Calrec Audio announced today the appointment of Karl Chapman as international sales manager, primarily concentrating on EMEA territories, effective immediately. Chapman’s deep knowledge of the television and radio broadcast industries will further expand the company’s sales in both TV and the radio industry — which it recently entered with Type R — in addition to assisting the entire Calrec team with the overall business.

Madrid-based Tilt, a bespoke audio and video broadcast service provider, is reaping the benefits of a 48-fader Artemis Light console from Calrec for its UM003HD mobile production unit. Tilt’s business has grown considerably in the past year as it works with a variety of customers in live production across sports, music events, commercials and documentaries.

Blackmagic Design today announced that its Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K camera was used by director Yu Gang to shoot a series of Three Body themed web commercials starring famous Chinese actor Feng Shaofeng for the gf skincare products of Shanghai Jahwa, one of Chinas oldest daily used chemical company.

Transvideos latest and greatest products will be on show at NAB Expo 2016.

Innovation has always been in the agenda of Transvideo, and this year, at NAB 2016 will be presented a new wireless transmission system to enhance production and workflow for feature films, television drama and commercials.

The Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA®), the trade association serving the professional community of businesses and individuals providing expertise, support, tools and infrastructure for the creation and finishing of motion pictures, television, commercials, digital media and other dynamic media content, announced today that the organization has become The Hollywood Professional Alliance. The announcement was made during the association's 21st Annual HPA Technology Retreat currently underway in Indian Wells, California. HPA will continue to serve as the organization's acronym.

The Hollywood Post Alliance(r) (HPA) has announced that Alan Heim, ACE, and Randy Roberts, ACE, will each receive one of the organization's highest honors, the Lifetime Achievement Award. The special awards, which are determined by the HPA Board of Directors and a select committee, are presented to honorees whose contributions to the field of post production are significant. Heim and Roberts will be on hand to accept their awards at the 9th Annual HPA Awards Show on November 6, 2014, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Since its inception in 2007, Whiskytree has grown from a talented matte painting shop into a full-service CG powerhouse known for creating complex visual effects for feature films, commercials and video games. Based in San Rafael, CA, the agile companys employee headcount generally hovers around 25 but is often scaled up as projects demand. Whiskytrees credits include VFX-heavy blockbusters Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, Elysium, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. To deliver these stunning visuals, Whiskytree has embraced a Work Smart ethos that emphasizes a strong hardware backend running top-notch software -- including Thinkbox Softwares Deadline data and process management solution. 

Autodesk is now accepting submissions for its Best of the Best 2014 Show Reel, which will premiere at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention from April 7-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. Highlighting the year's top talent and most innovative work created using Autodesk tools, the reel will be featured on Tags: Autodesk | Call for Submissions | Reel | Show Reel | NAB | Creative Projects | Animation | Film | Broadcast | Cinematics | Commercials | Music Videos | 3ds Max | Maya | MotionBuilder | Softimage | Smoke | Flame | Lustre | Entertainment Creation Suite

Montreal-based audio and VFX house, Boogie Studio, announced a spate of new hires and appointments, including new producer/business development manager Patrice Cormier, online assistant/color artist Cristel Bergeron and online editor and visual effects artist Cadie Desmeules-Desbiens, all formerly with Technicolor Montreals commercial/VFX division, as well as internationally renowned colorist Gary Chuntz.

From this week, the 21-year-old independently owned company will continue to offer its current range of sound design, mixing, recording and composing services but will operate under the new name of Soho Square Studios.

The re-brand - which includes a new company logo and website - is being introduced to emphasize the upgrade of all of its sound studios to Pro Tools 9 and the streamlining of its digital workflows.