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HOW TO TAKE PRINT OUT OF SABARIMALA Q DHARSAN WITH REGISTRATION NUMBER

2011-11-23T17:39:00.015+05:30

http://www.sabarimala.keralapolice.gov.in/en/q-coupon.html

Go to the above link where you will find PRINT Q COUPON button click that and provide your registration number and take print out

Software to calculate the power consumed by our system

2010-08-04T10:50:00.005+05:30

Joulemeter

Joulemeter is software to estimate the power consumption of your computer. It tracks computer resources, such as CPU utilization and screen brightness, and estimates power usage. Project details are available at http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/joulemeter/default.aspx.

For download CLICK HERE

SMALL PDF READER

2010-08-03T18:36:00.006+05:30

It introduces itself as Worlds small pdf reader - if you want to just read the pdf files i think it will be very useful and the size also small which comes around 1.43 MB
where the adobe acrobat comes around 26MB

So try this

CLICK HERE & TRY

To Find Who Is On Your Wi-Fi

2010-08-03T18:29:00.004+05:30

We traveled the internet thru wires once - - - - - now thru wireless

This is a good software which detects all computers on your network and will notify you if an unknown computer has joined.

It can't be blocked by firewalls, and it can see all computers on the network, not just the ones that have joined the domain.

To Download Click here

BuduLock - folder lock also locks usage of pendrive

2010-08-03T18:08:00.008+05:30

BuduLock is a free software. No time limit. No limit on specific module. No registration is required. Download, install and you are ready to use BuduLock.

Download it from here

System Requirements:-

BuduLock software has been developed and tested on Windows 7 and Vista. Vista Starter may not work for USB flash drive blocker.

D-BOX Association with GDC Technologies

2009-10-20T10:41:00.002+05:30

D-BOX Technologies Inc.
(DBO.A on the TSX (Canada) Venture Exchange), a leader in motion technology
for the entertainment industry, is pleased to announce it has established
compatibility with the Digital Cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology,
one of the largest digital cinema solution providers in the world.
This latest announcement provides D-BOX an opportunity to further expand its
business together with GDC Technology, whose software-based digital cinema
solution has garnered nearly 400 installations in North America and 2,000
internationally. GDC joins a growing number of D-BOX compatible digital
equipment manufacturers that together represent a significant market share of
the North American and international movie theatre markets.
Since its introduction, digital cinema technology has continued to grow on a
global scale offering moviegoers a crisper, clearer movie experience. With the
addition of digital cinema capabilities, movie theatres are able to feature
digital 3-D movies, live satellite screenings and alternative content such as
plays and musicals, as well as live concerts and sporting events.

"D-BOX Motion Code(TM) is currently available in seven movie theatres throughout North America and has an aggressive rollout plan for new locations and a continuous
flow of motion-enhanced movies, all for the benefit of moviegoers. Through
compatibility with industry leaders, such as GDC Technologies, D-BOX is in a
great position to ride the current digital wave within the theatrical
industry."

European Commission to consult over digital cinema

2009-10-20T10:39:00.000+05:30

The European Commission is launching a consultation into the digital cinema sector as it warns that one in three European cinemas could face closure.

The consultation will invite film exhibitors, distributors, film agencies, advertisers and public film organisations to discuss the future of the industry.

The two-month consultation will form part of the Commission's policy on digital cinema and will also be the basis of its communication on "Opportunities and challenges for European cinema in the digital era" in 2010.

It warned that, while digital cinema can make distribution cheaper and enable more European films to be accessed abroad, unless a new business model and public support schemes are developed, a third of European cinemas could face closure.

The US leads the way in digital cinema, where it is available in 90% of all new films, whereas in France - Europe's biggest film producer - less than half of new films are available on digital.

In Europe, only 2,428 screens have been converted to digital. Worldwide, around 12,000 screens have been digitally equipped out of a total of about 110,000. By 2012, it is estimated that nearly 20% of cinemas worldwide will be converted to digital.

HIDDEN COMMANDS IN Windows XP

2009-10-14T16:04:00.001+05:30

Hidden comands in XP.....

1- Private Character Editor
This program is for designing icons and Characters(Alphapet )
Click :start
Then :run
type :EUDCEDIT
............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ..

2- iExpress
This Program is for conerting your files to EXCUTABLE files
Click : start
Then : run
type : iexpress
............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ..

