Digital Ordnance Announces Frame Thrower™ HD-SDI Playback for Film, HDTV and Digital Cinema
Las Vegas, NV (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) April 25, 2006 -- Digital Ordnance has chosen the 2006 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference to release the latest addition to the Companys Frame Thrower" line of reliable, real-time uncompressed 2K/4K HD playback systems: Frame Thrower" HD-SDI.Used in the production of over 100 films including Chronicles of Narnia, Underworld, Van Helsing, Flight Plan, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Frame Thrower" has quickly established itself as the scalable, cost effective high-performance playback system for film, HDTV and HD projection systems. Frame Thrower" HD-SDI delivers the most accurate results possible using completely uncompressed images and preserving at least 10 bits per color component from source material to screen, at 2048x1080. Beyond production workflows, Frame Thrower" HD-SDI fully supports high-performance playback of content destined for digital cinema and multi-screen venues.Frame Thrower" software features a browser based user interface and supports multi-user, collaborative production workflows.
Customers have requested HD SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) for the last few months and were excited to take the Frame Thrower" line to the next level of performance said Daryll Strauss, President, Digital Ordnance. Frame Thrower" allowed us to manage a huge volume of work from multiple companies and still maintain quality.
Throughout the project, Digital Ordnance provided outstanding support. I wouldnt want to make another film without a Frame Thrower" said Randy Starr, Visual Effects Producer, Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.Visitors attending NAB can experience the newest Frame Thrower" HD-SDI at the Hilton in Suites 2064/2065 Tuesday April 25th from 5pm to 9pm and Wednesday April 26th from 8am to 11am.About Digital Ordnance: Digital Ordnance is the leading developer of proprietary technology solutions digital content developers, visual effects artists and broadcast networks rely on to collaboratively produce, edit and playback high quality digital content.
Digital Ordnances mission is to provide global film and digital content developers with state-of-the-art solutions targeting the highest quality digital content, best-in-class production asset utilization, collaborative content development, and reduced project timelines.
As a leading provider of creative digital effects solutions for film and post-production industries, Digital Ordnances Frame Thrower" has been used in over 100 films including Chronicles of Narnia, Failure to Launch, Underworld: Evolution, Van Helsing, Flight Plan, Master & Commander, The Far Side of The World, and Mr.
& Mrs. Smith.
For additional information please visit http://www.digitalordnance.com or call 310-733-3001. Digital Ordnance is located at 1724 Rockefeller Lane, Redondo Beach CA..
Hotel HDTV: The Picture is Getting Clearer
(ContentDesk) June 14, 2006 -- In less than three years, hotel industry perception of high-definition television (HDTV) has shifted from a "maybe someday" proposition to a mainstream issue and for more and more hoteliers, a mandated guest room requirement. One driver behind HDTV adoption is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandate that by mid-2007, all newly built televisions must support ATSC-compliant digital television (DTV) video signals. Another key factor is the increasing availability of high definition (HD), first-run, video-on-demand (VOD) Hollywood movies and premium satellite programming. In addition, a growing number of travelers with HDTV in their homes are beginning to expect it in their hotels. It all means that increasing numbers of hotel operators are preparing for HDTV and theyre finding that their in-room entertainment...
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HD-DVD vs Blu-ray: A Primer
High Definition DVD (HD-DVD) vs Blu-ray is shaping up to be a battle to rival the VHS vs Betamax format war of the early eighties. Looking like they've learned nothing from the DVD +/- RW debacle, the companies involved, whether they are in the technology or content distribution industry (or in Sony's case, both), are set to slug it out over the next few years.The prize is the licence fees that will be payable to the format owners when the next generation of high definition DVD players and recorders start shipping in volume. As high definition television becomes increasingly popular, consumers will want a recordable format that has the capacity to hold at least a couple of hours worth of HDTV content. Both Blu-ray and HD-DVD were developed in response to the anticipated need for an HDTV recording medium and provide content whose quality would match the expectations of HDTV-owning customers. Additionally, the film distribution companies will cash-in as they release all the titles currently...
