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Plantec’s POV: Building a Blazing-Fast, Reliable Drive System

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

It’s been a while since my last report. I’ve been traveling and hosting film and animation conferences. In the mean time I’ve been refining my Software test bed computer. I spent a lot of time researching what would be the best way to go and it has paid off. I expected a little bit of speed gain from my old Pentium Core II test bed, which was actually a bit faster in terms of CPU speed. I was surprised at the tremendous increase in productivity that I actually achieved....

Mad Men, Crash Ditch DVD Dailies

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

As Lionsgate switches shows including Mad Men and Crash to the new D3 System, the company is moving from distributing dailies on DVD to an all-streaming solution. The new workflow is definitely greener and probably more secure, and it's also reduced headaches for Williams....

Building a Storage Solution: Five Things to Do

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

When choosing a storage system, there are many aspects to consider, including capacity, speed, types of drives used, and data protection. All of these elements need to combine into one solution that meets the unique requirements of your application....

Nice Shoes Integrates Guava, Upgrades Color-Grading Rooms

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

Change is afoot at Nice Shoes, the New York commercial post facility that recently invested more than $3 million to upgrade its color-correction rooms from their long-standing da Vinci suites to brand-new Baselight EIGHT systems....

Downsizing the Mixing Room

Thu, 28 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT

Some of Hollywood’s top post houses are creating high-tech Mini-Mes, allowing directors to work on a film’s sound at their own offices while supplying gear and technical talent tailored to each project....