Culver City, CA, April 7, 2008 — X1FX, a leading visual effects design and production company specializing in FX for feature films, TV commercials and music videos, has completed dozens of unique visual effects for the just released music video entitled “Honey” from singer Erykah Badu. The announcement was made today by X1FX co-founders Mark Larranaga, Visual Effects Supervisor, and Edy Enriquez, founder and Executive Producer. (NOTE: TO view this video, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jpkF1ehD8

For the “Honey” music video, X1FX worked directly with Erykah Badu herself as co-director with Chris Robinson and producer Megan Gutman, working in conjunction with Robot Films, for Motown Records. X1FX digitally recreated a number of classic music album covers, using the green-screen plate photography of Erykah.

Larranaga said, “I have to hand it to Erykah and Chris Robinson, they really did a great job matching the subjects in the album covers. As we started to layer the images together, the wrinkles, the plastic, the weathering to give them a much more authentic look, it was Erykah‘s performance of the character that really brought these images to life. I‘ve worked with a lot of stars, but it was a pleasure to work with Erykah, who is a very down to Earth soul.”

Enriquez said, “It was inspiring working with both a producer who knew visual effects and a director with a vision such as Chris Robinson. The collaboration between us and them was coherent and unambiguous, making the job of our artists so much easier. Miss Badu‘s presence in the process added another layer of creativity and was a pleasure to behold.”

In the “Honey” music video, Erykah Badu goes shopping in an old fashioned record album store and selects a number of albums to look at. The covers of each of the albums she picks out of the bins “come to life” and feature Erykah in poses that re-create the original album artwork. The album covers that are parodied include The Beatles‘ “Let It Be,” The Ohio Players‘ “Honey,” Diana Ross‘ “The Boss,” Olivia Newton-John‘s “Physical,” Grace Jones‘ “Nightclubbing,” Earth, Wind & Fire‘s “Spirit,” De La Soul‘s “3 Feet High and Rising,” and even John Lennon‘s famous final “Rolling Stone” Magazine cover.

X1FX‘s Visual Effects Team behind the “Honey” music video included:

Mark Larranaga, Visual Effects Supervisor
Edy Enriquez, VFX Executive Producer
Christi Lee Anderson, VFX Producer
Mark Larranaga – Flame artist
Johnny Renzulli – Flame Artist
Anita Razzano – Flame Artist
Anton Gaskell – Graphics Artist

ABOUT ERYKAH BADU:

Erykah Badu is one of the most popular, contemporary R&B singers at the present time. Her debut album, “Mama‘s Gun” was a sensation, and her newest release on Motown Records is entitled “New Amerykah (Pt. 1, 4th World War,”) which earned 3.5 stars from People Magazine. “Honey,” is the first single release from “New Amerykah.” People Magazine‘s review of the “Honey” music video said, “Badu‘s new music video, ‘Honey,‘ is a must see. In this hella clever video, Badu is transposed onto the covers of albums by The Beatles, Earth, Wind & Fire, Grace Jones and De La Soul.”

ABOUT X1FX:

Co-founded in 2003 by Mark Larranaga, Visual Effects Supervisor, and Edy Enriquez, Executive Producer, X1FX is a leading visual effects design and production company specializing in providing unique and compelling FX to feature films, TV commercials, and music videos. The company is located in a 5,000 square foot facility in Culver City, CA.

Since its founding, X1FX has contributed FX to such hit films as “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Spiderman 2,” “Van Helsing” and “Ladder 49″. The company‘s music video projects have included those featuring such superstars as Kanye, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Ashlee Simpson, Jamie Foxx and The Backstreet Boys. TV commercials to which X1FX has contributed include those for NASCAR, Burger King, and the NFL.

X1FX is located at 5870 West Jefferson Blvd., Unit # D, Culver City, CA, 90016. The phone is 310/836-9011, and the web address is: www.x1fx.com

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – April 7, 2008… Lawo, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of digital audio networking and console systems for production, post production, broadcast, and related applications, has appointed Michael H. Mueller to the position of US Sales and Marketing Manager. With an extensive background, Mueller‘s new position better enables Lawo to expand its brand presence throughout the United States. more

Nashville, TN, April 7, 2008 — 615 Music, one of America‘s preeminent Production Music companies, providers of library and production music (both original and custom) for television networks and programs, feature films, radio, commercials, on-air promos, interactive applications and multi-media clients, has produced and delivered the country‘s first ever 5.1 Surround sound news music package, for client KPIX TV. Additionally, 615 Music has released 29 new library CD titles. 615 Music will be exhibiting at the NAB Convention at NAB Booth # SL-9211, and at RTNDA Booth # R221. 615 Music President and CEO Randy Wachtler made the announcement.

