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Monday, June 25, 2018

Pixel Film Studios Unveils FCPX Effects Tracker for Final Cut Pro X

Enhance footage with image manipulations using the FCPX Effects Tracker. Heighten features with subtle effects like brightness, blur, color and glow. Plus, add stylized effects like soft rays, light tunnels and mirroring. The FCPX Effects Tracker uses built-in motion tracking to follow the movement of a subject and intuitive masking controls to isolate the area of effect. Add amazing stylization to footage using the FCPX Effects Tracker from Pixel Film Studios.

The FCPX Effects Tracker contains 34 amazing presets that range from subtle looks to stylized effects. Add flickering around a single light, add sharpness to a subject's face, change the color of someone's eyes and many more. FCPX Effects is packed with useful tools to help users manipulate footage with ease. Read latest news here.

Stack multiple effects on the same clip to create compound effects. Add the same effect to multiple areas, or add different effects to the same spot. Apply presets as an adjustment layer by placing it directly on top of the clip and stacking additional presets on top of each other. Anything is possible when combining layers using the FCPX Effects Tracker.

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The FCPX Effects Tracker comes with a variety of masking controls. Isolate the area that the effect applies itself to. This allows effects to be applied to the subject without affecting the background and surrounding areas. Choose a circle or square shaped mask and adjust the size, feather and falloff using simple sliders. Flip the affected area using a simple invert checkbox.

The built-in tracking functionality makes following the movement of any subject an absolute breeze. Simply apply a preset to your footage, select an area, and track! Completely bypass the tediousness of manually key-framing movement with automatic tracking from Pixel Film Studios. Read all the related news.

Established in 2006, Aliso Viejo, California-based Pixel Film Studios is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple FCPX. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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New Empty Nesters’ Getaway Experience from Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit now offers empty nesters a holiday to help start the next chapter in their life after their kids have gone off to college. As a special surprise, the hotel's concierge will reach out to the couple's children to record a special video message or personalized card in which they wish the best to their parents as they take on this new stage in life. The video message will be loaded onto an iPad insuite and will play for the couple upon arrival. Additionally, the concierge will coordinate for the mother's favorite flowers and a bottle of sparkling wine for a welcome toast. Parents will stay in the 1,865 sq. ft. Grand Class Suite, complete with interior and exterior Jacuzzis and an expansive terrace with views overlooking Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madres. The getaway also includes a visit to the resort's award-winning Se Spa for its renowned Water Ceremony and couples massage. The seven-step water journey features a eucalyptus-scented steam room with chromotherapy, experience shower, foot reflexology, hot and cold lagoons, sauna and Jacuzzi. Also included in the getaway is a special photo session, courtesy of DreamArt Photography, to commemorate their special holiday alone. Couples can also experience a cultural tour included to the remote mountain village of San Sebastion del Oeste, an old mining town; San Pancho and Sayulita, eclectic coastal towns with inviting beaches, surfing and locally-made Huichol handicrafts; or Puerto Vallarta's Botanical Gardens and the cobblestone streets of El Tuito, a charming region south of Vallarta rich in natural beauty, history and heritage.

The Empty Nester Holiday package starts at $658 USD per person per night in double occupancy. A minimum of two nights applies. The Grand Velas resort's all-inclusive rates include luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, call 1-888-407-4869, email reservationsrn(at)velasresorts(dot)com or visit https://vallarta.grandvelas.com/.

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The centerpiece of the gardens is a three-tiered, multi-temperature infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Wellness Suites include a personal training session and massage in-suite in addition to other fitness amenities, such as a Lifecycle Exercise Bike, organic soaps, Aromatherapy Kit, and more. Of the resort's five restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. An oasis of wellbeing, Se Spa offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey. Other features include a fitness center, 24/7 in suite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids' Club, and state-of-the-art Teens' Club. The all inclusive resort in the Riviera Nayarit features more than 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting facilities, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which consists of more than 6,000 square feet and is easily subdivided into five separate rooms. The resort's facilities also include four other rooms ranging from 681 to more than 1,954 square feet that offer several arrangement variations to maximize meeting productivity and efficiency. Things to do in Puerto Vallarta include water sports, exploring the lush jungle, visits to traditional villages and more. The resort has won numerous awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side.

