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Articles in July 2004 issue of Asia Image

• Sahara on auto pilot: with the simulcast airing of several news channels, Sahara Samay's requirements for production and transmission are different from its counterparts in India. Ritesh Gupta examines the broadcaster's continuing automation of its newsro
  by Gupta, Ritesh
• Third degree: starting this month, Asia Image will profile the top three winning entries of the Panasonic Digital Filmmaker Awards 2004 concluded in May. We start with the third prize films in the Open and Professional categories.(panasonic digital filmma
  by Lee, David
• Chinese authorities push for better domestic kids productions.(In greater China)
• Omneon adds intelligent tract routing for multi-language broadcast.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• Imagimax Co., Ltd.(company profile)
• Score one for post: how does a production house shoot two commercials featuring a football star in four hours? It does it in bits and pieces and brings it all together in post.(tvc post)
  by Schmid, Thomas
• Hungama to be part of STAR India bouquet.(In Broadcast)
• Vicon unveils next generation mo cap system.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• MAC unveils new 4-million pixel mo cap camera.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• Head over heels: a Swedish short film shot in Malaysia currently making its rounds in European film festivals is a testament to the expertise of Malaysian production companies. Asia Image finds out more.(film production)(Company Profile)
• Playhouse Disney launches in South Korea.(In Broadcast)
• Omneon expands in AP with offices and appointments.(PEOPLE)(Omneon Video Networks )(Brief Article)
• Modern magic: anyone who follows the computer animation software industry knows the market has changed dramatically over the last 30 years. Audrey Doyle reviews the latest 2D and 3D software programmes available on the market.(technology update)
  by Doyle, Audrey
• STAR launches new channel in India.(In Broadcast)(Brief Article)
• Curious Software releases Curious gFx Pro and gFx Pro+ version 2.5.(product gallery)
• Taiwan's FTV launches new TV station for drivers.(In Broadcast)
• Cookie Jar Entertainment expands team in Asia.(PEOPLE)(The Cookie Jar Group)(Brief Article)
• Asian pride: while Japan has long held the lead when it comes to quality animation production, animation studios in other parts of the region are making steady strides, especially in the global market, and not just for contract work. Asia Image profiles 1
  by Gupta, Ritesh
• CCTV-3 plans major revamp.(In Broadcast)(Brief Article)
• Bias opens Windows for SoundSoap.(product gallery)
• Thai movie industry could attract up to US$1 billion in investments.(newsroom)
• Rhythm of life: Mark Meily's feet are dancing on two different dance floors. And he's doing a mean boogie on both.(profile)
  by Jazmines, Tessa
• Hong Kong adex jumps 17 per cent.(In greater China)(Brief Article)
• Come sing along: Sing to the Dawn, a collaborative animation feature--a first for Singapore--promises to be a film not only with universal appeal, but also a film that will make its mark for its production techniques.(animation special: production)
• Balaji posts US$12.3 million net profit for fiscal year.(In Production)(Balaji Telefilm Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• Mark Smale leaves the Ambience group.(PEOPLE)
• StarHub launches digital cable platform.(Technology Highlights)
• Beyond borders: TVC production continues to transcend national borders in Asia, with facilities taking on work that takes them across the region.(frame store)
• Animated fight: the Philippines is trying to reclaim its title as the "animation capital of the world". But it's a long road.(animation special: analysis)(Company Profile)
• BDA expands Sydney operations.(In Production)(Bruce Dunlop and Associates)(Brief Article)
• Senior VP, production position announced at STAR.(PEOPLE)
• SIPA and Chiangmai Digital Works to train 300 animators.(Animation Action)
• Red Wolf Productions Sdn Bhd.(company profile)(Company Profile)
• Toonz Animation India Pvt. Ltd.(company profile)(Company Profile)
• Taiwan's digital prospects soar.(Technology Highlights)(Brief Article)
• Digital Pictures Sydney welcomes Mark Bowey.(PEOPLE)
• Laos bans Thai TV broadcasts in public.(newsroom)
• Dalet and SeaChange showcase integrated broadcast solutions.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• Scrawl Studios Pte Ltd.(company profile)(Company Profile)
• Bandai goes all out for Steamboy.(Animation Action)(Brief Article)
• Red Wolf adds Arrioja to director roster.(PEOPLE)
• SARFT orders dedicated children's channels across all provinces; limits imported animation.(newsroom)
• Apple launches new Power Mac 65 Line.(Product Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Grand brand: with advertisers more open to the idea of shooting in high definition, directors can now offer higher quality results without busting their budgets. Asia Image examines one such recent production.(tvc production)
• Color Chips to open Philippines subsidiary.(Animation Action)(Brief Article)
• Rolodex.(Directory)(Company Profile)
• Astro ties up with China Film Group Corp.(In greater China)
• A brave new world.(editorial/contents)
  by Lee, France
• Avid starts shipping Xpress Studio.(Product Briefs)(Brief Article)