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Film & Digital
Pursuit Systems Adds to Fleet Pursuit Systems, the camera-car partner of car-prep company Shelly Ward Enterprises, has expanded its fleet by adding a fourth Porsche Turbo Cayenne, a traditional insert car and a new process trailer along with various tow dollies, stage cranes and other specialty equipment. Led by Shelly Ward, Mike Johnson and Mike Majesky, Pursuit combines a full line of camera-car equipment and services with SWE’s 35 years of experience in car prep and stunt driving. From their base in North Hollywood, the two companies offer around-the-clock assistance with everything from preproduction planning to stunt driving and camera-car rigging. The additional equipment advances Pursuit and SWE’s joint mission to provide a one-stop shop for a production’s car and action filmmaking needs. SWE’s car-prep services include basic washing and waxing, complex brake and headlight rewiring, paint and vehicle wraps, peel coats and repairs. The company also offers custom designs and fabrication, mechanical effects, consultation on shooting locations and conditions, and vehicle transportation. Pursuit Systems enables experienced crews to maximize shooting flexibility while providing efficient and safe use of a large selection of camera cars and related equipment. Pursuit’s fleet includes Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Mercedes-AMG camera cars, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Mini Cooper, standard plate cars, B1 Camera Bike, offroad camera buggy, electric cart, gas camera cart, process trailers, and multiple open and enclosed vehicle transporters. Pursuit’s camera vehicles are complemented by state-of-the-art rigging such as the company’s innovative R1 Carbon Fiber Arms and Pursuit Cranes. The company’s proprietary equipment is built in-house and is operated by its team of experts in conjunction with SWE’s stunt experts. For additional information, visit http://pursuitsystems.com. Autodesk Flame Turns 20 Autodesk has released the Flame Premium 2013 20th Anniversary Edition software, which integrates visual effects,

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