Frame.io, the leading video collaboration platform, today launched Frame.io Masters, a new short film series that asks the world’s most sought-after filmmakers why they do what they do. In the inaugural installment, renown commercial director Mark Toia illuminates viewers with his journey from would-be starving artist to multi-award-winning director.

Oook Audio has today announced the launch of their royalty-free music library, aimed at the professional videography market. It links video editors with high quality compositions, crafted and curated and available via Oook’s easy-to-use portal. Features includes exclusive tracks and a simple licensing mode with a user-centric approach which can be used in films, and across the full range of video sharing websites.

MotionTribe expands its online rental platform to the UK, allowing film and television equipment owners to generate income by renting to other creative professionals. Company co-founder, Haroun Souirji, explains, “We are super excited to be at BVE 2018 to announce we can provide our services to production professionals based in, or near, London, and help people rent their gear safely, with fully comprehensive insurance tailored for audiovisual professionals. We are hoping we can attract 4.000 London users in the next 2 years.”

X-Rite Photo Europe, the specialist photo market distributor for X-Rite’s range of products, will be demonstrating on-stand colour grading tips at this year’s BVE 2018 (27thFebruary to 1st March) on the Color Confidence stand M26 with professional filmmakers Ollie Kenchington and Adrian Weinbrecht.

X-Rite, a global leader in color science and technology, will demonstrate ColorChecker Video, ColorChecker Passport Video and i1Display Pro color control solutions workflow with Adobe® Premiere® Pro CC at IBC2017 at the XP Distribution booth in Hall 12 Stand G48.

XP Distribution, the specialist distributor for X-Rites range of colour management products aimed at the photographic and filmmaker or cinema markets, will demonstrate its extensive range of colour management products for video production at IBC2017 in Hall 12 Stand G48.

AJA Video Systems #TryCION camera program is now accepting applications from qualified shooters in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). An extension of the companys North American promotion announced earlier this year at NAB 2015, #TryCION EMEA gives filmmakers, cinematographers and camera operators in the region an opportunity to use AJAs CION camera first hand in a production environment. 

AJA Video Systems today announced the #TryCION tour, offering a hands-on look at the CION production camera in major cities across North America and the Asia Pacific region. The tour kicks off in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, April 29th at The Producer's Loft located at 2773 Folsom Street, Suite 101 during sessions scheduled at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm; register online today: https://www.aja.com/tryciontour

Today, Red Giant announced Magic Bullet Looks 2.5, an upcoming free update for current users of Looks and the Red Giant Color Suite. The free update includes new color correction tools, better previewing of presets, and a major bump in speed.  

ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, congratulates the Peoples Choice Award winner of the2014 International Student Film Competition, Amr Kawji. Kawji gained the publics attention with his short film, Chicago Stands For Syrian Freedom, a story dedicated to showing national camaraderie and support, teaching the world without words that our voices will not be stifled.

ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, recently released its brand new 7 LCD Monitor Hood and10 LCD Monitor Hood. LCD monitors can be attached to a camera or crane and provide an excellent alternative to viewing media through a cramped viewfinder, offering major benefits including more accurate focus pulling and easier shot compositions. But when in bright settings, either indoor or outside and exposed to the natural light of the sun, the intense light can create an obtrusive glare or make even the brightest of screens difficult to see. The LCD Monitor Hoods from ProAm USA offer filmmakers a simple and inexpensive solution to this plaguing issue.

Adorama, one of the worlds largest photography, video, imaging and electronics retailers, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NAB Show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 7th through 10th. Visit Adorama at booth C10548 to speak with account executives from its corporate, government and education sales channels and to learn about and test-drive the latest broadcast equipment to hit the market. Adorama production experts from the Adorama Rental Company and Trade and Used department will also be onsite, providing attendees with information on the latest acquisition technology and digital media accessories available from Adorama for filmmakers, cinematographers and digital media enthusiasts. Register now for the 2014 NAB Show using Adoramas free guest pass code LV9237.

Adorama, one of the worlds largest photography, video, imaging and electronics retailers, today announced it will be the first reseller of SmallHD production equipment. SmallHD is best known for its affordable and professional high-definition monitor solutions. Most recently, the manufacturer released its new DP-7 Pro line of on-camera monitors, which includes three different models with real-time 3D LUTs. LUTs, or Lookup Tables, allow filmmakers to apply custom looks created in any color-grading suite to footage in the field. Offering a variety of options to suit a wide spectrum of filmmakers with differing budgets, SmallHDs DP-7 Pro models feature OLED (organic LED), eye-saving high-bright or the cost-effective yet powerful LCD. Customers can purchase these and more products from SmallHD at Adorama today, or rent SmallHD equipment through the Adorama Rental Company.

ProAm USA, a manufacturer of production equipment for film and video enthusiasts and professionals, recently released the Telescopium Camera Crane. A new addition to ProAm USAs revered lineup of cranes and jibs, the Telescopium is a versatile jib designed to allow DSLR and compact camera users to get dynamic crane shots with effortless setup.