DP SETH MELNICK GIVES PANASONIC’S AG-HPX500 SHOULDER-MOUNT, 2/3” P2 HD CAMCORDER ITS FEATURE DEBUT WITH CHASING THE GREEN   * Drama Stars William Devane, Jeremy London, Ryan Hurst *  

SECAUCUS, NJ (October 24, 2007) – New York City-based Director of Photography Seth Melnick has just completed production on Chasing the Green, a full-length feature slated for 2008 release that was shot in its entirely with Panasonic’s AG-HPX500 shoulder-mounted, 2/3” P2 HD camcorder. A drama set among ambitious young businessmen, Chasing boasts an impressive cast that includes veteran actor William Devane (24, Knots Landing), Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans) and Jeremy London (Party of Five, 7th Heaven).

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60-Second Q&A: Seth Melnick, Independent Director of Photography/Producer, Co-Owner, SLM Production Group, New York, NY

With a Master’s degree in computer science and an extensive background in directing and acting, Seth Melnick has shot a series of HD shorts, music videos and full-length features. He mostly uses a Panasonic HPX500 P2 solid-state camera with a Fujinon 17x7.6 HD lens and four Anton Bauer dionic 90 batteries.

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American Standard is featured in a short behind-the-scenes article in the Movies section of this week's New York Magazine, where we describe the challenges of shooting in the potty.

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This week, American Standard is featured on Kurt Andersen's public-radio program "Studio 360." Journalist Andrew Adam Newman spent a few days on set for a behind-the-scenes chat with the cast and crew.

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