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Maxon Congratulates 2024 Visual Effects Oscars Nominees

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists, and creators of all types, congratulates all the VFX artistic teams shortlisted and nominated for the 96TH ACADEMY AWARDS®. This achievement recognizes the dedication and hard work of the visual effects teams in creating engaging stories and unforgettable experiences for moviegoers.

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  • BAD HOMBURG, Germany, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon , developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists, and creators of all types, congratulates all the VFX artistic teams shortlisted and nominated for the 96TH ACADEMY AWARDS® .
  • This achievement recognizes the dedication and hard work of the visual effects teams in creating engaging stories and unforgettable experiences for moviegoers.
  • "Enthusiasm for the craft of visual effects is palpable in the nominations for this year's Oscars.
  • The Oscar-nominated short Letter To a Pig , produced by The Hive Studio , captivated audiences with its powerful storytelling and stunning visual effects.

SADA Recognized as Google Cloud’s 2023 Global Sales Partner of the Year

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SADA , a leading business and technology consultancy and award-winning Google Cloud partner, announces it has been named the winner of the 2023 Google Cloud Partner Global Sales Partner of the Year award.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SADA , a leading business and technology consultancy and award-winning Google Cloud partner, announces it has been named the winner of the 2023 Google Cloud Partner Global Sales Partner of the Year award.
  • “We’re honored and feel privileged to be recognized once again as Google Cloud’s Global Sales Partner of the Year.
  • SADA is uniquely positioned in the market as a fully dedicated Google Cloud partner.
  • The Google Cloud Partner Awards Team modified the name of this year’s program to the 2023 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Awards; however, SADA is being honored for its 2022 achievements.

DNEG Releases Open Source xSTUDIO, Hosted by the Academy Software Foundation

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The open source project for xSTUDIO will be hosted and managed by the Academy Software Foundation as part of Open Review Initiative , an umbrella project working to build a unified open source toolset for playback, review and approval of motion picture and related professional media.

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  • The open source project for xSTUDIO will be hosted and managed by the Academy Software Foundation as part of Open Review Initiative , an umbrella project working to build a unified open source toolset for playback, review and approval of motion picture and related professional media.
  • “DNEG has been a key partner and driver of the Open Review Initiative since its inception in 2021.
  • Their contribution of xSTUDIO, which was designed from the outset as an open source project, will be instrumental as we work to build a unified review and approval ecosystem,” said Erik Strauss, Technical Steering Committee Chair for the Open Review Initiative at Academy Software Foundation.
  • The ASWF is the motion picture industry’s premier organization for advancing open source software development across image creation, visual effects, animation and sound technologies.

CRAFTY APES APPOINTS SEAN LOOPER AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects powerhouse, has expanded its executive team by appointing Sean Looper as their new Chief Technology Officer. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects powerhouse, has expanded its executive team by appointing Sean Looper as their new Chief Technology Officer.
  • "I'm excited to join Crafty Apes at this unprecedented time inour industry," Looper remarked.
  • With Crafty Apes ingenuity and extraordinary reputation for delivering results, the potential for innovation is limitless."
  • Crafty Apes' Chief Executive Officer, Craig German, commented, "I first worked with Sean almost 15 years ago when he was already a superstar in VFX solution development.

SADA Partners with Google Cloud to Deliver Contact Center AI Platform

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SADA , a leading business and technology consultancy and award-winning Google Cloud Partner, today announced it is officially a delivery partner for Google Clouds Contact Center AI Platform.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SADA , a leading business and technology consultancy and award-winning Google Cloud Partner, today announced it is officially a delivery partner for Google Clouds Contact Center AI Platform.
  • As a delivery partner, SADA will offer and deploy Google Clouds enterprise-grade, AI-powered cloud contact center solution globally.
  • Our close partnership with SADA ensures the quick deployment of Google Cloud's Contact Center AI Platform, which equates to a faster time to value for our customers, said Yariv Adan, Director of CCAI Product Management, Google Cloud.
  • As a delivery partner for Google Clouds CCAI platform, SADA helps customers save money with AI and automation such as customer self-service with Google Cloud Dialogflow and live agent support with Google Cloud Agent Assist.

