Anthony Cruze
- Director
- Producer
- Composer
Anthony Cruze Chidiac (aka "ant cruze", "cruzey", "2greendollars") is an Australian born Video DJ, Television and Music Content Producer/Creator, Large format projection mapping artist and writer. His accomplishments span various domains, and he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Let's delve into some fascinating aspects of his life:
In summary, Anthony Cruze's journey is a testament to creativity, innovation, and unwavering lifetime dedication to his craft.
- Guinness World Record Winning Video DJ:
- Anthony Cruze holds the prestigious title of being the inaugural and current Guinness World Record winning Video DJ. His mastery in blending music and visuals has set him apart.
- He has worked with iconic artists such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, George Michael, B.B. King, and Prince.
- Internet Video Pioneer:
- Cruze is recognized as one of the world's internet video pioneers. In the year 2000, he engineered and streamed the world's first "livestream" from the Victorian (Australia) Government budget speech.
- Over 5,000 recipients tuned in to watch this groundbreaking event, funded by media company "E-cast."
- Cruze has been prolific in the implementation of AI in Video and Audio, pioneering "Warm, Silky", a Gen-1 AI Generated Music Video in 2018, following up with the first Gen-2 AI Music Video launched during the A2IM Indie Music Conference in New York, June 2023.
- Digital Remix Pioneer
- Preceding the first ever digital remix for Michael Jackson ("Cant Let Her Get Away", 1992), he has produced a number of remixes for some of the biggest selling artists in the world; Janet Jackson, Sheila E, Prince, George Michael, Peter Andre, Pretty Poison, The Village People, Shanice, and Brandy to name a few.
- Technological Innovations:
- Notably, he demonstrated the ability to record, edit, and author digital video in real-time directly to DVD, complete with menus and index markers.
- His co-invention of technology for in-place compressed video editing (in partnership with Pinnacle Systems) was showcased at Bill Gates' launch of the Windows XP operating system.
- Not afraid to push the limits of technology, when he needed to wirelessly transmit a digital signal across a room in 2003, he took CSIRO developed WiFi access points that had a maximum speed of 11mbps and doubled their output by compressing the data over the air (see "Opulent wireless data rates" article, IT news, 2003.).
- Personal Traits:
- Cruze is a man of discipline: he does not drink, smoke, or use illicit drugs.
- International press has hailed him as "the world's most accomplished party anchor" and "the game changer of the entertainment industry."
- Sporting Events:
- An Entertainer and Creator for the 2016 Olympic Games Ceremony in Rio De Janiero, and the FIFA World Cup in Sao Paolo, Cruze is a technically savvy pioneer in real time digital audio and video switching technologies for broadcast networks.
- Conference Speaking:
- In a press conference held by The Recordable DVD Council on the 12th November 2001 at Comdex, Cruze mentioned of such real time technology becoming commonplace in the living room of every household in years to come in both DVD Recording and Digital non-tape based cameras. A view that the coalition of 83 RDVDC members, including Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC and Pioneer shared and developed into consumer devices. It was the first time ever that every major electronics company started to agree on a single format and standard, bringing to an end the long and expensive format wars such as VHS vs Beta vs other formats.
- The base technology showcased in the Bill Gates Launch of Windows XP is still used in the encoding process for compressed video files today, and the majority of compressed video is now processed by dedicated hardware as originally demonstrated by Cruze, by manufacturers such as Intel, Avid, NVidia, and AMD.
- Shows:
- At MGM Grand Macau and at MGM International resorts, he has successfully delivered entertainment projects and a hat-trick of new innovations in concert technology: 3d naked eye holography, the largest screen in the world to playback Music Video, and synced with live concert and theatrics such as aerialists, fire,and the worlds largest indoor fireworks display.
- He specializes in large format themed launch events, previously featured by Sony Pictures (Michael Jacksons "This is It") and Lionsgates' launch at CinemaCon for "Kin", "Robin Hood", "Uncle Drew", "Blindspotting", "A Simple Favor" and "The Spy Who Dumped Me".
- He plays an amazing Video DJ set when he makes the odd appearance at a major event or club. One of the few DJ's that has other DJ's follow him and attend his performances.
- Net Worth:
- He is the CEO of the UltraLuxe Group and Glam Slam inc. and continues to create content for 2greendollars in tandem with assisting with Visual Content for tours such as Sheila E, Wes Quave and others, delivering solutions in partnership with Australian company Blackmagic Design: a digital cinema company and manufacturer of digital video products.
In summary, Anthony Cruze's journey is a testament to creativity, innovation, and unwavering lifetime dedication to his craft.