Light Iron–a post house specializing in on-site dailies, digital intermediate, archival, and data services for projects originated on file-based motion cameras–has acquired an additional facility in Hollywood to support its growing OUTPOSTmobile postproduction services. The new facility on Cole Avenue is just a few blocks away from Light Iron’s headquarters on De Longpre Ave.
The expansion reflects the company’s commitment to advance it on-set and near-set post services, according to Peter Cioni, CFO of Light Iron which is celebrating its third year anniversary. Light Iron’s mobile systems include the flagship OUTPOST Cart, which supports assorted post services for all major file-based cameras; the LILY PAD Cart, an on-set creative suite used to save and set color looks; and the new LILY PAD Case, a lightweight version ideal for remote locations or processing secondary cameras.
The company recently launched a distribution channel for these systems. Called OUTPOST Enterprise,this new program puts mobile systems in the hands of companies or individuals providing services to the production industry. Rental houses, stages, production companies, post facilities, and DITs can take possession of a mobile system for minimal upfront costs and only pay for the days they use it. Light Iron bills a predetermined rate to OUTPOST Enterprise members, who can set their own rates to clients in order to create and grow new revenue opportunities.
Light Iron will handle all of its OUTPOST activities at the Cole Ave. property, including R&D, fabrication, shipping, repairs, training, and support. In addition, the facility will enable Light Iron to expand its popular OUTPOST University program. “The building is meant to be a resource for industry professionals who want to adopt progressive post production techniques. We’re moving our classroom to Cole, and we’re increasing space for hands-on training,” said Cioni.
Members of the postproduction community will recognize this building as the executive offices of the former Laser Pacific, which occupied the property from 2003 to 2011. Remodeling of the 6,000 sq. ft. facility began this week.
FireAid Concert Features Major Music Stars, Shares Stories Of Loss To Raise Money For L.A. Wildfire Relief
Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who've lost everything in the devastating LA-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a massive benefit concert Thursday that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction.
In a night full of surprises, a reunion of Nirvana — fronted by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett in the place of the late Kurt Cobain — tops the list. They launched into "Breed," "School" and "Territorial Pissings" respectively, inspired and unexpected choices.
Drummer Dave Grohl's daughter, Violet, then emerged on stage for "All Apologies."
Closer Lady Gaga, after powering through the Oscar-award winning "Shallow" and "Always Remember Us This Way" from "A Star Is Born," played a new song on the piano. "It's just for tonight, it's just for you," she said of the song she wrote with fiancé businessman Michael Polansky. "Time is a healer."
"All I need is time," she sang in the folk-y pop chorus. "To heal my broken wings and then I'll soar."
Green Day kicked off the massive show by launching into "Last Night on Earth" at the Kia Forum and were soon joined by Billie Eilish for the first surprise of the night. The lyrics are surprisingly astute: "If I lose everything in the fire / I'm sending all my love to you."
After their set, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong hugged actor Billy Crystal, who was there to welcome to the crowd at the Kia Forum.
"Our goal is simple tonight, to spend more money than the Dodgers spent on free agents," he joked. He told the audience U2 offered the first big donation of the night: $1 million dollars.
Crystal said he was wearing the clothes he had on when he evacuated. He lost his home in... Read More