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Waukesha, WI—July 13, 2011—Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video and 3D animation professionals, today announced that they will be hosting a webinar with e-on Software, leaders in 3D sky, light and nature technologies. The webinar will feature in-depth presentations and demonstrations of e-on’s flagship Vue product line as well as some of its newly introduced products such as LumenRT and Carbon Scatter. Open to all 3D professionals and enthusiasts, attendees will see how Digital Nature can be incorporated into their workflow and how these award winning solutions are helping the world's leading CG and FX studios to deliver stunning results. With Dave Burdick from e-on Software presenting, users working in 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave 3D, Cinema 4D and Softimage will have the opportunity to learn how they can create complete, hyper-realistic 3D environments without leaving their favorite application. From architectural visualization to film and broadcast, the free webinar is available to anyone looking to integrate high quality scenery into a professional production pipeline. Exclusive show specials from Safe Harbor will be made available to all attendees at the end of the presentation. Event details:
About Safe Harbor Celebrating 24 years of business, Safe Harbor has become one of the most trusted resellers in the multimedia industry, providing quality products and outstanding customer service to a wide range of creative artists. With a clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate website, Safe Harbor has built a reliable reputation as an industry leader. Look to Safe Harbor for quality editing and animation software and hardware, as well as for a professional and personable experience. For more information, visit: http://www.sharbor.com About e-on software E-on software is the leading developer of solutions for the creation, animation, rendering and integration of natural 3D environments. Offering a wide array of Digital Nature products and applications, e-on software provides solutions adapted to every project and budget. E-on software products are used worldwide by the film, television, architecture, game, science, educational and entertainment industries. E-on software products were used in feature films such as as "Thor", "Avatar", "Clash of the Titans", "Despicable Me", "The Wolf Man", "2012", "Lovely Bones", "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", "GI Joe – The Rise of the Cobra", "The Proposal", "Land of the Lost", "Terminator 4, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Indiana Jones 4", "Monster Vs Aliens", "Australia", "The Spiderwick Chronicles", "KungFu Panda", "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" and TV series such as "Smallville", "Battlestar Gallactica", "Caprica", "Stargate Atlantis", "Stargate Continuum", and more. Read more on these stories in e-on software's Spotlights section: www.e-onsoftware.com/spotlight. E-on software was founded on the premise that powerful graphics tools should never get in the way of the designer's creativity. By investing significant resources into research and development, e-on software is able to deliver cutting-edge, user friendly technologies that produce stunning Digital Nature scenery. Safe Harbor Computers to Exhibit at 2011 IVA Filmmakers Expo
Waukesha, WI – June 7, 2011 – Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video and 3D animation professionals, today announced that they will be exhibiting at the 5th annual Illinois Videographers Association Midwest Expo, June 28, 2011. Demonstrating unique features of the Atomos Ninja, alongside the power of Safe Harbor’s custom-built Tsunami and Mac Pro workstations, attendees will experience hands-on benefits of the latest hardware and software. The Atomos Ninja, a rugged and portable 10-bit field recorder for video cameras and DSLRs with HDMI, will be mounted to a Sony video camera for demonstration purposes. The battery-powered unit takes the live uncompressed HDMI feed from a camcorder and saves it to a 2.5" hard drive in the 10-bit ProRes format with 4:2:2 quality, bypassing the compression cameras use when saving HD video to tape or memory card. The captured ProRes files can then be immediately edited in Final Cut Pro without Log and Transfer or any type of transcoding needed. The ProRes clips will also play in Premiere Pro CS5.5 for PC users. Functionality will be demonstrated on both platforms. Also featured will be Safe Harbor’s custom built Tsunami workstations powered by Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 and NVIDIA Quadro by PNY. The Mercury Playback Engine at the heart of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 is NVIDIA GPU-accelerated, 64-bit native, architected for the future—enabling users to work more fluidly on projects in SD, HD, 2K, 4K, and beyond. Safe Harbor staff and experienced video editor Jeff Pulera will be available for questions as he demonstrates this powerful setup with the Atomos Ninja. An Apple Mac Pro workstation will also be on display with unique configurations tailored to specific editing needs. Literature, raffle prizes, exclusive show specials and coupons will be available to all attendees at the Safe Harbor booth. Jeff will also be discussing the various performance levels of Tsunami and how Safe Harbor can work with customers to meet specific needs and budgets. Show attendees will be able to visit the booth, talk with video professionals, and learn how the Atomos Ninja, with an optimized workstation from Safe Harbor, helps to maximize production workflows. This year's IVA Expo features:
More information and registration is available at http://www.ivaexpo.com/. About Safe Harbor Celebrating 24 years of business, Safe Harbor has become one of the most trusted resellers in the multimedia industry, providing quality products and outstanding customer service to a wide range of creative artists. With a clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate website, Safe Harbor has built a reliable reputation as an industry leader. Look to Safe Harbor for quality editing and animation software and hardware, as well as for a professional and personable experience. Safe Harbor's Ready-To-Edit Tsunami Workstations are extremely high-quality, highly reliable systems backed by renowned customer service. All components are brand-name, non-OEM products and carry full manufacturer warranties - proprietary drivers or technology are never used. System boards are certified compatible by capture card manufacturers. Each system must pass rigorous testing procedures and a full burn-in period before it is shipped. For more information, visit: http://www.sharbor.com About Illinois Videographers Association Established in 1996, the Illinois Videographers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continuing education of all videographers from professional to amateur. Monthly meetings on various videography topics and trends are held at The Double-Tree Suites in Wood Dale, IL.
