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www.postmagazine.com 11 POST MARCH 2015 BITS & PIECES ASSIMILATE LAUNCHES CLOUD-BASED COLLABORATION TOOL SANTA CLARA, CA — Assimilate has launched Scratch Web, a professional, cloud-based, multi-user collaboration and review tool that offers individual clip, timeline, or timeline+version sharing, as well as native support for industry-stan- dard RAW camera formats. The tool allows pros to publish RAW material in any format, in any resolution, at any time, from anywhere in the world. Scratch Web is designed for collaboration, allowing directors, DPs, editors, colorists and VFX pros to securely distribute digital content, be it Red, Arri, Blackmagic, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, MXF, DPX, EXR, or ProRes media. Current on-set users of Scratch Play or Scratch can directly publish raw media, along with metadata, to Scratch Web for immediate team review. Reviewers are able to view the content through HTML5-enabled Web browsers, or the upcoming mobile-connected Scratch Web app for iOS, Android or Windows. "Although there is no shortage of online media and file sharing choices, Scratch Web is first with a true, cloud-based timeline and versioning function- ality, and native support for industry-standard RAW camera formats," notes Lucas Wilson, VP of business development at Assimilate. "It's built for profes- sionals, by professionals." Assimilate is offering a free 30- day trial of Scratch Web , which can be downloaded via its Website (www.assimi lateinc.com). NORTHERN LIGHTS CUTS COP SHOW NEW YORK — Northern Lights (http://nledit.com) editor Glenn Conte dived into the raw world of police dramas, cutting the new satirical Web series Cop Show, which was created by SNL alum and comedian Colin Quinn. Conte edited the eight-episode series, which recently debuted on L/Studio. The show is a behind-the-scenes look into the production of a crime drama and features guest stars such as Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, Michael Che, Peter Grosz and Griffin Newman. Quinn is the creator and writer. The show is directed by J.D. Amato and is executive produced by Morris S. Levy of Mega Films and Brian Stern. Conte previously worked with Levy on the comedy feature A Novel Romance, and was eager to contribute to this project, which marks his first Web series. "It was great working with such a high caliber of talent," says the editor. "Colin knew exactly what he wanted and it was exciting to work with him to push the comedy to the next level and really help shape the show from the beginning stage." "Cop Show is a labor of love, adds Quinn. "That's why nobody made over a hundred dollars." "When you're making a Web series about a documentary about a fake television show about fake cops, things can get out of hand very quickly," adds director Amato. 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