Digital Pictures’ people are knowledgeable, creative, innovative, passionate and adaptable. Expert teams tailor solutions for the individual needs of their clients. They minimize complexity and guide clients through their options with a genuine care for their hopes dreams and aspirations. Clients enjoy the experience of working with Digital Pictures and are proud and excited by the results.
Digital Pictures Logo Taken Off The Man From Snowy River 2004 Australian DVD
Digital Pictures’ benchmarks itself against the very best in the world and is committed to continuous improvement of its services. It consistently brakes the boundaries or creative and technical innovations. Digital Pictures, is located in an iconic art deco studio facility which also houses iloura, Boffswana, Flagstaff Studios, Dubsat and Websend complementary businesses all owned by Omnilab Media. Digital Pictures has been owned by Omnilab Media since 2005. Prior to this it was owned by AAV Australia PTY, LTD. It traded under the name of AAV from 1974 – 2003.
History[]
AAV Australia[]
1974: In March, David Syme & Co. Limited, the publishers of The Age newspaper, purchased Armstrong Studios and a small, Moorabbin based video editing company called Videotape Centre Pty Ltd and relocated its operations to 180 Bank Street. In June, Armstrong Audio Video was launched under the direction of brilliant American audio and video engineer, Robert Fine. 1975: Fine was instrumental in the facility establishing the first computerised video editing system in the PAL world, ahead of the UK and Europe and six years before any Australian television station or video company utilised this technology. 1976: In conjunction with Telecom, AAV designed and operated Australia's first cable television system, servicing major Melbourne advertising agencies. 1979: The name of the company was changed to AAV Australia Pty Ltd. AAV Business Communications was established. 1980: AAV established Australia’s first professional videocassette duplication facility to service the production requirements of CBS/Fox Home Video. In conjunction with the Seven Network and FM stations in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, AAV broadcast the first live stereo audio simulcast in Australia. AAV Business Communications was one of the first video facilities in the world to provide software for interactive laser video disc systems which formed the basis of a point-of-sale and training system for GMH. 1984: AAV established a videocassette duplication facility in Auckland to service the New Zealand and South Pacific markets. AAV’s duplication division produced Australia's first stereo hi-fi title, David Bowie's "Serious Moonlight". 1985: AAV produced the first High Definition TV program in Australia in association with Sony Japan. 1987: AAV was appointed official supplier of audio-visual products and services for World Expo '88. 1988: AAV's interactive video disc technology formed the basis for several of the major Bicentennial projects undertaken by AAV, including the Rainbow Serpent Theatre for the Australian Pavilion and information booths at World Expo '88 in Brisbane and the First State '88 exhibition at Darling Harbour in Sydney. 1989: AAV was the first post production facility in Australia to offer telecine to NTSC video tape transfer services for the Paramount Pictures TV series, "Mission Impossible". 1992: AAV wins the contract to produce the inflight video entertainment service for Ansett Australia. 1993: AAV commissioned AAV’s Sydney based duplication plant. The plant was launched in October. 1994: AAV launched the world-first AAV SatLink™ technology for Ansett Australia, enabling the delivery of current news bulletins to supplement existing inflight services. 1996: AAV develops DubSat™, a satellite based system to distribute TV programming via a data stream. 1997: AAV is appointed to handle the audio inflight programming for Ansett Australia and now produces Ansett’s entire IFE programming. 1999: AAV celebrates 25 years as Australia’s leading electronic media services provider. 2000: AAV commissions DVD replication plant which will be co-located at AAV's state-of- the-art plant in Northmead, Sydney. 2002: Digital Pictures Melbourne launches the $6m Digital Film Centre; the cornerstone technology is the latest Cintel DSX digital telecine and da Vinci 2K colour corrector. Two URSA telecine suites and a host of ancillary technology complete the Centre. Digital Pictures installs Melbourne’s first SMOKE High Definition editing system. Acquisition of GMD, a fully integrated design, visual effects and animation company based in Sydney, Australia. GMD is renowned for its creativity in film & television, which is continually reinforced by the flow of Australian and International awards acknowledging their achievements. AAV Limited formed following merger with ISIS Communications. 2003: AAV announces joint venture with Regency Recordings. AAV Regency is now one of Australasia’s largest companies providing end-to-end DVD, CD, VHS and audio cassette manufacturing and distribution logistics services. 2004: iloura moves from it’s Southbank premises to join the other creative services housed at 180 Bank Street site 2005: The Mapp Family/ Omnilab Media purchase the AAV group’s post production services, including Digital Pictures and the brands housed at 180 Bank Street 2009: The Mapp family purchase “The Old Butter Factory” – the historical 180 Bank Street site and heart of Digital Pictures.
