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Cinevator®hd - HD Real Time Film Recorder/Printer

The Cinevator®hd represents the entry-level model of the renowned Cinevator® range of real time film recorders/printers. The Cinevator®hd targets the rapidly growing HD video and independent film market, meeting the demand for low-cost film transfers. It outperforms any available CRT- or laser-based film recorder in terms of speed, image quality and reliability. The Cinevator®hd is the perfect choice for small and medium sized HD/film post houses.

Key Features

The Cinevator®hd records native HD images directly onto intermediate negative film always in real time.

With the Direct-to-Print option the image, the sound and the subtitles are printed simultaneously onto positive print film - always in real time.

HD resolution 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 material is received through a coaxial single or dual link SDI input.

Custom designed pin-registered film movement for high performance with superior image stability and frame-to-frame steadiness.

Quick and easy film loading and lacing by using custom designed film plates and fully accessible film path. Automatic detection of loaded and remaining film length.

Imaging Engine based on Texas Instruments DLP® technology for unsurpassed image quality.

The patented LED illumination system guarantees full dynamic range, colour fidelity with unsurpassed stability and a long lifespan.

Custom designed optical lens brings native HD resolution onto Academy format and makes electronic scaling superfluous.

Intuitive Graphical User Interface via touch screen panel. Error tolerant, ergonomic and user-friendly design.

Error tolerant, ergonomic and user-friendly design.

State-of-the-art digital imaging technology built into a robust system to run 24/7 all year round.

The reliability of the modular design gives rise to a low-maintenance system backed by a highly trained service support team around the world.

Real Time Film Recording

The Cinevator®hd is Cinevations latest product based on its modular, state-of-the-art Cinevator® platform. It represents the entry-level model and is available as a film recorder only or as a combined film recorder/film printer with sound and subtitles. The Cinevator®hd records 24/25 frames per second in native HD resolution on all supported film stocks. Its imaging engine is based on DLP® technology from Texas Instruments and a patented LED light source. The Cinevator®hd is excellent value for money yet not compromising on image quality and reliability. It has been designed for 24/7 operation and low-maintenance cost. The system is controlled through a touch screen panel with an ergonomic and very intuitive graphical user interface. The Cinevator®hd integrates easily into existing post production workflows.

Direct-to-Print (optional)

The Cinevator®hd can also be upgraded to a digital film printer. This upgrade allows direct to print with sounds and subtitles, cutting out the intermediate negative, interpositive, internegative and even the sound negative. Its just perfect for all those limited releases, premium prints and festival screenings that require small amounts of prints yet demand best image quality at lower cost. Eventually the Cinevator®hd can replace your old film recorder, your film printer, your sound camera and your subtitling machine. At last there is one machine that will do it all!

Benefits

If flexibility and productivity matters, the Cinevator®hd is the best choice. Its features and performance will help you to significantly reduce operation costs, material costs and maintenance costs. Finally your customers will know the true promise of fastest turnaround times and uncompromised image quality. The Cinevator®hd is a future-proof investment.

Supported Film Stocks

All relevant intermediate and/or positive print ﬁlm stocks on both polyester and triacetate base from Kodak and Fujifilm are supported:

Kodak Vision Color Intermediate Film 5242
Kodak Vision Color Intermediate Film 2242
Fujifilm Intermediate Film F-CI 8502
Fujifilm Intermediate Film F-CI 4502

Kodak Vision Color Print Film 2383
Kodak Vision Premier Color Print Film 2393
Fujifilm Positive Film Eterna-CP 3513 DI
Fujifilm Positive Film Eterna-CP 3521 XD

Specifications

Control Interfaces:		Ethernet, RS-422
Film Content Inputs:		Single or Dual link HD-SDI (4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
Input File Formats:		Native HD (1080p / sf)
Internal Data Processing:		Real time 48 bits (16 bits per RGB channel)
Recording speed:		24/25 frames per second (~0.04 seconds per frame)
Light Modulator:		DLP® (Digital Light Processing) by Texas Instruments
Light Source:		Long life LED light source (RGB) with a typical MTTF of 25.000 hours. Self calibrated for brightness and colour stability.
Optical System:		Sealed and temperature controlled Image Recording Optical System.
Film Transport:		Servo controlled film transport system with state-of-the-art pin registered film movement for excellent steadiness and stability.
Film Exposure Area:		Images are exposed according to SMPTE standards. Native HD is exposed in native resolution across "Academy" area.
Film Capacity:		50 m (160ft) to 1220 m (4000 ft).
Sound Recording (optional):		Sound recording onto print; Dolby analogue (SR), Dolby Digital, DTS time code. Two sealed Sound Recording Optical Systems. One for digital and one for analogue + DTS. Omega loop with Sound Drum with pressurised air bearings.
Subtitle Recording (optional):		Subtitle recording onto negative and print.
Remote Control:		Via Ethernet or separate VTR or Disk Recorder,- or control of VTR or Disk Recorder from the Cinevator® (by RS-422).
Self-Diagnostics:		Advanced Self-Diagnostics with Event and Alarm reporting.
Operation Time Maintenance:		Designed for 24/7 operation with scheduled maintenance.
Safety:		Compliant with relevant technical and safety standards in the EU and USA.
Machine Operating Environment:		Darkroom environment required. Operating temperature between 18 °C - 23 °C (65 °F - 74 °F). Variation 2 °K/h. Humidity between 20 % - 75 % RH, non-condensing. Oil-free pressurized air at 4 bar for the Sound Drum.
Power Connection:		115V ±10% 60Hz 16A Single Phase and 240V ±10% 50Hz 16A Single Phase.
Dimensions:		Approx. w: 1800 mm (71), h: 1930 mm (76), d: 877 mm (34).
Weight:		Approx. 750 kg (1650 lbs).
Warranty:		12 months. Extended warranty and service programs available.
Real Time Disk Recorder (optional extra):		DVS Clipster or Pronto, FilmLight Truelight Player.
Disclaimer		Due to ongoing product development, these specifications, the design and the pricing of the Cinevator® are subject to change without notice.