Sony has today announced that it is opening a new Digital Motion  Picture Centre in Europe at the heart of the film production community located  at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, UK. Scheduled to open later this summer,  the DMPC(E) has been designed as an industry-wide resource for training and  knowledge sharing on Sony’s latest cameras, combined with workflows from   industry partners that are setting new  standards in cinematography.

Cinematographers, film crews, rental  and post production facilities and freelance operators in the wider production  community will be welcome. They will have the opportunity to learn more about  the latest techniques and equipment available, and get hands-on experience of  the various parts of the production chain. This can be through a programme of  scheduled courses or by dropping in for an informal discussion.“This new facility will be a place where members of  the European production community can meet, find out about the latest  technologies and share experiences,” said Katsunori Yamanouchi, VP,
  Sony Professional Solutions Europe.

Leveraging the collective experience of Sony, its  alliance partners and the Sony Professional Solutions Specialist dealer  network, the facility will feature Sony’s CineAlta™ family of Super 35mm cameras, including the  ground-breaking F65 and the new F55 and F5 models. The most up-to-date tools  for end-to-end 4K workflows and a selection of both 4K and HD displays for  viewing pictures in professional and home environments will be key  features. 

“Sony has a long history of  developing leading edge technology including the world’s first 24P camera,”  said Peter Sykes, Strategic Technology Manager at Sony. “There is a growing  realisation that the performance offered by new cameras such as the F65 and F55  have opened up completely new creative opportunities for the very highest  quality 4K, 2K and HD film and television projects. We have designed the centre with the aim of making it easier for filmmakers and production crews to gain  access to the technology, specialist knowledge and experience that has been  gained over many years.”

As well as fulfilling a requirement for training, the  DMPC(E)will also play an important role in helping Sony capture user  requirements to drive product development.“It is critical for Sony’s future  success that we listen to key figures in the industry and take their input to  further advance the art of digital production,” explained Katsunori Yamanouchi.  “Our mission is to support the spread of this exciting new technology and help  the industry as a whole to seize the creative opportunities it presents. We are  delighted to be opening the DMPC(E) at Pinewood Studios as a clear indication  of our commitment to support innovation in cinematic and television entertainment.”

Darren Woolfson, Group Director of  Technology, Pinewood Studios Group, said:   “The Pinewood Studios Group is one of the leading providers of studio  and related services to the worldwide film and television industries, and has  been home to some of the most successful feature films and television shows  ever made.  We are very happy that Sony  has chosen Pinewood Studios as the location of this new European facility to  help filmmakers get the most from the new technologies that continue to  evolve.”

The DMPC(E)is scheduled to open at the end of September 2013.

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