VFX 2002

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.		BKSTS To encourage, sustain, educate, train and represent all those who, creatively or technologically, are involved creatively or technologically - in the business of providing moving images and associated crafts in any form and through any media. BKSTS - The Moving Image Society - is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in these fields.
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.		Sohonet Sohonet is the only network connectivity company able to converse in the same language as your video and film production staff and technicians. The Sohonet service philosophy is based upon sound independent advice on the most suitable methods and technology to provide cost effective, efficient, reliable and secure media transfers to suit your individual and dynamic requirements.
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.		Barco BARCO Projection Systems has been a world leader in large screen projection technology for over twenty years. BARCO's line of large screen projectors, peripheral devices and visual subsystems are installed in a broad range of applications: home theatre and digital cinema, presentation and training, entertainment and infotainment, rental and staging, process control and surveillance, simulation and virtual reality.
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.		Discreet Discreet is a leader in integrated digital content creation, management and distribution tools - tools that liberate talent - and has been since the early '90s. We develop systems & software for visual effects, 3D animation, editing and production - crucial to the creation of digital moving pictures in feature films, video, HDTV, broadcast graphics, interactive games and the web. Discreet products are used extensively in film and video post-production, games, animation and multimedia, television programming, and news & event coverage.
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.		Artem Artem design and produce physical visual effects for clients all over the World, with clients in many fields including film, TV and commercials, visitor attractions and live events. A permanent staff of 35 artists, designers and technicians is complemented by up to 100 freelance specialists with a wide range of skills that combine to produce all types of physical effects. Such is the wealth of this practically applied talent that we have recently won major television craft awards for our work in advertising and music videos.
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.		Quantel Quantel has been at the forefront of the use of digital technology as a creative tool for the last 25 years and it is now using its vast experience to create tools for the new digital age - covering everything from terrestrial and multi-channel television, to broadband internet, DVD and e-cinema. It is headquartered in Newbury, UK and has offices in the USA, mainland Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Australia.
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.		Principal Large Format Principal Large Format is a producer of Large Format (IMAX) films and specialty stereo 3D projects. Phil Streather and his team have produced 3 IMAX films, including one of the few dramas made in the medium, 'Legend of Loch Lomond'. 3 years in the making, their new film 'Bugs! 3D' has given Phil and his team first hand experience of the fun and pain of working in three dimensions! For information contact Phil Streather on 020 7928 9287
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.		Vicon Motion Capture Vicon Motion Systems was founded in 1984 under the name of Oxford Metrics and has been in the business of 3D motion capture and analysis since that time continuously developing and refining the products and techniques to produce today's world-leading systems. Vicon Motion Systems has offices in Oxford UK, Lake Forest CA USA and Hong Kong and has long-standing distributors and customers in 40 countries around the world.
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.		LFCA The Large Format Cinema Association is a non-profit corporation created to benefit the large format cinema community of film makers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, consultants, exhibitors and others. Membership and full participation are available to all, without reference to specific film or video format.
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.		VTR Situated since 1985 in the heart of Soho, VTR is one of Europe's top post-production companies with a reputation for innovative and high-quality telecine and digital effects for the advertising, music and feature film businesses. An award-winning facility, VTR has a wealth of creative operators, experienced and friendly staff as well as the very latest in digital creative technology. The newly formed VTR Digital Cinema Division (Spirit, Specter, Inferno and ArriLaser) can now provide a full D-Cinema service for feature films and cinema commercials.
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.		Moving Picture Company The Moving Picture Company - MPC - is one of Europe's most exciting digital post production environments. We provide digital visual effects and computer animation to the advertising, music, TV and feature film industries. Our website will take you inside our Soho facility to see the best of our creative work and to show how we create compelling and beautiful imagery for TV and film.
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.		Mediashots MediaShots are specialist publishers of high quality magazines, yearbooks, newsletters and corporate literature for the production and post-production industries. For further information contact: Denise Haskew on 01273 227029
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.		Film Council The FILM COUNCIL was set up to work with the public and private sector to make film an essential part of the UK's creative economy and to create the environment for a sustainable and vibrant film culture. The FILM COUNCIL aims to nurture excellence and innovation in the UK industry, and to promote innovation, diversity and social inclusion.
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.		Framestore CFC Framestore CFC was formed in December 2001 through the union of two of the most creative and dynamic companies in the industry: FrameStore and CFC. The company is now the largest visual effects and computer animation company in Europe, with over 30 years of combined experience in digital film and video technology.
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.		QuVIS Digital Imaging QuVIS' mission is to provide the highest quality digital motion image technology. This enables the evolution from film and video to digital imaging, for the content creation, storage, transport and display of motion images. Founded in 1994, QuVIS continues to develop technology for content production, post production, and CGI (computer generated imagery) applications at film and high-definition video resolutions.
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.		Panavision Panavision are dedicated to bringing the film maker the very latest and best in imaging technology, support and service to assist in the successful realisation of creative endeavour.
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.		Soho Images Soho Images offers a complete Film Laboratory and Video Facilities package from camera to screen for feature films, commercials, broadcast and library services. We specialise in 35mm and 16mm negative developing and transfer to PAL/NTSC video rushes, day and night, using experienced film graders for telecine transfers who provide film negative printer lights for DoPs. Based in the heart of Soho, we also offer a fully calibrated film rushes printing service for the digital effects community along with feature film post production and distribution. Contact: Paul Collard, Managing Director.
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.		Hyperactive Broadcast Hyperactive Broadcast Ltd specialises in the hire of broadcast television equipment. Established in 1985, Hyperactive has grown steadily and is now recognised as one of the major broadcast hire companies, offering comprehensive services in non-linear post-production equipment and portable location systems. We operate a regular delivery & collection service throughout London and the South East, and our 24-hour emergency service ensures that we are always available when needed.
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.		Polar Graphics Polar Graphics are UK & European distributors of Plug-ins, software and hardware for film, video and graphic arts.
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.		GSTA The Giant Screen Theater Association (GSTA), is a network of organizations and individuals that are involved with or interested in the large-format screen industry. The GSTA was founded in 1977 by four educational institutions that housed 15 perforation/70mm projection equipment. The organization is not directly involved in film production, although individual members and groups of members have produced giant screen films.
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.		Trade Partners UK Trade Partners UK works alongside Invest UK within British Trade International whose role is to foster business competitiveness by helping UK firms secure overseas sales and investments, and by attracting high quality foreign direct investment. A majority of the Board's members are from business and bring with them wide experience of international trade.