Cibella keeps Century III on cutting edge.
Orlando Business Journal – May 17, 1996 – Susan Lundine
Ross M. Cibella is a gadget guy. He has the latest four-pound laptop computer, the newest, smallest portable phone and a modernistic, multi-function Philippe Charriol watch. But most impressive is his $11 million worth of electronics at the headquarters of his Orlando-based company, Century III. The firm does post-production work on movies, commercials and television shows. Post-production work includes editing and cutting film, correcting color, transferring film to videotape, and adding special effects, sound effects and graphics.
“If you’re in this business and you’re surrounded by the electronics, you either got into the industry because you like gadgets, or as a result of being here, you become that way,” says Cibella, founder and president of Century III, which also has an interactive division. And it is Cibella’s gadget-mania that put Century III ahead of the pack three years ago. That’s when the firm began to use the latest serial digital technology, at least 18 months before any competitors tried it. “It is a vast leap,” he says of the new technology. “I believe it is the biggest leap in the industry in the last 20 years.
Read article in Post magazine from July 2001 on Owen Paul music video produced by Ross Cibella, founder and president of Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
Interview with Oliver Peters, former employee of Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando recorded in October 2009. The Interviewer is his wife and Orlando Public Library staff member, Kim Peters.
Oliver Peters worked for Century III (CIII – Century 3) Teleproductions from 1985 until he left in 2002 to form his own company. Over the course of seventeen years, Oliver held the positions of videotape editor, project manager and operations manager. CIII was first located in the old Bee Jay Recording Studios on Eggleston Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, but relocated in 1989 to Universal Studios after being selected from many production houses to be the post production facility on the back lot at Universal Studios. During this time period, Orlando garnered the name “Hollywood East” due to the filming/taping and post production of films and television series in the Central Florida area.
At the time of the recording, Oliver was involved in production and post production of commercial and corporate projects; he is a writer for Videography and other industry magazines in print and online; he is a presenter at conventions around the country; a guest instructor at Valencia State College and Full Sail, and he shares his knowledge of editing systems and techniques as a consultant to television stations and production houses around the country. His web site is www.OliverPeters.com
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Oliver Peters - Edit Room Century III Teleproductions
Oliver Peters, Senior Editor, Century III Teleproductions - Universal Studios Florida circa 1999.
Century III - Addy Award 1994 - AT&T
Century III Teleproductions - Univesal Studios Florida received the Local Gold Addy award for Visual, Video/Film Effects, Special Effects in 1994 for...
Century III - Addy Award 1996 - IBM Feel The Power
Century III Teleproductions - Universal Studios Florida received the 1996 Local Gold Addy Award for Sales Promotion - Audio/Visual, Video/Audio/Film S...
Century III - Addy Award 2000 - Reflections of Earth
Century III Teleproductions - Universal Studios Florida received the 2000 Local Gold Addy Award for Visual and Audio Elements of Advertising: Video/Film...
Century III - Addy Award 2000 - N' Sync Concert Video
Century III Teleproductions - Universal Studios Florida received the 2000 Local Silver Addy Award for N' Sync Concert Video - Christmas Special...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Advertising poster for grand opening of the "It Happened in New York" digital theater production at Madam Tussaud's in New York.
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud's Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - Madam Tussaud Project
Century III Teleproductions Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida, produced "It Happened in New York" a digital theater production for Madam Tussaud's ...
Century III Teleproductions - ICOM 2001
ICOM video production article July / August 2001 about Owen Paul music video shot at Universal Studios. Century III Teleproductions founder directed...
Century III Teleproductions - Audio
Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando audio edit suite.
Century III Teleproductions - Film Edit Suite
Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando film edit suite.
Century III Teleproductions - Video Edit Suite
Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando video edit suite.
Century III Teleproductions - Jimmy Buffett project
Jimmy Buffett's live album "Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays" was an Enhanced audio CD which contained regular audio tracks and multimedia computer fi...
Century III Teleproductions - Jimmy Buffett Project
Jimmy Buffett's live album "Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays" was an Enhanced audio CD with a video tour hosted by his daughter, Savannah....
Century III Teleproductions -- TV Technology Feb. 7, 2001 - Page 1
The February 7, 2001 issue of TV Technology featured an article by Jay Ankeney on mastering DVD's. Featured was CIII's senior editor,...
Century III Teleproductions -- TV Technology Feb. 7, 2001 - Page 2
The February 7, 2001 issue of TV Technology featured an article by Jay Ankeney on mastering DVD's. Featured was CIII's senior editor,...
Century III Teleproductions -- Post Magazine July 2001
Post Magazine July 2001 article about HDTV innovations at Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando. Article mentions production of ...
Century III Teleproductions - AV Video Multimedia Producer Top 100 Award 2001
AV Video Multimedia Producer magazine selects 100 individuals each year who represent the best producers in the business. Producers are selected who...