3-Disk Cleanup
This program used for cleaning harddisk to offer space
Click : start
Then : run
type : cleanmgr

............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ..

4-Dr Watson
This program Is for repairing problems in Windows
Click : start
Then : run
type : drwtsn32
............ ......... ......... ......... ......

5-Windows Media Player 5.1
Opens the old media player
Click : start
Then : run
type : mplay32
............ ......... ......... ......... ......

Program ............ . CODE
__________ __________

Character Map = charmap

DirectX diagnosis = dxdiag

Object Packager = packager

System Monitor = perfmon

Program Manager = progman

Remote Access phone book = rasphone

Registry Editor = regedt32

File siganture verification tool = sigverif

Volume Contro = sndvol32

System Configuration Editor = sysedit

Syskey = syskey

Microsoft Telnet Client = telnet

D-BOX establishes compatibilty with GDC Technology, a leading global digital cinema solution provider

2009-10-14T15:52:00.001+05:30

D-BOX Technologies is pleased to announce it has established compatibility with the Digital Cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology (“GDC”), one of the largest digital cinema solution providers in the world.

This latest announcement provides D-BOX an opportunity to further expand its business together with GDC, whose software-based digital cinema solution has garnered nearly 400 installations in North America and 2,000 internationally.

GDC joins a growing number of D-BOX compatible digital equipment manufacturers that together represent a significant market share of the North American and international movie theatre markets.

Since its introduction, digital cinema technology has continued to grow on a global scale offering moviegoers a crisper, clearer movie experience. With the addition of digital cinema capabilities, movie theatres are able to feature digital 3-D movies, live satellite screenings and alternative content such as plays and musicals, as well as live concerts and sporting events

More about GDC Technologies and its latest innovations visit
http://www.gdc-tech.com/

QSC Announces the DCS SB-15121: the Highest Output Cinema Subwoofer

2009-10-14T15:41:00.001+05:30

Joining QSC Audio’s DCS Digital Cinema Speaker family, the new SB-15121 subwoofer offers the highest performance available in a dedicated cinema subwoofer enclosure. It has been designed for use in premiere cinemas and post-production applications where the ultimate in performance is required.

The massive 1500W, 21-inch low-frequency transducer features a 6-inch diameter voice coil in a vented, neodymium magnet structure that is designed to dissipate extreme amounts of heat and allow for excursion that is double that of typical 18-inch transducers. This ensures cool operation, even at high power levels, increases driver lifespan and decreases power compression at high drive levels.

The large, ported enclosure ensures response to the lowest audible frequency for bass cannot only be heard but also feel. In fact the frequency range extends to below 25Hz without the need for B6 EQ filters.

Top 10 Ways to Unblock Websites

2009-09-30T18:42:00.000+05:30

How to unblock websites? These days, Internet filtering and controlled access is the new trend. More business owners are implementing filters within their companies with the purpose of blocking websites. Their intention is understandable but, on the other side, people love freedom and sometimes they feel mistreated. However, here are some things you can do that will help you bypass filters and unblock websites.

1. Use web proxies.
Many free online services allow you to access blocked websites through a proxy server. A proxy server is an intermediary between the user and the server where the request was send. Here is a list with the most known resources of web proxies: Proxy.org, HideMyAss.com, Kortaz.com, KProxy.com and Anonymouse.org

2. Use VPN connections.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is like a tunnel over the public network. The advantage of using VPNs over web proxies is that VPNs are more secure because they are using advanced encryption and allow you to access all the applications (mail, chat, browser etc) in complete anonymity and not only the web sites. The most known free VPN is Hotspot Shield.

3. Use Hide IP software.
These are easy to use and even if the main functionality is to hide IP address and unblock websites, there are applications that can provide you more than that – like cleaning online tracks, testing proxies, manually adding proxy etc. Usually if you choose a free software, then this will provide you a minimal number of proxies and no other features than hiding IP address. Not My IP is one of the latest free hide IP address software that has already gained a large market followed by the old UltraSurf which is already very popular. Regarding paid applications that provide more features and have a complex structure, my recommendations are IP Privacy and Hide My IP.

4. Use Toolbars and Firefox add-ons.
Toolbars and Firefox add-ons are in fact software applications that work on specific browsers and with a simple click you can enable or disable online anonymity.

