UK - VMI High Definition and Broadcast Facility is celebrating the launch of its new Soho based HD facility on November 15. Making headlines at IBC, the company recently invested in JVC Professional Europe's HD2K for clients wishing to view rushes and final edits of footage shot in HD. Featuring three of JVC's high definition (HD) Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier (D-ILA) devices and an advanced digital video processor, guests at the official launch will be able to see the DLA-HD2K first hand.A 2000:1 contrast ratio allows for deep rich cinema-quality blacks with smooth gradations and low noise. Colour temperature is factory-set to D65 assuring accurate colour reproduction and natural colours.
Also featured at the VMI launch event will be JVC's 42" and 50" HD colour plasma monitors, the GM-V422PCE and the GM-X50E. Both plasmas plasma supports a wide range of cinema and HDTV formats including 720, 50/60p, 1080 50/60i, 1080 24p and 1080 24pSF.
(Mike Lethby)
