NEWS & EVENTS
MAY 14, 2012
Sim reveals new logos and goes digital… SIM Digital
International equipment and production service provider, Sim Video, recently revealed a polished new logo and announced that the company would now operate under the name SIM Digital.
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Jan 24, 2012
Death of film disrupting Canadian film and TV production levels
Film and TV production levels in Vancouver may have been down in 2011, compared to rebounding production levels in Toronto and Montreal – but Sim Video president Rob Sim insists his equipment supply house enjoyed record business in the West Coast city last year.
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Nov 16, 2011
Canadian DPs Rent Fujinon PL Mount Zoom from Sim Video to Shoot TV Series for the SCI FI Channel
Seeking exceptional optical quality for fast-paced episodic television productions, three Canadian Directors of Photography (DPs) recently rented a complement of FUJINON Premier PL Mount zoom lensesfrom Sim Video—a leading Toronto-based broadcast and film equipment rental company.…
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Sept 28, 2011
Sim Video Appoints Three Execs
With demand growing for Sim Video and Bling Digital equipment and workflow services and, on the heels of recently expanding into Atlanta, Georgia, Sim Video International Ltd. has promoted three senior staff members to its Executive Management Team…
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Sept 12, 2011
Sim Video Opens New Facility in Atlanta, Georgia
Sim Video is pleased to announce the opening of our newest office in the heart
of Atlanta, Georgia.
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April 5, 2011
Rob Sim Honored at 2011 CSC Awards
On the evening of April 2nd, 2011, Rob Sim was presented with the prestigious Bill Hilson Award during the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards Gala.
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July 15, 2011
Now Available the Dodeca 2360 Camera System
Sim Video is pleased to announce that we have become an authorized rental agent of Immersive Media’s flagship product, the Dodeca® 2360 camera system.
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April 1, 2011
Bling Digital Invades the West Coast
Sim Video has recently expanded our Bling Digital division to our west coast offices in Los Angeles and Vancouver!
January 24, 2011
Sim Tech Fair a Huge Success
Toronto’s Camera Operators, DP’s, Editors and Technicians jammed both floors of exhibits at the “Sim Technology Open House” last Thursday.
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Sep 1, 2010
Reel West Covers Sim Video Beginnings
Although I was born in Michigan where my father was attending university, I grew up on a farm in the Ottawa Valley. I learned about hard work from my parents…
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Apr 5, 2010
The NAB hunt for pheasants under glass and the latest 3D gear
"We're looking at the future of 3D and how it relates to what we're doing," says Rob Sim, despite the current 3D frenzy…
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March 29, 2010
Sim Post Takes on 3D - Resident Evil: Afterlife
3D has gained enormous popularity with producers and audiences alike and we knew it was just a matter of time before the right project would present itself to propel Sim in the 3D direction.…
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Feb 3, 2010
Sim Video Open House had 3D Appeal!
Sim Video hosted their 5th Annual Technology Open House, putting together an intimate showcase of some of the world’s top digital cinema technologies.…
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Jan 7, 2010
SIM VIDEO INVESTS IN NEW Fujinon PL SERIES Zoom Lenses
Sim Video recently purchased Fujinon PL Series 18-85mm/T2.0 (see attached photo) and 75-400mm/T2.8-T3.8 zoom lenses. As early adopters of cutting-edge lens design, Sim Video is the first customer to add the 75-400mm/T2.8-T3.8 to its rental inventory…
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Nov 2, 2009
New Services: Canada’s First RED Certified Service Center
Respected rental house Sim Video has been hand selected to become the first RED Certified Service Center in Canada by RED Digital Cinema…
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July 10, 2009
New Services: Real-time RED to Avid Digital Dailies
Sim Video's Toronto Post Department has developed a highly efficient way to provide clients with Real-time Red to Avid Digital Dailies. Given the popularity of this camera…
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June 24, 2009
Sim Video Data Management Technician Summer Seminars
As the landscape of digital cinematography continues to evolve into a more computer-based form of image capture, the industry is now faced with the challenge of finding qualified professionals to handle the daily processes of digital footage...
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June 8, 2009
Sim Video LA at Cine Gear 2009
Cine Gear Expo has proved to be one of Hollywood’s “must attend” events. In 2009, the expo experienced the largest industry crowd in its 13 year history benchmarking this as its most successful year to date...
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April 9, 2009
Sim Video West has Moved
In April 2009, Sim Video West moved to a more convenient and larger location in Burnaby, B.C. Now situated on Loughheed Highway amongst three of city's largest studios, Sim Video West provides a welcoming and comfortable environment...
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Dec 6, 2008
Seeing Red
Local 600 shooters gather at the Guild to test-drive the Red One system and separate hype from fact with the talked-about new digital capturing device. The Red camera has been the subject of a great deal of discussion since before the...
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Dec. 6, 2008
Sim Video Data Management Technician Summer Seminars
As the landscape of digital cinematography continues to evolve into a more computer-based form of image capture, the industry is now faced with the challenge…
August 4, 2008
CBC gets its HD cameras just in time for Olympics
There is no such thing as just bringing a professional camera with you to China. So CBC, along with broadcasters around the world, shipped camera and editing gear well ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Aug. 8-24)...
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August 4, 2008
3D tests positive for Toronto
Digital 3D is on the cusp of a major growth spurt, and Bill White, former president of equipment supplier William F. White International, and Ken MacNeil, president of Creative Post, are helping to make sure Canada is part of it....
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Feb.18, 2008
Industry still high on Red One despite early glitches
Industry enthusiasm for the new tapeless 4K Red One camera continues to grow, tempered by a few initial glitches, including no viewfinder and functions that aren't functional....
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August 6, 2007
Amal captures spirit of India in HD
Director Richie Mehta was so determined to get his passion project made that he was willing to go all the way to India to shoot his debut feature using a prosumer camera that he could fit in the palm of his hand. But that was before he met...
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