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Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw, LLP, File Lawsuit Against Dnata Aviation USA, Inc., for Allegedly Failing to Pay Overtime Wages to its California Employees

The San Francisco labor law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. and Ground Services International Incorporated, alleging that the companies failed to accurately calculate and record overtime compensation for their hourly employees. Furthermore, the complaint alleges that Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. and Ground Services International Incorporated, failed to provide mandatory meal and rest breaks to their employees. The Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. and Ground Services International Incorporated, lawsuit Case No. CGC-18-566911, is currently pending in the San Francisco County Superior Court for the State of California. A copy of the complaint can be accessed by clicking here.

The class action complaint alleges that Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. and Ground Services International Incorporated failed to accurately pay PLAINTIFFS and other members of the CALIFORNIA LABOR SUB-CLASS overtime wages for the time they worked which was in excess of the maximum hours permissible by law as required by Cal. Lab. Code §§ 510, 1194& 1198. Cal. Lab. Code § 510 further provides that employees in California shall not be employed more than eight (8) hours per workday and/or more than forty (40) hours per workweek unless they receive additional compensation beyond their regular wages in amounts specified by law.

According to the class action complaint, the companies non-exempt employees were also allegedly unable to take off duty meal breaks due to their rigorous work schedules. California labor laws require an employer to provide an employee required to perform work for more than five (5) hours during a shift with, a thirty (30) minute uninterrupted meal break prior to the end of the employee's fifth (5th) hour of work. The complaint alleges that the company did not provide their employees who forfeited meal breaks additional compensation.

If you think your company is violating the California Labor Code and would like to know if you qualify to make a claim, please contact attorney Nicholas J. De Blouw today by calling (858) 952-0354.

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Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw, LLP, is an employment law firm with offices located in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, and Chicago that dedicates its practice to helping employees, investors and consumers fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today.

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Logimax Users Gain eCommerce Capabilities Through LogiView Supply Chain Solution

Logimax, a premier warehouse management system provider to the distribution, manufacturing, and 3rd party logistics industries, announced the release of a new connector to LogiView from Cadre Technologies. As organizations that operate under the FOG Software Group of companies, both Logimax and Cadre Technologies have collaborated to create this cross-platform supply chain connection. Read related news now.

The Logimax connecter exchanges SKU, Inventory, inbound and outbound order data with the LogiView cloud based solution. LogiView provides visibility of information from multiple sources through a modern web based and mobile user interface as well as data exchange using modern APIs such as REST services. LogiView communicates with shopping cart technology enabling the passing of orders to the Logimax WMS for execution.

"The Logimax connector enables current Logimax customers to take advantage of the LogiView technology immediately and with limited disruption to their current operation and standard operating procedures," said Daryl Grove, President for both Logimax and Cadre. "LogiView is a long term proven supply chain solution and is connected to many warehouse management systems. It's a natural fit for Logimax."

About Logimax:
Logimax Inc. provides a robust, reliable and affordable WMS solution to meet the challenges of the distribution, manufacturing and 3PL industries. The product is a browser-based solution built on the strength of the IBM i platform. The company is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and has offices in Chicago and San Francisco. For more information, visit https://www.e-logimax.com/.

About Cadre Technologies:
Cadre Technologies is a leading innovator of software for fulfillment and logistics operations including warehouse management, transportation management and online collaboration. Products include Accuplus 3rd Party Logistics WMS; LogiView, SaaS based supply chain control tower; and Cadence Warehouse Management System. The company is based in Denver, Colorado with offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, visit https://www.cadretech.com/.

Both Logimax and Cadre are FOG Software Group companies, part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU). Visit https://www.fogsoftwaregroup.com/.

Etienne Deffarges’ 'Untangling the USA' Offers Simple Solutions to America's Complex Issues

As Americans make plans to celebrate their country's 242 years of independence, a new book is out that says we must return to the country's roots of elegant and effective simplicity to untangle many of the complex problems with our economic, health care, energy, government, and political systems.

"Complexity is not in our DNA," Etienne Deffarges writes in Untangling the USA: The Cost of Complexity and What Can Be Done About It.

