Redbrick acquires Animoto, the cloud-based video creation platform Acquisitions News 

Redbrick acquires Animoto, the cloud-based video creation platform

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Redbrick announces the acquisition of Animoto, the long-established easy-to-use video creation software. Terms weren’t disclosed. Animoto, founded in 2006, used patented Cinematic AI technology to make it easy to turn photos, screen recordings, and short clips into powerful videos. The platform supports more than 70,000 customers and millions of users. “By acquiring Animoto, we’re making Redbrick’s portfolio stronger and more... Read More
Program announced for third ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA conference Events News 

Program announced for third ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA conference

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ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA, the executive-level innovation conference taking place Sept. 20, 2023, at the Hamburg exhibition on the eve of PHOTOPIA Hamburg, announced its conference schedule. The event is held prior to the PHOTOPIA Hamburg exhibition to avoid scheduling conflicts. From around 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., top-class speakers will address current opportunities and challenges in the imaging market under the motto... Read More
A-SUB introduces high gloss photo paper News 

A-SUB introduces high gloss photo paper

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A-SUB announces the launch of its new High Glossy Photo Paper, designed to bring more realistic colors and details to your photos. The company says A-SUB High Glossy Photo Paper is made from premium white photographic paper, ensuring optimal color and detail representation during printing. The paper has an “ultra-glossy surface” enhancing saturation and depth in photos, making images more... Read More
B&H Photo to host 50th anniversary celebration “Bild Expo” at Sept. 6-7 Events News 

B&H Photo to host 50th anniversary celebration “Bild Expo” at Sept. 6-7

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B&H Photo marks its 50th Anniversary at Bild Expo on September 6-7 at Javits Center in New York City. Bild is a gathering of creatives featuring presentations from world-class talents like Casey Neistat, Art Wolfe, Jenna Ezarik, and Ami Vitale, hands-on experiences and education, a gear expo from leading brands like Canon, DJI, Nikon, Sony, and much, much more. The event takes place at the Javits Center in New York... Read More
Creating Opportunities: The story behind Spectrum Studios News 

Creating Opportunities: The story behind Spectrum Studios

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society explores the inspiring journey of Jim Pridemore, co-director of Spectrum Studios, a non-profit organization based in Kennewick, Wash., making a significant impact in the lives of young adults on the autism spectrum. This episode reveals the mission behind Spectrum Studios, its unique business model, and how the business is creating employment and personal development opportunities for those who... Read More
NRF: Retail sales rose sharply in July amid Prime Day, back-to-school sales, rising wages Market research 

NRF: Retail sales rose sharply in July amid Prime Day, back-to-school sales, rising wages

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Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend, according to the National Retail Federation. “July retail sales show consumers continue to drive the economy through this period of economic pressure with robust spending supported by steady job growth and... Read More
vAIsual, Rightsify ink licensing deal to deliver royalty-free music Partnerships 

vAIsual, Rightsify ink licensing deal to deliver royalty-free music

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vAIsual Inc. signed a licensing deal with Rightsify to package their collection of millions of songs into datasets for AI training. According to vAIsual, the deal is an important step in making highly specific datasets to meet the needs of AI developers wanting to create generative AI models for music. “We are excited to partner with Rightsify to offer rights-cleared music on the... Read More
Vivo debut smartphone optimized for portraiture New Products 

Vivo debut smartphone optimized for portraiture

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Smartphone company vivo unveiled the V29, a flagship-level studio portrait addition to its V smartphone series. The new phone is equipped with the  Aura Light and Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature, new aesthetic design and powerful performance. The Aura Light with Smart Color Temperature Adjustment boasts an upgraded design in the form of a larger light ring size (15.6 mm... Read More
ZY Optics debuts Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set New Products 

ZY Optics debuts Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set

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Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) presents the Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set. The Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set is priced at USD 1299 for the complete set and USD 499 for each individual lens. They are available for the Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts. The lens set features a wide... Read More
Silver anodized Leica SL2 now available bundle kit variants New Products 

Silver anodized Leica SL2 now available bundle kit variants

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Leica Camera AG announces two new soft bundle kits for the Leica SL2: The Leica SL2 Silver Bundle with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and the Leica SL2 Silver Bundle with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. These new soft bundles allow customers to select compact, well-balanced and high-performance SL prime lens options, in combination with the silver Leica SL2 camera. With these new soft... Read More
Tamron announces development of second-generation 70-180mm f2.8 zoom New Products 

Tamron announces development of second-generation 70-180mm f2.8 zoom

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Tamron announced the development of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is expected to be available in the Fall 2023. Leading the list of improvements of the new G2 lens is the incorporation of TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, the company said.... Read More
Amid resurgence, Kodak commits to film production through 2028 News 

Amid resurgence, Kodak commits to film production through 2028

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Buoyed by recent sales and the publicity blitz of the film “Oppenheimer” (which director Christopher Nolan shot on Kodak film), Eastman Kodak Co. executives painted a bright picture for the future of film production in an Aug. 9 earnings call. (See transcript here.) Eastman Kodak’s CEO Jim Continenza stated, “We recently renewed our supply agreement for film with our long-term... Read More
Shutterfly closing Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees News 

Shutterfly closing Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees

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Shutterfly continues to consolidate the operations within its Lifetouch National School Portraits business unit, as it closes production facilities where work will be folded into the greater Shutterfly infrastructure. According to a local CBS affiliate, Shutterfly will close the Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees, in 2024. “The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says the California-based company... Read More
Kornit reports $56.2 million in second-quarter revenues Earnings reports 

Kornit reports $56.2 million in second-quarter revenues

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Kornit Digital Ltd. reported second-quarter revenues of $56.2 million, in line with previous guidance, but down from $58.1 million last year, and a second-quarter GAAP net loss of $14.3 million (non-GAAP net loss of $7.4 million). “During the quarter, impressions grew at a double-digit pace year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter, driving a steady improvement in capacity utilization and strong... Read More