Iridas has sold two seats of FrameCycler DI to Framestore CFC. The application provides disk-based, full-resolution playback; conform of Edit Decision Lists (EDLs) for online review of the editors' work; primary color grading for look development; and Iridas' new ReviewLink technology for interactive review session from multiple locations.
"We're excited about FrameCycler DI's capabilities for remote review of high-resolution content," said Tim Keene, vfx producer at Framestore CFC. "The fact that even files of different sizes or formats can be synched for review is another big positive for us. It means we can even do interactive dailies with people from a laptop on location while we view the original full res 2K frames here in London."
FrameCycler DI's color capabilities will also be put to use at Framestore CFC. "Another plus are the look files," added Keene. " This is a very useful way for us to receive color grading indications from production which we can playback with FrameCycler, and pass on to our compositors as a reference."
"We've been admirers of Framestore CFC's work for some time and we're delighted to be working with them," said Lin Kayser, Iridas ceo. "FrameCycler DI will create new efficiencies for Framestore by allowing them to collaborate more closely on a daily basis with their colleagues in London and overseas."
Disney's UNDERDOG is the first project up for FrameCycler DI at Framestore CFC.
London-based Framestore CFC (www.framestore-cfc.com) is one of the leading visual effects company working on effects for feature films and commercials. Recent film work includes V FOR VENDETTA and HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE.
Iridas (www.iridas.com) pioneered desktop film-resolution playback in 2001. Its FrameCycler products are now the industry standard for frame-based image review. In 2003, Iridas introduced the first non-destructive color correction application. Today, SpeedGrade and FrameCycler provide a complete, end-to-end pipeline for uncompressed content and color data. Iridas' applications are used by many major animation and post-production houses, including Warner Bros. Feature Animation, Industrial Light & Magic, The Moving Picture Co., ReelFX, Lowry Digital (DTS) and many others. Iridas is an independent, privately held company headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