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The Iroquois New York Installs Signeture TV-HD from LodgeNet to Deliver Full Range Of HDTV Content, Including Current Release Video-On-Demand Movies
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(ContentDesk) April 5, 2006 -- Located in the bustling hub of New York Citys Times Square, the Iroquois Hotel has added another lavish facet to their already luxurious offerings. Right around the corner from Bryant Park, the epicenter of New Yorks famous fashion week, the European-style Iroquois has been home to celebrities and sophisticated travelers alike pampering each patron with world-class provisions. The ground floor houses the American-French cuisine of Triomphe, one of the most critically lauded restaurants in the city. And now, as part of a recent multimillion-dollar renovation, the property has added high-end hotel entertainment to its list of superlatives that have upgraded the entire hotel to the 4-Star level and added luxury to every room making it one of the best lodging destinations in the Big Apple. The Iroquois...
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HDTV, or high-definition television, uses high-resolution signals for the broadcast of television signals. As HDTV does not use traditional formats like NTSC, PAL etc. but mostly captures signals digitally, its introduction sometimes coincides with the introduction of digital television as well. HDTV has the DTV resolution with new set standards.
This combination creates striking image with stunning sound.
The main selling point of these sets is the high resolution they offer.
HDTV systems usually support some standard resolution and frame or field rates. With reference to HDTV, the format of the broadcasts is referred to using a notation describing the number of lines in the display resolution, progressive frames or interlaced fields, and number of frames or fields per second. For instance, a HDTV with format 720p60 can be expanded as 1280 ? 720 pixels, progressive encoding with 60 frames per second.
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Choose The Right HDTV Antenna For Your Set-Up
Choosing an HDTV antenna can be a frustrating business. However, if you prefer to receive HDTV through an antenna, rather than a satellite or cable subscription, there are a couple of things that will make life easier.First of all, if you can, you should opt a roof or attic mounted HDTV antenna. This will give you the best chance of picking up a good signal and is a must if you a re in an area where signal strength is poor such where you live some distance away from the nearest transmitter or where your signal is affected by hills or other environmental factors.If an external HDTV antenna is not an option, perhaps because you live in an apartment or in a building of historic interest, then you'll have to go for an internal, set-top antenna. Unfortunately, every HDTV antenna is not alike and the quality of your picture can vary greatly depending on which antenna you choose. So how do you know which one to go for? Perhaps the best way is to find out from people who already has an internal...
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As High-Spec Home Entertainment Goes Wireless
The technology and system, developed by IST programme-funded ULTRAWAVES project supports high performance, low-cost wireless home connectivity solution for applications requiring the multi-streaming of high-quality video as wireless connectivity between Set Top Boxes, DVD and TV, PC projectors. The project demonstrated a wireless audio/video solution using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which transmits about 100Mbits per second, 10 to 100 times faster than traditional wireless systems."The significance of our work is that we demonstrated the capability to transmit a high bit rate application using UWB technology," explains project coordinator Rafi Zack, Wisair, Israel. "An important potential application is the wireless high-quality video home environment that uses UWB infrastructure instead of the fat cable from the DVD player to the TV, or from DVD to the PC projector used in home cinema applications."The project used HDTV (MPEG2 Main Profile at High Level) and split it into three...
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Frames Direct Announces the Opening of Austin Area Office
Austin, TX (ContentDesk) July 27, 2006 - The owners of Frames Direct, the online leader in eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and fashion eyewear sales, are pleased to announce the expansion of their customer service department with the opening of a new Austin area office.FramesDirect.com is a Houston-based 24-hour/7-day-a-week eyewear store that went online in 1996 and currently...
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Award Winning Susan C. Bennett Launches New Website to Showcase Voice-Over Talents
New York, NY (ContentDesk) April 21, 2006 -- Award-winning voice-over artist Susan C. Bennett (www.susancbennett.com) unveils her new Internet presence, custom designed to showcase her extensive vocal career and talent. In a fresh re-design, Susan C. Bennetts secure website integrates a new demo function and streamlined navigation, so potential clients can sample Susans vocal fares with ease, including commercials, narrations, radio...
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Can My Cartridge Be Refilled?
New styles of inkjet cartridges are entering the market all the time, faster than anybody can keep up with. It takes time for the remanufacturers to collect empties and tool up to refill them. Sometimes it could take many months for remanufactured or generic cartridges to hit the market. Bulk inks need to be developed or reverse engineered. For this reason we don't always have refill kits or bulk ink or cartridges right away for new printers.
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Digital Ordnance Announces Frame Thrower™ HD-SDI Playback for Film, HDTV and Digital Cinema