5. Use translation services.
Introduce the link of the blocked website in the translation field (for example in Google Translator) and choose a random language to translate from because translation from English to English is not supported.

6. Use Google cache.
In the Google search field type cache: before the URL of the blocked website. For example type cache:http:/ /www.domain. com

7. Use Internet Archive.
Internet Archive allows you to view blocked websites through the Wayback Machine. This will retrieve all pages of a specific website indifferent if the website is blocked.

8. Use Web2Mail service.
Web2Mail it is a free email service that can sent to your email address specific web pages. You sign up for an account and get set to receive specific websites by email.

9. Change the http of an URL into https
This is the easiest way to access blocked websites. Of course, this might not work every time but you have many other solutions also. This is the fastest one.

10. Use IP address of the website instead of URL.
To use the IP address of a website instead of URL, you must first find its IP. To do this open command prompt and type: “ping domain.com”.

Qube Excels as Digital Cinema Partner at 66th Venice International Film Festival

2009-09-24T12:37:00.001+05:30

Qube XP-D servers equip all screens at the Venice Lido
Qube Cinema is pleased to announce that its exclusive partnership with the 66th Venice International Film Festival was, again, a major success. Qube was the official digital cinema server and digital cinema mastering equipment supplier for the second consecutive year. The festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, took place at the Venice Lido from September 2 to September 12, 2009.

Qube Cinema digitally equipped all seven screens at the venue along with local Qube distributor, D2. In collaboration with the projector partner, Qube Cinema/D2 provided all the necessary equipment and technical support to ensure successful DCI JPEG2000 digital cinema playback during the festival.

Over 300 hours of digital cinema content was projected using the Qube XP-D digital cinema server, including stereoscopic 3D content, as a part of the Festivals program and also at this years SMPTE day. Qube Cinema also mastered on-site, from a number of sources using the powerful and flexible QubeMaster Pro application.

The Qube XP-D digital cinema server, which was used to equip the screens, is a popular choice across the world. Powerful, reliable and cost-effective, the Qube XP-D plays multiple formats including JPEG2000, MPEG-2 and VC1 within the same Show.

Qube Cinema also showcased QubeMaster Pro again this year. Rapidly becoming an industry standard for DCI JPEG2000 DCP creation, QubeMaster Pro is used by some of the leading companies in the industry including Sony Pictures, Dreamworks, Technicolor, IMAX, Arts Alliance and Arri.

IDC wins new German digital cinema order

2009-09-24T12:36:00.000+05:30

International Datacasting Corp. (TSX:IDC) has received an order from a new German customer that will be using IDC's satellite network equipment for a digital cinema service rollout in Europe, the company announced Wednesday.

Ottawa-based IDC said Media Broadcast GmbH has ordered its SuperFlex DVB-S2 broadband satellite caching receiver, the SFX4104 Pro Video multimedia satellite and Datacast XD content management and distribution software for movie delivery.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by Media Broadcast for their operational rollout. They have been evaluating our technology as part of their initial system deployment for over a year now and our ability to meet their very exacting standards for quality and performance is a testament to the solutions we have developed for digital cinema applications," said IDC chief executive Ron Clifton in a statement.

The equipment will expand Media Broadcast's service by providing high-speed secure delivery of large movie files as well as live alternative content in 2D or 3D format.

GDC's SA-2100 Digital Servers are 4 K ready

2009-09-24T12:32:00.000+05:30

GDC a worldwide digital cinema provider has announced that their SA-2100 servers are 4K ready.GDC is pleased to announce that it is developing a 4K Media Block which will be compatible with the new generation of 4K chip being developed by Texas Instruments. The new product will extend the capabilities of GDC’s SA-2100 line of digital cinema servers and is timed to be ready when 4K capable DLP Cinema projectors become available.

GDC was the first digital cinema server manufacturer to show 4K capability as early as in 2004. This early version of GDC’s 4K servers was used in demonstrations with Sony 4K digital cinema projectors using SXRD technology in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong from 2004 to 2005. These early 4K demonstrations with Sony clearly showed that GDC’s state-of-the-art SA-2100 servers were already architected to support full 4K content and bandwidth requirements at that time.