Craft Animations Introduces Annual Licensing Program
(Gothenburg, Sweden) Providing a risk-free opportunity for artists and studios to integrate next-generation toolsets into existing pipelines, Craft Animations today announces an Annual Licensing Program for Craft Director Studio (CDS) Complete, and all Special Edition Packages. By taking advantage of the Annual Licensing Program, users gain access to CDS's premium interactive control and simulation of 3D cameras and vehicles for one full year at a 75 percent discount from original purchase pricing. This renewable offer serves as a highly cost-effective solution for complex animation processes. "We realize that when it comes to creating an efficient production pipeline, our customers need a flexible, cost-effective solution," says Deborah Lygonis, Craft Animations founder and CEO. "With our CDS Annual Licensing Program, artists, designers and production studios - operating on any budget - now have an opportunity to utilize our highly complex tools at a competitive price point for trial, specific project use or infinitely." Offering over 20 animation tools and six Special Edition bundles, CDS is based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems and extends creative possibilities by eliminating the time-consuming tasks of keyframing, scripting and rigging. This helps to significantly reduce animation production times, by up to 80 percent, for 3D animators, visual effects artists, product and architectural designers, game developers, and forensic specialists. "We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Craft Animations through their Annual Licensing Program," notes Craig McDonald, CEO at Hooper Productions, who utilized CDS for a new Ford off-road campaign. "We were able to integrate a completely new toolset at a very minimal cost, and create a much more efficient and high-quality workflow. Our final results were stunning." Pricing and Availability Craft Animations' renewable Annual Licensing Program, ranges from $246 USD to $1,248 USD, offering CDS Complete and Specialty Editions at a 75 percent savings from original prices for one year. Annual fees include Up2Date support and software upgrades. CDS Complete and the CDS Military Edition additionally include two hours of online training. For further information, or to take advantage of the Craft Animations Annual Licensing Program, please visit http://www.sharbor.com/vendors/CRA.html About Craft Animations Founded in 2006 and based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Craft AnimationsTM AB is a leading developer of a new era of professional real-time 3D animation technology, Craft Director StudioT (CDS). Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, CDS and its add-ons simulate the complex physical behavior of cameras and 3D vehicles such as helicopters, cars, airplanes, boats and motorcycles. Utilized by high-profile companies worldwide such as Disney, Pixar, NAMCO BANDAI, Lockheed Martin, Ford and Toyota; CDS streamlines production, enhances realism and increases creativity for users in the visual effects, game development, forensic reconstruction and architectural design industries. Craft Animations Extends Specialty Edition Rebate Offer to All CDS Users
(Gothenburg, Sweden) Designers, artists and developers now have the opportunity to increase workflow quality and efficiency at an even lower cost through Craft Animations' Craft Director Studio (CDS) Rebate Program. Available to users of Maxon Cinema 4D and Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya and Softimage, all CDS Specialty Edition bundles are currently available at up to 48% off until Oct. 31, 2010. Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, CDS provides interactive control and simulation of cameras and vehicles which help to significantly reduce animation production times, and eliminate the time and cost of creating highly complex proprietary toolsets. Craft Animations offers six complete Specialty Edition bundles personalized for 3D animators and visual effects artists, game developers, forensic specialists, CAD professionals, and architectural designers. For additional information, pricing, or to take advantage of the CDS Specialty Edition Rebate Program, please visit http://www.sharbor.com/vendors/CRA.html. About Craft Animations Founded in 2006 and based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Craft Animations™ AB is a leading developer of a new era of professional real-time 3D animation technology, Craft Director Studio™. Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, Craft Director Studio and its add-ons simulate the complex physical behavior of cameras and 3D vehicles such as helicopters, cars, airplanes, boats and motorcycles. Utilized by high-profile companies worldwide such as Disney, Pixar, NAMCO BANDAI, Lockheed Martin, Ford and Toyota; Craft Director Studio streamlines production, enhances realism and increases creativity for users in the visual effects, game development, forensic reconstruction and architectural design industries. For more information, please visit http://www.craftanimations.com. Craft Animations Announces New Custom Development Service
