Silk Avenue Study Visits
On October 12th, 2005, the pre-event day, Filas organized a series of study visits to the most important AV companies operating in Lazio. More than 50 Asian and European delegates enthusiastically welcomed the opportunity to visit Cinecittà and other important AV companies (Infobyte, Frame by Frame, DigitalVideo and DI Productions). The company tours and demos of the products and services available clearly helped visitors comprehend what Lazio can offer in terms of AV services and products.

The 2005 Study Visits Agenda

Morning Programme

10:00-11:30 Cinecittà Studios - 50 people
11:30-12:00 Cinecittà Digital - 50 people
12:15-13:15 Lunch at Cinecittà Studios - 50 people



Afternoon Programme

First Group ( BUS N° 1 )
14:30-16:00 Infobyte (Via della Camilluccia, 67) - 25 people
17:00-18:30 Dl Productions (Via Giuseppe Ferrari 1/a) - 25 people

Second Group ( BUS N° 2)
14:30-16:00 Digital Video (Via Sante Bargellini, 4) - 25 people
17:00-18:30 Frame by Frame (Via A. Farnese 2) - 25 people







Cinecittà Studios
Cinecittà is the largest film and television production facility in continental Europe.
Cinecittà is synonymous with outstanding movie productions worldwide. The 99-acre studio complex is 9 km from the centre of Rome and offers full service production and post-production facilities for feature films, television, commercials/advertising, music videos/video clips and photo shoots.
Cinecittà is part of one of the biggest production communities in the world, second only to Hollywood. Over 5,000 experienced, multilingual professionals - from period costume makers to visual effects specialists - are ready to meet any professional need in the audiovisuals field.
More than 3,000 productions have been at Cinecittà from recent features such as The Passion of Christ, Gangs of New York, The English Patient and The Talented Mr Ripley to cult classics like Ben Hur and Cleopatra as well as all of Federico Fellini's productions.
For further information please visit the Cinecittà portal.

While the visit to Cinecittà studios will certainly raise the greatest interest, one must not overlook the many other cases of excellence that can be encountered in Lazio region SMEs operatine in the audiovisuals sector. As part of the guided visits we have chosen three other cases of excellence that may be of great interest to Asian firms.

Infobyte
Infobyte is a leading company integrated communication and specialises in innovative forms of technological communication and the development of Virtual Reality projects from Real-Time Visual Simulation to Virtual Sets.
Infobyte satisfies the needs of its clients with an end-to-end service including the planning, development and creation of software and by supplying all related services.
The clients and markets addressed by Infobyte span from cultural heritage and edutainment to advertising, banking and e-learning.
For further information please visit the Infobyte portal.

Frame by Frame
Frame by Frame is a highly innovative company operating in various areas of the audiovisuals sector, including: advertising and commercials, promotions, and, more technically, on-air packages, broadcast design and travel sequences.
Its clients include SkyTV, BBC, Disney Channel, Fandango and Magnolia,
For further information please visit the Frame by Frame portal.

L.V.R. Video Recording Laboratory
L.V.R. is a high-tech laboratory providing cutting-edge technology for the digital post-production.
Its services include colour correction, digital restoration, duplication, telecinema, editing and graphics.
Recent contracts have included digital work on major cult films such as "Sedotta e Abbandonata", "Solaris" as well as the cult Japanese cartoon "Holly & Benji".
For further information please visit the L.V.R. portal.






Sound Art 23
Sound Art 23, located in central Rome, is one of the most technologically advanced and qualified post production facilities in Italy. It boasts a long list of major film and television credits, from both Italy and the international market.
Sound Art 23 offers complete post-production services of the highest calibre for both cinema and television and are responsible for the Italian editions of foreign films: from the initial translation of the script, to the mix and the final screening, as well as offering post-production services for projects requiring video and sound editing, sound design, ADR, transfers and original mixing.
Sound Art 23 is renowned for its elegant, welcoming studios and for its focus on quality and innovation. Sound Art 23 is equipped with all the latest technology and equipment. Mixes are performed on AMS Neve Digital Mixing Consoles and the staff is international and multilingual.
For further information please visit the Sound Art 23 portal.





Digital Video
Digital Video S.R.L. (DV), Parent and R&D Company of Toonz, was founded in 1986.
Based in Rome, Italy, DV has made the development of its Toonz software package its exclusive mission and Toonz has become
the world leader in cartoon animation applications.
In conjunction with Toonz, DV has made other products available to the animation industry.




IMPORTANT NOTE
Please , considering the limited availability of places for the study visits we will act following the principle of first in first served.
Contact your national counceilor to show your interest in the study visits and choose if you want to join Group 1 or Group 2 in the afternoon.

For further info: 0039 06 32885305 or info@silk-avenue.org