The scalable architecture in GDC’s SA-2100 servers allows GDC to offer a seamless transition to 4K without any changes in the screen and theatre management infrastructure. More importantly, GDC’s 4K capable digital cinema technology will retain all its existing advanced features such as:

- Instant import of data drives – allows instant transfer of data drives (i.e. HDD) from one SA-2100 to another, making it possible to move a movie quickly from one screen to another. The entire movie (data) transfer process can be completed within a few minutes.

- Instant playback from any CRU drive on the SA-2100A for emergency – allows content received on a CRU Dataport drive to play back directly from the drive without ingesting. This is useful in emergency situations where the theatre receives content at the last minute.

- Instant playback of content held on the GDC TMS (Theatre Management System) for emergency – allows content residing on the TMS to play back directly through streaming from the TMS without ingesting at the screen server.

- Built-in RealD’s 3D EQ (aka ‘ghostbuster’) technology – RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right eye images, providing the best 3D visual experience.

- Closed Captioning capability – facilitates greater access to motion pictures by displaying closed captions from DCPs on WGBH’s Rear Window Captioning devices.

Soucre : Dcinema Today

IS Mumbai, the capital of digital cinema ?

2009-09-19T13:09:00.000+05:30

Cinema-watching is attaining world standards in Mumbai, with the city emerging as the D-cinema capital of the country.
Fifty-eight of the 95 digitally-enabled screens in the country are in Mumbai and Vashi. Trade insiders say these digital screens are the best bet considering 3-D cinema is fast becoming

a worldwide preoccupation. So what is digital cinema? Well, D-cinema is essentially governed by Digital Cinema Initiative specifications. It has to be approved by an agency formed by Hollywood Studios' representatives, which has set its global standards.

The previous generation of cinema screens are E-cinema or electronic cinema. It is more widely available-you get it in more than 1,500 screens across India-and follows a specification and standards of its own. The main difference between D and E cinemas is that a D-cinema uses a 2K projector, which is more sophisticated, whereas an E-cinema uses the 1.92K or 1.3K projector, which is more cost-effective). This makes for a significant difference in viewing quality as well, say experts.

Mumbai can count itself as fortunate with its 58 D-cinemas as even Rashtrapati Bhavan is equipped with a mere E-cinema. On the other hand, at least two leading Mumbai industrialists-Mukesh Ambani and Kumar Mangalam Birla-reportedly have D-cinema equipment installed at their Mumbai residences.

UFO India has more than 1,250 theatres across India that beam E-cinema and it has its backers. Rajesh Mishra of UFO says, "Premium Hindi and regional movies have their first-day, first-show releases on UFO and the cream of Bollywood continues to pledge support to this format."

But Mumbai theatre owners say India is the only country where E-cinema actually exists. It made its presence felt earlier than D-cinema did. And it is also a comparatively cost-effective medium. Scrabble Entertainment CEO Ranjit Thakur, says, "DCI mostly pays attention to security and quality of content. 2K to cinema is like high-definition to television. The security on D-cinema is more than an ATM banking transaction. That's because half the password is embedded in the server itself; so a content meant for a particular screen will not work on any other screen even if the pirate gets hold of the password and the hard drive together. This is why no Hollywood studio will ever offer its content to be played back on a non-DCI platform."

High-end multiplexes have opted for D-cinema because 3-D movies will dominate the future. PVR Cinema CEO Amitabh Vardhan said digital was a "natural step" for the firm as it wanted to give its patrons the best movie-going experience. "We now have 26 digital screens in India and will soon roll out our next digital phase, adding 30 more screens on an almost immediate basis. Digital technology is here to stay. Do any of you ever use film any more for your cameras?"

Reliance name to replace Adlabs

2009-09-09T16:15:00.001+05:30

One of the most famous names in Indian cinema, Adlabs Films is to disappear when the company is rebranded Reliance Mediaworks.

The move reflects the company's takeover by Reliance ADA Group in 2005 as well as the expansion of its range of activities.

From being the largest film processing company in India, it has expanded into film exhibition in India and abroad, digital post-production, digital cinema mastering, studios/shooting facilities, equipment rentals, visual effects and image enhancement and film restoration. It is outright owner of L,A.-based Lowry Digital.

"The name Reliance MediaWorks Limited more accurately reflects our identity as a diversified film and media services company with a global presence," said Anil Arjun, CEO in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, where the company is the only listed unit of the Reliance Entertainment group.