The Emerging Workforce Overwhelmingly Prefers Google Cloud Productivity and Collaboration Tools Over Alternatives

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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The survey found that the next generation workforce overwhelmingly prefers Google Clouds productivity and collaboration tools compared to alternative solutions.

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  • The survey found that the next generation workforce overwhelmingly prefers Google Clouds productivity and collaboration tools compared to alternative solutions.
  • Survey findings uncovered that businesses using Google Workspace would have an advantage in attracting and onboarding recent graduates who are proficient with and prefer these tools.
  • These results come as Google Workspace is aggressively rolling out new features for Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Gmail, and Chat that make for seamless collaboration and enhanced productivity.
  • A Google Cloud Partner with multiple Specializations, SADA delivers continuous innovation, strong partnerships, and service excellence.

Ryan Pollreisz Appointed Studio Manager at Imagendary Studios

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Imagendary Studios, a subsidiary of FunPlus, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ryan Pollreisz to the position of Studio Manager.

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  • Imagendary Studios, a subsidiary of FunPlus, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Ryan Pollreisz to the position of Studio Manager.
  • Imagendary Studios, acquired by FunPlus in 2021, is currently working on its first original AAA development using Epic Games latest Unreal 5 Engine.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • FunPlus studios include KingsGroup, Puzala, Seven Games and Imagendary Studios, each with a focus on developing a unique brand of innovative games for global audiences.

Entertainment Industry Veteran Barbara Ford Grant Joins NEP’s Virtual Studios Group To Lead New Prysm Stages Business Unit

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators around the globe, announced today the appointment of entertainment industry veteran Barbara Ford Grant to President of its newly formed NEP Prysm Stages business unit.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators around the globe, announced today the appointment of entertainment industry veteran Barbara Ford Grant to President of its newly formed NEP Prysm Stages business unit.
  • NEP launched the Prysm Stages brand in late 2021 to support its growing global network of permanent stages designed for film and TV.
  • Ford Grant joins NEP from arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf where she served as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing its mixed-reality platform and IT divisions.
  • Ford Grant adds to NEPs talented lineup of virtual production leaders, led by Global President of NEP Virtual Studios, Cliff Plumer.

Hyperreal® Raises $7 million in Oversubscribed Seed Funding To Expand Its Digital Human And Virtual Production Capabilities

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperreal Digital Inc., the Metaverse entertainment media company and leading maker of hyper-realistic digital humansfor A-list talent, announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $7 million Seed funding round.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperreal Digital Inc., the Metaverse entertainment media company and leading maker of hyper-realistic digital humansfor A-list talent, announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $7 million Seed funding round.
  • "Our investors recognize the explosion of opportunities in the space, and the funds will allow us to ramp up production globally."
  • The virtual concert proved Hyperreal's capabilities in creating a virtual Madison Beer and set the bar for future collaborations.
  • "Digital Humans will be at the center of all virtual production as it expands into media and everyday life," said Ted Farnsworth.

Open Shading Language Becomes Sixth Academy Software Foundation Project

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) , a collaborative effort to advance open source software development in the motion picture and media industries, announced that Open Shading Language (OSL) has been approved as the Foundation's sixth hosted project.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) , a collaborative effort to advance open source software development in the motion picture and media industries, announced that Open Shading Language (OSL) has been approved as the Foundation's sixth hosted project.
  • Initially developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks , Open Shading Language is the de facto standard shading language for VFX and animation and was recognized with an Academy Scientific and Technical Award in 2017.
  • "We have seen firsthand how other projects have grown as part of the Academy Software Foundation, and we believe that joining the Foundation is the next step to help us expand the Open Shading Language community," said Larry Gritz, Software Engineering Architect at Sony Pictures Imageworks and Open Shading Language founder and chief architect.
  • The Academy Software Foundation is home to OpenVDB , OpenColorIO , OpenEXR , OpenCue , OpenTimelineIO , and Open Shading Language .