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Articles in July 2005 issue of Asia Image

• Leitch appoints new Australian distributor.(Technology Highlights)
• Speed matters: that animation datasets are getting bigger is beyond doubt, mainly because the software itself is now capable of incorporating more detail.(technology update)
  by Dean, Richard
• Matrox Video Products Group.(company profile)(Company Profile)
• Trans TV pulls Fear Factor rip-off.(Programming News)(Endemol International)(Brief Article)
• Mega Media adds digital cinema encoder.(Technology Highlights)
• Leap of faith: production on Leap of Love, a feature film by Singapore-based MediaCorp Raintree Pictures and Ochre Pictures is nearing a wrap, and reflecting on her journey so far finds first time feature director Jean Yeo in a contemplative mood.(profile
  by Lee, David
• Inscriber releases Inca Studio 2.0.(Product Briefs)
• Discovery in SkyLife deal to expand Korean distribution.(Cable & Sat News)(Brief Article)
• Boris FX to acquire Optibase's Final Effects Complete.(Product Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Tom and Warner Bros in China tie-up.(In China)(Tom Online, Warner Brothers Studios)(Brief Article)
• Jack Neo starts shooting I Not Stupid sequel.(In Film)
• Kodak and Barco ally on D-Cinema.(Technology Highlights)
• Rolodex.(Directory)(Company Profile)
• Softimage supports Xbox.(Product Briefs)
• Myanmar plans film department to boost movie standards.(In Film)(Brief Article)
• Toon Boom Studio v3 released.(Product Briefs)(Brief Article)
• SMEG channel offers digital surround sound.(Technology Highlights)(Shanghai Media Entertainment Group)(Brief Article)
• Taiwan's first digital feature film released commercially.(In Film)
• MUV to create three new original 3D projects.(Animation Action)
• Roadrunner.(company profile)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
• Reflecmedia shows off Ultimatte DV.(product gallery)
• The future's so bright.(editorial)(Brief Article)
  by Lee, France
• Leitch ships VelocityQ version 9.1.(Product Briefs)(Brief Article)
• PROMAX&BDA goes to China.(Industry Events)(Sichuan Television Festival)(Brief Article)
• South Pacific Pictures appoints new MD.(People)
• Asian TV Awards opens for entries.(Industry Events)
• Evolution and revolution: post players in the Philippines are generally contented amid a healthy volume of work. And they are optimistic that they have the potential to become the next regional hub for high-end work.(country focus)
  by Jazmines, Tessa
• Apple unveils Intel plans.(product gallery)
• Vicon gets smart with iQ2.0.(product gallery)(Brief Article)
• CNA moves into documentaries.(In Production)(Channel NewAsia)(Brief Article)
• MTV makes greater China appointments.(People)
• Hong Kong gets new studio.(In Production)
• Hark, Seven Swords calls: internationally acclaimed director Tsui Hark's Seven Swords is set to premier at the end of July. Asia Image takes a look at how the post production work proceeded on Tsui's latest film.(film post)
• StarHub Cable launches NVOD platform.(Cable & Sat News)
• Alias launches SketchBook Pro version 2.(product gallery)
• Infocus provides production support for IOC coverage.(In Production)(Infocus Asia, International Olympic Committee)(Brief Article)
• India's tobacco ban effective from October.(news room)
• Star Movies' First Cuts begins production.(In Production)
• Mixing & tracking: combining images and overlaying CGI are obviously jobs done after shooting. But getting the source material right can make life a lot easier in post production.(compositing & motion tracking)
  by Dean, Richard
• UHE plans two more kids channels.(Cable & Sat News)
• Disney appoints director of business development.(People)(Shantanu Nalavadi, Walt Disney Co.)(Brief Article)
• Sony to distribute CCTV programme.(In China)
• Singapore company signs co-pro deal for HD series.(In Production)
• Dream big: Asia Image recently spoke with Dreamworks CTO Ed Leonard on how studios looking to produce the next big animation hit can harness the force of technology to aid creative power.(tech talk)
• Cube Production Philippines.(company profile)(Advertisement)
• Cintel welcomes new CEO.(People)(Antony Collins, Cintel International)(Brief Article)
• China telcos ramp up new media deals.(In China)
• Asia Pacific leads global media and entertainment growth.(news room)
• Asia Image Apollo Awards 2005.(Commemorative Brochure)
• A few good men: the Philippines' animation industry is in such solid standing, the concern of players is not a lack of jobs but a lack of talent. Tessa Jazmines checks out the state of the market.(country focus)(Cover Story)
  by Jazmines, Tessa
• Discovery announces MD succession.(People)(Tom Keaveny, Discovery Networks Asia)(Brief Article)
• Australia's Ambience to co-produce drama series with CCTV.(news room)
• Korean flair: the first TV Korea Showcase that saw some 19 content producers traveling through the region showing their wares may open up new markets for Korean programming.(programming)
  by Schmid, Thomas
• Animation Council of the Philippines Inc.(company profile)(Company Profile)
• Nick to debut interactive programme in August.(Programming News)(Brief Article)