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    Facilis to showcase enhancements to TerraBlock at IBC 

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    At IBC 2016, Facilis (Booth 7.B40), an international supplier of cost-effective, high performance shared storage solutions for collaborative media production networks, will showcase the latest enhancements to its TerraBlock shared storage system for content creation and postproduction.

    Facilis will focus on streamlining popular HD and 4K workflows, while offering solutions for the next big challenge that threatens to grind many postproduction pipelines to a halt, VR 360. Image quality and low compression is of the utmost importance with VR and VR 3D, so 4K and even 8K deliverables are becoming the norm. Through integration of solid-state technology with traditional spinning hard drives, Facilis has significantly increased the available shared bandwidth for HDR, 4K+ and VR production.

    The integration of SSD technology in the Hybrid24 and SSD8 models significantly increases the available shared bandwidth for heavy 4K+ production workflows. By combining traditional spinning disk technology with enterprise-class SDDs, the hybrid solution offers the best of both worlds and gives users the ability to dynamically assign volumes where performance matters most. Most importantly, users never have to waste valuable space on SSDs with persistent data, since spinning HDs in the same enclosure are used for automated offload or mirroring.

    At IBC, Facilis will also showcase the latest shipping version of FastTracker, its asset tagging, tracking and access application designed to enhance the efficiency of workflows based on Avid, Premiere Pro, FCPX, Resolve and Pro Tools. FastTracker enables custom cataloging and metadata tagging for almost all media formats commonly used today, and up to five seats are included at no charge with the new TerraBlock systems.

    For the first time in Europe, Facilis will showcase capacity increases across the model line, with substantially lower price points, making TerraBlock accessible to the broadest range of broadcast and corporate users.

    For Adobe Premiere Pro users, Facilis is integrating Adobe’s Collaboration Hub to share and collaborate on projects and associated metadata in real time. Also announced is support for user groups in the TerraBlock interface, for easier permission management across large workgroups.

    “It’s a fantastic time to be in the business,” says James McKenna VP of Marketing and Pre Sales at Facilis, “No longer are our customers bound to the requirements and limitations of traditional broadcasting. Online content is being monetized and distributed at an alarming rate, changing forever the way consumers access media. The challenges facing content creators are real, and we have compelling solutions to overcome them.”

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    Director Kacper Larski Joins RSA Films For Spot Representation

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    RSA Films has added director Kacper Larski to its roster for commercial representation in the U.S. Larski is known for his work in automotive and sport, and a style of filmmaking which features epic visuals and gripping montage, often combining the real and surreal. Among his most recent commercial films are Garmin’s “Fenix 8” (direct to brand), U.S. Army Reserve’s “Helper” (DDB Chicago) and Bushmills Whiskey’s “Follow No One” (Mekanism). He’s also directed campaigns for Hyundai, Jeep, GMC, Subaru, VW, Mazda and Chevrolet.

    Larski’s distinctive aesthetic emerged in one of his first projects, Land Rover’s “68 Years Later,” which won a Cannes Young Directors Award in 2016. Two years later, he directed the “Greatness is Rare” campaign for BBDO Toronto and the Canadian Paralympic Committee which won Cannes Lion Gold. Prior to joining RSA, Larski had most recently been repped in the U.S. market by production house Eleanor.

    “The camera and film for me have always been about the ability to live 1,000 lives,” Larski said. “Stylistically, I want to transport viewers in whatever stories I’m telling--a super athlete’s runner’s high, a skier’s dream powder, a giant’s tale, even driving in space.”

    “Kacper is one of the most exciting filmmakers I’ve seen over the last several years,” said Luke Ricci, president, RSA Films US. “Whether it’s a character, an emotion, an environment, car or other product, he has a special and distinctive way of capturing and articulating the world around him in all his work. He is a fantastic addition to our RSA family.”

    “Joining RSA is a dream come true,” Larski said. “The roster includes some of the best filmmakers in the world, with founder Ridley Scott... Read More

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