Corona

Corona-telecine to digital storage interface

How can film images be scanned and moved to non-linear post-production devices without the need for expensive high speed data networks or compressed VTR formats? This question has been asked by many non-linear editing and color correction facilities worldwide. Video tape recorders have advanced, however the best are very expensive and still require some form of compression, compromising image quality with artifacts that often go unnoticed until pushed during post-production processes. The Corona editor in its base form solves this problem by providing an interface between most telecines and non-linear ingest devices. Images can now be scanned and recorded directly to storage at the highest possible quality. Use of an EDL during the ingest process improves storage and scanning efficiency as only the exact material, specified by the EDL or editor, is stored.

Corona DS

The Corona DS adds a robust multi-VTR editor with dual sync editing capability. Simultaneously synchronizing mixed time base VTRs, typically 23.98sF and 29.94i, frame accurately in the same edit speeds layoff times and removes the need for further downstream dubs, etc. In addition the Corona DS logs Key Code (optional), along with source time code to generate FLEX files – an essential cross reference of actual film frame and edit time code ensuring the correct selection of film clips. Up to 4 VTRs and a telecine can be controlled at any one time.

Corona CP

When a one-light grade is just not adequate, it is necessary to adjust the telecines controls and many parameters to achieve the best possible imagery available from the film. This historically requires the use of expensive third party color correctors, which may not be available or perhaps is being used with other disc or tape sourced sessions. The Corona CP adds telecine color and sizing control via a control panel allowing those parameters to be tuned to give a best light during the ingest process.