LISA WHITE NEW HEAD OF PRODUCTION, COMMERCIAL DIGITAL FOR RHYTHM + HUES COMMERCIAL STUDIOS

 
August 12, 2005 – Los Angeles: Further advancing its makeover under the direction of Executive Producer Paul Babb, Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios has given its high tech production pipeline a new leader: Lisa White is the new Head of Production, Commercial Digital.

Producing for the studio since 1998, White has worked closely with its core group of in-house directors and visual effects supervisors on numerous integrated [live action/animation/post] campaigns including GEICO’s Gecko and Cheetos, as well as the fully computer-generated Coca-Cola Polar Bears.

“I'm very excited about this new opportunity,” says White. “I look forward to utilizing my years of producing experience towards helping the commercial division grow both creatively and structurally.”

The studio will draw upon White’s extensive expertise in all facets of production including budgeting, staffing, technological resource management, job delivery and client services.

“Having Lisa as our new Head of Production for Commercial Digital will allow us to further support our directors and to be more aggressive in our bidding,” states Executive Producer Paul Babb. “Her hands-on knowledge and enthusiasm are a true gift and I look forward to working with Lisa as we continue to enhance R+H Commercial Studios.”

 

ABOUT RHYTHM + HUES COMMERCIAL STUDIOS

A complete digital studio, with live action, CGI animation and vfx, design and post production services, Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios draws upon the talent and technical firepower of one of the world’s premiere effects and animation facilities, Rhythm & Hues Studios. Adjacent to the 70,000 sq. ft. facility which houses hundreds of digital artists and staff, the 7,000 sq foot boutique facility of Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios is dedicated to the highest quality of commercial production while committed to providing outstanding client support.

Recent commercial productions include campaigns featuring such iconic CGI animals as the Target dog, the GEICO gecko and the Hartford Stag, plus spots for SeaWorld, Leapfrog, Jack in the Box, Sudafed, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, AOL, Ritz-Bits and EA Games. Ongoing major projects include Cox Communications. Recent Film Division credits include The Longest Yard, The Chronicles of Riddick, X-Men 2, Daredevil and Sum of All Fears. Currently in production are the eagerly anticipated Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Superman Returns and Charlotte’s Web.


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Elise Berk <elise@rhythm.com>
310-448-7991 direct / 310-448-7601 fax