Horizons [Companies]

Interactive Sampler Brings Elegance, Ease to Shopping Experience

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:42:56 GMT

Educational publishers have long faced the challenge of how to let potential customers see, feel and use the many different components of their new textbook programs. Until recently, publishers had to manufacture and ship large sample packages to potential buyers - a costly enterprise to be sure. In recent years, electronic sample kits, or "e-samplers", have been effectively employed to introduce new educational programs. And while these e-samplers represented a major leap forward... there has never been a digital sampler quite like the one that Horizons Companies has created for Zaner-Bloser. This innovative, interactive interface puts the customer inside the classroom, where they can learn more about each and every component of Z-B's new Strategies for Writers program - right at the point of use.

When Zaner-Bloser came to us with the idea for a virtual classroom, our Flash developer Aaron Denny was tasked with bringing this concept to fruition...and he hit the ground running. "Aaron's ingenuity and technical know-how helped to make our vision for an innovative e-sampler a reality. We are truly pleased with the final product," said Jeannette Maxwell, Zaner-Bloser's National Product Manager for language arts.

The virtual classroom was produced using live students and teacher in a studio classroom setting, and then programmed so that every key element in the classroom - from the posters, whiteboard and video monitor to the books, computers, tablets - even the corkboard - could be tapped to explore additional information about each program component. Clearly, this totally 'new and improved' electronic sampler significantly raises the bar for the way in which textbook programs will be marketed in the future.

Go ahead - check out the interactive sampler for yourself!

Post is 'Faster, Higher, Stronger' with AVID DS Upgrade

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:25:40 GMT

Citius, Altius, Fortius - the motto for the International Olympic Games - could now be just as readily applied to the Post Production services at Horizons Companies. Because "faster, higher and stronger" is what our editing/finishing capabilities have recently become!

Horizons made a quantum leap this spring in its post production potential, upgrading its AVID DS hardware and software from its workhorse 8.4 generation to the all-new 10.5.2 system. Powered by a new HD Z800 computer, the beefed-up DS 10.5.2 can process edits and effects at 4 to 8 times its former speed. Its memory array is now over than 16 times more spacious than before. And, it's designed to handle every emerging high-resolution HD video format out there. "Hey RED, ARRIRAW, DPX, 2K and 4K - you're all welcome here! Step right up and experience the comfortable workflow, as senior editor Steve Bruns fashions you into the finished project your acquisitor dreamed of - without compromising a single pixel from your plenitude!" And when it comes to output - the speed, versatility and power will be just as evident there, too!

Of course, the best way to understand the value of the new AVID DS 10.5.2 is to see it in action, for yourself. Make plans to take it for a spin - and experience the thrill of lightning-fast rendering, compositing, compressing and more.

Horizons Plays Key Role in Handwriting Summit

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:32:12 GMT

Relevance of Handwriting Instruction is a Hot Topic Among Educators; Horizons Helps Advance the Discussion by Documenting the Proceedings at the First National Handwriting Summit in Washington D.C.

Buckeye Classics an Even Better Deal on Groupon

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:59:23 GMT

Stuff the Stocking of Your Favorite Buckeye Fan With Scarlet and Gray Memories...Save Some Green...and Do Something Pink - All at the Same Time!

Horizons Grows Forward as Design Firm Enters the Fold

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:46 GMT

bd creative (also known as BeckDurell) Joins Horizons Companies as of 11/11/11

New Car, New Sponsor, Same Winning Attitude for Jeg Jr.

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:44:52 GMT

Five-Time World Champion Drag Racer Is Photographed With New Car and New Suit at Horizons

Former NHL Stars Team Up In Energy Spot Produced by Horizons

Horizons [Companies] — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:38:19 GMT

Red Wings Fan Favorites Osgood and Draper Display Their Acting Chops to Promote Volunteer Energy

Horizons Makes Sharing Video Files With Clients Easier Than Ever

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:24:55 GMT

New Service Allows Clients to View and Download Large Video Files Anytime, Anywhere

Horizons Helping A&F Cut Down on Losses [All Over the World]

Horizons [Companies] — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:01 GMT

As Abercrombie & Fitch expands into international markets, Horizons provides new Loss Prevention videos unique to those markets.