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An entrepreneur who was part of the founding team and vice-chairman of a health care IT start-up that grew in six years from the proverbial "blank sheet of paper" to a $1.2 billion IPO on the NYSE in 2010, Deffarges is also a former management consultant and business executive. As a senior partner with Booz Allen Hamilton and global managing partner with Accenture, he consulted with businesses and governments all over the world. He also attended and spoke at numerous World Economic Forum meetings over a 15-year period. A French native, Deffarges became a U.S. citizen in 1993.

In Untangling the USA, Deffarges details how America has gotten away from it simple roots to an overly-complex current state of affairs.

"Our Constitution is legendary in its brevity and simplicity of purpose; our early inventors and industrialists thrived in making our world simpler and easier to live in; we won World War II with simple and very effective tools, and the Cold War because our market-based approach to economics was much more effective than central planning complexity," he writes.

In particular, Deffarges celebrates the extraordinary relevance of the U.S. Constitution, quoting at length the French diplomat, political scientist, and historian Alexis de Tocqueville, whose analysis and words of praise on the young American Republic in his 1835 work, Democracy in America, appear like they were written in this century.

With praise from former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD), and former Secretary of State George Shultz, who served in four cabinet positions for three Republican presidents, Deffarges' Untangling the USA offers analysis on and solutions to the current state of America from which all sides can find common ground.

Interestingly, Deffarges opens Untangling the USA with anecdotes from the National Football League, including the "tuck rule" of Tom Brady fame. From there, Deffarges tackles everyday issues with health care, energy and utilities, finance, taxation, and laws and regulations. He quantifies the costs of complexity in so much of our economy, and also uses case studies from other developed countries in areas where better outcomes can be achieved at lower costs.

Using health care as an example:
Deffarges describes 12 types of institutions (e.g., for-profit and not-for-profit private insurance groups and hospital systems, federal and state level public insurance, public hospitals and the VA) that make up the U.S. medical landscape. He cites studies that show 2016 U.S. health care spending was 17.9 percent of our Gross Domestic Product, compared to an average of 10.2 percent of GDP for the European Union and Japan, with poorer aggregate outcomes in the U.S. Among the several "cost factors" caused by this complexity, Deffarges lists "fee for service" pricing, administration and IT complexity, rising drug prices, and too few general practitioners. Read related news now.

A possible solution? An intriguing Basic Medicare for All plan (but not single payer) that would, in part, restructure the current federal and state entities involved in health care, and simplify their interfaces with the private sector, which would be able to offer "supplemental" or "advantage" plans to everyone in the country.

To support his proposed "solutions to improve our lives," Deffarges analyzes five major root causes of our current complex state of affairs. He says American's complexity has been caused by:
1.    Our recent history and politics
2.    The increased role of finance in the U.S. economy
3.    Globalization and outsized CEO compensation
4.    Our education system and "college for all" mentality
5.    America's global insulation

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Untangling the USA includes forewords by both Shultz and Daschle, and has received much early praise, including:

"A fascinating look at all aspects of our world, from sports to government regulation. Etienne Deffarges' unique insight is that we started with simple and clear policies, which grew increasingly complex over time." – Jean Kovacs, Partner, Hillsven Capital; Former CEO and Founder, Qualix Group, and Comergent Technologies; Global Board, HBS Alumni

"A thought-provoking read for anyone trying to find simple and effective solutions to a complex and often ineffective healthcare system." – Robert Stanek, Former President and CEO, Catholic Health East; Past Chairperson, Board of Directors, Catholic Health Association of the United States

Visit EtienneDeffarges.com to learn more about Untangling the USA.

Untangling the USA:
The Cost of Complexity and What Can Be Done About It
By Etienne Deffarges
Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis (June 25, 2018)
Hardcover: 370 page s
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0815363346
ISBN-13: 978-0815363347

Who is Etienne Deffarges?
Etienne Deffarges has lived in San Francisco since 1985, and became a U.S. citizen in 1993. He discovered the Bay Area when studying for his MS in Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, upon graduating as an aeronautical engineer from the ISAE – Sup'Aero in Toulouse, France. After working as a general field engineer for Schlumberger in several South American countries, he earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School, graduating as a Baker Scholar.

