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POST PRODUCTION, CGI & 3D FILM Mar 2009

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Dinamo Filmes: Sao Paulo commercial production

Created in 1997 by Eduardo Cama, Dinamo Filmes was the first element in the Dinamo Group that now incorporates Dinamo Digital and Dinamo Entertainment. Ricardo Carelli is responsible for the creative section of Dinamo Digital, Dinamo Filmes' computer graphics and finishing company.

In 1998, Dinamo began working with some of the leading agencies and biggest advertisers. Its crew includes six directors; three in Dinamo Filmes and three in Dinamo Digital.

The group stands as one of the most active production companies in the Brazilian publicity market, with at least six productions per month. As a result, Dinamo Filmes is amongst the ten leading production companies in Brazil.

Glassworks: London - Amsterdam 2D Compositing/ film

Founded in 1996 by CEO Hector Macleod, Glassworks was launched as a modern post production facility. The London Soho-based company supplies high-end digital animation and visual effects expertise for the production of creative content, from award-winning commercials to films, promos and digital material. It also devises tools for its own special assignments, such as the recent Heartworks project.

Glassworks expertise is built around a core team of specialists in computer animation, digital effects, telecine and compositing. The company's reputation is underpinned by its passion for quality, innovation and personalised service.

In 2006, in response to existing relationships with Dutch agencies and in recognition of the quality sought by both agencies and production companies, Glassworks Amsterdam was launched. With plans for further expansion within Europe, the company's current capacity (which includes 60 staff, six Flames, three Smokes, five Flints, Telecine, two Avids, a Final Cut Pro suite and 40 3D stations, plus Shake Farm), will inevitably increase.

LIGA_01: Munich - Hamburg CGI & 3D / AI

LIGA_01 is a German-based animation and visual effects studio with production facilities in Hamburg and Munich. With its high profile team of digital artists and designers, the company provides motion graphics, 3D characters, visual effects and all other kinds of CGI for media content such as film, internet and print campaigns.

LIGA_01 has been repeatedly recognised with awards at international festivals such as BDA Promax, Art Directors Club, New York Festival and Cannes Advertising Festival. Clients include global agencies BBDO, Saatchi, McCann, JWT, Jung von Matt, Ogilvy and Grey, and companies such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Lamborghini, Skoda, Citroën, Peugeot, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Dolce & Gabbana, and several international TV stations.

Locomotion: Dusseldorf - London animation production

Locomotion is a digital creative company with high-end post production studios located in Germany and London.

The team includes conceptual artists, digital directors, artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers and programmers. The company's vast talent pool has been sourced from around the globe and is strongly supported by its German technical core.

Clients can expect a team of 30 energised, attentive experts, working in a stylish high-tech environment. If clients can't come to town, they can rely on great communication and equally amazing results virtually.

Authentic, provocative and playful, Locomotion works with progressive clients, brands, film productions and agencies - all leaders in their field who expect the best ideas, highest quality and fastest delivery.

Passion Pictures: London - Melbourne - Paris animation production

Passion Pictures is one of Europe's leading independent film production companies. Active in commercials and music video production, the company uses character animation, graphics and mixed media techniques. Its film and television department specialises in documentaries, winning an Academy Award for its feature documentary 'One Day In September' (Dir: Kevin McDonald, 2000). The company also has an office in Paris, which opened in 2002.

In the field of animation, Passion Pictures is probably best known for its award-winning commercials as well as the Gorillaz music videos, directed by Pete Candeland and designed and co-directed by Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the band. Passion Pictures has a wealth of experience in combining live action with animation, and houses a highly experienced team of directors, animators, producers, visual effects supervisors and art directors.

Recent commercial credits include Sony Bravia 'Play-Doh' (Fallon), Audi Q5 'Unboxed' (BBH), and Compare the Market featuring Aleksandr the Russian meerkat (VCCP).

Visit the company's website to see a full range of work.

Pictorion das werk: Berlin - Dusseldorf - Frankfurt - Hamburg - Cologne - Munich editing

Pictorion das werk GmbH and PictorionFilm GmbH are amongst Germany's leading digital image processing companies.

Pictorion specialises in all areas of digital post production. The award-winning company employs 150 highly skilled staff and has offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich.

For over 18 years, the das werk brand has provided outstanding levels of quality and service. Its complex Di-workflow for feature films has been entirely adapted to the short format sector.

Clients include international advertising agencies, film and TV production companies, international film producers, broadcasters and leading industrial names.

Reepost: Paris CGI & 3D / AI

Created in April 2007, Reepost is a post production house that offers editing, 2D and 3D facilities with the latest technology and experienced talents in a great Parisian location.

The company specialises in the creation of digital effects for commercials, feature films and music videos, and its team of professional graphic artists has more than ten years experience in the world of post production. Facilities at Reepost include two Flint HD suites with a Combustion in each, an Avid V3 suite, a 3D room with five workstations running 3DS Max, Maya and C4D software, and a broadcast equipped machine room.

Cutting edge technology enables Reepost to develop its creativity and professionalism, allowing the company to help directors realise their visions and achieve the best results. "A passion for beautiful images is the leitmotiv of Reepost."

madness: Stuttgart animation production

madness is a leading agency for 3D visualisations and multimedia b2b and b2c communication solutions. Founded in 1997 as a pure 3D provider, madness has developed into a full service agency for information design with a strong emphasis on 3D work. It's product portfolio contains, amongst others, conception and communication solutions, 2D and 3D visualisation and animation, film production and interactive design.

The company's services include strategic consulting and conception, cross-media productions, photo realistic demonstrations, product presentations for exhibitions and marketing purposes, interactive training applications, 3D product configurations and catalogues, internet-based interactive 3D product demonstrations, VR applications and stereo projections.

Tribbo Post: Sao Paulo CGI & 3D / AI

Based in Sao Paulo, Tribbo Post provides high end visual effects for television, commercials and feature films to major agencies and production companies throughout Brazil.

In the market for over five years, the studio has won several awards at the Cannes Festival and many national festivals, including best 'Finishing House' in CCSP's Best of the Market awards.

The company regularly serves the domestic market with the same quality, technology and highly skilled technicians as those available in major facilities around the globe. In addition to the cost savings brought by a favourable exchange rate, Brazil has a well-structured production industry that ranks fifth in the world in terms of production volume.

Tribbo uses industry-standard techniques and the latest post production tools, such as Hi-End Discreet stations, and has an extensive CGI team based on multiprocessor systems and network rendering.