(Gothenburg, Sweden—July 20, 2010) Fulfilling the growing need for high-quality 3D toolsets that solve even the most difficult or mundane animation tasks, Craft Animations today announces the availability of its Custom Development Service. Ideal for designers, animators, educators and engineers who require specialized capabilities, real-time integration or custom toolsets for specific task completion, the Craft Animations Custom Development Service automatically extends efficiency and functionality of any software application or simulation system. Based on Craft Animations' in-depth knowledge of specialized tool development and autonomous control systems, apparent through the company's flagship toolset Craft Director Studio, the Custom Development Service offers personalized creation of stand-alone solutions, add-ons or plug-ins based on specific customer request. Utilization of this service provides users a fully customized turnkey solution ideal for their distinctive project. "With over 25 vehicle and camera tools within the complete Craft Director Studio suite, Craft Animations is already setting the standard for high-quality specialized animation solutions," explains Deborah Lygonis, Craft Animations founder and CEO. "However, user demand has shown us the need to open up our development processes to meet the immediate needs and goals of our users. Now, we are able to serve as a partner - not just a tool developer - to help enhance options and customize tools that further simplify any unique need for complex animation." The Craft Animations Custom Development Service offers the following tool expansion opportunities:
Craft Animations will feature the Custom Development Service, as well as the entire Craft Director Studio suite, at SIGGRAPH 2010 taking place from July 25-29 in Los Angeles. Demonstrations of Craft Director Studio will be also available within the Craft Animations (#901) and Autodesk (#500) booths. For more about the Craft Animations Custom Development Service, Craft Director Studio Editions or SIGGRAPH events, please visit http://www.craftanimations.com. Pricing and Availability Artists and designers interested in taking advantage of the Craft Animations Custom Development Service should contact sales@craftanimations.com. Pricing is determined by the scope and depth of each request, and need for proprietary ownership. Tools will be available for requesting user only, unless otherwise specified. For further information, please visit http://www.craftanimations.com/products/special-development/introduction. About Craft Animations Founded in 2006 and based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Craft Animations™ AB is a leading developer of a new era of professional real-time 3D animation technology, Craft Director Studio™. Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, Craft Director Studio and it's add-ons simulate the complex physical behavior of cameras and 3D vehicles such as helicopters, cars, airplanes, boats and motorcycles. Utilized by high-profile companies worldwide such as Disney, Pixar, NAMCO BANDAI, Lockheed Martin, Ford and Toyota; Craft Director Studio streamlines production, enhances realism and increases creativity for users in the visual effects, game development, forensic reconstruction, military and defense, and architectural design industries. For more information, please visit http://www.craftanimations.com. Autodesk Integrates Craft Director Studio into 2011 Versions of Software
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - April 6, 2010 - Craft Animations and Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the integration of certain Craft Director Studio plug-ins within the 2011 versions of Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design and Autodesk® Softimage® software. Based on cutting-edge research in autonomous control systems, Craft Director Studio provides interactive control and simulation of cameras and vehicles, which helps greatly reduce animation production times. "Craft Director Studio provides artists with advanced, in-the-box, rigging and physics simulation capabilities, which helps them to animate cameras and vehicles more quickly and realistically," said Stig Gruman, Autodesk vice president of digital entertainment. "It also allows artists to use a variety of input devices to create on-the-fly animation, helping make 3D animation as easy as playing a game." Craft Director Studio is designed to help simplify the production challenges of 3D artists, industrial designers and architects working in the following areas:
