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Need gear? OWC’s Larry O’Connor on Docks, Hubs, Envoys…and Steamrollers.

September 26, 2022

Gear…always an important topic…We all need external peripherals that drive pre-production, production and post, and manage our data via the entire ecosystem of our companies, no matter the type. Larry O’Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC) talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, about some of their new and proven go-to solutions. They…

V-Ray for 3ds Max Updated

July 7, 2022

(Karlsruhe, Germany, 2022-07-07, Special to US Times) A new edition of V-Ray has been announced. It adds additional functionality to world-building challenges and new workflow tools that, according to the company, helps artists, “quickly distribute 3D objects, generate detailed 3D surfaces, and create custom skies. You know, the kinds of things you’d usually have to…

Vivid-Pix Sponsors International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina

March 23, 2022

Regional Scanning Stations Empower Families to Preserve Their Stories (Charleston, SC, March 23, 2022 – Special to the US Times) – Vivid-Pix www.vivid-pix.com, providing AI-powered image restoration software and educational services, is sponsoring the International African American Museum (IAAM), slated to open late 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina. The museum will honor the untold stories of…

The gala opening of the Malaga Film Festival

Malaga Film Festival Premieres with Christie Cinema RGB Laser Projectors

March 21, 2022

MALAGA, Spain (March 21, 2022 – Special to the US Times) – Christie® today announced that its RGB pure laser projectors are being used for the first time at the Malaga Film Festival, one of Spain’s biggest film events, open from 18 through 27 March 2022, at the Palacio de Deportes sports arena and other venues. This year’s…

Ian Grech, Editor of “14 Peaks – Nothing is Impossible” | OWC RADiO

February 15, 2022

(London, England, February 14, 2022) If you edit films, this is a podcast for you. Learn how to handle a myriad of media types, and still select compelling stories and characters that are captivating, interesting, relatable, and emotional. Editor Ian Grech talks about his workflow using Premiere Pro on the movie “14 Peaks – Nothing…

Mark My Words: Andy Marken on the Big Divide in the Media and Entertainment Industry

May 20, 2021

(Editorial, Andy Marken, San Jose, California, May 19, 2021) “To kill a monster, you need a monster.” – Artemis, “Monster Hunter,” Constantin Films, 2020 Have you ever been suddenly awakened from a really, really bad dream? Yeah, that’s about what the Oscars and all the award events felt like this year There were a lot…

Berlin International Film Fest Announces Summer Outdoor Schedule June 9-20, 2021

May 11, 2021

(Special to US Times via Berlinale Press Office, 2021-05-11) Berlinale: Summer Special to Take Place as an Outdoor Event Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the Berlin International Film Festival has developed a new festival format for 2021. The 71st Berlinale kicked off with the Industry Event in March and will be followed by an…

The Art of Sound: Mixing “Sound of Metal”

April 24, 2021

(Editorial by Cirina Catania, Senior Editor, US Times. 2021-04-23, California, USA) One of my favorite movies of the 2021 Awards Season is, “Sound of Metal,” nominated for SIX ACADEMY AWARDS! Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Sound. This team went above and beyond the norm and…

2021 Stimulus Package Breakdown

March 12, 2021

(2021-03-12, by Nial McCarthy, Statista) President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package cleared its final hurdle in Congress on Wednesday despite no Republicans voting in favor of it. The plan contains a range of measures such as a further direct round of payments to most Americans, amounting to more than $400 billion. Checks of $1,400 will…

Berlinale Review: “Memory Box,” Brilliant Story-Telling

March 1, 2021

(Berlin, Germany, 2021-02-28, film review by Cirina Catania, Sr. Editor, US Times.) If the film, “Memory Box,” is any indication of what is to become available for viewing during the 71st Berlin International Film Festival, it will be a banner year. Unexpected, insightful, tough, triste, joyful and full of love, this film is a must-see….