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B r o a d c a s t e r s S h o w D a i l y T u e s d a y , A p r i l 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 1 6 CRAWFORD MEDIA SERVICES SPONSORS ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL Crawford Media Services is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2016 Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF). One of only two-dozen Academy Award qualify- ing festivals in the United States, the Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running in the nation. "The overwhelming success of pro- ductions like The Walking Dead has solidified Georgia's place as a premiere shooting destination," said Lance Kelson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crawford. "Georgia now ranks in the top three locations for film and TV production, thanks to a deep and experi- enced crew base coupled with compre- hensive incentives and a touch of Southern charm. "Events like the Atlanta Film Festival make it possible for film- makers from around the country to get a firsthand look at what our region has to offer. We are very happy to be a part of it." Crawford has provided production and post services to filmmakers for over 30 years. In addition to film processing and dailies, Crawford handles the lion's share of automated dialogue replacement (ADR) plus color correction and finish- ing services in the region. Crawford is also home to the only motion picture film processing lab in the South. From episod- ics like The Walking Dead and The Vampire Diaries (seven seasons) to fea- tures like Lincoln and Gifted, Crawford continues to play a significant part in the region's success. "The success of the Atlanta Film Festival hinges on partnerships," said Robert Pompa, Development Coordinator of the Atlanta Film Society. "Having a company like Crawford in the mix allows us to bring in the best of the best in the film industry. The significance of such partners cannot be overstated." Now celebrating a 40-year history, the ATLFF showcases over 200 films annually to nearly 25,000 attendees from April 1-10. Each year, the Atlanta Film Festival receives nearly 5,000 submis- sions from 120 countries across the globe. It has been distinguished as the 'Best Film Festival' by Creative Loafing, Sunday Paper, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine, as well as one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World and one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. The Atlanta Film Festival is the chief annual operation of the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS), one of the oldest and largest organizations dedicated to the promotion and education of film in the nation. Enriching the community through screenings, classes, workshops and other events year-round, the ATLFS is a mem- bership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit. About Crawford Media Services Crawford Media Services, Inc. is an Atlanta-based, privately-held company and proven leader in the electronic media services industry whose mission is to provide creative, turn-key electronic media solutions for television, film and archival clients. Crawford has offered premium creative post services and media management solutions to domestic and international clients for over 35 years. Through its ongoing commitment to evolve its technology, Crawford con- tinues to deliver the best in comprehen- sive digitization, archiving and asset management solutions, as well as editori- al finishing, ADR, film processing and transfer, color correction, sound design/mixing and motion graphics. For more information, visit www. crawford.com. DSC LABS INTRODUCES THE CHROMAMATCH FAMILY DSC Labs, for 54 years developer of innovative products for image control, has done it again. ChromaMatch, originally intended for producers, DPs and others looking for efficient, precision color control, has expanded to provide a whole world of color control. ChromaMatch's claim to fame is that its simplicity and design enable the same pattern to be used in every stage of image production. One client remarked that, "ChromaMatch is as revolutionary in image reproduction as the wheel was to transportation." ("I thought it a slight exaggeration," explains DSC's President David Corley.) The ChromaMatch patented, circular radiating pattern features six 2020 RGB vector colors (as highly saturated as print- able), plus DSC's traditional ChromaDuMonde calibrated Rec. 709 vector colors, and four useful skin tones. ChromaMatch provides two ways of optimizing image quality: the well docu- mented precision of side-by-side compar- ison of adjacent colors and tones and data provided by instrumentation, which tends to be less intuitive and more time con- suming, but valuable in establishing a repeatable "look." The ChromaMatch Family of prod- ucts includes ChromaMatch charts in many sizes, from the 7ft high Sentry to the 4" Chroma-Selfie. The Sentry, in addition to the ChromaMatch radial pat- tern, features 2K or 4K resolution wedges, depending on framing; the multi- hued rear-lit ScreenAlign, with variable color temperature light source, allows for critical visual comparison and matching of monitors or projected images display- ing the same pattern from a digital file; still photographers love