411 Digital

The use of digital technology in film and television is at an all-time high. Demand has spurred significant growth in the post-production and visual effects industries and has brought high-paying jobs to thousands of artists, designers and technical staff. The 1999/2000 edition of 411 Digital North America, a reference directory for film and video professionals, lists 3,874 companies and experts -- a 40% increase over last year's edition!Like its sister directory, the 20-year-old LA 411, 411 Digital reviews credits before allowing a company to be listed. The resulting suppliers and service providers are vital resources for producers, ad agencies and studios. 411 Digital contains the best companies working in the U.S.In the latest edition of 411 Digital, categories include: Animation Houses, Motion Control, Titling & Broadcast Design, Fiber/Satellite Networking, Post Houses, Scanning & Recording, Audio Post Facilities, Music Production & Sound Design, Staffing and Training Centers, to name a few. In addition, there is an entire section dedicated to hardware and software manufacturers, renters and retailers. The Internet/Multimedia section, brand new to 411 Digital 2000, is an integral resource for emerging technologies.This 408-page directory includes a DVD show reel presenting clips from 43 of the industry's top companies. 411 Digital lists visual FX studios, animation companies, post houses, Internet resources and stock footage archives. Freelancers including editors, post supervisors, visual FX supervisors, digital FX artists, sound designers and composers are also listed.L. A. 411 Publishing Staff is the author of '411 Digital' with ISBN 9781879930124 and ISBN 1879930129.