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Posted by Raymond Pettitt Contact Raymond Pettitt: media@alunablue.com http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/633.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:46:00 +0100 FootageBank HD Sees International Sales Triple as Global Market Expands Search Engine Capabilities of Renowned Footage Company Makes It a Clear Leader LOS ANGELES, August 20, 2008 - FootageBank HD, the sole footage company specializing in High Definition (HD) content, announced today that its international division has more than tripled in sales in the last 18 months due to the increased demand for worldwide content . Concurrent with the sales growth, companies from throughout the world, including the Middle East and Europe, have signed with FootageBank HD to represent their HD footage. “International companies have watched the stock footage market growth in the U.S. and are realizing they have revenue generating content that can be monetized,” stated Paula Lumbard, founder and president of FootageBank HD. “The Internet has allowed these international companies to research footage houses, assess their search engines and then use this information to choose a good fit in a representative. In our case, several international companies have recently moved into the HD space and chose to work with FootageBank HD because of our leadership in this area and our search engine capabilities.” Marco Polo Film AG (MPF), one of Germany’s leading nature and science film production companies, is one such international client. MPF is primarily engaged in the production of TV-documentaries, series and feature-length documentaries and produces series, shorts, 30’ and 60’ one-offs for children's programs, reports and all kinds of nature related magazine programs. “Due to the highly competitive market, it was important for us to cooperate with a footage company that shares our values and visions especially in terms of contemporary and future oriented technical standards,” said Annette Scheurich, senior executive producer, Marco Polo Film AG. “In FootageBank HD we found a highly professional partner for distribution of high quality footage. Equally important was that we knew Paula Lumbard for some time and so were sure to be ‘in good hands’ with one of the most trustworthy and most competent professionals in this business.” Viznews, the only HD producer in Pakistan, has also been working with FootageBank HD. “Viznews is the largest visual news agency in Pakistan and we have more than two million minutes of archives including our country’s famous tribal areas, landscapes, military and sports features,” said Wahid Abbasi, chief executive officer, Viznews. “With such demand for our footage, we chose to work with FootageBank HD because of their reputation in the industry and their personalized customer service. With their help, we’ve increased our opportunities and revenues.” About FootageBank HD FootageBank HD is a privately-held company based in Los Angeles founded by industry icon Paula Lumbard. Lumbard anticipated the coming demand for High Definition (HD) motion content in 2002 when she opened her second footage company. FootageBank HD continues to be the only footage house specializing in HD content and is dedicated to shooting and aggregating collections of HD images to serve the rapidly growing demand for HD content in the film and television marketplace. For more information, please visit www.footagebankhd.com. Posted by Erika Powelson Contact Erika Powelson 831-424-1811 erika@powelsoninc.com http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/632.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:18:00 +0100 Footage specific high level, low cost, online PR service boosts internet traffic and rankings. London, Kiev: 15/07/08. Big Easy and Julian Jackson announce Online PR partnership. Marketers understand a lot about Search Marketing these days, but don’t always have the time to get the recurring small, but important, tasks done. One of the most important methods of improving search engine rankings is to get quality back-links to sites. The problem for marketers is that researching truly effective links is very time consuming. Secondly, the highly ranked reputable article and blogging sites require contributors to log in before posting an article to prevent spamming – this granularity makes campaign implementation even more time consuming. Because back links from quality sites are so important Big Easy Footage Library Software Ltd set up a specialist department within their SEO division to provide effective online PR and links campaigns. And to ensure the articles and press releases meet creative and quality requirements Big Easy partnered with Julian Jackson, a respected, authoritative and accredited journalist who specialises in the Still Image and Footage markets. Jackson has written for the British Journal of Photography, Professional Photographer, and many other outlets and is currently writing a monthly column about how to increase your photography income for Digital Photo Pro Magazine. Services range from simple article placement to full interview, write up and distribution. Cost start from £200 / $400 per month There is no term contract, although a 3 month trial is recommended to see appreciable results More information from Victor Krivenko, victor@big-easy-seo.com Head of Search Marketing, Big Easy Software Ltd www.big-easy-seo.com +44 (0)208 123 1992 Julian Jackson info@julianjackson.co.uk www.julianjackson.co.uk http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/631.