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Bild Studios: MARS Academy helps British Film & TV industry close the Virtual Production skills gap

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARS Volume®, Europe's most ambitious purpose-built, permanent Virtual Production (VP) facility, announces the launch of MARS Academy, designed to deliver the latest VP techniques and skills in vocational training. MARS Academy offers film and TV production professionals a unique range of courses, specifically designed to arm participants with the knowledge, know-how and abilities to confidently walk on set and add value to any virtual production. Additionally, as part of this exciting opportunity, individuals who apply to train will receive full funding in partnership with ScreenSkills and Hillingdon Council.

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  • MARS Academy is the latest innovative learning initiative from MARS Volume, the UK's largest independent Virtual Production facility, with support from ScreenSkills and Hillingdon Council
    LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MARS Volume, Europe's most ambitious purpose-built, permanent Virtual Production (VP) facility, announces the launch of MARS Academy, designed to deliver the latest VP techniques and skills in vocational training.
  • MARS Academy offers film and TV production professionals a unique range of courses, specifically designed to arm participants with the knowledge, know-how and abilities to confidently walk on set and add value to any virtual production.
  • MARS Volume and Bild co-founder, Rowan Pitts explains: "With our first four MARS Academy courses starting this coming September, learners will gain extensive knowledge into the creative world of virtual production.
  • Hillingdon Council and West London Business have been instrumental in supporting MARS Academy as well, and they also anticipate the opening of the Academy.

Brompton Bicycle Launches Reinvented Flagship Models, Signals Innovation Ahead

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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The rebranding of Brompton models replaces over 40 years of product naming by bike specification in favor of centering the bikes around individual user needs.

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  • The rebranding of Brompton models replaces over 40 years of product naming by bike specification in favor of centering the bikes around individual user needs.
  • It is a fundamental change that allows consumers to more easily navigate the Brompton range to find their perfect bike.
  • "Brompton aims to be the go-to urban bike brand in cities across North America by 2027," said Juliet Scott-Croxford, Brompton's President of North America.
  • Brompton products are available to purchase and ship directly to your home at us.Brompton.com, or from over 1,500 accredited retailers worldwide and 15 flagship Brompton Junction stores.

Florida's largest, LED studio for virtual film production has officially opened: The Airlot 21 Virtual Production Stage on the backlot at Universal Studios Florida

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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The Airlot's first stage is Airlot 21, a 22,000 sf stage, the largest LED virtual production stage in Florida with 120' circumference, 80' diameter and 23' high LED wall.

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  • The Airlot's first stage is Airlot 21, a 22,000 sf stage, the largest LED virtual production stage in Florida with 120' circumference, 80' diameter and 23' high LED wall.
  • With The Airlot 21 virtual production stage creatives can previsualize, virtual scout and collaborate remotely.
  • In addition to The Airlot 21 virtual production stage, being on the backlot at Universal provides producers and filmmakers with unprecedented support services by the Universal Studios Florida Production Group (USFPG).
  • On February 24th, 2022 for Industry Professionals and Press The Airlot and Universal Orlando are hosting an open house at The Airlot Stage 21 on the backlot of Universal Studios Orlando, Florida.

This is Brompton. Reinvented. Introducing T Line

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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At 7.45 kg in total, the T Line is comparable to a carbon road bike.

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  • At 7.45 kg in total, the T Line is comparable to a carbon road bike.
  • Yet, it can be comfortably ridden by a 110kg rugby player and withstand the punishing impact of the city.
  • The result is a superlight seat post that can take the abrasion of the fold, 110kg load and all-weather riding.
  • What we've ended up with in T Line is the sense that when you leave the house you can go anywhere.

Full Sail University Announces Plans to Build One of the Most Cutting-Edge On-Campus Virtual Production Studios in the Nation

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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WINTER PARK, Fla., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is honored to unveil its plans to build a state-of-the-art Virtual Production Studio on its 210+ acre campus located in Winter Park, FL.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University is honored to unveil its plans to build a state-of-the-art Virtual Production Studio on its 210+ acre campus located in Winter Park, FL.
  • Unlike traditional filmsets, virtual production utilizes various software packages allowing users to marry both computer graphics and live-action footage in real-time.
  • Full Sail is dedicating over $3 Million of direct capital investment to the creation of the on-campus Virtual Production Studio and supporting spaces and efforts.
  • This singular feature change will give the Full Sail virtual production studio more accurate and cleaner visual representation for the camera.