ABOUT THE KPIX SURROUND SOUND PROJECT:

For client KPIX TV, San Francisco, 615 Music created and produced a promotional news music package, entitled “Always Worth Your Time,” which will be broadcast in Dolby E™ 5.1 Surround, marking a national milestone in the broadcasting industry. Said client Dee Joyce, VP, Advertising and Marketing for KPIX TV, “We‘re excited to be the first TV station in America to broadcast our news music package, created by 615 Music, in 5.1 Surround. Today‘s great shows like ‘CSI‘ already broadcast their audio in 5.1 and make the viewer experience so rich that we wanted to extend that great experience to our local news audience. Our HD signal, together with 5.1 Surround, is an exciting step for CBS 5 KPIX-TV, 615 Music and the Bay Area.”

Mr. Wachtler added, “‘Always Worth Your Time‘ is the first news music package in America to be released in 5.1 Surround and we‘re proud to have created it for Dee Joyce and her creative team at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. This news music package is perfect for stations with a new HD look, and makes the viewer experience rich and exciting. With so many network shows now broadcasting their content in HD and 5.1, 615 Music stands at the leading edge by providing the country‘s first 5.1 news music package.”

ABOUT 615 MUSIC‘S NEW LIBRARY TITLES:

From the 615 Platinum Series:
SFL-1168 – “Modern Pop-R&B:” Urban influenced pop music that designed to make the listener groove or bring him to his feet.
SFL-1167 – “1950‘s Popular Styles:” Classic, 1950s-styled popular music with that nostalgic sound and spirit that everyone will remember.
SFL-1166 – “Alternative Rock Vol. 3 (With and Without Vocals):” Contemporary Alt Rock with and without vocals.
SFL-1165–“I-Team Investigative Vol. 3:” News promo music beds for every occasion, from inviting human drama, to investigative, to breaking news.
SFL-1164 – “Indie Acoustic:” Features acoustic driven, adult alternative music with and without vocals. Songs are from David Cleveland, veteran composer and musician for 615 Music, and performances by other well-known and respected musicians such as Matthew Burgess (percussionist,) Mike Childers (drummer,) and Danny Olannerghty (bassist.)
SFL-1163–“Hip Hop/Rap Vol. 2.:” This new release offers authentic hip hop and rap tracks as real as it gets.
** SFL-1162–“Yuletide Spirit, Vol 4.:” Classic and original holiday and Christmas favorites, both traditional and modern.

From the Scoring Stage Series:
SS-011 – “Epic Drama:” Orchestral film scores that tip their hat to the award winning epic films of the recent past.
SS-010 – “Fantasy and Children‘s Adventure:” Fun, adventurous orchestral music that brings to life the magic inside a child‘s imagination.
SS-009 – “Magic and Mayhem:” An impressive variety of “larger than life” orchestral cues from mysterious and magical to chaotic mayhem.
SS-008 – “Light Drama:” Pushing orchestral drama on the lighter side of desperate.
SS-007 – “Rock Orchestra:” Cinematic heavy rock blended with dramatic orchestral elements.
SS-006 — “Explosive Percussion:” Features an atomically charged and eruptive raging torrent of percussion power.

From the Promo Accelerator Series:
PA-017 – “Drums and Percussion:” A broad assortment of rhythmic instruments and dynamic beats to get toes tapping.
PA – 016 – “Alt Rock #3:” Promo Accelerator‘s new Alt Rock title delivers a pulsing, raging alternative rock set with drums, bass and in-your-face power chords.

From the Music Shop Library:
EM-5252 – “African Perfumes:” An invitation to travel, inducing the listener to wander along a rhythmic path of African atmospheres.
EM-5251–“Hip Hop Philosophy: This title offers a full set of laid back urban beats featuring male and female vocals.
EM-5250 – “Piano and Co.:” Soothing arrangements of positive and lively instrumental duets featuring the piano.

