

Applebox Media Team.

RTE’s ‘Health of The Nation’ Visits Limerick

Posted: December 29, 2010 in media
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As posted on the Limerick Co-ordination Website.

The popular RTÉ TV health show ‘Health of the Nation’ presented by Dr Mark Hamiltonand Dr Nina Byrnes is back in Limerick and are looking for people to film!

Would you like a FREE doctor’s consultation?

‘Health of the Nation’ are searching for people who are concerned about their health and would like to attend the clinics in Limerick in January 2011. They are interested in all health concerns and medical complaints.

These might include: heart conditions, obesity, diabetes, eating disorders, child concentration levels, fertility, stress, low energy levels, depression, tiredness, skin complaints, cosmetic damage, allergies, alcohol, autism, alopecia, arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, hypertension/stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – chronic bronchitis or emphysema, obsessive compulsive disorders, etc.

‘Health of the Nation’ want to hear about all medical complaints.

Please contact Nicola R as soon as possible on:  0044 (0)4890 427 646  ornicolar@waddellmedia.com

 

Scumbag Millionaire

Posted: December 16, 2010 in Cameras, Editing, Film, media
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Scumbag Millionaire

Francis Ryan (Danny) & Sean Flynn (Will)

Hi all,

Well its been a while since I posted anything about ‘Scumbag Millioniare’ so i said I would update you.

The shoot is still in progress, (Slowly) and we are gathering props and new locations for the next few scenes to be shot. These will commence very early in the new year.

However to wet your appetite here is a teaser trailer to give you an idea of the style and look of the film.

Scumbag Millionaire Teaser Trailer

More soon.

NI’s Biggest Curve Studio Unveiled

Posted: December 13, 2010 in Cameras, Film, media
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As per IFTN website

UTV Facilities has launched a new curve studio, the largest of its type in Northern Ireland. The new space provides the ability to record a 180 degree viewing angle with the capability to add in any backdrop in post production.
The state of the art facility is 4 metres high with a 7.3m by 6.1m cyclorama whilst the backdrop and the floor of the studio comprises 44.86 sq m of active filming space. The studio can furthmore be adapted from green to any chroma key colour including blue and white. Managing Director of UTV Television, Michael Wilson spoke about the new facility, saying: “This new Green Screen facility at UTV is fantastic news for the creative industry in Northern Ireland. UTV has invested significantly to bring this technology to Belfast and we are looking forward to working with the media and creative industries to experiment with the studio to see just how far we can push its creative boundaries.”

The studio is equipped with full connectivity to an outside broadcast unit or high definition Kachuna 64 input mixer and has direct access to the props department and double door loading bay area. For more information about the studio, which is available to hire, visit www.utvfacilities.com

Www.IFTN.ie

Christmas Shopping

Posted: December 4, 2010 in Cameras, Editing, media
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This is the time of year that all Camera Ops and Editors look forward to… the possibility that they may get a bargain on accessories and equipment. A lot of Irish suppliers tend to do great deals at this time of year as well as in the January Sales.

Here are some of the websites that I currently shop with. These you may know but its always worth checking them out weekly for deals.

D&P Products   http://www.camerakit.ie/

Tyrell     http://www.tyrell.ie/

Eurotek   http://www.eurotek.ie/

Pixmania  http://www.pixmania.ie

Creative Video   http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/public/index.php

Hague camera Supports  http://www.b-hague.co.uk/camera%20supports%20systems.htm

 

Happy Shopping

Finally from myself and the Company……….

Happy Christmas

Simon.

Lightworks for FREE

Posted: December 1, 2010 in Editing, Film, media
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Hi All

Here is an early christmas present. Free yes I said FREE!!!!! Lightworks software!

Check out the following

http://www.editshare.com/email/lightworks-nov10-online.html

For those who are not in the know… lightworks has been around since the dawn of Digital NLEs in the early 1990s along side Avid.

Heres hoping for more of the same from this great company.

Peter Jackson uses 35 RED Epic Cameras for the Hobbit

Posted: November 29, 2010 in Film, media
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PRESS RELEASE

Hobbits on Red Epics.

Peter Jackson’s two film adaptation of The Hobbit will be shot in 3D using RED DIGITAL CINEMA’S soon to be released EPIC Digital Cameras.

