Identity FX embrace SGO Mistika to deliver high quality DI & Stereo 3D finishing

At the forefront of the transmedia revolution, Hollywood-based Identity FX, Inc. has purchased and installed a Mistika 4K colour-grading and stereoscopic 3D system. The investment delivers a new category of comprehensive 2D and Stereo 3D production and post production services that closes the loop in the production pipeline. With the newly-installed Mistika at the core of its service offerings, Identity FX now provides a compelling combination of services that uniquely positions the studio to deliver camera-to-delivery, 2D and Stereo 3D services to its client base of Hollywood studios, feature film, television and commercial production companies worldwide.

SGO continues expansion by appointing AArmadillo as official North American reseller partner for Mistika

SGO today announces the appointment of AArmadillo Inc. as its official reseller partner in North America for Mistika on-set, post production systems and workflow solutions. AArmadillo is a well-known distributor and solution provider of production and post production equipment to the entertainment industry. The company was selected by SGO for its long-standing reputation in building solid relationships between technology vendors and users, its leading-edge knowledge of 2D/3D stereo workflows, and first-class customer support.

Spanish post company Free Your Mind turns to Mistika to reinforce its commercials production pipeline

SGO is pleased to reveal that established Spanish post production company, Free Your Mind, has invested in a Mistika 2K System with a DI Module to replace their existing technology and enhance the current infrastructure to maximise their strengths. In order to meet the growing demand of commercials production, Free Your Mind has placed Mistika as their post production tool of choice as a complete system they can rely on. Mistika’s advanced set of tools is more flexible than any other system, or combination of other systems, without compromising creativity or quality, while maintaining the highest output speed at the same time.

Mistika used for stunning DI & Stereo 3D in The Adventures of Tintin, at Award-winning Park Road

SGO’s Mistika technology was used for all the DI and Stereo 3D post production by industry leading post production company Park Road Post in The Adventures of Tintin. All digital intermediate work in both 2D and Stereo 3D was achieved using Mistika, which included colour grading, conforming, convergence adjustments and hand-offs between shots. Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, the film is based on the series of books “The Adventures of Tintin” by Hergé and is also produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy, with Ken Kamins, Hergé Estate’s Nick Rodwell and Stephane Sperry as executive producers.

SGO sponsors 3D Revolution at BVE North with reseller Pixelution providing demonstrations on stand 107

SGO’s UK Reseller Pixelution will host the first public demonstration in the country, of the latest Mistika version 6.5 release of the system and its exciting new features, at stand 107 at BVE North (Broadcast Video Expo) on 16 – 17 November 2011 at the Manchester Central Arena. With the reputation as the most powerful DI and Stereo 3D post production tool in the market, Mistika was also selected as the system of choice by Park Road for the dailies workflow and post production of Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit.”

SGO Plans to Adopt Bright Technologies’ BrightClip® to Enable Seamless Integration of Post System and Server

Bright Technologies Inc., developer of advanced technology for shared media, has announced that SGO, provider of high-end solutions for the post-production and broadcast industries, has made an agreement to support the Company’s BrightClip® intelligent data recording technology on Mistika – SGO’s powerful post-production system. The integration enables customers to benefit from Mistika’s sophisticated feature-set combined with BrightDrive’s unique tools and functionalities for a robust post-production workflow.

Preditors select Mistika for post production of Kylie Aphrodite – Les Folies in Stereo 3D and 2D

London, UK, 28 October 2011 – SGO is delighted to reveal that Preditors completed the post production of “Kylie Aphrodite – Les Folies” in 3D and 2D for Sky TV and Cinema (copyright EMI Records 2011) using SGO’s Mistika post production system. Preditors is a charming editing house with cutting-edge technology and capabilities which include 3D HD, SD editing, 5.1 Dolby Surround mixing and lay-back facilities, as well as a state-of-the-art SGO Mistika stereoscopic 3D editing, grading and viewing suite.

China’s Largest Film Group chooses Mistika for its DI and Stereo 3D film projects

In order to post produce and enhance the highest quality film making, world-class facility, Hualong Film Digital Production Company Ltd, a subsidiary of China Film Group, the world’s second largest film group, has invested in SGO’s Mistika post production system and SAN. The majority of Chinese film special effects are created by Hualong, on an annual basis, and Mistika will play an integral role in supporting the company’s existing current film project workflows.

SGO IBC 2011 Round-up of Awards and New Features

SGO leads innovation across all dimensions and celebrates yet another successful IBC. One of the busiest booths in its hall this year, SGO attracted large crowds with exciting demonstrations of Mistika, including exclusive footage from high profile projects, such as The Blackpool Tower 4D Experience, produced by Sharp Cookies Ltd (Courtesy of Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd). The world’s major industry players from Hollywood, were also drawn to witness first-hand, Mistika’s remarkable capabilities.

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