From the 615 Song Catalog Series:
SEC-022–“Cary Cooper:” A fun and whimsical set from award winning songwriter Cary Cooper.
From the Kingsize Series:
KSM-038 – “Windfall:” A subtle, groovy collection of acoustic guitar landscapes,with a few rough edges left in for that “real feel.”
KSM-037 -“Polkas and Tangos:” Earthy, passionate and sometimes quirky — hoist your beer stein or your Buenos Aires Baby. Who doesn’t love an accordion ???
KSM-036 – “Makeover:” The perfect “underscore” for “overhaul.” Music to make-over your home, body, spirit, and mind — the soundtrack of beauty, décor, fitness, fashion, and attitude adjustment.
KSM-035 – “Motion:” Juicy, hybrid cues incorporating ethnic, techno, and jazz elements — perfect for underscore requiring a sense of movement.

From the Metro Music Library:
MMP-083 — “Drama/Danger 3:” Offering an escalating level of tension and violence, from moderate generic drama to high anxiety and action. A mix of current techno pallete and orchestral and sound design elements — perfect for dramatic promos, teasers, trailers, extreme action, and sports.
MMP-084 — “Too Funky:” So funky it hurts! A mix of extreme R&B, funk, hip hop, and urban dance grooves with all the bells and whistles of TV production. Hooky riffs, stabby horn licks, and bluesy melodic licks generate just the right level of high-energy fun. Grooves that just won‘t quit entertaining!

From the AMP Library:
AMP-030 – “Laid Back 5:” Tracks which bring peace and harmony to any production. Pure, mellow and soft with a crystal clear sound. Relaxed and meditative backgrounds; warm, yet positive and peaceful.
AMP-029 – “Positive Drive 6:” Positive minded, suitable for life-style and trendy productions. The music is timeless as well as modern, with styles like R&B, funk, jazz, rock, and slightly techno.

From the ZEN Library:
ZEN-011:” Delicate & classy piano with jazzy drums & soft bass.
ZEN-012: “Real Dreams,” music to be in a dream-like world.

ABOUT 615 MUSIC:

Founded by president/CEO Randy Wachtler in Nashville, Tenn., in 1984,
615 Music is a multi-award winning, full-service music development, recording, post-production and sound design company with clients that include broadcast and cable television networks and programs, local market TV stations, radio stations and syndicates, advertising agencies, and filmmakers, among others.

615‘s client roster is comprised of virtually every major broadcast and cable television network, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, MSNBC, HBO Worldwide, A&E, HGTV, The History Channel, The Family Channel, Discovery, and CMT. Additionally, the company has written and produced musical themes and promotions used within, and to promote, numerous television series and shows. These have included “The Today Show,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” The Discovery Channel, “Frasier,” ABC Sports College Football, and PBS‘s “Nova.”

In Fall 2007, 615 Music acquired the renowned Metro Music library. As a result, 615 Music now has 10 production libraries and well over 500 CDS worth of music available to its clients. The combined 615 Music & Metro Music libraries are 615 “Gold” and “Platinum” Collections; 615 Song Library; AMP; Kingsize NYC; Metro Music; Music Shop; Music Gallery; Promo Accelerator; Scoring Stage Film & TV; and ZEN.

Internationally, 615 Music also enjoys a worldwide presence. The company‘s various libraries are currently being distributed to over 30 countries via its sub-publishers. In addition, 615 Music has written and produced a great deal of original music work for clients based in India, Germany, and the U.K.

Among 615 Music‘s numerous awards is a National Emmy for the memorable theme the company created for A&E‘s acclaimed “Biography” series. For the past two years in a row, 615 Music was also Emmy Award nominated for “Best Original Song” for two songs the company wrote and produced for NBC‘s “The Today Show”–those songs were entitled “Live for Today” and “It‘s a New Day, Today.”

615 Music is located at 1030 16th Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37212.
The company‘s phone number is 615/244-6515 and its new website can be accessed via www.615music.com

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Pictured is the DCD-8 Word Clock Distripalyzer /Hi-Res VSG-4 Video Sync Generator.

Brainstorm, the world leader in synchronization solutions, is introducing at NAB the new version 2.0 upgrade for the company’s acclaimed DCD-8 Word Clock Distripalyzer with low-jitter VSG-4 Video Sync Generator.

