Bonolabs

 What you can expect
 Beautiful pictures at reasonable prices

  • beautiful high definition native scanned 16 x 9 full bandwidth telecine transfers

  • top-quality artifact-free minimally processed Hi Def transfers

  • best-light transfers or flat unsupervised HD 10-bit uncompressed transfers direct to drive (MAC or PC compatible files)

  • Hi Def 10-bit uncompressed PAL also available

  • scene-to-scene color correction unsupervised sessions

  • transfers from 35mm, Super 16, 16mm, Super 8, Regular 8

  • choice of multiple resolutions including: 1080/24p (23.98sF), 1080i, 720p

  • display options: inverse anamorphic (fat HD), 16 x 9, or 4 x 3 pillar box

  • Down converts (output)to Digital Betacam (NTSC) or uncompressed NTSC to hard drive (MAC HFS or PC NTFS), 30 fps with 3:2 pulldown from 1080/24p (23.98sF) or 1080i

  • telecine fee based on running time of the material (not labor time), no matter the film format

  • 1/4-hour transfer minimum, with subsequent charges beyond the 1/4 hour incremental assessed per runtime minute for best-light or flat transfers

  • no frills or unwanted amenities

  • professional service: 50 years in the motion picture business and nine years experience in delivering high definition transfers

  • as the first lab in the country to transfer high definition direct-to-hardrive, we pioneered the tapeless workflow

Recognizing that HD technology has evolved, we wanted to find the most up-to-date system that incorporated the extensive research and development and corresponding enhancements that have occurred since HiDef telecines first came on the market. Our intensive investigation in 2003 led us to the Cineglyph, designed, engineered, and produced by DAV, an American innovator in the industry for over twelve years. It alone met all of our Bonolabs research criteria. In addition, DAV's mission and perspective matched ours. With the built-in advantages of advanced flying spot scanner technology, full color bandwidth RGB scanning, and the industry standard features such as DAV's digital deflection system, Brite Eyes, and Film Grain Remover, you can expect outstanding transfers that maximized the potential of the source film image.  

Our System

The Cineglyph (now called the NOVA2), designed, engineered and built by DAV (Digital Audio  & Video) reflects significant performance breakthroughs in all areas of its integrated system. Starting with the most recent advances in flying spot scanner technology, DAV’s engineers took a fresh look at recent innovations across various industries that could be adapted for the production of beautiful pictures that retain the look of film with an HD resolution. For example, DAV’s Brite Eyes solid state sensor system, “originally developed for deep space exploration,” ensures increased bandwidth, less noise and heightened sensitivity. These features, along with its exceptional digital deflection system deliver the natural minimally processed transfer that clients have been seeking. The color control/correction in our machine is unique in that its major adjustments are performed in the analog world prior to digitization of the video signal. This feature is built into the Cineglyph. The color correction functions are controlled by a set of DaVinci 8:8:8 DUI control panels. At no time does the video signal pass through the DaVinci nor is it in any way processed by the DaVinci. Currently there is no suitable electronic solution for dirt/scratch concealment in the HD market. While there are several reliable products in the SD world, the current HD concealment contenders are cost prohibitive and unproven. Our machine does offer grain and noise reduction and image enhancement features. We are unable to deliver the more “edgey video processed” look that is inherent in the CCD-type telecine transfers. The strength of the Cineglyph lies in its capacity to produce transfers that retain the qualities of the source film.  

 

Cineglyph by DAV

Cineglyph at a glance

  • Advanced flying spot scanner technology

  • Super colorimetry

  • Full color bandwidth RGB (4:4:4); current output is 4:2:2

  • Minimal prcessing for a natural film look

  • Superior digital deflection system

  • Grain reduction and image enhancement

  • Brite Eyes solid state sensor light detection system

  • FilmStore, DAV's advanced frame store unit

Tapeless Option

Introduced in February of 2004, our "tapeless" option has expanded entry into the high definition domain for cost prudent, quality conscious independent mediamakers, students, and small post houses. Explore the direct-to-drive options and the pricelist for tapeless option (PDF) to find out how we might work with you on your current or upcoming hi def project.

 Revised May 2012