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Technicolor Offers Digital Cinema Image Detection Watermarking Solutions


Mon, 10/12/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Technicolor is now offering both of the Civolution digital cinema image detection watermarking solutions available on the market: Cinefence and Nexguard.
 
 “By providing our customers with the only two digital cinema watermarking detection services available on the market we enable them with full flexibility when it comes to protection and analysis of digital cinema pirated material ” says Curt Behlmer head of Technicolor’s digital cinema business.
 
 Digital watermarking solutions make video content easily and precisely identifiable by embedding specific data such as the rights hol

Zacuto USA Releases New Version of DSLR Optical Viewfinder

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Embracing the wave of the growing popularity of DSLR cameras Zacuto has introduced the Z-Finder V2 an optical viewfinder that allows DSLR cameras to have the correct form factor for video. Additional features of the Z-Finder includes: 3x focusable magnification Schneider optics a 40mm diameter lens an adjustable (left or right) eye-cup preventing extraneous light leakage and most importantly a field of view perfectly matched to LCD screen sizes of many DSLR cameras such as: Canon 5DMKII Canon 7D Panasonic GH1 Nikon D300 Nikon D5000 and Pentex 7D.   This Z-finder is awesome.

D-Box Systems Now Compatible with GDC Digital Cinema Servers

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Theatre systems from D-Box Technologies are now compatible with the digital cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology. According to the company this latest announcement provides D-Box an opportunity to further expand its business together with GDC Technology whose software-based digital cinema solution has garnered nearly 400 installations in North America and 2 000 internationally.

Season Four

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning The Met: Live in HD series returned to movie theatres for a fourth season this fall featuring nine LIVE operas that began October 10th with a new production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca starring soprano Karita Mattila. The critically-acclaimed series is be transmitted live in high definition expanding by more than 50 new theatres to nearly 500 movie theatres and performing arts centers in the United States through a renewed agreement with National CineMedia. Each live performance takes place on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Cotterell Wins Conch

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Paul Cotterell dubbing mixer at London post facility LipSync has been honored by UK Screen Association’s Sound Awards –The Conch 2009. The annual award ceremony now entering its fifth year recognizes the British audio talent from the Film TV and Commercials industries.   Cotterell who’s been with LipSync since 2000 believes it was his work on The Red Riding Trilogy which showcased his abilities and highlighted his skills as Britain’s Best Dubbing Mixer to the panel of judges.

3D Entertainment Acquires Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

3D Entertainment is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the distribution rights for Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight produced by Los Angeles-based Pretend Entertainment and Stereoscope. Through the eyes of first-time competitor and rookie pilot Steve Hinton Jr. son of champion air racer and acrobatic pilot Steve Hinton the film will chronicle the preparation for and competition in the world's fastest motor sport: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. The film will be in Imax 3D and 2D theatres in the US beginning in the fall.

Sachtler Introduces the Artemis EFP HD SE Camera Stabilizing System

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Sachtler has introduced the artemis EFP HD SE camera stabilizing system designed to work with the Red One camera. The EFP HD SE was designed and engineered in Germany following the same philosophy as the entire artemis stabilizing line. Two key features of the system are the 15 Amp high capacity camera power supply and new Hot Swap technology. Because of these innovations the artemis EFP HD SE is well-suited for pairing with the Red One and other state-of-the-art HD cameras.

ASC Dedicates 2010 Heritage Award to Memory of Richard Moore

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The American Society of Cinematographers has dedicated the 2010 Heritage Award for outstanding achievement in a student film to the memory of Richard Moore. The award is annually re-named in dedication of a person who made noteworthy contributions to advancing the art of cinematography. The Richard Moore ASC Heritage Award will be presented during the 24th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards celebration at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Hollywood on February 27 2010. Submissions for the award are currently being accepted by the organization.

Christie Xpand Support 3D at Spain’s San Sebastián Film Festival

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Xpand and Christie teamed up to convert the Antonio Elorza Velodrome into a colossal 3D cinema during this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival which took place September 18-26 in one of Spain’s most beautiful countryside’s. Showcasing four major 3D films including the Spanish premiere of Battle for Terra and Oceanworld the festival also screened the 3D version of Toy Story and The Nightmare Before Christmas presented as the Velodrome 3D Movies.

Christie Supports Toronto International Film Festival for Eighth Year

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Christie DLP Cinema projectors were featured at select theaters hosting the 34th Toronto International Film Festival which was held September 10-19.  It was Christie’s eighth year as projection sponsor of the Festival which is becoming one of the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. The Festival featured its first 3D movie premiere.

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