Deffarges started a career in management consulting with Booz Allen Hamilton, eventually becoming a senior partner and head of the firm's global energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals practice. He was a senior advisor to several governments in Asia and South America. In 1999, Deffarges was recruited by Accenture to be a global managing partner, with leading responsibilities in energy and utilities. He was the company's first global market maker, responsible for large deals with clients, including one well in excess of $1 billion, and participated in the company's 2001 IPO on the NYSE.

In 2004, Deffarges became an entrepreneur and part of the founding team of Accretive Health (now R1 RCM), a health care IT start-up that had its own IPO in 2010, with an enterprise value of $1.2 billion.

Today, Deffarges holds a variety of board positions in aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, food, and health care.

Camera IQ Debuts Camera Experience Manager Onstage At Cannes Lions Innovation

Camera IQ, the world's first augmented reality (AR) platform for camera marketing, today unveiled its flagship Camera Experience Manager (CEM) product in a live demo onstage at Cannes Lions. The CEM offers a full suite of enterprise tools that help brands create, manage and measure their camera content across multiple distribution channels.

Camera IQ customers can now use the company's CEM to build augmented reality experiences (AREs) and simultaneously publish them across multiple cameras, including popular social media apps like Facebook, Snapchat, or their own native applications. The CEM then collects and visualizes aggregate analytics from each distribution endpoint and compares engagement data side-by-side to help marketers understand what's working, and why.

"Cameras are the next great consumption experience, the next great transaction experience, and the biggest opportunity for marketers in a decade," said Camera IQ co-founder and CEO Allison Wood. "We help marketers create brand new worlds that customers love to explore. Camera IQ seamlessly integrates OS platforms, AR toolkits and native apps into a single fabric, so marketers can deliver captivating experiences at scale, everywhere."

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Wood and her Camera IQ co-founder and COO Sonia Tsao were selected by R/GA to participate in the fourth annual Cannes Lions Start-up Academy. The Academy identifies technology-enabled companies with the potential to impact the marketing, media, and communications and advertising industries, exposing global brands to an expanded pool of innovative solutions. Read all the latest news.

In Cannes, Camera IQ will also demo augmented reality experiences from new partners Refinery29 and Tapestry, who join a list of AR pioneers already working with Camera IQ, including the Coachella, Viacom, FabFitFun, and others.

"The camera opens up an entirely new channel of engagement with our consumers and this is just the beginning," said David Kang, Senior Vice President, Digital & E-commerce at Tapestry. "Our brands are powered by innovation and inclusivity which fits very well in the partnership and work with Camera IQ. We prize exploration and self-expression, the two values are amplified through this collaboration as we continue to test and learn… to surprise and delight our consumer while bridging the physical and digital through AR."

In addition to their appearance on the Lions Innovation stage, Camera IQ's founders will be speaking at two additional events:

Allison Wood will speak on a panel at The Interpublic Group Women's Breakfast, featuring executives from Facebook and Amazon and moderated by BBG Ventures Founding Partner and Former Gilt Groupe CEO Susan Lyne, whose early stage consumer technology fund invests in female-led companies. Event details are available here.

Sonia Tsao will speak on a panel at The Female Quotient's Girls Lounge moderated by Ita Ekpoudom, Founder and CEO of Tigress Ventures and Investment Partner at Plum Alley. Event details are available here.

"We are excited to bring founders to Cannes that will provide global brand and agency leaders with access to emerging technologies and business models," said Stephen Plumlee, Global Chief Operating Officer of R/GA and Managing Partner of R/GA Ventures. "Camera IQ, with its focus on mixed reality solutions, is the kind of company we have always been drawn to at R/GA—one that is fostering creativity through groundbreaking technology."

Demos of Camera IQ's platform and the Camera Experience Manager are available by request. To get in touch or to learn more, please email: hello@cameraiq.com

About Camera IQ

Camera IQ is the world's first augmented reality platform for camera marketing. We unite the camera ecosystem to help brands create and deliver captivating AR experiences at scale.

Our flagship product is the Camera Experience Manager (CEM), which offers a full suite of enterprise tools that help brands create, manage and measure their camera content across multiple distribution channels.