New DCD-8 / VSG-4 software optimizes and accelerates functionality, including analyzation of selected inputs for frequency measurement and phase coherence, as well as greatly expanded user pre-set operation. The combination of the DCD-8 and the VSG-4 delivers a complete solution for all sync requirements in the post-production, recording and broadcast environments.

20th Century Fox, a leader in the world of blockbuster film music and audio post-production, recently installed DCD-8 / VSG-4 units in its Newman Scoring Stage. “The Brainstorms are my primary video sync source,” explains Denis St. Amand, Assistant Chief Engineer of Fox Studios Operations. “Nothing else allows me to run with multiple video rigs. The box is unique in that it does everything at once.”

With the DCD-8 / VSG-4, up to 4 different sync formats can be generated simultaneously through the 4 BNC outputs, 2 HD and 2 SD. The VSG-4 operates either as a master sync generator or genlocked to any of the references available to the DCD-8: Video (HD or SD), Word Clock, Digital Audio (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, FireWire, ADAT) or GPS.

Post Haste Sound, one of the busiest audio post houses on LA’s West Side, has installed the DCD-8 / VSG-4. Lead remastering engineer Randall Smith explains: “Before the Brainstorm we had a separate Word Clock generator, a separate NTSC black burst generator and another PAL black burst generator. Each job was a patch bay hassle, but now we can work from one source and greatly simplify our entire operation.”

Santa Monica’s POP Sound, a leader in the creative audio post-production arena, recently installed dual DCD-8 / VSG-4′s. POP chief engineer Nick Garside explained “Today’s studio needs to be flexible and do whatever it needs to do, while still genlocked to house sync. The beauty of the Brainstorm system is that it can gearbox any sample rate or frame rate from any reference input.”

Grammy(r) and Emmy(r) Award-winning engineer/producer Nathaniel Kunkel has chosen Brainstorm as the master clock for his entire recording studio. “I needed a word clock generator/distributor with enough outputs to drive all of my equipment, run at 192K and sound really good. I haven’t heard anything else that provides the feature set and sound quality of the Brainstorm.”

The VSG-4/DCD-8 combination provides great flexibility, as audio can be locked to video or vice-versa. While many different rates can be generated simultaneously, a single sync reference can operate an entire audio/video installation. Designed for operations ranging from audio recording studios to large post-production houses and major broadcast facilities, the DCD-8 offers the most comprehensive package for all clocking needs, providing versatility in the widest range of applications.

For more information visit Brainstorm’s distributor: www.plus24.net
or phone 323.845.1171

See the Brainstorm VSG-4 / DCD-8 at
plus24 – NAB Booth # N3125

Hollywood, CA, April 7, 2008 – SonicPool, one of Hollywood‘s leading post facilities, specializing in audio and video finishing, edit suite rentals, and full post-production services, has completed mixing promotional trailers for many of the videogame industry‘s most popular games. The announcement was made by John Frost and Patrick Bird, co-founders, SonicPool.

The latest Gaming Trailers for which SonicPool has provided mixing services include those for “Proton” (“Ghost Busters,”) “Lego Batman,” “Sega Tennis Superstars,” “God Of War,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “Prince Caspian,” “Red Faction” and “Turok.”

ABOUT SONICPOOL:

Launched in Hollywood in 2001, SonicPool was co-founded by post production specialists John Frost and Patrick Bird. Each of the men currently serves the company as a President and CEO.

SonicPool is comprised of 14 SD & HD Offline and Online Edit Suites, two Theatrical Mix Stages and two additional Mix Suites, as well as a complete Machine Room Services with all the standard SD & HD decks. The company‘s post production services include Audio and Video Finishing, edit suite rentals, and media duplication. SonicPool‘s creative services include radio production. Additionally, the company offers its clients production office space rentals to accompany Offline Edit Suites.

SonicPool‘s clients run the full gamut of the entertainment and broadcasting industries, which clients ranging from major studio releases, independent feature films, TV programs, and radio, to DVD menu sound design, TV commercials, gaming, mobile and Internet projects.

