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Digital Cinema Screens in European Topped 10 000 in 2010

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

According to the statistics provided by Media Salles the number of European screens equipped with DLP Cinema or SXRD technology at the end of 2010 totalled 10 346 with a 120.9 percent rise compared to the previous year. Compared to the total number of screens in Europe in December 2010 digital screens had achieved a market penetration of 29 percent as against 13.4 percent the previous year.

All Digital Screenings at Cannes 2011 Used Doremi Servers

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Doremi Cinema’s presence was once again highlighted at the Cannes Film Festival as all the digital screenings at this year’s festival used Doremi servers. Doremi equipment included 30 DCP-2000 digital cinema servers supplied by XDC the Festival’s technical partner for film screenings. The Dimension-3D universal 3D format converters also ensured the quality of presentations from various formats. Commission Supérieure Technique de l'Image et du Son is the responsible party for managing and running the daily screenings and distribution of the content.

Petrol Bags Introduces DigiSuite DSLR Camera Case

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

New from Petrol Bags is the DigiSuite DSLR camera case. The front lid of this semi-hard suitcase-style carrier unzips quickly to reveal a central compartment contoured to comfortably fit up to two DSLR cameras with lenses attached. Detachable internal dividers help secure contents and create pockets for storing a matte box camera plate follow focus camera light viewfinder and cables. With the dividers removed the DigiSuite can serve as a regular suitcase. On the lid’s interior a padded pouch can hold a personal computer with up to a 17-inch screen.

Qube Launches Online Xport Store

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Qube Cinema has launched an online web store where filmmakers post houses and pre-show content creators can purchase the new QubeMaster Xport Final Cut Studio plug-in. The system enables users to output DCI-compliant Digital Cinema Package masters directly from the Final Cut Compressor. QubeMaster Xport is available in four versions. The QubeMaster Xport 2K retails for $799. QubeMaster Xport 3D and QubeMaster Xport 4K are available for $1 798 each. Users who need both stereo 3D and 4K mastering can opt for QubeMaster Xport 4K and 3D at $2 797.

Regal Expands Access in Theatres

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Regal Entertainment Group has announced plans to equip all digital cinema locations with personal captioning and descriptive video technologies. For years Regal has actively worked with various technology companies and film distributors to create opportunities to increase theatre access for deaf hard of hearing and blind moviegoers. The advent of digital cinema technology offers new opportunities to increase access at all digitally equipped theatres and Regal expects to have practically all of its theatres converted to digital cinema by the end of 2012.

Sachtler Unveils FSB Family of Camera Heads

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Sachtler has introduced the FSB family a product line designed to provide a suitable head for every HDV camera as well as for DSLR cameras with video function. All FSB heads work with Sachtler Speedbalance technology that enables a fast and target-oriented counterbalance. Based on the construction principles of other classic Sachtler heads the FSB line offers no-compromise vibration damping which is extremely subtle and finely graded in comparison to other manufacturers in the same payload range.

Schneider Optics Introduces Protective Covers for 3D Beam Splitters

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Schneider Optic’s has introduced 3D Windows that are made of anti-reflective water-white glass to protect valuable 3D beam splitters which are susceptible to damage from flying debris and are difficult to clean without damaging. Schneider Optics offers a full line of optical glass anti-reflection coated windows in stock and custom sizes to provide low-cost protection. These protective windows can be used with long focal length lenses without reducing resolution and are easily cleaned.

Sony Digital Cinema 4K Projection Systems First to Achieve Full DCI Compliance

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

On Tuesday April 26th Sony Corporation and Showcase Cinemas Cardiff successfully performed the first commercial screening in Europe on a fully-DCI compliant projection system.
 
 In March Sony Corporation announced that its Digital Cinema 4K projection systems were the first to successfully complete the full range of compliance tests for specifications required by Digital Cinema Initiatives. Sony was accredited under the DCI specification for its integrated projection systems.

Venture 3D Converted Screen Gems’ Vampire Thriller Priest

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Venture 3D says that it converted the majority of Screen Gems’ vampire thriller and Korean comics adaptation Priest into stereoscopic 3D. Directed by Scott Stewart (Legion) Priest stars Paul Bettany (Iron Man 2) as the undead protagonist as well as Maggie Q (Nikita) as the Priestess and Cam Gigandet (Easy A Burlesque) as the Wasteland Sheriff.

NATO Calls for Release of Premium Video on Demand Data

Fri, 05/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The National Association of Theatre Owners has called on the movie studios participating in the early-to-the-home premium video on demand experiment to release sales figures for the movies that have been offered on the platform.
 
The controversy around the shortened theatrical window involved in the early premium VOD offering has drawn intense interest in Hollywood the trade and business press and Wall Street. But has the early VOD offering drawn the interest of the consumer?
 
“What’s an experiment without data?” asked NATO president and CEO John Fithian.

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