John Michael Trojan

Thanks so much for the kind words. We appreciate them! best, John-Michael Trojan Manager of Technical Services ShootersINC/DIVE

It has been rumored that one could use an outboard recorder for "quality" (full? - no) recordings from the epic's live tap. I'm sure this is what they are thinking - instant dailies. The latest update on the kipro can bring in some of the pertinent meta-data to facilitate the eventual conform. It is possible to do this with the MX as well, but the recording quality from the tap may not make it truely viable except for quick on-set editing when absolutely needed (check comps, slap cut, etc.)

Also feel free to give us a shout here in Philadelphia. We can discuss specific project parameters to best suite your workflow, but have full service capability with a Spirit2 plus davinci as well as flat scans to DPX or SR (if there is stock available!!). With experience and resources in a wide gamut of work from TV to commercial to feature DI we can get rather specific with workflow and support. best, John-Michael Trojan Manager of Technical Services ShootersINC 215.861.0100

try checking this out for ideas... first link is the show, second is making of. http://vimeo.com/9078364 http://www.vimeo.com/9076775

action safe on a film-out is not the edge of frame, nor is it "action safe" on a standard HDframe (due to LCDs/plasmas/projectors there really isn't much by way of action safe any longer). i.e. a 1.85 filmout from an HD frame will be safe around 1828x988 pixels or so. You should ask your Lab for pixel dimensions based on the data you're delivering.

Shooters' sister company, DIVE, handles VFX and DI work as well. We have a calibrated theater to view your material after output if needed. - disclaimer - I am the Sr. Producer for DIVE. John-Michael Trojan DIVE Philadelphia, PA