Omnilab Media companies[]
Ambience Entertainment[]
www.ambienceentertainment.com.au Ambience Entertainment is Omnilab Media’s content development and production arm, specialising in genre features, light entertainment, branded content and children’s drama, including 3D animation. Ambience Entertainment also develops and licences formats internationally.
The Lab Sydney[]
www.thelabsydney.com.au The Lab Sydney is the most comprehensive post production, digital visual effects, design and animation facility in Sydney. Dedicated to the pursuit of the most dynamic and inventive work in the field of digital post production, The Lab’s staff of gifted artists and technicians have created a world class environment where the best technology blends seamlessly with imagination.
Cornerpost[]
www.cornerpost.com.au A complete one stop post production shop in Sydney, Cornerpost delivers cost-effective and comprehensive post production solutions for the advertising, editing, film, television and radio industries. With renowned technical expertise, the team at Cornerpost understand that by providing vision, creative design and audio solutions in the one facility they offer a uniquely flexible post production environment.
Island Films[]
www.islandfilm.com.au A boutique facility in Sydney, Island Films is a unique post production alternative, specialising in feature films, TV dramas and documentaries.
The Playroom[]
The Playroom is one of Australia’s largest independent end- to-end facilitators uniquely positioned within the broadcast marketplace. The facility offers a range of services including production, post production and general media-related services.
Pax Entertainment[]
www.paxent.com.au Pax Entertainment is a globally experienced passenger entertainment service provider specialising in the needs of international airline and other ground transport companies onboard entertainment. Services include sourcing, programming, compilation, duplication and encoding of movies, short programs and audio programs for replay on Personal TV, Portable Media Players, overhead video and in-seat audio systems.
Oktobor[]
www.oktobor.com Oktobor is New Zealand’s leading visual effects (VFX) company, based in Auckland. Oktobor has a global reputation for providing high-end effects for television commercials, feature films, interactive and entertainment productions. Oktobor’s talent, flexibility and in-house resources enable creative collaboration with directors and agencies from concept to the full realisation of their vision.
AAV New Zealand[]
www.aav.co.nz AAV New Zealand is one of the largest digital media service providers in New Zealand. AAV’s services cover digital broadcast support services, Alchemist Platinum standards conversions, DVD authoring, Dubsat satellite and fibre delivery of television commercial content.
Dubsat and Websend[]
www.dubsat.com.au www.websend.com.au Dubsat is the premier satellite and fibre delivery service with media asset management for TV, print and radio commercials, and a conduit for other forms of content including cinema, television programming and music. Websend is a web based delivery system for print advertising that specialises in colour management, pre-flight services for file validation and a number of print based productivity tools.
Digital Pictures[]
www.digitalpictures.com.au Digital Pictures is a Melbourne based digital design and post production group. Digital Pictures is recognised for its world class digital film and digital media services servicing the film, television and advertising industries.
Iloura[]
www.iloura.com.au Iloura brings together a team of world-class specialists who provide animation, VFX and design services for film, television and advertising projects. The team work regularly with clients from the US (including the major Hollywood Studios) Australasia and Asia.
Boffswana[]
www.boffswana.com Boffswana provides design and production services for DVD, internet and interactive projects, as well as developing software solutions for advertising, films and corporate clients.
Flagstaff Studios[]
www.flagstaffstudios.com.au Flagstaff Studios is a world-class sound design service specialising in voice-over casting and music production for radio and television advertising.
Omnilab Media[]
www.omnilab.com Omnilab Media is the film investment brand of the company. The investment portfolio is based out of head office in Sydney, but managed internationally. Omnilab Media are partnering with Australian and International sales and distribution companies on a project by project basis.
Contact Digital Pictures[]
Dianne James and Rebekka Fairwether Film / TV / Advertising 180 Bank Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia T +61 3 9251 1600 F +61 3 9690 8111 E info@digitalpictures.com.au
Digital Media Level 2, 176 Bank Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia T +61 3 9251 1800 F +61 3 9699 5977 E info@digitalpictures.com.au