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POST PRODUCTION, CGI & 3D FILM Oct 2010

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New York: Andreas Berner

A talented 3D artist who has worked with motion graphic houses such as Psyop, Imaginary Forces, Trollback and many others, Andreas Berner will now be joining the staff at MassMarket as Creative Director, overseeing projects that combine VFX and design.

Andreas completed his Master of Science degree at NYU with his thesis project 'Three Graces' that was selected to screen at several festivals, including Siggraph 2004. After graduating with honors, he went on to complete a one-year term at EYEBEAM, a Media Arts Organization in Brooklyn, where he received a prestigious Production Artist Award for his work on commissioned projects for artists Shirin Neshat, Aziz & Cucher. He also produced his own moving image art installation which was exhibited as part of the MID Studio & Commision Exhibition at EYEBEAM's gallery in 2005.

Andreas has been instrumental in winning several projects for MassMarket, and will continue to oversee future projects from pitching, supervising, and delivery.

Moscow: Asymmetric VFX Studio

Asymmetric VFX Studio (A-VFX), located in Moscow, is a leading Russian post production company that creates high-end visual effects and CG character animation for feature films, TV series and commercials.

A-VFX provides all the main post production services, including editing, colour grading, animation, VFX and stereoscopy post production.

With more than 25 permanent specialists and the same number of freelancers on its books, the company is organised around a highly experienced creative team. Using traditional software as well as products developed in-house, A-VFX collaborates with some of the leading international advertising agencies and production companies. The studio has created commercials for brands including M&Ms, Coca-Cola, Cheetos, Myth, Actimel, Heineken and Baltika, and also regularly contributes to both domestic and international feature film projects.

A-VFX has enjoyed consistent growth by mastering new tools and applying innovative technologies to stay ahead of the competition. People remain the most important element of the company's success, however, with its artists, animators, supervisors, programmers and producers forming a solid team of expert professionals.

Miami: Capture Miami

Capture Miami is a production company with an award-winning post department in 3D animation, graphics design and compositing with partner offices in Germany - Capture Düsseldorf and Capture Berlin.

Capture Miami handles productions beyond South Florida in any US area, producing documentaries, music videos and corporate films for clients including ThyssenKrupp in Alabama and Mercedes Smart Car and Del Monte in Los Angeles.

The company's core services are film production, post production and events. For the latter, it has created event presentations on up to five screens for clients such as Chevrolet.

Sao Paulo: Dinamo Filmes

Created in 1997 by Eduardo Cama, Dinamo Filmes was the first element in the Dinamo Group that now incorporates Dinamo Digital and Dinamo Entertainment. Ricardo Carelli is responsible for the creative section of Dinamo Digital, Dinamo Filmes' computer graphics and finishing company.

In 1998, Dinamo began working with some of the leading agencies and biggest advertisers. Its crew includes six directors; three in Dinamo Filmes and three in Dinamo Digital.

The group stands as one of the most active production companies in the Brazilian publicity market, with at least six productions per month. As a result, Dinamo Filmes is amongst the ten leading production companies in Brazil.

Houston: Locke Bryan Productions

Locke Bryan Productions is a full service film and video company founded in 1972. LBP distinguishes itself as a top-notch, creatively driven production company that works with an impressive list of advertising agencies and clients worldwide.

LBP offers creativity, experience and talent with a staff of directors, editors and graphic artists committed to producing the best images to sell a company's products or services.

Locke Bryan Productions is known for award-winning productions shot on High-Definition, 35 mm and 16 mm. The company offers AVID Symphony Nitris and DS/HD v.10 suites, as well as graphics capabilities including 3DS MAX, ADOBE Creative Suite 4, and 3D Tracking.

Germany: PICTORION das werk

PICTORION das werk specialises in the digital design, enhancement and editing of feature films, broadcast television, TV commercials, idents and trailers. Its customer base is global, comprising both international and national feature film producers, TV broadcasters and advertising agencies.

With six locations serving all of the federal territories, PICTORION das werk is unique in providing Germany’s only complete post production network. Owing to the multi-branch structure of das werk nationally, the company has a base in every important media-related and commercial industry location.

Das werk's head office is in Cologne, with around 150 employees working between Berlin, Dusseldorf, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Under certain conditions, the company is able to apply for German film subsidies available to the feature film sector. Das werk has already completed many international projects working within this system.

Visit the website for more information.

Kansas City: T2 / Back Alley Films

T2 is an acclaimed post production and visual FX company that occupies a 16,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility in Kansas City's Crossroads Art District. Employing and contracting with some of the nation's most talented editors, finishers, designers, artists and animators, T2 has become not only nationally recognised, but nationally sought after.

Utilising its talent and technology for commercial, long form, digital and interactive projects, T2 is the heartbeat of the ever-growing advertising and entertainment community in Kansas City. Working together with advertising and digital agencies, interactive groups and other production companies, T2 creates television commercials, web content and branded entertainment, along with feature and documentary films.

Recently T2 combined forces with its young upstart company, Back Alley Films, to bring a full roster of directors to play in a full service content creation arm that will partner with agencies or work directly with clients to create memorable advertising and entertainment across all media platforms.

London: Trunk Animation

Trunk is a BAFTA award-winning independent production company with a roster of international directors that utilise numerous animation, live action and projection techniques. The company is continually looking to develop effective storytelling and visual styles, whether for commercials, music videos, broadcast commissions or interactive campaigns.

Over the years, Trunk has built its director base around an artistic and ideas-led approach, with a strong emphasis on production value. The company has worked with agencies around the world to produce content across all platforms, and prides itself on an uncompromised dedication to both its projects and clients.