Century III Teleproductions - AV Video Multimedia Producer Top 100 Award 2001 - Cover
AV Video Multimedia Producer magazine selects 100 individuals each year who represent the best producers in the business. Producers are selected who...
Century III Teleproductions - AV Video Multimedia Producer Top 100 Award 2001 - Oliver Peters
AV Video Multimedia Producer magazine selects 100 individuals each year who represent the best producers in the business. Producers are selected who...
Century III Teleproductions - TV Technology - September 11, 1997 - page 1
The TV Technology magazine 11 September 1997 issue featured article on Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando and Senior Editor...
Century III Teleproductions - TV Technology - September 11, 1997 - page 2
The TV Technology magazine 11 September 1997 issue featured article on Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando and Senior Editor...
Century III Teleproductions - Post Magazine - Illuminations: Reflections of Earth - Page 1
Post Magazine October 1999 issue features article by Christine Bunsh on Century III's involvement in the Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth Mill...
Century III Teleproductions - Post Magazine - Illuminations: Reflections of Earth - Page 2
Post Magazine October 1999 issue features article by Christine Bunsh on Century III's involvement in the Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth Mill...
Century III Teleproductions - Ship Shape TV
Ship Shape TV with John Greviskis was edited at Century III. This photo is from Create Magazine issue January 2002.
Century III Teleproductions - Ron Hazelton's House Calls
Ron Hazelton's "House Calls" was edited at Century III. This photo is from Create Magazine issue Fall 2001 and talks about the...
Century III Teleproductions - History
Article in Orlando magazine about Centry III Teleproductions: Universal Studios Orlando, productions, and National Addy Award for Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth.
Century III Teleproductions - Post Magazine August 2001
Post Magazine August 2001 article about Century III production "Not a Trace of Tracey." Staff members Oliver Peters, Bob Bass and Dorne...
Century III Teleproductions - Post Magazine August 2001
Post Magazine July 2001 article about Century III production "Not a Trace of Tracey." Staff members Oliver Peters, Bob Bass are mentioned...
Century III Teleproductions - Smithsonian Project
Century III Teleproductions created video history for Smithsonian's first permanent exhibition outside of Washington, D.C. - Rock N Soul Museum in Mem...
Oliver Peters worked for Century III (CIII - Century 3) Teleproductions from 1985 until he left in 2002 to form his own company. Over the course of seventeen years, Oliver held the positions of videotape editor, project manager and operations manager. CIII was first located in the old Bee Jay Recording Studios on Eggleston Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, but relocated in 1989 to Universal Studios after being selected from many production houses to be the post production facility on the back lot at Universal Studios. During this time period, Orlando garnered the name "Hollywood East" due to the filming/taping and post production of films and television series in the Central Florida area.
Oliver is currently involved in production and post production of commercial and corporate projects; he is a writer for Videography and other industry magazines in print and online; he is a presenter at conventions around the country; a guest instructor at Valencia State College and Full Sail, and he shares his knowledge of editing systems and techniques as a consultant to television stations and production houses around the country. His web site is www.OliverPeters.com
The following interview took place in October 2009. The interviewer is his wife and Orlando Public Library staff member, Kim Peters.
Century III Teleproductions created video history for Smithsonian's first permanent exhibition outside of Washington, D.C. - Rock N Soul Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. When the Smithsonian Institution needed to visually capture the tempo of a vivid and charismatic period in American music history, they enlisted the talents of producer David Lawrence and the crew at Florida's Universal Studios. What results from the joint effort is a video presentation as eclectic and dynamic as the musicians being honored at the in Memphis, Tennessee — the first permanent Smithsonian exhibition outside of Washington, D.C. Century III's senior editor Oliver Peters edited the "Social Crossroads" video.
http://memphisrocknsoul.orgCentury III Teleproductions created video history for Smithsonian's first permanent exhibition outside of Washington, D.C. - Rock N Soul Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Read this Avid Pro Net publication on the project.
When the Smithsonian Institution needed to visually capture the tempo of a vivid and charismatic period in American music history, they enlisted the talents of producer David Lawrence and the crew at Florida's Universal Studios. What results from the joint effort is a video presentation as eclectic and dynamic as the musicians being honored at the in Memphis, Tennessee — the first permanent Smithsonian exhibition outside of Washington, D.C.
Century III's senior editor Oliver Peters edited the "Social Crossroads" video.
Century III's Avid Symphony suite was featured in Digital Broadcasting edition 4/4/2001.
Century III added an Avid Symphony suite in 2001. Digital Broadcasting featured them in an article in the April 4, 2001 edition. Jeff Friedman of Century III was featured in the article.
Article in Post magazine from July 2001 on Owen Paul music video produced by Ross Cibella, founder and president of Century III Teleproductions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
