Technicolor, the Services division of Thomson (Euronext 18453; NYSE: TMS), today announced that it has provided services for sixteen theatrical features and documentaries premiering at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Director Steven Soderbergh presents two eagerly awaited theatrical features at Cannes, based on the life of Latino revolutionary Che Guevara, The Argentine, and Guerilla – both digitally photographed by Mr. Soderbergh. (At the festival, the films will premiere under the single title Che.) A new digital color-science pipeline was created specifically for Mr. Soderbergh’s features, which are premiering in the Competition section of the festival, including services provided by Technicolor Creative Services’ facilities in New York, Burbank, Hollywood, London, as well as the company’s Theatrical Services facility in Madrid. more

IRVINE, CALIF.—With members of the automotive press corps standing by in eager anticipation, Nissan revealed its all-new 2009 Maxima at the New York Auto Show in spectacular fashion. A 40-foot wide high definition video screen lit up with dramatic views of the car muscling through pristine all-black and all-white environments. Punchy graphics proclaimed its dual nature: “powerful” yet “sophisticated,” “exhilarating” yet “elegant.” “The 4-door sports car” it said, “lives.” more

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3D Specialists Employ HD POV Camera to Capture Stereoscopic 3D Footage of Boxer Amir Khan

Iconix Video, a leading developer of advanced high definition camera systems, digital cinema and end-to-end stereoscopic 3D workflow solutions, today announced the use of the HD-RH1F camera system to capture stereoscopic footage of boxer Amir Khan for a 3D film unveiled by Reebok at the February 4 launch of the company’s multi-year endorsement deal with the popular UK athlete. The film, entitled “Have you got what it takes?” may also be produced as a supporting feature in 3D theaters in the UK later this year, in addition to anaglyph web versions for download. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 30, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading designer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, recently announced the release of the NEW CeilingVIEW SD Integrated Ceiling Document Camera. The new system offers not only a higher optical zoom, but also High Speed Differential Signaling™ (HSDS) to transport video, power and control signals from the camera system to the Quick-Connect CV SD interface up to 400 feet using standard CAT-5 cable. more

Every year at the NAB Show, our Pick Hit judges look for products that show significant technological innovation, while promising to have a positive, practical impact on the day-to-day professional lives of digital content producers. Following, in no particular order, are this year’s winners. Thank you to each of our judges, and congratulations to the winners of Digital Content Producer’s NAB 2008 Pick Hit awards. more

Las Vegas, Nevada- April 14 2008 – At the NAB Conference, Cooke Optics Ltd., a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, announced that Silicon Imaging, a leader in IT-centric high-definition digital camera and RAW workflow solutions, has incorporated support for the Cooke-developed /i Technology into its SI-2K™ digital cinema platform. Cooke’s /i Technology enables film and digital cameras to automatically record key lens and camera data for every film frame shot and provide it to post-production teams digitally. The technology streamlines both production and post, saving significant time and costs and eliminating guesswork. more

LAS VEGAS (NAB, Booth # SU6830), April 14, 2008 – Shining Technology, Inc. (http://www.shining.com), a global provider of tapeless recording and conversion hardware for the video and broadcast markets, today announced a 160GB version of its award-winning, patent-protected CitiDISK™ family of tapeless recording storage peripherals.

Big Things, Small Package

Weighing a featherlight 10oz., the CitiDISK 160GB model is the world’s highest-capacity ultra-portable tapeless video storage device – an industry breakthrough. more

LAS VEGAS (NAB, Booth # SU6830), April 14, 2008 – Shining Technology, Inc. (http://www.shining.com), a global provider of tapeless recording and conversion hardware for the video and broadcast markets, today launched CitiDISK™ SSD, the world’s smallest, lightest solid-state hard disk for digital video recording.

Light on Weight, Heavy on Durability

A mere six-ounces, CitiDISK SSD is Shining’s first entry in the solid-state format, extending its award-winning, patent-protected CitiDISK family of tapeless recording storage peripherals. more

LAS VEGAS (NAB, Booth # SU6830), April 14, 2008 – Despite the enormous HD sea change consuming the video and broadcast industries, analog users, their equipment, and perhaps most importantly, their content are still very much a factor.

For this reason, Shining Technology, Inc. (http://www.shining.com), an award-winning, global provider of tapeless acquisition and conversion hardware, today announced the Beetle™ DV 1850S, the world’s first camera-mountable device that simplifies analog-to-digital video conversion. more