Remembering where it all started... at DVinfo.net

Jason Rodriguez · February 23rd, 2009, 09:40 AM

From this:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/alternati...d-project.html

. . . to an Oscar . . . if you read through that thread, a lot of familiar names will pop-up . . .

Chris, I think you can personally take credit for being the "Godfather" of this movement :)

Jason

Chris Hurd · February 23rd, 2009, 10:01 AM

Thanks Jason; I'll never forget the day when Steve Nordhauser told me "we're studying this very carefully," in reference to that particular thread. I think it's a very good example which shows what a properly-run internet message board can accomplish, given the variety of creative ideas shared between talented people from all over the planet. In just five years, Silicon Imaging has basically taken text from a bulletin board and produced from it a remarkable digital cinema acquisition system that was instrumental in creating the most honored film of 2008. I think that's amazing. I'm looking forward to congratulating the Silicon Imaging crew in person about two months from now at NAB. Well done, fellows!

Liam Hall · February 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

I'm looking forward to congratulating the Silicon Imaging crew in person about two months from now at NAB. Well done, fellows!

I hope they buy you a drink:)

BTW what ever happened to Kinetta? I seem to remember that being the next big thing...

Bob Hart · February 23rd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Bumping message back where it belongs. Seems just yesterday this was all brewing.

Brian Drysdale · February 23rd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam Hall

I hope they buy you a drink:)

BTW what ever happened to Kinetta? I seem to remember that being the next big thing...

They make film scanners.

Kinetta - by filmmakers, for filmmakers

The Kinetta camera has been acknowledged as an inspiration by Jim Jannard at RED. Although, he hasn't got the ergonomics part as yet in his products.

I think Kinetta got caught up waiting for a 4k version of the 2/3" chip and events passed them by.

Liam Hall · February 23rd, 2009, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the link Brian. I remember seeing the pics from NAB in 2004. Can't believe it was five years ago!

Juan M. M. Fiebelkorn · February 23rd, 2009, 07:13 PM

I'm amazed reading how against Jpeg2000 Rob Lohman was :D.
The finally used that for RED.Things change over the years, hahahahahaha

Cheers ;)

Bumping the thread was really great.A big piece of History.Really glad to read it again..

Chris Hurd · February 23rd, 2009, 08:03 PM

Perhaps the SI press release has already been posted, but just in case it was missed:

Slumdog Millionaire shot with innovative SI-2K Digital Cinema Camera

Sergio Sanchez · February 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM

Congratulations, Guys.

February 23rd, 2009, 09:40 AM	#1
Jason Rodriguez Trustee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,095	Remembering where it all started... From this: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/alternati...d-project.html . . . to an Oscar . . . if you read through that thread, a lot of familiar names will pop-up . . . Chris, I think you can personally take credit for being the "Godfather" of this movement :) Jason

February 23rd, 2009, 10:01 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Thanks Jason; I'll never forget the day when Steve Nordhauser told me "we're studying this very carefully," in reference to that particular thread. I think it's a very good example which shows what a properly-run internet message board can accomplish, given the variety of creative ideas shared between talented people from all over the planet. In just five years, Silicon Imaging has basically taken text from a bulletin board and produced from it a remarkable digital cinema acquisition system that was instrumental in creating the most honored film of 2008. I think that's amazing. I'm looking forward to congratulating the Silicon Imaging crew in person about two months from now at NAB. Well done, fellows! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 23rd, 2009, 04:18 PM	#6
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	Thanks for the link Brian. I remember seeing the pics from NAB in 2004. Can't believe it was five years ago! __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net

February 23rd, 2009, 08:03 PM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Perhaps the SI press release has already been posted, but just in case it was missed: Slumdog Millionaire shot with innovative SI-2K Digital Cinema Camera __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 23rd, 2009, 12:00 PM	#4
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,476	Bumping message back where it belongs. Seems just yesterday this was all brewing.

February 23rd, 2009, 07:13 PM	#7
Juan M. M. Fiebelkorn Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buenos Aires , Argentina Posts: 444	I'm amazed reading how against Jpeg2000 Rob Lohman was :D. The finally used that for RED.Things change over the years, hahahahahaha Cheers ;) Bumping the thread was really great.A big piece of History.Really glad to read it again..

February 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM	#9
Sergio Sanchez Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 176	Congratulations, Guys.