DAGNABIT!, a new cel animation company, opened under the eaves of Crawford Post Production as part of a strategic alliance. DAGNABIT! provides cel animation and design, and will work closely with Crawford’s creative team in design, effects and compositing. DAGNABIT! opens under the helm of John Ryan and Robert Pope, who together bring over 41 years of animation experience.

Inside Crawford Post Production, Bill Bowen was hired as a commercial spot editor to work with advertising agencies, production companies, broadcast and corporate clients. Bowen’s recent clients within the industry have included Americana Music Television, Ketchum Communications, Turner Network Television and The Weather Channel. Bowen has worked in the post production industry for the past seven years, beginning his career at the University of Georgia and then joining VTA’s tape duplication department. In 1995, Bowen moved to Brick House Editorial, working as duplicator, assistant editor and editor. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Bowen is a member of Avid Users Group of Atlanta and the Media Communications Association International.

Crawford Communications added two backdrops to its Insert Stage. The day and evening scenes of Atlanta are 6’ high by 10’ wide, accommodating up to three guests on set. The scenes will be used for satellite feeds, live shots and media tours, as well as webcasts, product shots and training films. The Insert Stage, a 30’ by 30’ studio with two hard walls and a 12.5’ high light grid, is connected to the company’s teleport and Internet Data Center for live webcasts and satellite or fiber transmission worldwide.

The Insert Stage and new backdrops are available for use 24 hours a day and seven days a week.