MAXON Continues Role as 3D Motion Graphics Leader with Introduction of CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition

Friedrichsdorf, Germany (PRWEB) September 1, 2009

MAXON Computer, a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, today introduced CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition, a comprehensive new bundle of its highly acclaimed 3D software suite. The new release leverages the core application CINEMA 4D ? renowned for its ease of use, seamless integration into existing production pipelines, as well as a speedy and stable architecture ? to deliver a powerful motion graphics toolset expressly designed to enhance the creative process for broadcast design professionals. The Broadcast Edition is based on the latest version of CINEMA 4D, Release 11.5*, which is loaded with dozens of new features for an unprecedented level of workflow productivity, including a major upgrade to its popular MoGraph module, MoGraph 2. This upgraded module offers an integrated Dynamics Engine and advanced capabilities that help artists quickly create spectacular, high-end 3D animations. *(Editors? Note: MAXON is releasing the CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition concurrently with the new Release 11.5 upgrade to the CINEMA 4D suite of software packages. Click here for today's announcement.)

CINEMA 4D continues to be recognized worldwide as the 3D digital content creation software of choice by major broadcast networks, design and branding studios and visual production facilities because of its workflow efficiency, blazingly fast rendering speeds and seamless integration into leading compositing applications such as Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro. The list of the broadcast industry?s most widely recognized entities that rely on CINEMA 4D as a creative and technical tool to stay competitive and create groundbreaking graphics campaigns includes Fox, ESPN, NBC, CBS, ABC, BBC, The Discovery Channel, Turner Network Television, The Weather Channel, Perception, Capacity, Protokulture, Imaginary Forces, Troika Design Group, and many others.

According to Harald Egel, MAXON co-founder and CEO, today?s motion graphics artists are under constant pressure to deliver content that enhances broadcast production value. ?MAXON is proud of the pivotal role that CINEMA 4D continues to play in empowering design and broadcast designers with flexible, fast and reliable 3D motion graphics workflow solutions. Today?s Broadcast Edition builds upon the company?s motion graphics legacy by providing design professionals with a truly targeted and unparalleled motion graphics software toolset that can be easily integrated into any production pipeline and help create world-class entertainment content.?

"CINEMA 4D has clearly emerged as the first choice for creating 3D motion graphics for broadcast design," said Chris Meyer and Trish Meyer, authors of ''Creating Motion Graphics for After Effects.'' "The new Broadcast Edition ? with the fantastic MoGraph module plus the addition of hundreds of presets ? is perfect for both beginning and experienced motion graphics artists looking to add a powerful, flexible, targeted 3D program to their toolset."

Highlights of CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition

The CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition includes the CINEMA 4D R11.5 core application, the newly updated MoGraph 2 module and the Broadcast Extension Kit. Highlights of the release include:

Powerful New Motion Graphics Capabilities

The motion graphics module in CINEMA 4D, MoGraph, has been upgraded to version 2. MoGraph 2 delivers advanced motion graphics functionalities including:

MoDynamics ? an optimized physics simulation package allows for hundreds of objects to easily collide or be affected by such forces as gravity or friction and lets artists create exciting, abstract motion graphics and spectacular effects using only simple primitives
PolyFX ? provides artists the ability to create quick and easy explosion effects;
MoSpline ? facilitates the cloning of existing splines and animating them with forces and effectors
Many additional features provide advanced capabilities for broadcast design professionals.
Broadcast Extension Kit

The CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition bundle also includes the Broadcast Extension Kit, which contains hundreds of preset objects and scenes ? some pre-animated and/or modifiable, with camera and lighting setups, royalty-free sound and background clips. These resources were specifically created for common on-air requirements so artists can create impactful motion graphics animations right out-of-the-box.

Pricing and Availability

The CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition is available now from MAXON and its authorized dealers. For pricing information, please visit http://www.maxon.net .