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:54:00 +0100 One of the biggest online providers for premium motion content strengthens American presence From a perch that offers a 360° view of the Manhattan skyline, and from a retreat in the windy city, FRAMEPOOL is excited to introduce New York and Chicago creatives and filmmakers to its unique, European based collection. Following debuts of satellite offices in Paris and London, Framepool is now in New York, Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles. "The huge demand makes it absolutely necessary to be in place in the States," explains CEO Stephan Bleek. "Framepool is one of the biggest online providers for premium motion content. We offer an extensive collection of more than 400,000 film scenes - most in 35mm, HD, and 16 mm." More than 500 talented directors and DPs are represented in the Framepool collection. Framepool also offers footage from, among others, the AP Archive, the National Filmboard of Canada and the extreme sports collection "Nuit de la Glisse/Perfect Moment" (worldwide exclusive). Framepool's motto is run by filmmakers and the New York office will be headed by award-winning, non-fiction filmmaker, Mona Kanin. Framepool is strengthening its American presence with another new appointment as experienced footage specialist Krista Kilgore takes over as the Framepool Director in Chicago. Peter Carstens, who represented Framepool in Miami for several years, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Framepool in the States. "The world of advertising is changing at an accelerated pace. Producers need reliable and responsive partners. We're in perpetual motion, improving our platforms to match the highest and newest standards of technology and are confident we'll impress filmmakers with our "made-in-Germany' sensibilities," says Carstens. "We love making films and perceive ourselves as partners to filmmakers. We know what it's like to walk in these shoes; we understand the process, the creative potential and the real world constraints," comments Kanin. Kilgore adds, "We're so excited by Framepool's fresh approach. I'm inspired by the wonderful new content I have to work with; it's refreshing to be part of a superb but small team, with direct access to the CEO. We're a totally professional shop." New Sales Manager, Anna Toemp, who"s worked previously for Corbis and Framepool in Munich, adds, "Of course, we"re curious to see how New York"s creatives will react to our highly varied and sometimes edgy footage. We expect that our European content will be received with great enthusiasm by many people here." Toemp, Kilgore, Kanin and Carstens join colleague Alexander von Roon. From the Hollywood office, Alexander has sold footage to all the major Studios, (look for Framepool shots in "Sicko", "The Pink Panther 2", "Indiana Jones 4" and "Speed Racer", among others) as well as Advertisers. As another former filmmaker, Alex oversaw the shoot for NCIS in Paris. For further information please visit: www.framepool.com About FRAMEPOOL – The Online Stock Footage Collection Run By Filmmakers Framepool was founded in 2001 as a joint project by two filmmakers, Ulrike Ziegler and Stephan Bleek. Their aim was to provide filmmakers with an independent online-portal. Framepool uses the latest digital technology to store and present their collection. Around 400,000 clips or 3,000 hours of footage from the areas of advertising, documentation and history are available for download at www.framepool.com . Framepool is one of the largest suppliers of online motion content licensing and management services to the entertainment and advertising industry. Framepool offers motion content, rights clearance and research worldwide via its offices in Munich (HQ), London, Paris, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami as well as through international partners and representatives. http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/630.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:42:00 +0100 Acclaimed Series’ Images Include Formation of the Planet, Evolution of the Continents and Aerial Coverage from Around the World LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2008 – FootageBank HD, the sole footage company specializing in High Definition (HD) content, announced today they have been selected as the only HD house representing footage from the acclaimed Faces of Earth series produced by the American Geological Institute (AGI) and Evergreen Films for The Science Channel. The series uses computer-generated imagery (CGI) to show events such as the formation of the continents and dramatic simulations of the Ice Age forming over the earth and then receding, leaving the oceans and continents behind. Following the story from the formation of the planet to the evolution of the continents, the producers filmed aerial coverage of some of the most beautiful and dramatic locations earth; from Africa and Europe to the Pacific Northwest. In addition to providing these images to their broadcast clients, FootageBank HD will work with AGI’s existing partners - including the American Geological Institute Foundation; The Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin; and the United States Geological Survey – to provide clips from the collection at no charge for their use and study. “The high definition images used in this series are truly unique and we selected FootageBank HD as our stock footage partner because of their complete understanding and appreciation of the market that could best utilize them,” said Christopher Keane, director of communications and technology at AGI. “It was also important to find a company who could appreciate the philanthropic side of what we do and the scientific groups that should benefit from the use of these images. FootageBank HD had that desired combination of best serving the business and scientific community.” The Faces of Earth four-part series explores how the Earth is constantly remade by the forces of nature and employs state-of-the-art computer graphics, aerial photography, and science in exploring Earth’s past, present and future geologic story. From the formation of the planet to the emergence of life, and the dynamic internal and external processes that have shaped our world and culture, Faces of Earth brings Earth to life. To learn more about Faces of Earth and to watch trailers from the series go to http://www.facesofearth.tv . “Our clients are clamoring for creative and unusual images of the earth in formation, effects of the Ice Age and global warming, as well as depictions of science, space and evolution,” said Paula Lumbard, founder and president of FootageBank HD. “Having worked with the Faces of Earth series since its inception, it is exciting to see the quality of images it has produced and an honor to be representing such a body of work.” About The AGI The American Geological Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit federation of 44 geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment. About FootageBank HD FootageBank HD is a privately-held company based in Los Angeles founded by industry icon Paula Lumbard. Lumbard anticipated the coming demand for High Definition (HD) motion content in 2002 when she opened her second footage company. FootageBank HD continues to be the only footage house specializing in HD content and is dedicated to shooting and aggregating collections of HD images to serve the rapidly growing demand for HD content in the film and television marketplace. For more information, please visit www.footagebankhd.com . http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/628.