Parts of Adlabs' operations have already been rebranded including the TV business Big Synergy and the multiplexes which are known as Big Cinemas.

Separately, celebrated ad executive and scriptwriter Prasoon Joshi has been appointed director of the company, replacing Pradeep Shah. Joshi has been an advisor to the company for over a year

GDC Forges Partnership with RealD to Deliver Leading-edge 3D Digital Cinema Experience

2009-09-09T16:13:00.001+05:30

GDC is pleased to announce a partnership with RealD, the global leader in 3D cinema technology. Under the partnership, GDC’s best-selling digital cinema server - SA-2100 - will be offered as part of RealD’s premier 3D platform for future 3D rollout.

GDC is the market leader in Asia with two-thirds of the market share and has the second largest deployment of digital cinema servers worldwide. RealD is the global leader in 3D, having captured 90% of the worldwide digital 3D market. The partnership will propel GDC servers into the fast expanding 3D market, estimated to reach between 4000 and 5000 screens by 2009. Early success of the partnership includes 20 installations at Lotte Cinema, South Korea.

GDC’s SA-2100 digital cinema server has been vigorously tested by RealD and awarded the “RealD Ready” status, which is an assurance of full “out-of-the-box” compatibility with the RealD system.

“GDC’s LINUX-based servers are one of the most robust and reliable servers on the market,” stated Joe Peixoto, President, Worldwide Cinema, RealD 3D. “We are encouraged by the initial success in Korea and expect to see additional 3D deployment throughout the rest of world with GDC servers in the near future.”

“3D digital is a rapidly growing force in digital cinema. We recognized this from the beginning and made sure that our SA-2100 digital cinema server can play both 2D and 3D movie files,” said Dr Man-Nang CHONG, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “We are honored to be a partner with RealD and excited by the prospect of growing our server business together with RealD’s rapid expansion in the 3D digital rollout.”

Real Image promotes Arvind Ranganathan as CEO

2009-09-09T16:10:00.000+05:30

Real Image Media Technologies has promoted the company's head of strategy and business implementation Arvind Ranganathan as the new CEO with immediate effect.

With a focus on the expanding operations and the potential transition to a public company, Ranganathan has been chosen to spearhead this phase of growth and to carry the company, through organic and inorganic growth.

After introducing Avid, DTS and Qube Digital Cinema in the Indian market, Real Image has now also taken its Qube technology to international markets. With over 1,600 operational digital cinema installation across six continents and about 1,000 installations in India alone, the company has charted an aggressive expansion plan to take this number close to 4,000 screens over the next three years.

"When you work at Real Image, nobody wonders whether it can be done! It's always by when! With such resources to back me, I feel extremely confident of the future of this company," said Ranganathan.

"Arvind not only has deep experience in the cinema industry but also the rare capacity to think strategically and innovate under pressure, the experience to know when to fight a battle and the ability to work across a broad spectrum of clients. His many skills, the fit with the culture of the company and his knowledge of the capital markets, apart from his familiarity with Real Image’s diverse businesses, give Jayendra and me the confidence to place our future in his capable hands," added Real Image co-founder Senthil Kumar.

Intel Capital and Nomura have invested in Real Image. Nomura head Asia merchant banking Yoshiki Hashimoto said, "Given its unique strengths in the media space and strong technology capabilities, Real Image is well poised to benefit from the growth of the cinema industry, both in India and internationally. We are confident that under Arvind's dynamic leadership, the company shall reach new heights."

