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Articles in August 2004 issue of Asia Image

• Zoe goes for makeover.(product gallery)(Bebob released two new products for its popular Zoe range of zoom remote controllers )(Brief Article)
• Leitch.(rolodex)(Company Profile)
• Broadcast and Professional Products Asia Company.(rolodex)
• The reign of film: despite its relatively higher cost, film is still alive and kicking, even among short filmmakers who might be tempted by more cost effective alternatives. Foo Tiang Khuen speaks to two filmmakers on why they are such staunch supporters
  by Khuen, Foo Tiang
• TV Tokyo IPO approved.(Going Public)
• Behind the scenes: this month, Asia Image finds out the creative approach and production details of four very different TVCs produced by facilities around the region.(frame store)
• Thai Channel 7 takes stake in Matching Studio.(Thai Deals)(Bangkok Broadcasting and TV )(Brief Article)
• Twisted Media.(rolodex)(Company Profile)
• In love in control: Prime Focus claims to have made the first local use of a Milo motion control rig for Bollywood release Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Interestingly, the high-tech camera robot was used for a romantic love story.(film effects)
  by Gupta, Ritesh
• UTV announces IPO.(Going Public)
• Production Music Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd.(rolodex)(Company profile)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• Reaching for the sky: currently screening in local theatres with great success, Berlari Ke Langit is a Malaysian classic--acquired on film, featuring the evergreen romantic genre, and relying on good old storytelling and beautiful cinematography rather th
  by Shan, Nimmala
• Imagimax in US$2.5 million deal with US-based CFM Media Holding.(Thai Deals)(Brief Article)
• The Post Bangkok.(rolodex)(Company Profile)
• Inspired move: Television New Zealand installed the Inspiration, a disk-based digital asset management system, in late 2001 and moved all its news and current affairs programmes to the system in September 2002. The broadcaster hasn't looked back since.(ca
• Channel NewsAsia signs official Thai carriage deal.(Broadcast News)
• Blackmagic Design.(rolodex)(Company profile)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• China Business Network expands production with CNBC.(In Production)(Brief Article)
• Jain joins Disney.(People)(Rajat Jain )(The Walt Disney Company)
• Digital Pictures.(rolodex)(Company Profile)
• High on air: it seems that just about all the old certainties about broadcast cameras are now being challenged by dramatic developments in technology.(technology update)
  by Dean, Richard
• Playhouse Disney launches in Malaysia.(Broadcast News)
• Saraceno Productions Pte Ltd.(rolodex)(Company profile)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• CTS cuts mainland programming.(Broadcast News)(Brief Article)
• Optibase names Media 100 GM.(People)(Amir Goren been appointed as general manager )(Brief Article)
• Panasonic Singapore.(rolodex)
• HP Avid bundle complete solution for entry-level filmmakers.(product gallery)
• Singapore introduces subscription TV content classification system.(Broadcast News)
• Cine Equipment Pte Ltd.(rolodex)(Company profile)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• Hong Kong to start digital terrestrial by 2007.(Technology Highlights)(Brief Article)
• Cutting Edge appoints ops manager and BD director; Renshaw joins Sydney facility.(People)(Stephen Kruger been appointed as operations manager)(Colin Renshaw been appointed )(business development)(Brief Article)
• Kodak.(rolodex)
• New Apple products.(product gallery)
• Vithita Animation launches third PangPond production, announces export plans.(Animation Action)
• Apple.(rolodex)(Company profile)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• South Korea picks US standard.(Technology Highlights)(digital broadcasting)(Brief Article)
• Singapore signs co-pro agreement with New Zealand.(news room)(Media Development Authority and New Zealand Film Commission )(Brief Article)
• All the best: from corporate animal to creative honcho, Christy Hui is riding high on the wave of success of her first animated series, Xiaolin Showdown. She tells Asia Image how she harnesses the best of all worlds.(profile)
• Second in command: Asia Image continues with our series of profiles of the top three winning entries of the Panasonic Digital Filmmaker Awards 2004 concluded in May. This month, a look at the second prize films in the Open and Professional categories.(Pan
  by Lee, David
• Khanna leaves Zee TV.(People)
• SMG goes 3G.(Technology Highlights)
• Maya Unlimited for Apple.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• Toonz enters Middle Eastern market.(Animation Action)(Toonz Animation India signs memorandum of understanding with Seagull TV Productions )(Brief Article)
• VHQ Post Singapore.(rolodex)
• Mission possible: since its inception four years ago, The Post Bangkok has been on a relentless upgrade path to ensure it remains one of Bangkok's, and the region's, state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring its success and growth from boutique to full fledge
  by Schmid, Thomas
• APTN adds HK producer.(People)
• Digital BS signals tip the six million mark in Japan.(Technology Highlights)
• Free VO casting service offers time and costs savings.(product gallery)(Interactive Voices )(Brief Article)
• Eyeheight.(Product Briefs)(irisHD is new product)(Brief Article)
• Fame Post--Production.(rolodex)
• China calling: a wave of collaboration between local filmmakers and Australian companies is giving China's post production industry a boost up the learning curve and facilitating the growth of local post houses.(country focus)
• Ex SET EVP Sethi te head new TV production division.(People)
• Time out.(editorial)
  by Lee, France
• Automatic Duck.(Product Briefs)(Pro Import C3 software been introduced)(Brief Article)
• PCCW signs multi-year carriage deal.(Broadcast News)(Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd.)(Brief Article)
• iCare.4U International Pte Ltd.(rolodex)
• Cine watch: distributors and resellers have more of a place in the industry than just acting as middlemen in the technology distribution and supply chain. Asia Image speaks to Cine Equipment and finds out why it is one of the region's leading suppliers of
• Taiwan may relax mainland actors ban from end-July.(In Production)