Last month it was pointed out that Annex A of SMPTE 429-2 DCP Operational Constraints was missing a vital part needed for DCI compliance testing. SMPTE DCP-compliant audio does not spell out how to distribute the full complement of 16 channels of audio. However, DCI compliance testing requires this
Archives for March 2010
The Demonstrations Worked!
There must be a book somewhere that explains why waiving arms alone doesn’t move technology forward. But knowing this intuitively, Jerry Pierce, chairperson for ISDCF, your author, and several others plotted a course of demonstrations to give manufacturers a visible milestone in the effort to achieve SMPTE DCP compliance and
3-D Crash
There are those pessimistic people (perhaps you know someone?) waiting for the first spectacular 3-D flop. It’s possible they may not have to wait long. Major 3-D releases are fighting for screen space. 3-D has become a strategic play in the battle for box office. And studios
Other News
Arts Alliance Media closed on €50M funding with Sankaty Advisors. Ron Perleman decided to relinquish his shares of Panavision and allow creditors to take over in a debt restructuring plan. Mike Fidler, Sony’s EVP that led the formation of its Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group, is reported to be stepping down and