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Hardware
At the SIGGRAPH 2004 conference, Baytech Cinema announced the availability of the CineRAM 422 recorder. CineRAM 422 allows Varicam and other single-link HD-SDI camera users to capture uncompressed image data to computer-based storage bypassing the need for custom real-time disk recorders. In addition, CineRAM 422 provides a host of functions including immediate shot review, frame rate conversion, and test pattern signal generation. This unique feature set makes CineRAM 422 the most cost-effective and flexible uncompressed HD digital cinematography recording solution on the market. Demonstrations of CineRAM 422 will be offered at Baytech Cinema's booth (#2159) during this week's conference.
CineRAM is a groundbreaking solution for uncompressed digital cinematography and advanced HD production. Until now CineRAM was only available with the dual-link 4:4:4 interface used by ultra-high-end Thomson Viper and Sony F-950 cameras. "The success of the Panasonic Varicam single link HD camera made it clear to us that there is a need for single-link CineRAM at a lower price point." Said John Krooss, Baytech's president. "Varicam users need a robust, lightweight, cost-effective way to capture uncompressed HD, but have no need for dual-link performance. In addition, the CineRAM 422 is a perfect match for the Varicam's off-speed capabilities, with the ability to instantly review and output shots with or without frame rate conversion."
The CineRAM 422 makes it possible to create a high-quality uncompressed digital feature film with no more than the CineRAM, a camera and a computer. Users simply record shots into the CineRAM 422 device. As it records, CineRAM 422 converts HD-SDI video to standard image files. Automatically, frame files are uploaded from CineRAM to computer disk storage over a gigabit Ethernet connection. From start to finish, CineRAM 422 eliminates the need for expensive recording devices and simplifies the entire production workflow.
At about five pounds, CineRAM 422 is small enough to be mounted to the camera, carried in a camera bag or attached to a Steadycam, boom or dolly. Incredibly rugged, CineRAM is entirely solid state making it well suited for the harshest environments. On the set, multiple CineRAMs can be networked with image archive servers. In the field, CineRAM can be connected directly to a laptop and images can be uploaded onto portable Firewire drives.
CineRAM 422 is available now from Baytech Cinema and its authorized dealers and rental houses. CineRAM 422 is available at prices starting at $18,950 for an eight-gigabyte unit. Baytech Cinema is pleased to announce it has recently signed agreements with film and video dealers and rental houses throughout the U.S. including, Plus 8 Digital and Band Pro Film/Video, Inc. in Burbank, Fletcher Chicago in Chicago and Abel Cine Tech in Staten Island, New York.
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