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Cinevator®five - 2K Real Time Film Recorder/Printer

With the Cinevator®five you can take your digital intermediate and go directly to positive print film including both digital and analogue sound and subtitles in real time. There is no shorter way to film. If you need only one copy or less than say a hundred copies of a feature film, - you do not even need to make a negative intermediate. You can produce the distribution prints directly from the Cinevator®five. Cinevator®five can replace a traditional negative film recorder, a sound camera, a traditional film-printer and a subtitling machine. Going directly to print-film eliminates all the processes involving negative intermediate and the contact printing that might deteriorate the image and sound quality. Consequently, the quality of distribution copies made this way will be exceptionally good. This machine can also make negative intermediate, interpositive and negative sound film.

Key Features

The Cinevator®DTP records native HD and 2K images direct to 35mm release print, complete with sound and subtitles.

Image sound and subtitles are recorded in simultaneously in Real Time.

Uncompressed 2K images are received through dual link DVI. HD resolution material is received through coaxial SDI inputs.

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 zoom system allows recordings of all formats at native resolution.

Intuitive Graphical User Interface via touch screen panel.

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 global service support team.
The Cinevator®five records negative and postives images directly onto the relevant Kodak, Fujifilm or Agfa negative intermediate film, interpositive or positive print film - in real time!

On print film, the image, the sound and the subtitles are printed simultaneously

Uncompressed 2K images are received through single/dual link DVI. HD resolution material is received through coaxial SDI inputs.

Custom designed pin-registered film transport for high performance, superior stability and steadiness.

Quick and easyfilm 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 an extremely long lifespan.

Custom designed optical zoom system allows recordings of all formats at native resolution.

User friendly Graphical User Interface via LCD touch screen.

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 global service support team.

How It Works

The Cinevator®five receives film-data in real time through an SDI link or DVI input. Based on the film data available, recording or printing jobs are prepared on a job preparation work station (a normal Desktop PC that is connected to the Cinevator®five). Sound and Subtitle files are easily loaded through the job preparation work station. Sound is recorded from either Dolby CA-10R (via MO disk), DTS time code generator or embedded sound on a Disk Recorder or VTR. Remote Disk Recorders or VTRs can be connected to the Cinevator®five through Ethernet or serial line, and these can easily be controlled from the job preparation work station. Once established, the recording or printing jobs are displayed to the operator on the LCD touch screen, so that the operator will just have to select the job or a complete reel (a sequence of jobs) to be recorded or printed after he has loaded and laced the film. After pressing Start the Cinevator®five runs on its own until the selected job or the film-reel is completed. During exposure of film a self calibrating function is active, continuously making sure that brightness and colour balance from the LED light source are always kept at the intended values.

Benefits

The Cinevator®five offers more - in real time! Now you can forget all about negative intermediate, interpositive, internegative and sound negatives - go straight to print film in one step! Its just perfect for all those limited releases, premium prints and festival screenings. If you want to record to negative intermediate and then use your normal process, there is no easier or faster way to do it than with the Cinevator®five. If flexibility matters, the Cinevator®five is the best choice, and the Cinevator®five significantly reduces operation costs, material costs and maintenance costs. In principle the Cinevator®five 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! The Cinevator®five is a future-proof investment.

Supported Film Stocks

All relevant intermediate and positive print ﬁlm stocks on both polyester and triacetate base from Kodak, Fujifilm and Agfa 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), Single or Dual link DVI-D
Input File Formats:		HD and 2K real time played back image files (typically DPX, Cineon, TIFF, TGA, BMP) through e.g. a disk recorder (sold separately)
Internal Data Processing:		Real time 48 bits (16 bits per RGB channel)
Recording/Printing 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 with a high resolution optical zoom that is capable to zoom to all geometric output formats.
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 59-1998, style A and B. 2K (2048) and HD (1920) are both exposed in native resolution across "academy" area. This is achieved through optical zoom.
Film Capacity:		50 m (160ft) to 1220 m (4000 ft).
Sound Recording:		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:		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.
Disclaimer		Due to ongoing product development, these specifications, the design and the pricing of the Cinevator® are subject to change without notice.