Online Briefing Sessions

(Editors? Note: MAXON has scheduled two online briefing opportunities for members of the press to obtain an overview of the features in the new CINEMA 4D Broadcast Edition and the new CINEMA 4D RELEASE 11.5. The briefing will be hosted by Paul Babb, president, MAXON USA and Kai Pedersen, manager of tech support, MAXON USA, and will include a brief presentation followed by a Q & A session. Briefing dates and times are as follows:

-Wednesday, September 2, 2009 ? 11:00 a.m. Pacific

-Thursday, September 3, 2009 ? 2:00 p.m. Pacific

Access to the sessions are available at:http://www.livestream.com/cineversity , or by contacting Vicky Gray-Clark, Ambient PR, vicky@ambientpr.com, 408-243-8880.)

About MAXON Computer

MAXON Computer is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. Its award-winning CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D software products have been used extensively in the film, television, science, architecture, engineering and other industries. MAXON has offices in Germany, USA, United Kingdom, France and Japan. MAXON products are available directly from the Website and its worldwide distribution channel. Specially priced learning editions of the company?s software solutions are also made available to educational institutions. For additional information on MAXON visit http://www.maxon.net .

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Humorologist Izzy Gesell Shows How the Power of Humor Helps People Cope with Cancer - New Movie ?50/50? Addresses Similar Theme: What is the Role of Humor in Cancer?

Northampton, Massachusetts (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Humorologist/motivational speaker Izzy Gesell?s new workshop, ?The Heart Behind the Chart: The Importance of Humor for Cancer Survivors, Friends, Family & Caregivers,? helps patients and their family, friends and co-workers understand that the diagnosis of a serious disease should not mean the death of a sense of humor. In his hilarious, heartwarming and hope-filled programs, sponsored by hospitals and caregiver organizations, Gesell makes the case for the powerful role of humor in dealing with cancer.

?Laughter and happiness are important factors in the attempt to achieve and maintain a healthy personal and professional life,? explains Gesell, who is also co-author of "Cancer and the Healing Power of Play: A Prescription for Living Joyously with Presence, Acceptance, and Trust" (G & T Press, 2008). ?A cancer diagnosis affects more than the disease's host. Friends, family and caregivers are all included in the new world disorder. In my workshop I give all the stakeholders permission to laugh in the face of crisis and tragedy.?

In fact, Gesell points out that the new movie, ?50/50,? confronts similar issues. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, whose best friend (played by Seth Rogen) attempts to mask his discomfort with Adam?s cancer diagnosis with somewhat inappropriate humor. Much of the movie?s comedy plays off of how people react to Adam?s illness. Just as screenwriter Will Reiser based ?50/50? on his own experience in 2005 after he was diagnosed with a tumor in his spine; when Gesell was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, he was forced to take his own advice about the spirit-strengthening power of humor.

Instead of allowing inconsiderate and inappropriate comments to bother him, Gesell found it helpful to use such statements in funny ways. He gives an example of people who often mixed up the words prostate (the male gland) and prostrate (to lie face down). After a number of times correcting them, he decided to ?see what would happen if I had my prostrate out. I?d say, ?Yes I did, now I can?t lie down.? Humor takes a ?what if? situation and extrapolates it,? Gesell explains. He also liked to find funny ways to transform annoying platitudes, such as ?There?s a silver lining in every cloud.? In this case, he realized the silver lining of cancer was that he could get away with certain behaviors that would otherwise result in negative consequences. ?If I was late for an appointment or forgot to call someone back, cancer was a great excuse,? he says.

Gesell believes humor is greatly misunderstood, which causes people to feel afraid to talk about happy things in front of a person facing a serious illness or other crisis. In his workshops, Gesell teaches how humor works, so anyone can bring more joy and happiness into their lives, no matter what the situation. ?It?s immensely helpful to understand when humor is appropriate, and how we can use and understand humor to deal with things we can?t control,? he explains. ?Humor, one of our most under-utilized personal resources, can boost morale, facilitate communication, stimulate creativity and help manage stress. It also can help us survive the unknown, deal with fear, and bring joyful moments to enhance the quality of life, however long that life is. I truly believe there is a way for everyone ? not just Hollywood actors and screenwriters ? to inject humor into the subject of cancer.?

Gesell teaches audiences how to bring humor into their life on a daily basis. For instance, three of his basic tips for families and survivors include:

1. Pay attention when laughter comes naturally, when something unexpectedly funny happens.

2. Whether you are the patient or the patient?s friend or family member, figure out what makes you laugh. Pay attention to things you find funny and use those things as a go-to source. If you?re going to visit someone who is seriously ill and you know she?s a big Steve Correll fan, you might bring a DVD of television series, ?The Office.?