Real Image sole distributor for Houdini in India

2009-09-08T14:05:00.001+05:30

Real Image Media Technologies has announced it is the official distributor in India for Side Effect Software’s Houdini, a family of animation software which offers digital artists power, flexibility and control based on award-winning procedural technology.
Real Image is the only distributer in the country for the whole family of Houdini products including Houdini Master for VFX, Houdini Escape for animation, the Mantra - renderer, as well as the command-line Houdini Batch. The company will also be distributing educational versions of Houdini to institutions that want to introduce a procedural workflow into their curriculum.
The Houdini software's comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. It is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.
Kim Davidson, President and CEO, Side Effects Software shared, "Real Image Media Technologies has a wonderful heritage and has played a key role in enabling the transition to digital technologies for the entertainment and media sector in India. Their keen sense for leading technologies, domain expertise, and devotion to their customers' success make them ideal representatives of Houdini."
“Real Image is the exclusive partner in India for several top global technology players, and specializes in delivering unique solutions to enhance creative media workflow. We found with Side Effects, the same passion for media and excellence that we have always stood for,” says KL Naveen, General Manager, Real Image Media Technologies. “Their innovative solutions have been used in several feature films and been recognized multiple times by the Academy of Motion Pictures. We are proud to be associated with Side Effects and look forward to empowering artists in India with the superior power of the Houdini 3D suite.”
“Real Image also has a strong Channel Partner network spread across the country, who are committed partners for the products represented by Real Image and are equipped to extend the highest level of support to our customers. For Houdini, we have dedicated Product Managers and Domain Experts who will help our Sales teams and the Channel Partners to help customers deliver outstanding results using the Houdini Tools,” adds Naveen.
Houdini has been used to create stunning digital animation and effects for blockbuster films such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Watchmen, Bolt, The Tale of Despereaux, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Speed Racer, Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Superman Returns, The Wild and more.

KADHAL MUDICHU - Prithivraj & Priyamani

2009-09-07T14:02:00.006+05:30

As the film "Ninalthale Inikum" is running successfully, another movie for Prithivraj & Priyamani is getting ready for release.

The successful movie in Malayalam "Thirakatha" is dubbed in tamil and going to hit the screens on October first week. This is done by Trade channel and released by FUN Media.
This movie was Directed by Renjith, the movie is a satirical story about film making. Prithviraj played the role of an aspiring director while Priyamani donned the greasepaint as a popular actress. Music composer Sarath made a comeback after a gap of six years by composing music for the film.
In tamil the lyrics was done by "Tamilamudhan" dialogue by "Daasarathi" & Sashikumar

China’s largest commercial D-Cinema deployment

2009-09-05T13:28:00.000+05:30

Time Antaeus Media Group, a Chinese digital cinema industry leader, has selected Christie as its partner for digital cinema deployment in China. This marks the country’s most extensive commercial effort to date, in which 800 Christie CP2000 series DLP Cinema® projectors will be installed into select cinemas by the end of 2010. These projectors will be installed together with 800 Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers.

After conducting a series of extensive evaluations on the various solutions available, Time Antaeus opted for Christie’s CP2000 DLP Cinema projectors based on their image quality and reliability. With their excellent brightness, contrast, true colour reproduction and product integrity, the Christie CP2000 series projectors are widely popular among theatre operators and have won numerous positive reviews from the industry.

The collaboration between Christie and Time Antaeus began at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games’ ceremonies with the purchase of 120 Christie CP2000-ZX models. The CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors delivered spectacular visuals throughout the event, demonstrating their full flexibility in a non-cinema environment. As part of the tailored digital cinema solution installed by CFG-Antaeus, the Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema server provided is a joint development between Time Antaeus and Doremi Cinema.
The pilot test of the 120 units of Christie CP2000 series digital cinema projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers installed in the theatres across China proved to be a tremendous success. Since operation, they have experienced “zero” failure rates, offering users a high level of stability.

Christie® and Time Antaeus Launch China’s Largest Commercial D-Cinema Deployment

2009-08-28T12:10:00.001+05:30

800 Christie DLP Cinema® projectors and Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers to be fully installed by 2010

Christie®, the global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is pleased to announce that Time Antaeus (Time Antaeus) Media Group, a Chinese digital cinema industry leader, has selected Christie as its very important partner for its digital cinema deployment in China. This marks the country’s most extensive commercial effort to install 800 Christie CP2000 series DLP Cinema® projectors in select cinemas by the end of 2010. These projectors will be installed together with 800 Time Antaeus Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers.

After conducting a series of extensive evaluations on the various solutions available, Time Antaeus opted for Christie’s acclaimed CP2000 DLP Cinema projectors based on their superior image quality and reliability. With their excellent brightness, contrast, true color reproduction and product integrity, the Christie CP2000 series projectors are widely popular among theater operators and have won numerous positive reviews from the industry. In addition, Christie’s proven leadership, with a commanding 70% worldwide market share that includes more than 7,500 systems worldwide – as well as an extensive understanding of the cinema industry – also motivated Time Antaeus to select Christie as a partner.