"We are proud to provide animators with a new era of interactive animation tools," said Craft Animations CEO Deborah Lygonis. "By eliminating multiple step animation and design processes, artists utilizing Craft Director Studio will be able to create a more efficient production pipeline. Industry leaders Namco Bandai, Electronic Arts and Lockheed Martin have all experienced faster results using our tools. The integration of certain tools into 3ds Max and Softimage can provide a great boost to productivity, offering Autodesk customers a greater return on investment." The Craft Director Studio plug-in bundle will be included, free of charge, on the Samples DVDs that will be shipped with 3ds Max 2011, 3ds Max Design 2011 and Softimage 2011 software. The bundle includes:
The 2011 versions of 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design and Softimage software are expected to be available for purchase on, or after, April 7, 2010. Artists who install the bundle as part of 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design or Softimage 2011 releases will also be eligible for limited-time, special promotional pricing for a Craft Bundle Upgrade, offered by Craft Animations. For more information, visit www.craftanimations.com. About Craft Animations About Autodesk Safe Harbor Computers Now Carrying Craft Animation Line
Waukesha, WI – April 1, 2010 – Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to video and 3D professionals, today announced that they are now offering the Craft Animations product line, helping users streamline production times by nearly 90 percent, saving both time and money. Based on cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and autonomous control systems, Craft Director Tools simulate the complex physical behavior of cameras and 3D vehicles such as helicopters, cars, airplanes, boats and motorcycles. Craft Director Studio extends creative possibilities by eliminating the time-consuming tasks of key-framing, scripting and rigging. Users gain the experience of a new era of animation with an opportunity to create natural motion paths on-the-fly, optionally with the use of an input device, gaining instant gratification through highly realistic interactive real-time animation. Utilized by high-profile companies world-wide such as Pixar, Digital Domain, Lockheed Martin, Nasa, Digital Dimension and Toyota; Craft Director Tools streamline production, enhance realism and increase creativity for users in the visual effects, game development, forensic reconstruction and architectural design industries. Availability Requirements About Craft Animations | About This BlogSafe Harbor's 3D, video and post production news blog offers you the latest announcements and updates from the industry.Newest PostsTags3D Animation 3D Plugins & Effects Accessories Accessories - Camera Adapters and Splitters Add-ons - Avid Add-ons - Edius Add-ons - Final Cut Pro Add-ons - Lightwave Add-ons - Premiere Pro Add-ons for TriCaster Adobe Adobe (Licenses) AJA Apple Atomos ATTO Technology Audio & Music Hardware Audio & Music Software Audio Libraries Avid backup Power Supplies (UPS) Bella Corporation Blackmagic Design Bluefish444 Books Breakout Boxes Cables Cache-A CalDigit Camcorders CineForm Class on Demand Computers Contour Design Control Surfaces Craft Animations Cubix Digieffects Display Cards Displays - LCD DVD and Blu-Ray Hardware Electric Crayon Studio E-on Software Expansion Chassis Firewire Cards Graphics Tablets Grass Valley G-Technology Hard Drives - External Hard Drives - RAID Hard Drives - SATA Hash, Inc. HD Video Hardware HDD Recorders Hewlett-Packard Host Controllers IKan Image Processing Software Image-Object-Animation Libraries Jog-Shuttles Keyboards and Mice LaCie Liquid Dream Solutions Luxology Lynx Matrox Maxon Media Player Hardware Memory Ministry Software Motu Multimedia Authoring Software NewTek Next Limit NLE Plugins & Effects Software NLE Software Noise Industries, LLC Operating Systems Painting & Illustration Software Pioneer Pixologic PNY Power Supplies Production Switchers Safe Harbor Signal Processing & Distribution Singular Software Sonnet Sony Creative Software Sorenson Media Speakers Tape Drives Telestream Tutorials DVD/CD Video & 3D Utility Software Video Capture Cards Video Converters Video Encoder Hardware Video Equipment Video Streaming Hardware ViewCast VoluMedic-OG Wacom Warranty or Support Web Tools Software Wondertouch by GenArts WTools3D XLNT Idea, Inc. |
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