The successor to RED’s industry changing RED ONE, the EPIC has 5K resolution, can shoot up to 120 frames per second and has a new HDRx™ mode for the highest dynamic range of any digital cinema camera ever made. Taking everything they had learned from building their first camera, RED designed the EPIC from scratch and have produced a smaller, lighter camera that is an order of magnitude more powerful.

The Hobbit will be amongst the first productions in the world to use the EPIC and at least thirty cameras will be required by the 3-D production. The EPIC’S small size and relatively low weight, makes it perfect for 3-D – where two cameras have to be mounted on each 3D rig.

Jackson has a long history with RED, dating back to when he directed the short film ‘Crossing the Line’ as a very early test of prototype RED ONE cameras. “I have always liked the look of Red footage.” he says, “I’m not a scientist or mathematician, but the image Red produces has a much more filmic feel than most of the other digital formats. I find the picture quality appealing and attractive, and with the Epic, Jim and his team have gone even further. It is a fantastic tool, the Epic not only has cutting edge technology, incredible resolution and visual quality, but it is also a very practical tool for film makers. Many competing digital systems require the cameras to be tethered to large cumbersome VTR machines. The Epic gives us back the ability to be totally cable free, even when working in stereo.”

Jim Jannard the owner and founder of RED flew to New Zealand earlier this year with members of his team so that Jackson could test the EPIC and assess its suitability. “Everybody at RED is incredibly proud that Peter has chosen the Epic” says Jannard, “The Hobbit is a major production, and could have chosen any camera system that they wanted. The fact that they went with us is extremely gratifying.”

The Hobbit will start shooting in New Zealand early next year.

Jim

See web link for more

Sony Professional announced that it is developing a new type of E-mount 35mm camcorder.

Posted: November 23, 2010 in Film, media
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Aimed at professional cinematographers utilising a Super-35mm large format CMOS sensor, this new camcorder will become one of the new models in the “NXCAM” line-up. Available early summer of 2011, it targets the expanding entry-level digital cinematography market.

Sony Professional is already a key player in the 35mm digital cinematography market with the highly acclaimed “Cinealta” F35 and SRW-9000PL for high-end digital cinema production. Sony has also just strengthened its line-up in this category with the recent PMW-F3 camera, combining performance and price in a powerful and affordable production tool. With this latest “NXCAM” HD camcorder, Sony looks to further strengthen its position in the entry-level segment. The new model provides an affordable yet highly capable professional solution for many applications, including independent film, pop promotions and corporate communications all looking for a cinematic look to their content.

The “NXCAM” HD camcorder under development will be equipped with a Super-35mm sensor, a widely used stock size in the film industry, perfectly designed for capturing motion pictures. This new sensor will have extraordinary performance in terms of picture quality and sensitivity, and is able to offer depth of field control and flexibility with a wide range of lens options available.

The adoption of the E-mount interchangeable lens system means that it is identical to the “α” series lens system used on the NEX-5, 3 and NEX-VG10, current and future E-mount lenses will be compatible with this new camcorder. In addition, a very short flange back distance (the distance between lens mount surface and sensor surface) allows various A-mount lenses be mounted via a lens adaptor (LA-EA1). Furthermore, it is also possible to attach a range of other lenses using third-party lens adaptors. With such flexibility, users will be able to experiment with various creative expressions by exploiting the characteristics of different optics.

The recording format for this new HD camcorder will be AVCHD, widely supported by many NLE software vendors and the same format as the HXR-NX5E NXCAM camcorder. There is also a plan to implement 1080p ( 50p / 25p) recording modes. (MPEG4-AVC/H.264 compression will be used for these modes.)

TAKEN FROM THE IOV WEBSITE

 

 

Sony Professional continue to sponsor the LIT Film Festival

Posted: November 20, 2010 in Film, media
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LIT Film Festival 2011


Last years main sponsor,Sony Professional Europe, have expressed their interest in again sponsoring the now annual LIT Film Festival.
The 2011 event will be held over two days with the first day consisting of an industry exhibition featuring such companies as Sony to name but a few.
The competition is, this year, open to not just third level colleges but the general public and there have been entries submitted already from counties Limerick, Cork and Louth.
For more information on the festival as well as details on the exhibition and how to become a sponsor, please email simon@appleboxmedia.ie

More soon!!!

LIT Film Festival 2011

LIT Film Festival 2011

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