Nova >>> 
Real-time multi format film scanner

The Nova multi-format film scanner produces beautiful images in SD, HD and 2K HSDL video standards. With its capability of scanning many film formats, 16mm, S16mm, 35mm and S35mm (standard), 8mm and S8mm (with optional film gates), the Nova provides affordable options and incredible flexibility. The Nova telecine is suited to all workflows from commercials, short-form transfers, medium length episodic and full length features for new film productions or for restoration and archival purposes.

The Nova Scanner utilizes "Steadi-films High Output Steadi-Gate" and "Meta-Speed Digital Servo Technology" to allow a wide range of scanning speeds and the needed stability for the most critical projects. With support for all SMPTE and EBU SD/HD video formats at up to 30FPS and 2K Dual Link HSDL @ 15FPS for 2048 x 1556 resolution data scans, the Nova Scanner provides exceptional value suited to today's tough market requirements. Included as standard in the Nova scanner are the renowned AuroraTM grain management tools which combined with high gain, low noise "Bright Eyes" sensors ensure clean filmic quality transfers. The Nova can be controlled from its local touch sensitive LCD control panel, remotely across an Ethernet network from any PC or by both daVinci and Pandora color correction products.

COLORLAB HD TELECINE >>> 

Colorlab selected the NOVA Data Scanner for HD telecine because of its superior performance. The NOVA Data Scanner samples all 3 channels of RGB at full color bandwidth at 4:4:4 and full raster. The NOVA uses the Film & Data Technology Aurora Grain Reduction and Enhancement system. Primary and secondary color correction is handled by Nova's onboard color corrector, capable of all Hi-Definition formats, including 2K at 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 single link or dual link. Film gauges able to transfer to Hi-Definition are 35mm, S-35, S-16, 16mm, Liquid gate 16mm, 28mm, 9.5mm, Super 8mm, and 8 mm. For additional details, see the HD Telecine Guide.

STANDARD-DEFINITION FILM-TO-TAPE TRANSFERS (NTSC & PAL)

Film-to-tape transfers are performed on two Rank Cintels--one Mk III Digiscan and one URSA Gold with daVincii Renaissance 8:8:8 color correctors and Bosch noise reducers. All rooms are equipped with Time Logic Controllers, Aaton KeyLink and Aaton Indaw digital audio work stations. All rooms are PAL ready; recording to PAL Digital Betacam is available. Full digital audio post syncing and transfers utilizing Petersen 16mm Wetgate technology are available. Super 16 transfers use RTS SteadiFilm gate.

Transfers are available to 1", BCSP, D2, D3, DigitalBetacam, PAL BCSP, and PAL Digital Betacam, DVCam, DVCPro, MiniDV. File conversions available to any digital format.

Fully color corrected transfers available from S-35, 35mm, Super-16, 16mm, 8mm, Super-8, 9.5mm, and 28mm.