Cineflock's Gigapixel Photography featured in Online Article

Cineflock, the Gigapan robotic head, as well as Jay Hirschfeld all received recognition in today's Millburn-Short Hills Patch, an online hyperlocal journalism hub owned by AOL.

The article chronicles the process involved in creating the image, Interior of an Abandoned Pumping Station near Millburn, NJ, a 35" x 90" piece on display at PhotoSpiva 2010 which also received a merit award.

Check out the article here.

Three images featured in online art exhibition, Still Point II

Three ~400 megapixel images have been chosen to be displayed at the Still Point Art Gallery in the ongoing exhbition Still Point II, on display at Still Point Art Gallery. 


The images include (high-res Gigapan links included):

• Interior of an Abandoned Pumping Station near Millburn, New Jersey 
• Abandoned Abundance: Nike Missle Site HM-95 (Camp Krome) #1
• Marine Stadium Hallway

'Killing Time' Wraps Principle Photography

Covered in fake blood and shattered glass, the crew of 'Killing Time' wrapped principle photography today after a three-day shoot in Coral Gables, FL. Written and Directed by Brandon Williams and produced by Sharan Watson (both recurring credits on various other Cineflock productions), the short, modern-day horror narrative strives to not only frighten the audience but also deliver an emotionally powerful message that resonates on all levels.

'Killing Time' plays May 7-9, 2010 at the Canes Film Festival at the Bill Cosford Cinema in Coral Gables, FL.

Cineflock CEO tapped as Virsocom Chief Operating Officer

A recent partnership with Krish Capital Group start-up Virsocom (Virtual Social Commerce) has resulted in Cineflock CEO Jay Hirschfeld being named the cutting-edge Social Commerce venture's Chief Operating Officer.

As COO, Jay will be responsible for production of the company's fully immersive media requirements, ranging from web-based HD video production/compositing to high-resolution virtual product photography and display. Cineflock's resources will be invaluable in providing Virsocom with innovative, technologically efficient media solutions to help ensure the project's success.

Be on the lookout for proof of concept of Virsocom's flagship platform, arriving early summer, 2010.

Jay Hirschfeld receives Merit Award in PhotoSpiva 2010

Cineflock CEO Jay Hirschfeld was recognized with a Merit Award at the 34th Annual PhotoSpiva 2010 Juried Photography Competition for the roughly 380 mega-pixel, HDR image 'Abandoned Pumping Station near Millburn, NJ'. The piece, measuring roughly 35" x 90" was framed on location in Joplin, Missouri for the show, on display at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts March 6-April 25, 2010.

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The first of a limited edition of 10, the print was selected as one of 84 from over 900 entries. A complete list of the winners can be found here.

On display at the gallery opening:

   

'The Callahan Kids' Documentary Production Wraps in Las Vegas, NV

After an exciting 5-day shoot, Cineflock, in association with T11 Films and DavidMarcusFilms, finished principle photography on the documentary 'The Callahan Kids' in Las Vegas. The film, shot between February 3-8, 2010, centers around the University of Miami Ultimate Frisbee Team as they descend upon Las Vegas for a national collegiate-level Cultimate Tournament, Trouble in Vegas.

From the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Feb. 1, 2010: 

"The Cultimate college ultimate Frisbee tournament, which begins a four-day stay Thursday at Sam Boyd Stadium, will draw 200 to 300 teams — and a documentary crew following the University of Miami (Fla.) squad, explains producer Jay Hirschfeld of Cineflock.

The documentary, “The Callahan Kids,” takes its title from the Callahan — which, Hirschfeld explains, is regarded as one of the most difficult (and, therefore, rarest) moves in ultimate frisbee competition. Speaking of competition, Hirschfeld expects “The Callahan Kids” to hit the film festival circuit upon completion."

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