The collaboration between Christie and Time Antaeus began at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games’ ceremonies with the purchase of 120 Christie CP2000-ZX models. The CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors delivered spectacular visuals throughout the event, demonstrating their full flexibility in a non-cinema environment. After the ceremonies, these projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers were installed by CFG-Antaeus (CFG-Antaeus) Digital Cinema Investment Co. Ltd., a joint venture of China Film Group and Antaeus Group, in theaters across China. This marked part of the company’s digital cinema pilot. In August 2008, Christie and Time Antaeus were selected by CFG-Antaeus to provide another additional 400 units of digital cinema projectors and servers.

As part of the tailored digital cinema solution installed by CFG-Antaeus, the Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema server provided is a joint development between Time Antaeus and Doremi Cinema. It conforms to the DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) specifications for digital cinema servers. Capable of playing JPEG2000 digital movies with an excellent 2K resolution playback of up to 250Mbits/sec, the server promises an enhanced movie-going experience. Using AES128 encryption for keys, CDCS2000 supports watermarking through Thomas and NextGuard technologies. This FIPS140-2 Level 3-certified server is a milestone in China’s digital cinema industry, as it meets global standards and is making its mark on the global cinema scene.

The pilot test of the 120 units of Christie CP2000 series digital cinema projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers installed in the theaters across China proved to be a tremendous success. Since starting operation, they have experienced “zero” failure rates, offering users a high level of stability. This tailored digital cinema solution also supports devices such as JNior, eCNA as well as 3D Technologies such as Dolby 3D, MasterImage, RealD and XpanD. It also includes a Theatre Management System (TMS) to allow remote content programming and management. In addition, the server can be remotely monitored by a network operations centre.

BLU-RAY BY SONY HOME CINEMA MADE SIMPLE

2009-08-17T18:08:00.001+05:30

Sony is launching its most comprehensive range of Blu-ray home cinema systems, with a range of seven new models designed to suit the needs of everyone from the consumer wanting a fuss-free, compact set-up to those seeking the best possible performance in a package as simple to set-up as it is to use.

Three all-in-one systems headline the new range with features such as Full 1080p HD video, 1080p DVD upscaling, Virtual 7.1-channel -- filling the room with sound, not speakers -- and wireless rear speaker capability. Meanwhile four more packages combine Sony's superb BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc(TM) player with surround sound systems combining style, simplicity and scintillating performance.

BDV-E300 and BDV-E800W: 1000W power and the latest Blu-ray Disc features

The BDV-E300 and BDV-E800W both offer 1000W of Sony's S-Master digital amplifier power. They also have the latest Blu-ray Disc features such as BD-Live for added content and features, 24p with x.v.Colour to let you see movies as the director intended, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA with Sony's Digital Cinema Sound for the most immersive movie experience.

The systems will also upscale your existing DVDs to near FullHD resolution, and have Sony's Virtual 7.1-channel sound for a complete wraparound audio experience without filling the room with speakers. Moreover, a real 7.1 set-up is also possible with the wireless upgrade kit WAHT-SBP1 which comes with an amplifier and two additional speakers.

The BDV-E300 from Sony uses five compact satellite speakers for the main channels and a powerful subwoofer, and offers wireless operation of the rear speakers with the addition of the WAHT-SA1 optional amplifier.

The BDV-E800W steps up with four floorstanding main speakers for front and rear left and right channels, the same high-power subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers as standard.*

And the systems are as simple to use as they are breathtaking in performance: Sony's BRAVIA Sync gives seamless operation of a complete Sony system with one remote handset, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration means the systems set themselves up to suit your room and even your listening position, and Sony's Digital Media Port allows the connection of iPod, Walkman® players, mobile phones and Bluetooth stereo devices allowing portable music and video to be streamed through the system to a TV.

BDV-Z7: surround made simple with just 2.1 speakers

The BDV-Z7 offers most of the facilities of the two surround sound systems above, but in a stylish and compact, 2.1-channel format creating great surround sound using Sony's S-Force Front Surround technology. This gives a virtual 5.1 surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers, and is perfect for smaller rooms where you want to keep the speaker-count to an absolute minimum.

With a 350W power output, BD-Live, 24p and x.v.Colour, Full HD video with the latest HD audio codecs, 1080p upscaling for DVDs, BRAVIA Sync and a Digital Media Port, this is a full-performance system in an ultra-compact form.

