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Boris FX LogoBoris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced the availability of Boris AAF Transfer Version 2, a set of two Apple Final Cut Pro plug-ins for transferring sequences between Final Cut Pro and Avid editing and finishing systems. One of the plug-ins exports Avid-compatible AAF format files from Final Cut Pro to Avid editing and finishing systems. The other plug-in imports AAF format files from Avid editing and finishing systems to Final Cut Pro.

Ortery 360-degree solutionsDemand for 360-degree and 3D (hemi-spherical and spherical) product imaging has grown over the past few years. In addition to industrial applications for quality control and product development, online retailers are increasingly offering dynamic images to better communicate product value. Building upon their PhotoCapture 360 series of computer-controlled photography turntables, Ortery has launched a set of tools for simplifying and streamlining the process of capturing and composing images into cylindrical, hemi-spherical and full spherical product animations.

Creative Works Productions LogoCreativeworks Productions is pleased to announce that their video In Your Own Words was a gold award winner in this year’s prestigious Pixie Awards competition, honouring outstanding creativity in motion graphics, FX and animation.

Stephanie RausserBranded content studio The Department of the 4th Dimension (The D4D), today announced the hire of director Stephanie Rausser. The hire further extends The D4D's creative reach and reinforces its position on energizing brands via various mediums.

Digital Illusions, the world's leading provider of holographic content, has been awarded the 2010 Musion Reseller of the Year award worldwide -- the third consecutive year to receive the honor. Selling and producing more large-format holographic shows than all other U.S. resellers combined, Digital Illusions has become the company that clients trust.

Digital Illusions Logo"We are very thankful to all of our clients as they have actually won this award," says Digital Illusions Creative Director and owner, Ann DeVilbiss. "Digital Illusions has
always worked to make our clients the stars and they have been, over and over."