High-quality film scanner selected for quality and flexibility
FilmLight, pioneers of digital film technology, announced today that Lipsync Post has taken delivery of the world’s first dual-gauge Northlight. The 16/35mm high-quality pin-registered film scanner, launched at IBC 2003, will be installed in Lipsync’s digital lab at the company’s Wardour Street facility.
Lipsync Post purchased its first Northlight scanner in the spring of 2003 and doubled its capacity while broadening the range of work with the acquisition of a second system in November. Lipsync’s Head of Post Production Kevin Phelan explains. “Over the last 18 months we have invested more than £2 million in technology and resources to establish our digital lab – now arguably one of the best equipped in the world.
“Two Arri Laser film recorders, Quantel’s iQ grading and compositing system and now a second Northlight film scanner, give us the tools to handle any and every aspect of the digital intermediate process. The acquisition of the latest dual-gauge Northlight will also give us the additional flexibility to scan from 16mm with the same unparalleled image quality.”
The first Northlight scanner at Lipsync is currently engaged on two major film projects. Brothers Grimm, Terry Gilliam’s latest $75 million feature for MGM starring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger will have over 700 effects shots scanned. The lab is also currently working on Five Children and It, a fantasy feature starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard.
Lipsync Post co-founder Peter Hampden concludes, “The completion of our digital lab marks an important stage in the company’s development. Complementing our investments in audio and graphics, the lab ensures that we can provide an all-embracing solution for our clients – from storyboard to the presentation and distribution of the finished material.”
Contact – Deepa Parbhoo ([email protected]) +44 20 7292 0400
