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  • Gefen’s New Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz Extender

    Gefen’s New Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz Extender

    MUMBAI:  Gefen’s new Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz is designed for any in-room transmission of high quality, 1080p full HD video up to 33 feet (10m). It delivers 3DTV, is plug and play and supports all audio formats including the new lossless High Bit Rate (HBR) 7.1 channel Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The ability to pass through uncompressed video, lossless audio and 3DTV is ideal for cutting-edge, high performance commercial or residential installations.

     

    This extender uses the best technology currently available for an impeccable method of wireless extension that takes full advantage of the WirelessHD specification, which is based on the 60 GHz EHF (Extremely High Frequency) radio band. This high quality method of extension eliminates the need to run cables, making it a great solution for retrofits or any environment that wants to streamline cabling.

     

    The editors of Electronic House magazine gave a formal nod to this new extender from Gefen by awarding it a Product of the Year award for 2014. Endowed by a panel of distinguished industry leaders and the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro, Gefen joins an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy. Announced on January 7, 2014 at the International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, the GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz was selected as best in the A/V cables and interconnects category. 

     

    Due to its in-room transmission and use of the uncluttered 60 GHz frequency band, this extender can perform seamlessly alongside other wireless devices in adjacent rooms with zero interference. It is very easy to install, requiring a connection of the video source to the sender and of the display or projector to the receiver.  Content is transported wirelessly at 4Gbps from source to display. This extender also features a small footprint and a compelling MSRP. Included is a risk-free warranty backed by Gefen’s reputation and well-regarded customer support team.

  • Nab Show to examine breakthrough technology from ‘Oz’ to ‘Oblivion’

    Nab Show to examine breakthrough technology from ‘Oz’ to ‘Oblivion’

    MUMBAI: The Nab Show, taking place 6 to 11 April in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature back-to-back panel discussions with one on Sam Raimi’s 3D feature ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ preceded by a session on Oscar winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda’s upcoming film ‘Oblivion’ starring Tom Cruise on 9 April.
     
    Each session will examine the impact that technologies such as 4K and 3D have on filmmaking today.
     
    ‘Oblivion’ which is slated to be released the week following the Nab Show on 19 April, leads a summer slate of big-budget feature films shot with Sony’s F65. Miranda, ASC, alongside accomplished Digital Imaging Technician Alex Carr, will discuss their experiences shooting Universal Pictures ‘Oblivion’ The Q&A discussion, which takes place on 9 April at 11.45 am, will be moderated by Jon Fauer, ASC of Film and Digital Times.
     
    ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Colorist Stephen Nakamura will guide a discussion about the technical and aesthetic challenges involved in colour grading 3D and 2D versions of the film. The makers of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ were intent on creating a lush and vivid colour palette that would evoke the feeling of L. Frank Baum’s ‘Land of Oz’ books, and Nakamura will explore how the feature makes use of such an intense, otherworldly color scheme.
     
    ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Oz’ are not the only films featured at NAB Show this year. Other recent panel additions include Paul Schrader’s ‘The Canyons’ a discussion with the director of ‘The Heat’ Paul Feig; and a Technology Summit On Cinema keynote from the Academy Award and two-time Golden Globe winning producer of ‘Avatar’ and ‘Titanic’ Jon Landau.