Camera marketing thrives at the intersection of experience design and spatial analytics. Our technology integrates OS platforms, AR toolkits and native apps into a single fabric, so brands can build once and Deploy Everywhere™.

Join Viacom, Coachella, Tapestry, Refinery29 and others on the frontier. Please visit http://cameraiq.com.

Camera IQ. Brand new worlds.

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About R/GA

R/GA is connected by design. An innovation leader for more than 40 years, R/GA has expanded to offer consulting, ventures, technology, marketing communications, architecture, and IP development services in addition to its award-winning design practice. Its work spans web, mobile, and social communications, retail and e-commerce, product innovation, brand development, and business transformation.

The company has more than 2,000 employees globally with 19 offices across the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific. R/GA is part of The Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations.

For more information about R/GA, please visit http://www.rga.com and on Facebook and Twitter.

About R/GA Ventures

R/GA Ventures helps industry leaders embrace disruption, connecting them with emerging startups, technologies and consumer behaviors to drive their businesses forward. Since 2013, the R/GA Ventures portfolio has grown to include more than 80 companies across a variety of verticals.

R/GA Ventures and R/GA are part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations.

Learn more at ventures.rga.com and by following @rgaventures

About Cannes Lions

The International Festival of Creativity, also known as Cannes Lions, is the world's leading celebration of creativity in communications and encompasses Lions Health, Lions Innovation and Lions Entertainment. Founded in 1954, the Festival takes place every June in Cannes, France. As the most prestigious international annual advertising and communications awards, over 40,000 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival.

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The five-day Festival is the only truly global meeting place for professionals working in advertising and communications. Attendees from nearly 100 countries come to experience five days of workshops, exhibitions, screenings, master classes and high-profile seminars presented by renowned worldwide industry leaders.

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RCN Business Completes Innovative Fiber-Optic Build to Bring High-Capacity Managed Services to Chicago’s Iconic 875 North Michigan Avenue

RCN Business, an award-winning communications provider of voice, data and video services, today announced the completion of a full fiber-optic build of 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly known as the John Hancock building. Tenants of the building can utilize RCN's bandwidth for increased security, speed and efficiency on high-capacity managed services and customer applications, including email, file sharing, web hosting, data backup, video, and Hosted Voice.

"Chicago's renowned 875 North Michigan Avenue has served as a pillar of the city's economy for decades, and the dozens of businesses operating within it are bustling, innovative and growing. RCN is now offering its reliable connectivity and innovative services to ensure their efficiency and success well into the future," said Tom McKay, General Manager, RCN Chicago. "RCN's wholly-owned, locally managed fiber-rich network allows customers to access a reliable, secure, adaptable, and flexible network designed to meet the evolving needs of any business or home user."

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With RCN's fiber network, businesses of all sizes enjoys a secure network, redundancy engineering resulting in minimal internet disruptions, highly scalable speeds from 1 to 100 Gigabits, and access to the company's full suite of services including Hosted Voice, Managed Services and Business Phone with Call Manager.

Home to a wide range of tenants – including restaurants, a conferenc e center, a fitness center and retailers – 875 North Michigan Avenue is a central economic hub for Chicago residents and visitors alike. Built with ethernet-based architecture, this project caters to high-capacity managed services, and coupled with internet, ethernet, voice and video solutions, allows small, mid-size and enterprise businesses to excel. RCN is able to provide a fully functional, activated fiber business circuit in just 7-10 days.

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To learn more about RCN Business and its services anytime, please visit: http://www.rcn.com/business.

About RCN Business
RCN Business provides industry-leading high-speed internet, voice, video and network solutions to businesses of all sizes. Delivered through a wholly owned, state-of-the-art fiber-rich network and supported by 100% U.S.-based customer service, RCN Business serves businesses in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia (Delaware County), Lehigh Valley (PA), Washington, D.C., and New York City. RCN Business received the Metro Ethernet Forum's CE 2.0 certification in the E-Line, E-LAN and E-Access categories in 2014.

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RCN Media Contact:
Jackie Fraser
Matter
rcn(at)matternow.com
978.358.5840

John Hancock Building Contact:
Alexa Stritecky
Hearn Company, Tenant Services
astritecky(at)hearncompany.com
312.794.7777

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