SonicPool is located at 6860 Lexington Ave, Hollywood, CA, 90038.
The phone is 323/460-4MIX, and the web address is: www.sonicpool.com

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LAS VEGAS, NV — Auralex Acoustics will acoustically treat a portion of B&H‘s booth at this year‘s NAB show for a broadcast/large-diaphragm-condenser mic “shootout.” Auralex, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, will also be showcasing several of its products as part of B&H‘s booth space (SU2905).

B&H, the world’s largest retailer of Photo, Video and Pro-Audio gear, will give attendees the opportunity to try different mics in a sonic safe-haven, thanks to Auralex‘s acoustical products, amidst the roar of the NAB floor. Attendees will be able to listen to the mics via headphones throughout the show. Auralex will provide its newest Eco-Friendly StudioFoam pyramids, its Pro Banners as well as its best-selling pArtScience AudioTile‘s to the display. more

Nashville, TN, April 7, 2008 — 615 Music, one of America‘s preeminent Production Music companies, providers of production music and original themes, for television networks and programs, feature films, radio, commercials, on-air promos, interactive applications and multi-media clients, has composed and delivered a new theme song for client Peachtree TV promoting the Atlanta Braves. 615 Music President and CEO Randy Wachtler made the announcement. To hear this tune, please visit: http://www.615music.com/core/whats_new.cfm

ABOUT NEW ATLANTA BRAVES THEME SONG:

615 Music composed and produced a new theme song for the Atlanta Braves, entitled “The Braves Play Here,” for client Peachtree TV, Turner Broadcasting Inc.‘s, local Atlanta television platform. The new song, written by G. Barnhill and R. Wachtler for 615 Music, has just begun to be featured on that TV station, and will promote the Braves‘ upcoming baseball season. Warner Bros. Records recording artist James Otto, whose current single, “Just Got Started Lovin‘ You is #5 on the charts, sang the 615 Music produced tune. Wachtler said, “I want to thank my friend Scott Hendricks at Warner Bros. Records for turning me on to James Otto. What a great vocalist!”

Wachtler describes the song as, “An upbeat, fun song that incorporates the famous Braves chant heard at Turner field.” 615 Music‘s client for this project was Peachtree TV Senior Vice President/General Manager Jonathan Katz, who said, “We are delighted with the song that 615 Music created to introduce this season‘s Braves‘ games on Peachtree TV. It capitalizes on the iconic sounds at Turner Field, while also tapping into musical styles that resonate with our viewers.”

ABOUT 615 MUSIC:

Founded by president/CEO Randy Wachtler in Nashville, Tenn., in 1984,
615 Music is a multi-award winning, full-service music development, recording, post-production and sound design company with clients that include broadcast and cable television networks and programs, local market TV stations, radio stations and syndicates, advertising agencies, and filmmakers, among others.

615‘s client roster is comprised of virtually every major broadcast and cable television network, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, MSNBC, HBO Worldwide, A&E, HGTV, The History Channel, The Family Channel, Discovery, and CMT. Additionally, the company has written and produced musical themes and promotions used within, and to promote, numerous television series and shows. These have included the “TODAY” show, “Live with Regis and Kelly,” The Discovery Channel, “Frasier,” ABC Sports College Football, and PBS‘s “Nova.”

In Fall 2007, 615 Music acquired the renowned Metro Music library. As a result, 615 Music now has 10 production libraries and well over 500 CDS worth of music available to its clients. The combined 615 Music & Metro Music libraries are 615 “Gold” and “Platinum” Collections; 615 Song Library; AMP; Kingsize NYC; Metro Music; Music Shop; Music Gallery; Promo Accelerator; Scoring Stage Film & TV; and ZEN.

Internationally, 615 Music also enjoys a worldwide presence. The company‘s various libraries are currently being distributed to over 30 countries via its sub-publishers. In addition, 615 Music has written and produced a great deal of original music work for clients based in India, Germany, and the U.K.

Among 615 Music‘s numerous awards is a National Emmy for the memorable theme the company created for A&E‘s acclaimed “Biography” series.
For the past two years in a row, 615 Music was also Emmy Award nominated for “Best Original Song” for two songs the company wrote and produced for NBC‘s “TODAY” show–those songs were entitled “Live for Today” and “It‘s a New Day, Today.”

615 Music is located at 1030 16th Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37212.
The company‘s phone number is 615/244-6515 and its new website can be accessed via www.615music.com

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