Kodak news

Kodak has recently added a new intermediate film to its series of Vision negative and print stocks. Kodak Vision Color Intermediate Film (5242/7242) has been designed to faithfully reproduce the quality of images captured on the original negative.

Advances in emulsion science and manufacturing technology have enabled Kodak to develop this film, which it says renders sharper images without compromising speed or creating grain.

The new intermediate technology will also help preserve the look of original negatives during the mastering of digital prints for electronic projection and for duplicating copies for broadcast and home video distribution. The film is available in all popular formats on either an acetate or a more rugged ESTAR (2242/3242) base.

The manufacturer, known primarily for its photochemical products, also received its 12th Emmy Award last month, for its role in the development of the 24P video format. In a 1992 paper published by the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Kodak scientists proposed the inclusion of 24P in high-definition television standards, as well as the technical implementation of an SMPTE working group. These standards have since been widely adopted by the TV industry, hardware manufacturers and post-production facilities. Kodak has previously won seven Oscars for scientific and technical achievements in emulsion technology.

In other Kodak news, the manufacturer has recently launched a new student website (www.kodak.com/go/student) that provides a platform for the ‘next generation of filmmakers’ to exchange ideas and share stories. The destination offers news, reports from school campuses and technical support. It will be continually updated and feature exclusive interviews with filmmakers and faculty from various academic institutions. Membership entitles students to previews and advance notices about upcoming events.

Gemini winners

Last month’s Gemini Awards yielded four winners in best photography categories. The victors included: information program or series – Robert Fresco, Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science, ‘Beauty Shop Bandit’; documentary program or series – David Frazee, Tokyo Girls; dramatic program or series – Guy Dufaux, Haven, ‘Haven – Part 1’; and comedy, variety, performing arts program or series – Rene Ohashi, Don Giovanni Unmasked.