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Archive for April 2012

April 26, 2012 Posted by rg in BLOG

Affinity attends NAB 2012 in Las Vegas – A more “serious” look

'If you are a professional, you have to pay attention. That is part of the definition.'  Affinity is paying attention.  This year's big story:  acquisition in 4k has exploded.  Red, Sony, Arri, Canon, and Panasonic have announced 4k (and beyond) cameras, monitors, and workflow.  The trend is clear.  Standard definition is obsolete.  High definition is becoming obsolete.  Technology is moving very fast now... better quality, more choices, more complex.  Affinity offers Red Epic and Scarlet packages and workflow for your best projects.  Not to worry, we still have our Alexas and a variety of Sony cameras for your enjoyment. Another big story at NAB is new lighting technologies.  Low power, low heat and true colour LED, plasma and phosphorescent lighting are coming on strong.  Work faster and more efficiently.  Save on the bottom line.  Affinity offers a selection of the latest LED dual-colour lighting packages and is currently testing the new lighting solutions. And, high-end post production tools continue to evolve.  Baselight for Avid.  Smoke for the Mac. Great integrated editing and colour correction tools with awesome performance.  Established Thunderbolt technologies and long term storage solutions are here.  Affinity is committed to evaluating and working with the latest and best offerings. It was all very interesting and very exciting - We love this stuff!

Dave and Karl met Betty White!

...okay, maybe that's not true...but was is true is that Dave Gallant and Karl Roeder came back to Ottawa from the 2012 NAB show in Las Vegas armed with a major list of new potential camera, lighting and grip acquisitions...some you're going to find very interesting and unique...
April 20, 2012 Posted by jb in BLOG

What happens in Vegas... stays in Vegas...

unless it's NAB!  The guys came back from hanging with old and new friends, filled with the latest news about exciting products in development.  It's a "must attend" for video production people. Stay tuned for word on our new camera, lighting and gear acquisitions! Really cool stuff.
April 12, 2012 Posted by rg in BLOG

Well Hello Dolly!

OK Folks, it's not just any production dolly it's a Super PeeWee III Plus!  Yes the Affinity Production Group is pleased to add this latest tool to our multi-million dollar production services inventory and our dolly is already out on her first date.  Uncle Ron will be waiting up late to ensure she is treated well and gets home before curfew.  Only the best from ARRI, RED, Sony, Kino Flo, Matthews - It's all here at Affinity for Ottawa and visiting productions to enjoy.  Give Uncle Ron a call.

Three Voices

Sometimes when we create something that we're truly proud of, it's important to take the time to share it amongst ourselves. Kudos to writer/director Katie Tallo, DOP Karl Roeder and editor Chris Coote on the completion of the documentary "Three Voices'. Shot on location in Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax with the Sony F3, this heartfelt story follows the journey of three young adults and their struggle with mental illness. The whole Affinity gang gathered for a lunchtime screening and many of us were moved to tears.