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:32:00 +0100 Singapore, June 30th 2008 – OnAsia has announced the release of a new upgrade to its Windows-based Image Keyworder software. The new version, currently available at www.imagekeyworder.com and as a free upgrade for existing users, includes a ‘suggest’ function which will allow users to propose terms for inclusion in the program’s comprehensive controlled vocabulary. The new functionality is designed to enhance the depth and breadth of Image Keyworder’s controlled vocabulary, which comes bundled with the software and is one of its most valuable features. Image Keyworder’s controlled vocabulary is already over 40,000 terms strong, including synonyms, alternate forms, spelling variations and singulars and plurals. “We are aware that one of Image Keyworder’s greatest strengths is its controlled vocabulary,” said Yvan Cohen, a Director at OnAsia, the company which developed the software. “We have a team of people who are working to expand and enrich the thesaurus, but users occasionally still find a gap in our coverage especially if the terms they wish to add are specialised. With our new ‘suggest’ function they can send their suggestions directly to our team for review,” he added. Accessible as a button on the toolbar at the top of Image Keyworder’s workscreen, users can add lists of terms that they would like to suggest for inclusion in the controlled vocabulary accompanied by notes as to their meaning and relevance. They are also able to see if the term has been accepted or declined and any relevant comments from Image Keyworder’s in-house team. Image Keyworder has been developed in close collaboration between OnAsia’s IT and keywording teams who have considerable experience and understanding of the challenges involved in indexing and keywording large volumes of imagery. “The software is an ongoing collaborative development effort aimed at taking the pain out of keywording and making it more efficient,” said Mr Cohen. “We believe that our first hand knowledge of keywording and image management has helped make Image Keyworder a more effective tool.” One of the most comprehensive and competitively priced keywording programs on the market, Image Keyworder’s controlled vocabulary means that, with a single click, users can add several relevant terms to an image. The structure and depth of a controlled vocabulary help make an otherwise random and error-prone process more efficient. Having grown out of OnAsia’s experience as a professional keywording service, Image Keyworder also offers users a number of features aimed at combining comprehensive keywording with productivity. Groups of images can be processed in batches, templates can be created and saved for repeat image types and keywords can be selectively added and removed from sets of images. Image Keyworder can be downloaded for a free 30-day trial from www.imagekeyworder.com . The trial includes full functionality and access to Image Keyworder’s comprehensive built-in thesaurus. An Image Keyworder license for two computers costs just US$ 79.99 including a 12-month thesaurus subscription valued at US$ 39.99. For more information contact support@imagekeyworder.com http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/627.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:08:00 +0100 Royalty Free Illustration & Photos Hypermania Design launches new website: www.pixrar.com Sells royalty-free stock illustrations and photographs. Accepts illustrations from artists for further sale.. Contact Sean Gladwell HYPERMANIA 01243 780385 sales@hypermania.com http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/624.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:03:00 +0100 africanpictures.net , as a part of Africa Media Online (AMO) Pty Ltd, is undertaking a ZAR5.5 million project to ensure that global audiences have access to quality pictures that reflect South Africa in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 26 June 2008 africanpictures.net , as a part of Africa Media Online (AMO) Pty Ltd, is undertaking a ZAR5.5 million project to ensure that global audiences have access to quality pictures that reflect South African history, the various cultures as well as specialist imagery focused on the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Known as the African Image Pipeline (AIP), the project has been made possible with 70% grant funding from the European Union through Gijima KZN, an initiative of the Department of Economic Development in South Africa. AMO makes African heritage and media digital collections accessible to global art, media and product audiences. The company believes that the long term ownership of African commercial and heritage collections must remain in Africa with revenue returning to those to whom the collections belong. While others may have access to them (both locally and internationally) they need to be preserved in Africa for future generations. In this way, it will be Africans that tell Africa’s story. The AIP enables AMO to: train photo entrepreneurs from historically disadvantaged backgrounds; digitise additional images; upgrade their online media library and sales management system including introducing a multi-language search facility; and provide quality images to global audiences. A full version of this press release can be found on: http://www.africamediaonline.com/displaysite.php?page=aip_press_release _______________________________________________________________ Contact Rosanne Larsen www.africanpictures.net +27-33-3459445 rosanne@africamediaonline.com africanpictures.net Africans telling Africa's story - A division of Africa Media Online Leighton Street No. 17 Pietermaritzburg, 3201 South Africa http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/623.