SGO Mistika’s Award Entry Wins IBC Special Award

 

 

 

 

From time to time, IBC grants a special award to a project, a person or a programme which has gone the extra mile and achieved something truly remarkable. This year the IBC Special Award grew out of the judging process for the Innovation Awards.

 

The IBC2011 Special Award was presented to Atlantic Productions with SGO Mistika, Sky 3D and ONSIGHT as supporting partners at the Innovation Awards ceremony.

 

The  accolade was for remarkable Stereo 3D production and post production of Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough, using Mistika, at London’s ONSIGHT. Produced by Atlantic Productions for Sky 3D TV and IMAX, the project was also selected as a Finalist in the Content Creation category for ONSIGHT with SGO.

 

Anthony Geffen at Atlantic Productions paid tribute to Sky  for showing commitment to supporting the best 3D production and stated at the ceremony: “I would also like to thank Simon Craddock, Andy Shelley and the team at ONSIGHT, and the team behind SGO Mistika, whose collaboration was essential for the success of the film. When we started this production, we didn’t know how we were actually going to finish it.  I’m proud, not only that we did so, but that we have embarked on a journey together to go forward to ever more exciting projects in 3D.”

 

“As the entrant and ONSIGHT’s supporting partner of the awards, we are really  thrilled that this incredible project has received recognition. We  feel proud to receive the IBC Special Award along with ONSIGHT, Sky 3D and Atlantic Productions. We also want to thank IBC and the Innovation Awards judges.”
Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO of SGO.

From Left to Right: Brian Lenz, Director of product design and development, BSkyB Richard Mills, CTO, Onsight Simon Craddock, CEO, Onsight Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO, SGO Celia Taylor, Head of Factual and Features, Sky Entertainment Claudia Perkins, Managing director, Atlantic Productions Anthony Geffen, CEO, Atlantic Productions Sias Wilson, CTO, Atlantic Productions Michael Crimp, CEO, IBC.

 

Sir David Attenborough also received IBC’s highest award, the International Honour for Excellence, for his contribution to broadcasting and sixty-year career. Anthony Geffen of Atlantic Productions accepted it on his behalf. Clips of the film were shown in the Auditorium using IBC’s state-of-the-art technology. The audience was also treated to sneak previews of current 3D projects at Atlantic Productions, which include Kew Gardens, Bachelor King and Rockstar, which will be post produced in Stereo 3D using Mistika at ONSIGHT.

 

An annual highlight of the IBC show, the IBC Awards recognise those who have made a real contribution to the industry and whose careers have had a positive impact on its future direction.
To view the awards listings, visit:  www.ibc.org/creation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit www.atlanticproductions.co.uk and the Official Film website: www.flyingmonsters3dmovie.com

 

The Production

This hugely ambitious project required the latest in technology and resolution to bring to life a prehistoric world with cutting-edge Stereoscopic live action and CGI images. Atlantic Productions, Sir David and the team considered Stereo 3D as a brilliant creative tool to transport the viewer to a visually stunning prehistoric existence.The complicated shoot and post production process boasted a number of firsts with a bespoke workflow, designed by Onsight, to deliver this multi-layered project on time and to budget. Filming began back in March 2010, and visited a number of locations around the globe before returning to London for post production.

 

The Stereo 3D Post Production using SGO Mistika

At the heart of the post process was Onsight’s digital lab and post facility. Credited with the most advanced stereoscopic toolset,  Mistika continues to define and lead in Stereo 3D technology and was chosen by Onsight for all the Stereo post production work in this landmark film. Onsight networked two SGO Mistika systems together to meet Sky and 3D IMAX demands with multiple-format deliveries. Mistika’s flexibility, powerful capabilities and management of RAW data file formats, improved workflow efficiency delivering quality results within tight time-frames, ensuring seamless, time-saving adjustments in real-time.

 

Insight into Onsight – The IBC2011 Innovation Awards’ end user of innovative technology

Onsight is a production facilities company specialising in stereoscopic services from shoot to screen and  are the UK’s leading HD and S3D specialists, renowned for the use of innovative technology, including three dedicated Mistika post production suites and an additional on-set Mistika Live system for use on 2D and Stereo 3D projects.  Onsight provides a unique offering to programme-makers, and with an understanding of the entire production process they can offer advice and guidance at every stage, ensuring smooth workflows and great creative results. Mistika helps to support Onsight in meeting the growing and complex demands that Stereo 3D productions involve.  Comprising of of three departments, Onsight offers Camera Rental, Edit Rental and Lab & Post. The Camera Rental department based at Shepperton Studios provide high-end digital cameras, and 2D/3D production equipment. The Edit Rental team provides post production equipment whilst the Lab and Post team offer a digital lab and a full post production service.

Find out more at: www.onsight.co.uk

 

Meet the team at Onsight and SGO for Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough

CEO of Onsight - Simon Craddock founded the company over 20 years ago and has been working at the leading edge of technology for his entire career.

“I feel proud for the Onsight team that we have been nominated for this prestigious award. SGO’s Mistika has allowed us to provide the best stereo 3D workflow solution in the UK,  and has revolutionised the way Onsight post produces Stereo 3D, which is opening opportunities for film-makers to create future exciting content.”

Operations Director – Andy Shelley performs a project management role on large scale productions at Onsight and oversaw the project from 3D shoot, production through to post production.