Print-A-Match that helps them produce better picture quality images from their home printers; some ChromaMatch products are avail- able in two versions: Pro for purists and Lt. for less challenging applications; because nothing lasts forever, ChromaMate annual maintenance pro- gram helps users maintain the precision of their ChromaMatch products. About DSC Labs DSC produces a wide range of precision image control products for broadcasting, digital cinema, corporate production, medicine, forensic and security applica- tions and has been dedicated to image integrity in visual communications for 54 years. The company's pioneering engi- neering achievements include patented image processes and the development of standardized industry-wide test patterns, earning DSC the Fuji Gold Medal for out- standing contributions to television and, in 2011, the Gemini Outstanding Technical Achievement Award for its con- tinuing technological innovation in the fields of television and digital cinema. Using ground source heat/cool tech- nology at the lab, DSC is known for its environmentally friendly production processes and materials, and whenever possible, for designing recyclable prod- ucts. "Better Images through Research" articulates the company's continuing commitment to making innovative prod- ucts for image quality improvement. ChromaDuMonde, ChromaMatch and other DSC patterns are copyrighted and registered trademarks of DSC Laboratories. Trademarks and copyright of any non-DSC products mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. GATESAIR EXPANDS INTRAPLEX IP LINK FAMILY AT NAB The IP Link MPX is a full duplex prod- uct specifically built for studio-to-trans- mitter link (STL) applications for FM radio broadcasters. It is especially ideal for broadcasters that lack the network bandwidth to distribute a full AES192 digital FM composite signal, which typ- ically requires 5MB/s of bandwidth, from studio to transmitter and/or lack AES192 signal receiving capability in their legacy exciters.It is also highly configurable, allowing broadcasters to adjust bit rates for optimal bandwidth usage across a wide area network, using less than half of the bandwidth required for AES192. The new codec also provides an efficiency boost for engineers by enabling installation of all signal gener- ating equipment at a central studio. This is a major benefit for broadcasters oper- ating an FM simulcast network, as it eliminates the need to install stereo gen- erators, audio processors and other aux- iliary equipment at multiple receive locations. Instead, broadcasters can send audio and data, including RDS informa- tion, in a single bandwidth-efficient stream to multiple transmitter and booster locations. That capability is for- tified through IP Link MPX's integra- tion of Intraplex SynchroCast simulcast technology, and built-in GPS capability for reliable timing recovery in multi- point distribution. The IP Link MPX can also be used with the Intraplex HD Link microwave STL system to provide com- posite signals over a 950MHz link. "Broadcasters have been seeking an IP transport solution that simplifies their program distribution by keeping the audio processing at the studio, with the optimal bitrate usage to suit varying net- work limitations," said Rich Redmond, Chief Product Officer. "The introduc- tion of the IP Link MPX codec rounds out our product line, with options for both digital and analog composite FM signal transport to suit every customer's IP architecture." The IP Link MPX offers an exten- sive feature set, including multiple input and output ports for signal redundancy, decoding of audio and RDS content from either the input or output MPX sig- nal, and the option to incorporate exter- nal SCA subcarrier signals into the out- put MPX signal. It also offers features common across all IP Link codecs, including stream splicing, forward error correction and a trio of network inter- faces for optimal stream reliability. Also new to NAB is the IP Link 100P, a single-channel, full-duplex codec introduced at IBC in September. The IP Link 100P adds advanced signal monitoring capabilities and integration with SynchroCast systems that are absent from base IP Link codecs, pro- viding another strong audio contribution and distribution option for simulcasting across transmitter networks. All IP Link codecs also include new software for audio loudness leveling and metering based on EBU R128 and ITU-R BS 1770-3 standards for legal compliance. This provides a reliable method to mon- itor and control variations in program audio between normal programming and advertisements, as well as dynamically changing content in CDN- delivered streams. About GatesAir GatesAir, Inc. provides complete solu- tions for over-the-air radio and televi- sion broadcasting, leveraging wireless spectrum to maximize performance for multichannel, mission-critical services. Powering over-the-air networks world- wide with unparalleled reliability for nearly 100 years, GatesAir's turnkey solutions enable broadcasters to create, transport and transmit radio and TV content. With customers in more than 185 countries, the company leads the industry in innovation and design break- throughs, improving efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership. Visit www.gatesair.com for more infor- mation.