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:31:00 +0100 Lebrecht launches new website www.authorpictures.co.uk , the first picture source dedicated to authors and literatures of all periods, languages and styles. Lebrecht's new website www.authorpictures.co.uk contains thousands of images of authors and their works. By author they mean everyone who has ever written a book for publication - whether novelist or historian, poet or politician, playwright or philosopher. The collection, already extensive, is growing week by week. Lebrecht offers a unique, in-depth approach to the life and work of every writer. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact them at pictures@lebrecht.co.uk . As usual, Lebrecht will provide an in-depth product and images that you cannot find everywhere else on the internet. If you cannot find the image you are looking for do contact us as we can call on our many sources of supply for the image you need. The opening feature focusses on Sir Arnold Wesker, the internationally renowned British playwright, novelist, essayist and poet, who turns 76 on May 24. Famous for his 1950s trilogy, Chicken Soup with Barley, Roots and I'm Talking about Jerusalem, Sir Arnold he has written 42 plays and has just published a new collection of poetry and is staging his first opera in Tokyo. He allowed Le brecht to scan samples of his manuscripts on www.authorpictures.co.uk http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/622.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:45:00 +0100 Newly Formed Production Collaboration to offer Assignment-Based Production Services Los Angeles, CA, May 14, 2008 – Apex Stock, a subsidiary of Air Hollywood, Inc., today announced that it has retained Filmatics LLC, an award-winning film production boutique in Los Angeles, California, to provide ongoing production knowledge and expertise for current and future production assignments. In partnering with Filmatics, Apex Stock bolsters its existing production capabilities by bringing a talented crop of young filmmakers together with substantial production resources and well-established distribution. In addition to producing content for Apex Stock’s growing footage library, the new production collaboration intends to offer assignment-based production services to the firms’ clientele. “We have always had the resources to produce on assignment,” explains Talaat Captan, Apex Stock’s President and CEO. “Filmatics adds a greater level of creativity and technical expertise into the mix, and that’s what makes this partnership so exciting.” Among Filmatics’ numerous productions of film, documentary, music video and mobile content, is “How Henri Came to Stay”, winner of the Audience Award at the Beijing International Film Festival in 2007. Apex Stock’s high-quality stock footage collection is distributed directly by the firm and also through Getty Images, Corbis Motion and National Geographic. Apex Stock is owned and operated by Air Hollywood, Inc., a privately owned film studio and media firm based in Los Angeles, CA. For more information about Apex Stock visit www.ApexStock.com . Filmatics LLC is an award-winning production firm based in Los Angeles, California. Owned and operated by USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Graduate, Elia Petridis, together with fellow USC Cinema classmate, Jeffrey Allen, Filmatics writes and produces film and video projects that run the visual gambit from theatrical films to mobile content. For more information about Filmatics visit www.GoFilmatics.com . Rob Shalhoub Company: Apex Stock Phone number: 323-468-5301 E-mail: rob@apexstock.com http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/621.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:57:00 +0100 Omnimovi launches monthly special offer to footage buyers Omnimovi launches monthly special offer to footage buyers - featuring a premium collection of HD footage at 60% off standard prices. Omni movi MD Spencer Rowell said "We are keen to encourage new users of footage to try premium quality product instead of the cheap rubbish. Users generally have a specific task that only footage will fulfil. The trouble is the cheap footage that users may have to trial does not answer their creative needs and they may turn away from footage as creative resource." Omnimovi's offer can be found on their web site www.omnimovi.com Omnimovi Ltd +44 208 347 6555 http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/620.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0100 Munich, June 23, 2008. PantherMedia is further extending their cooperation with picturemaxx. Germany’s first midstock agency is now also offering... Munich, June 23, 2008. PantherMedia is further extending their cooperation with picturemaxx. Germany’s first midstock agency is now also offering... http://www.stockphototalk.com/the_stock_photo_industry_/2008/06/i-picturemaxx.html http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/rss6043.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0100 Tallinn, Estonia, June 20, 2008. ALLTO1 is a photo portal for professional photographers provided by PhotoSqueezer Ltd – a company... 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THP Photo Services, the software development from age fotostock that offers hosting and marketing services for... http://www.stockphototalk.com/the_stock_photo_industry_/2008/06/cepic-2008-succ.html http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/rss6036.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100 New Online Invitation, Event Management Company to Incorporate Fotolia Image Gallery Into Custom Invitation Application, pingg Plus+ New York, NY,... New Online Invitation, Event Management Company to Incorporate Fotolia Image Gallery Into Custom Invitation Application, pingg Plus+ New York, NY,... http://www.stockphototalk.com/the_stock_photo_industry_/2008/06/fotolia-api.html http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.com/news/detail/rss6035.html