“I’m so pleased Flying Monsters has been nominated for an IBC Innovation Award, it is an acknowledgement of the hard work that went into this ground-breaking project.  The Mistika platform gives us incredible flexibility, efficiency and stereo 3D workflows which allowed for real-time adjustments, which was great for the client to be able to see immediate results in the finishing suite.  Mistika’s incredible power in stereo 3D has opened opportunities for film-makers to create exciting content now and in the future.”

Chief Engineer -  Rik Tester designed the project workflow and was technical supervisor of the post production process at Onsight.

 

Post Producer -  Ben McGuire is post producer for Onsight’s Lab and Post production departments.

 

Mistika VFX & Stereo 3D Artist – Andy Lee was responsible for the superb high quality Stereo 3D finishing which included stereo quality control, correction, conform, colour-matching, depth grading, stereo fixing & compositing using Mistika at Onsight.

 

Assistant Mistika VFX & Stereo 3D Artist -  Miguel Caamaño used Mistika at Onsight alongside Andy Lee to achieve high standard Stereo 3D finishing – stereo quality control, correction, conform, colour-matching, depth grading, stereo fixing & compositing.

 

CEO of SGO – Miguel Angel Doncel has been applying his expertise and knowledge in the industry for some time now, by delivering innovative technology and solutions for over 20 years.

“As the entrant and Onsight’s technology partner of the awards, we are honoured to be a part of this well-respected accolade. This is a great achievement in its own right, and SGO is very proud to have played a key role in the Stereo 3D post production at Onsight.” Miguel continues:  “The close relationship between our two companies means that we will continue to meet the evolving needs of Stereo 3D throughout the entire production process.  SGO and Mistika will continue to support Onsight in meeting the growing and complex demands that Stereo 3D productions involve.”

Director of SGO Global Sales & Operations -  Geoff Mills, with the team at SGO, has successfully  raised world-wide awareness of Mistika’s ground-breaking real-time Stereoscopic 3D capabilities and workflow to such a level that Mistika has deservedly become a system of choice.

“I am absolutely delighted that this momentous project  has received this recognition, which  reinforces the fact that Mistika is revolutionary and an award-winning investment for creative and ambitious companies such as Onsight.  The SGO technology combined with its team, are helping companies reap the rewards of their enterprising and aspiring work by bringing efficiency, high quality, advanced toolsets and reliability.  With 3D rapidly gaining momentum it is apparent that Onsight is well placed to turn to for advice, products and solutions for the latest sought-after format.”

Technical Director -  Javier Moreno, joined the SGO team 15 years ago after several collaborations with Apple, IBM and Silicon Graphics. While studying Computer Science he founded the San Lorenzo de el Escorial-based company L.E.D. and with a NASA engineer and a team behind him, he successfully developed a meteorological satellite receiver, graphics analyser and real-time motion graphics system, based on open platforms. Javier provided high-end technical support and ongoing assistance across the SGO Mistika workflow at Onsight for the project.

“It is rewarding that Onsight’s  Flying Monsters has been selected for the IBC2011 Innovation Awards.  At SGO, technical support is key, therefore, we provided Onsight with an efficient, fast and bespoke after sales support service throughout. This has been an exciting and challenging project for SGO, lending itself  to our continued growth.  High profile projects such as this have played a crucial role in Mistika becoming the best system in the market.”

 

What are people in the industry saying about the innovative project?

Angus Cameron, Founding Partner & Post Stereographer, Vision3

“Flying Monsters was of course a flagship 3D programme for SKY and as such had to be produced to the highest possible standards…The toolset Mistika provides, including the advanced stereo 3D options, makes it the most powerful and interactive tool on the market when it comes to tackling a cutting edge show such as “Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough.” Angus adds: “It is important that stereo 3D projects can be handled as efficiently as possible in post, to encourage programme-makers to embrace the medium. Mistika is an important tool when it comes to making this a reality…”

 

 

The Sunday Times states: Vanguard of 3D; and The Radio Times declares the project as Cutting Edge Technology; amongst many other media reviews and critical acclaim.

The Guardian: New Technology transports viewers back 200-million years;

The Sunday Times Culture calls the show Visually stunning;

Televisual Magazine simply states: The Film is, in a word, stunning;

The Sun says: Takes wildlife to a new dimension;

Read further articles:

http://www.flyingmonsters3dmovie.com/media-coverage/

Further links below of industry coverage:

http://indiefilm3d.com/node/470 & http://indiefilm3d.com/category/article/post-production/workflow

http://www.live-production.tv/news/3d-arising/bafta-award-%E2%80%9Cflying-monsters-3d-david-attenborough%E2%80%9D.html

http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/post-production/mistika-helps-on-sight-deliver-flying-monsters-3d-with-david-attenborough/

http://www.digitalproductionme.com/article-4388-attenboroughs-dinosaur-doc-takes-bafta/

http://www.onsight.co.uk/showcase/101/3d-programme-wins-uk-documentary-bafta

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough

http://www.medical-answers.org/hd/index.php?t=David+Attenborough

http://www.today3d.com/2011/05/flying-monsters-3d-with-david.html

 

SGO will be showcasing Mistika, the powerful complete workflow solution in action at IBC 2011,  Stand A11 in Hall 6,  with further exciting announcements to follow.

Visit: www.ibc.org to register for the show.