SGO, the high-end postproduction software and systems developer, announced that its Mistika toolkit has been chosen by TelevisiĆ³n EspaƱola (TVE), Spain’s national state-owned public-service television broadcaster, to enhance the channel’s 4K HDR productions. Mistika will be used by TVE’s postproduction team and its advanced tools and capabilities, including a facility-wide timeline, will support the network’s collaborative workflows.
Established in 1956, TVE is owned by the RTVE Corporation which has overall responsibility for Spain’s national public-service radio and television. TVE wanted to make sure it was at the forefront of 4K HDR TV production. The Mistika solution not only offers real-time playback in 4K, but a truly interactive solution that the operator can experience at all levels.
“TVE’s significant investment in Mistika will set the standard for future creativity among other channels in Spain,” commented Jose Luis Acha, regional sales manager. “Mistika will enable the broadcaster to combine disparate production operations into one easy workflow that can be dispersed among the team. We’re excited to be working with TVE to help the team create visually advanced 4K productions, but also support them in the move towards 8K and beyond.”
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pieās production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
āWe believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,ā said Heller. āBy blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.ā
āWorking with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,ā shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. āWarm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.ā
āThe first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,ā Heller observed. āHaving worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.ā Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletopās brisk international... Read More