Starz, Penguin Collaborate on “Amplified” E-Book for iPad
‘Pillars of the Earth’ title will feature video, music from TV…

AJA Releases Ki Pro 2.0 Firmware
New Version Adds Support for 8-Channel Audio, Multi-Unit Gang Recording, RS-422 Device Control and More (Grass Valley, California–September 28, 2010) AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced the immediate availability of version 2.0 firmware for their award-winning Ki Pro portable digital video recording device.

3D from 2D Image Using Displacement Maps
In this video tutorial Tudor "Ted" Jelescu shows how to create 3D / 2.5D movement from a 2D image using displacement maps in Adobe After Effects. He uses similar techniques as Mathew Fuller’s "Advanced 2.5D Animation in AE" tutorial to pull depth from 2D images. Tudor uses FreeForm and displacement maps to be able to have a different camera move, one that rotates around the subject.

IMG Sports Media streamlines HD studio productions with EVS technology
Much of the work, including a complete upgrade from SD to HD, is related to a 24-hour content service for international licensees of the Premier League.

Element Technica makes rigs for all sizes
The Technica 3D series provides crews with the ability to mount any size digital camera on a rig that shares the same setup and operational procedures.

Faking Slow Motion Video with Still Images – 1
In Part 1 of this video tutorial series Mathew Fuller prepares the still image for motion. Mathew first splits up the image into the necessary layers and then finishes up by painting in the areas left behind.

Hulu Announces $9.99 Subscription Service
Updated: Hulu Plus will be available on more devices including iPhones and eventually…

University Of Otago’s Historic ‘The Albany Street Studio’ Upgrades With SSL C200 HD Console
C200 HD Brings Professional-Level Experience to Multiple Degree Programs (Dunedin, New Zealand–September 22, 2010) University of Otago has installed a 64-fader Solid State Logic C200 HD Digital Production Console with two remote Stage Boxes in the historic The Albany Street Studio complex.