3. Use symbols and momentos in evident ways. For instance, Gesell used to wear Groucho glasses on stage when he performed stand-up comedy, because at the time he had a moustache that, with his own glasses, made him look like he was wearing Groucho glasses. ?When I had cancer and was in the hospital, someone brought me Groucho glasses. This greatly boosted my spirits every time I looked at them on my hospital night table,? recalls Gesell.

Izzy Gesell M.ED, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is an ?organizational alchemist? who helps people navigate their internal logjams and emerge more confident, spontaneous and effective. Through keynotes, breakouts, coaching and facilitated sessions, Gesell offers imaginative, intuitive and immediately useful insights and programs. He delivers meaningful material in an enjoyable way. Among the first to use Improv Theater concepts as tools for personal and organizational learning, he is the author of Playing Along: Group Learning Activities Borrowed From Improvisation Theater, a co-author of Humor Me: America?s Funniest Humorists on the Power of Laughter, a co-author of Cancer and the Healing Power of Play and a contributor of a chapter on improvisation as a facilitation tool in the IAF Group Facilitators Handbook. Clients include NASA, American Institute of Architects, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Cargill and many regional and national associations. Gesell was raised in Brooklyn NY. A former stand-up comic and special education teacher, he earned a BA in Psychology, an MS in Education and a P?. that?s 1/3 of a PhD and now lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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AVE Consulting Plays Integral Role in Innovative Social Media Marketing Program at San Francisco State

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 14, 2011

AVE Consulting (AVE) today announced its participation in a new Social Media Marketing (SMM) Certificate Program at San Francisco State University?s College of Extended Learning. AVE President Avery Horzewski was named program advisor, along with Susan Barnes, and will teach the program?s course on social media campaigns.

?Social media is no longer a fad, but rather a bona fide communication tool,? said Horzewski. ?Whether you like social media or not, if your audience does, you need to consider it ?seriously. This program gives marketers the information and tools necessary to manage this communication channel effectively and integrate it into their overall marketing strategy.?

The groundbreaking SMM program, which kicked off in January 2011, is the first college-level certificate in social media offered in the Bay Area. The six-course program provides a solid foundation in the ever-morphing world of social media and gives students an array of skills and tools that they can immediately apply in the workplace. Courses in the program include:

????The Power of Community: An Introduction to Social Media
????Mastering Social Media: 3 Essential Tools for the Business Professional
????Engaging Your Community: Creating an Effective Social Media Campaign
????Social Media in the Real World: Successful Applications of Social Media Strategies
????Social on the Go: Trends in Mobile Technology
????Integrating Social Media into the Overall Marketing Strategy
?A lot of courses show participants the successes of others, but offer no opportunity to apply that knowledge,? continued Horzewski. ?All of the courses in San Francisco State?s SMM program are highly interactive with plenty of opportunities to put into practice what?s being learned?and receive feedback on the plans, tools, and ideas developed during each course.?

Added SMM Program Director, Lauren Vanet, ?We?re excited to be at the forefront of executive education for marketing professionals with this new program here in the Bay Area, where such key social media players as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter were launched and many media luminaries are located.?

About AVE Consulting

Based in San Jose, California, AVE Consulting (AVE) is a marketing and customer communication company that helps businesses communicate with their customers. Whether assessing existing approaches, developing strategies, or executing strategies, AVE brings an audience-focused perspective to the process that results in authentic interactions that truly engage customers. Clients have included such companies as Adobe Systems, ACT Medical, Borland, CareFusion, Cooley Godward LLC, E*TRADE, Exordium Group, Hitachi Data Systems, Logitech, TD Ameritrade, SAP, and Xerox DocuShare.

About San Francisco State?s Social Media Marketing Program

Social Media Marketing (SMM) program, an offering of San Francisco State?s College of Extended Learning, is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in the basics of social media marketing, as well as skills that can be applied immediately on the job. The program is designed for working professionals and offers a Certificate in Social Media Marketing, as well as the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEU) for courses taken on an individual basis. For more information on the program, contact San Francisco State at 415.817.4247; to register, call 414.405.7700, press 5, or go to http://www.cel.sfsu.edu.

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