Horizons Teams With OSUMC to Produce Patient Services DVD

Horizons [Companies] — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:33:51 GMT

Pacemaker and Defibrillator Patients Will Receive Comprehensive DVD To Help Them Optimize Their Outcomes

Horizons Shooting Videos, TV Spots for US Presidential Candidate

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:36:53 GMT

Horizons’ Directors of Photography Tim Courlas and Scott Myers have been busy traveling the country in recent months, lensing campaign commercials and promotional videos for Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann of Minnesota.

Horizons Creates New Web Site to Help Market Anti-Terrorism Product

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:28:05 GMT

Lines at airport security checkpoints and other sensitive locations are likely to become shorter and more convenient, with the introduction of a new scanning device that detects threat liquids faster and more accurately than ever before.

Horizons Crew On Hand to Help Showcase Skate For Hope

Horizons [Companies] — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:06:18 GMT

The brightest stars of the figure skating world joined forces with hundreds of local youth skaters, to raise money for the fight against breast cancer in the annual Skate for Hope.

Horizons Provides Face-Lift for Popular Family-Friendly Site with New Character Design

Horizons [Companies] — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:50:59 GMT

Horizons has been instrumental in providing technical and graphic support to Kidslinked.com – a franchise web portal that keep parents in cities across the country in the know about activities, health issues and other important information involving those parents and their kids.

Beer Commercial for Russian TV Shot at Horizons

Horizons [Companies] — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:38:58 GMT

A TV Commercial for a Dutch Beer...with a German Name...for a Russian Audience. So Where was the Commercial Shot - at Horizons, of course!
(Who says it's not a small world...after all?)

Horizons' Racing Champ DVD Now Available Online

Horizons [Companies] — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:38:58 GMT

Nearly one full year in the making, the profile of World Champion Drag Racer Tony Schumacher can be purchased at the NHRA online store.

Horizons' Culture, Work Ethic Featured In Reuters Article

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:42:30 GMT

News Article Centers on Novel Ways that Employers Use to Retain Quality Employees

Horizons Produces "Decade of Dominance" DVD for NHRA

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

90-minute Video DVD Profiles the Career of Seven-Time World Champion Top Fuel Driver

Horizons Helps Detroit Red Wings Wish Fans a Happy Holiday

Horizons [Companies] — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:03:30 GMT

Holiday eCard Lets Legendary Hockey Franchise Give Fans a High Tech Holiday Greeting

Horizons Now Officially A Wiki Company

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:19:27 GMT

Company Information Now Available to All on World's Largest Free Encyclopedia

Horizons Creates Online Game to Help Wendy's Launch New Fries

Horizons [Companies] — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fans of Video Games and French Fries Will Savor "Fryville: The Game"

Wendy's/Arby's Group Gets Fast, Fresh News with Horizons-Built Site

Horizons [Companies] — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:43:15 GMT

New Intranet Site Brings Business Centers in Atlanta and Columbus Closer Together Than Ever

Horizons Creates New Web Site to Encourage Energy Development and Sustainability

Horizons [Companies] — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New online web site for The Seed Center will let community colleges across the USA collaborate on new energy initiatives.

Horizons Teams With Diamond Cellar, OSU for Wedding Contest

Horizons [Companies] — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:32:21 GMT

"Say I Do in the Shoe" Offers Opportunity for Lucky Couple to Get Married in Ohio Stadium

Get The Racer's Edge With This Free iPhone App

Horizons [Companies] — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:38:29 GMT

New Pocket Tree Will Test Your Reaction Time At The Starting Line