In the fast-paced world of visual effects, security and compliance are critical to safeguarding creative assets. As the industry evolves with digital technologies, postproduction, animation, and VFX studios face increasing risks, including data breaches and intellectual property theft. To navigate these challenges effectively, studios must prioritize robust security measures and compliance with industry standards.
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NAMM 2025: Avid’s Pro Tools Previews and New Product Highlights
Kerry and I had the privilege of attending the NAMM Show 2025 again, and it delivered another wave of innovation that’s set to redefine the music production landscape. From cutting-edge AI tools to state-of-the-art hardware, the latest previews and announcements offer a glimpse into the future of audio technology. Whether you’re a Pro Tools power user, a fan of analog warmth, or an immersive audio enthusiast, this year’s lineup has something to ignite your creativity. Dive into the highlights, as we explore groundbreaking features like Avid’s AI-driven tools, game-changing studio gear, and next-level solutions from the biggest names in the industry. This is the evolution of sound—don’t miss a beat!
CES 2025 and the Digital Hollywood Conference: Spotlighting AI Innovations in Media Production
I had the privilege of attending CES 2025 and the Digital Hollywood conference in Las Vegas January 7-10, 2025 which reshaped my perspective on AI and other technical innovations, as they apply to media production. Attending in person was truly valuable, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the future of media and entertainment. The events showcased groundbreaking technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which are reshaping content creation, distribution, and the media production landscape.
Celebrating the Media and Entertainment Industry: Annex Pro’s 2024 Christmas Events
In December 2024, Annex Pro hosted festive Christmas events in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, bringing together customers, vendor partners, and our dedicated team. These gatherings were more than just holiday celebrations—they were an opportunity to honor our vibrant industry, reflect on a challenging year, and look ahead with renewed optimism to 2025.
🌐 Lessons from 2024 and Trends for 2025 in Media & Entertainment: Cloud Adoption, Hybrid Workflows and AI 🚀
The Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry in Canada continues to embrace cloud adoption, hybrid workflows, and of course AI for VFX, Animation and Games. These technologies are transforming how content is created, managed, and delivered. Here is how these trends are reshaping the industry based on conversations with some of our customers in Canada:
Welcome to the Family, Fortinet!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in Annex Pro’s journey as we officially welcome Fortinet as one of our vendor partners. This partnership represents a significant step forward in enhancing the solutions we provide to our customers in media production, gaming, post-production, and beyond.
We are thrilled to announce that Streamwell has joined Annex Pro as one of our valued vendor partners!
This partnership marks an exciting milestone for us and underscores our commitment to bringing cutting-edge solutions to our customers in the media production industry.
Pro Tools 2024.10 Update: Expanding Possibilities for Music and Post-Production
Avid’s latest Pro Tools 2024.10 release, launched on October 28, 2024, delivers an impressive suite of new tools and enhancements tailored to both music and audio post-production professionals. Here’s an overview of the standout features in this update:
Autodesk University 2024: Highlights for the Media and Entertainment Industry
Autodesk University 2024, held in San Diego from October 15-17, focused heavily on the advancements in technology. If you missed it, the good news is that you can still watch all the Media and Entertainment Keynotes and General Sessions online for free!
IBC2024: Modern Workflows for a Distributed World
Annex Pro was at IBC 2024 and the Devoncroft Executive Summit, which took place in Amsterdam in September 2024. The theme we chose to summarize these events, “Modern Workflows for a Distributed World,” reflects the industry’s focus on media production for global, distributed teams.