Brompton Bicycle Sees Dramatic Growth in US Market Amid Omnichannel Strategy

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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US Consumer demand for Brompton bikes has been increasing exponentially over the past two years and there's no sign of stopping.

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  • US Consumer demand for Brompton bikes has been increasing exponentially over the past two years and there's no sign of stopping.
  • Brompton is dedicated to capturing the 98% of non-cyclists and giving them a tool to explore their city and move freely.
  • Made for cities, Brompton bikes are sold in 47 countries around the world and over 70% of production is exported.
  • In the United States you can find a store to test ride a Brompton by visiting: http://us.brompton.com/find-a-store

Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. Closes Initial Public Offering

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Friday, May 21, 2021
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b'Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States.\nTORONTO, May 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: PWI, PWI.PR.A): Brompton Funds Limited (the \xe2\x80\x9cManager\xe2\x80\x9d) is pleased to announce that Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) has completed its initial public offering of 3,221,666 Class A Shares and 3,221,666 Preferred Shares for total gross proceeds of $64.4 million.

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  • b'Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States.\nTORONTO, May 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: PWI, PWI.PR.A): Brompton Funds Limited (the \xe2\x80\x9cManager\xe2\x80\x9d) is pleased to announce that Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. (the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) has completed its initial public offering of 3,221,666 Class A Shares and 3,221,666 Preferred Shares for total gross proceeds of $64.4 million.
  • The Portfolio will include investments in companies operating in the areas of renewable power, green transportation, energy efficiency, and communications, among others (\xe2\x80\x9cSustainable Power and Infrastructure Companies\xe2\x80\x9d).
  • An investment fund must prepare disclosure documents that contain key information about the Company.
  • You can find more detailed information about the Company in the public filings available at www.sedar.com .

AIE's Virtual Production Technology Showcase launched by ACT Assistant Minister for Economic Development

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Virtual reality, Video game development, Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Unreal Engine, Video gaming, Software development

b'CANBERRA, Australia, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An exclusive Virtual Production Technology Showcase was opened this morning by ACT Assistant Minister for Economic Development Tara Cheyne MLA.

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  • b'CANBERRA, Australia, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An exclusive Virtual Production Technology Showcase was opened this morning by ACT Assistant Minister for Economic Development Tara Cheyne MLA.
  • Today\'s launch of AIE\'s Virtual Production Technology Showcase is yet another example of AIE\'s world-class production capabilities, further establishing AIE as a unique industry development leader in the creative arts, screen production and media sectors.
  • "\nThis morning\'s technology showcase featured real-time 3D-generated graphic environments using Epic\'s Unreal Engine that consisted of a Snow, Desert, Mars and Corporate scene.
  • "Filmmakers that understand how to use virtual production have a huge advantage and there is increasing demand for filmmakers with virtual production skills"\nThe rapid adoption of virtual production technology has resulted in a skills shortage in practitioners that can leverage this technology.

Foo Fighters, Phoebe Bridgers, Rise Against, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Enrique Iglesias Collaborate with Brompton Bicycle, Crew Nation to Keep Live Music Rolling

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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In 2018, the brand also introduced its first line of e-bikes, Brompton Electric, recognized as both the most lightweight and the most compact foldable e-bike on the market.

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  • In 2018, the brand also introduced its first line of e-bikes, Brompton Electric, recognized as both the most lightweight and the most compact foldable e-bike on the market.
  • Now the largest bike manufacturer in the United Kingdom, every Brompton is still made in London and the brand boasts 15 Brompton Junction flagship stores around the world.
  • Crew Nation is powered by Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, that is administering and managing the fund.
  • So far, the fund has raised $18 million,helping 15,000live music crewmembersacross 48 countries who were impacted by the rescheduled or cancelled shows due to the pandemic.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/foo-fighters-phoebe-bridgers-ris...\n'