Four more systems based around the BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player

Sony's BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player is already attracting enthusiastic plaudits, and now there are four systems combining it with sleek amplification and speaker packages, for high-quality home cinema in a box. All offer the full range of features found in the 'all-in-one' systems above, but with even more flexibility, thanks to three HDMI inputs for extra AV sources and a wider choice of speaker systems.

The BDV-360FS is a 400W 2.1-channel system with S-Force Front Surround technology, while the BDV-360IS uses five of Sony's amazingly tiny 'golfball-sized' speakers to create a truly immersive surround sound experience.

The HTP-BD36SS is a 1000W, system using compact satellite speakers, and is wireless-ready, allowing cable-free operation of the rear speakers with an optional amplifier model, while the HTP-BD36SF takes the same concept and partners it with four floorstanding speakers for the front and rear left and right channels.

Environmental Info

Sony is engaged in a constant review of its manufacturing, operational and business practices to ensure that its products are developed in an environmentally responsible way. This approach can broadly be divided into three areas:

Product

-- All seven models consume only 0.3W in Standby mode.

-- Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.

Process

-- Halogenated materials can pose a risk to the environment if disposed of improperly. To minimize this risk, halogen-free flame retardants are used in certain printed wiring boards.

-- Corrugated cardboard is not used for the packaging cushions. Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Planet

Sony is determined to lead the way as a responsible manufacturer, and as a result we are focussing on three key areas of investment:

-- Reducing CO2 gas emissions

-- Increasing the percentage of renewable energy used in manufacturing facilities

-- Minimising the resources used by our factories in manufacturing

About Sony:

Sony is a leading global innovator of audio, video, communications and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Sony is renowned for its audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA(TM) LCD High Definition (HD) television, Cyber-shot(TM) digital camera, Handycam® camcorder and Walkman® MP3 player as well as its VAIO(TM) personal computers and HD professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM(TM) HD. Offering a complete end-to-end HD value chain and with its electronics, music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is one of the world's leading digital entertainment brands, employing approximately 170,000 people worldwide.

Through its long-term football partnerships as an official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League until 2012, Official FIFA Partner until 2014 and global sponsor of the FIFA World Cup(TM) in 2010 and 2014, Sony is inspiring a sense of excitement for the millions of football fans around the world.

"Sony", "WALKMAN", "VAIO", "Cyber-shot", "Handycam", "BRAVIA" and "XDCAM" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Emagine Enhances New Multiplex in Michigan with Christie Digital Cinema Projectors

2009-08-17T18:05:00.003+05:30

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, announced that cinema chain Emagine Entertainment Inc. selected Christie CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors to equip the chain’s new 10-screen theater in Woodhaven, Michigan. Voted the “Best in Michigan” by local cinema outlets, Emagine Theatres serve over two million moviegoers annually and are widely regarded as being at the forefront of technology, as well as among the finest in the markets they serve. Emagine Theatres was the first theater circuit in the country to convert all of its screens to digital projection, installing Christie DLP Cinema projectors exclusively.

“Among the prime reasons we selected Christie digital cinema projectors were that they deliver the best light output and have the best lamp efficiency

The new Emagine Woodhaven, with seating for 1,600, installed ten Christie CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors with Christie Brilliant3D triple-flash technology. Christie Brilliant3D significantly increases image brightness and delivers a picture-perfect experience. Along with wall-to-wall screens, digital sound, high-backed rocking seats and 46-inch rows in all of its auditoriums, Emagine’s three 3D screens use RealD 3D technology

Barco Completes First Major Cinedigm Phase 2 Deployment with Premiere Cinemas

2009-08-17T18:02:00.000+05:30

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, has just completed the first major rollout in Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.'s Phase 2 with Texas-based Premiere Cinema Corp.

Since 2007, Premiere has been working exclusively with Barco to provide digital cinema to their theatres, with 138 screens deployed to date. "The successful completion of Cinedigm's first large-scale Phase 2 deployment is another milestone for Barco and the digital cinema industry

Premiere operates theatres in Texas, Florida and Alabama, and plans to complete the digitization of their remaining complexes by year's end — bringing the company's total number of Barco installations to 180. Premiere also has several new state-of-the-art digital cinema theatres under construction, which are set to open in 2010. “Premiere is pleased to announce the completion of our first 138 digital systems under our deployment agreement with Cinedigm's Phase 2 initiative