JVC displays HD images for ground-breaking The Actors Cut acting course

JVC is providing a DLA-QX1 projector to screen high definition images of a unique two-week Equity film-acting course named The Actors Cut. The course is to be led by distinguished actor, Denis Lawson and is co-ordinated by the Scottish Actors Studio. The course will commence on Monday, August 11th to Sunday, August 23rd at the Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Twenty professional actors will be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to gain practical experience, rehearse and perform leading film scripts, observed by other actors and industry professionals. The actors will be working with a professional film crew and world-renowned director of photography, Robin Vidgeon (Tomb Raiders, Fly 2, Memphis Belle).

During the course, actors will be filmed in HD. Assessment and critique of performance will be played back with the QX1 projecting on to a 20x30 ft screen in the main theatre at Sadlers Well's Theatre. The QXGA projector from JVC Professional has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and an extended contrast of more than 1000:1 and matches and exceeds the current quality
achieved by 35mm film. With an outstanding brightness of 7000 ANSI lumens, the DLA-QX1G projector delivers clear, sharp and film-like HD detail on a large screen. Situated in the audience will be two JVC colour plasma monitors. These monitors will mirror the images projected by the QX1.

"The course is a first of its kind to be run anywhere in the world. It is providing not only free training to professionals, it is the first course to be shot and critiqued in HD. We have had an overwhelming response from young and budding actors and are very pleased to have JVC on board" comments Andrew Byatt, Director, Scottish Actors Studio.

JVC introduces hand-held professional HD camcorder into European market

JVC is pleased to announce the world's first professional hand-held
camcorder with complete HD recording capabilities: the JY-HD10E. Programme makers on a limited budget, in such industries as events, education, broadcast, medical, corporate communications, advertising, and government, can now produce in high definition without having to invest significantly in new equipment.

This single CCD (1.18 million pixel, 16:9) professional camcorder offers the unique ability to record at various resolution modes. Bundled with the camera is MPEG Edit StudioTM Pro LE v1.0, a complete non-linear editing (NLE) software package that permits easy, frame-accurate editing of MPEG-2 footage. This complete editing package has been developed by KDDI.

Additional facilities make the JY-HD10E a total package with a wealth of features that makes the recording, editing, and archiving process very simple. JVC has introduced an optical image stabilizer system, which turns on and off at the flick of a switch, so videographers can capture quality images even in the most rugged conditions. The camcorder also comes complete with a high definition lens.

John Carpenter, general manager, marketing services comments,
"Traditionally, the cost to produce in HD has been prohibitive for most video professionals. JVC has responded to their needs by developing this compact, new, HD professional camcorder that enables them to embark on the growing European HD production market.

He adds, "The introduction of this camcorder further solidifies our position as the leading provider of innovative, professional video equipment in the digital age."

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