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The first

product in the OMNI

Series, the OMN11000, is scheduled for
delivery in the fall of 1990. Beta test sites

being selected now. Additional new
features of OMNI include sync group for
are

improved multiple machine roll and slav¬
ing, learn keys that can be edited, EDL
undo, device memory saved with edit or
by file and hard disc file management.
Options include a usage log for assigned
machines, look ahead auto assembly and
networking via Ethernet.
For

more

Entries are now open to record
labels and recording companies world¬
wide. Details are available from Agfa

Corporation, National Secretariat, Agfa
Forum, 100 Challenger Road, Ridgefield
Park, New Jersey 07660.

information: The

Chyron Group, 265 Spagnoli Road, Mel¬
ville, NY 11747, (800) 4-CHYRON.

High-Performance
Cameras
JVC Professional Products

TITLE DESIGN

Company introduces the KY-35U and KY-

OPTICALS

rectly with JVC's BR-S411 U and M-ll KR-

90U three-CCD

cameras.

Both dock di¬

M260U, and Betacam recorders with

VISTAVISION TO VISTAVISION

The KY-35U utilizes three in¬
terline transfer (IT) CCDs and the KY-90U

VISTAVISION TO 1:85

three frame interline transfer (FIT)
CCDs to deliver 400,000 pixel resolution,
62 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and over 700
lines of horizontal resolution. Both cam¬
eras feature an advanced memory sys¬
tem that has four memories for storage
of gamma levels, master black control,
uses

VISTAVISION TO C'SCOPE
COMPUTER MOTION GRAPHICS
COMPUTER MOTION CONTROL
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

level, flare level, iris setting, gain
selection, and other parameters. Values
in three of the memories are preset for
studio, outdoor, and indoor shooting, and
contour

BLUE SCREEN PHOTOGRAPHY
MATTE PAINTING COMPOSITES
INSERT SHOOTING

ANIMATION
FILM TO VIDEO TRANSFERS

CONCEPTS 21 AXIS OF MOTION

CONTROL OPTICAL PRINTER
FOR VISTAVISION AND 4-PERF.

(213) 464-0121
20

AGFA Awards
AGFA Forum, the international

organization of audio and video profes¬
sionals, is now conducting a worldwide
search for the rock/pop music cassette
that best exemplifies the creative inter¬
play of music, technology, and design.
The winner will receive the
1990 audio award, accompanied by a
$15,000 award, to be presented at a
ceremony next September at the AES
convention in Los Angeles.

June. 1990

is

adjustable by the user.
A microprocessor-controlled
iris system allows the user to set the
speed, level, APL, peak mix level, detect¬
ing area of the iris, and stores the infor¬
mation in the memory system. Gain can
be controlled automatically or set manu¬
ally to six levels from -3 to +18 dB. An
automatic dynamic shading compensa¬
tion circuit adjusts camera parameters
one

B & W REVERSALS

NEWLY INSTALLED MECHANICAL

an

adapter.

based

on

contrast, and accumulated

recording time is displayed in the
viewfinder. Audio level is also displayed
in the viewfinder.
For more information: JVC, 1800-JVC-5825.

Graphics System
Digital F/X, Inc. has announced
the introduction and shipment of the
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