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system. The SI-3D SMART system captures content from raw and HD-SDI sources and utilizes STAN to generate real-time camera geometry measurements and depth information for use in precision rig alignment and corrected 3-D output. This integration provides stereo visualization, color management, virtual parallax, FIZICS (focus, iris, zoom, interaxial and convergence) controls and recording in a single portable platform, all under wireless control via an Apple iPad. The synchronized recordings of imagery, audio, motion, correction and time code can be used for direct 2K/HD editing and finishing or linked with 4K source material. For additional information, visit www.dcinema.fraun hofer.de. Fraunhofer Announces Digital Cinema Developments The Fraunhofer Digital Cinema Alliance, which has recently been working with high-frame-rate 3-D technology, has launched the A/V Analyzing Toolbox and STAN Stereo Analyzer. The German research organization comprises Fraunhofer IIS (Institute for Integrated Circuits), Fraunhofer First (Institute for Computer Architecture and Software Technology), Fraunhofer HHI (Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institute) and Fraunhofer IDMT (Institute for Digital Media Technology). It offers R&D in the areas of production (camera and storage), 3-D technologies, audio systems, data compression, post processing, transmission, projection, distribution and digital archiving. The Department of Moving Picture Technologies at Fraunhofer IIS has begun testing its high-frame-rate technologies in stereoscopic 3-D workflows. Together with Arri and Stereotec, Fraunhofer IIS shot short test clips at 120 fps per eye to simulate content at various frame rates and to create DCPs that play back at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps per eye based on the same footage. (The test was conducted with two Arri Alexas and a midsize rig from Stereotec.) The technique mitigates or eliminates the motion blur and stuttering associated with 24-fps-per-eye capture and playback of 3-D footage. Fraunhofer IDMT has launched Error Detection within its AV Analyzing Toolbox. The new feature enables users to detect errors and quality problems in A/V content before, during and after the production process. Additionally, Error Detection allows digital-film archives to ensure that only error-free material is ingested. It can also be used for controlling and monitoring broadcasting networks and A/V services such as digital archives or encoding/transcoding services. Error Detection monitors for such video errors as frozen images, black screens, under- and overexposure, blurring, blocking, and ringing, and for several different audio errors. Fraunhofer HHI has partnered with Silicon Imaging to integrate Fraunhofer’s STAN Stereo Analysis engine into Silicon Imaging’s SI-3D Stereo Monitoring, Analysis, Recording and Transmission
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Hot Rod Cameras Expands Hot Rod Cameras has expanded operations and moved into a new facility in Hollywood. The new facility features a showroom that offers demonstrations of accessories from such respected brands as Arri, Cartoni, Chrosziel, Element Technica, OConnor and Zacuto. Since introducing its professional solutions for mounting cinema lenses on HDSLR cameras, HRC has grown to become a value-added reseller and a distributor for select equipment manufacturers. As a factory-authorized dealer for Angenieux, Cooke, Fujinon, Schneider Optics and Zeiss, HRC also offers the “HRC Lens Bar” in the new Hollywood facility, where clients can enjoy interactive demonstrations and build and preview various configurations of dozens of in-house lenses, filters, and other specialty optics and optical accessories — all without having to leave their seats. HRC’s expansion allows the company to take on additional product lines and services, including the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera, the Axis 1 wireless focus system, handcrafted front boxes, and the Paralinx Arrow uncompressed wireless HD system. The company’s services include comprehensive DSLR (all brands) body and lens repair, PL mount/flange adjustments and calibrations, custom engineering, modifications to hardware and

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