Film Scanner offers forward-compatibility.
Press Release Summary:
Grass Valley(TM) Spirit 2K delivers real-time film scanning to 10-bit 2k (2048 x 1556) data as well as telecine functionality in standard- and high-definition. It provides all tools for working at 2k digital intermediate, including look-up tables, image rotation, and ability to scan VistaVision stock. Along with internal 6-vector color corrector option, unit uses true RGB image detection and can be upgraded, on-site, to Spirit 4K.
Original Press Release:
Grass Valley Maintains Film Scanning Leadership with New Spirit 2K
Latest Version of Innovative Scanner Delivers Today's Most Popular Functionality and Provides Simple Future Upgrade Path
Continuing to solidify its leadership in digital post production, Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) today announced the latest member of its award-winning Spirit film scanning product, the Grass Valley(TM) Spirit 2K.
The Spirit 2K offers realtime film scanning to 10-bit 2k (2048 x 1556) data, and in addition telecine functionality in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD). Incorporating the latest technology for uncompromised quality, the Spirit 2K provides all tools for working at 2k digital intermediate, including look-up tables, image rotation and the ability to scan VistaVision stock. It also offers options such as the internal six-vector color corrector. It uses true RGB image detection as the Spirit 4K to which it can be easily upgraded on site.
Issued: 20 April 2005
Contact: Scott Clarke (scottc@whiteoaks.co.uk)
