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.
Scanning system
- Flying Spot scanning process provides artifact free Pan, Tilt, Rotate and 6:1 zoom range.
- Variable or fixed aspect ratios, 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic in HD
- Auto dynamic focus X and Y scan geometry correction and control
Image sensors
- Bright Eye's solid state sensor system
- Full bandwidth RGB image detection
- Full 30MHz bandwidth head amplifiers
- High bandwidth multi-sensor burn detection
- High voltage sensor control and ranging
Image processing
- Wideband afterglow correction circuits for RGB and Burn processing
- Automatic shading setup with presets for positive, negative, 8mm, 16mm and 35mm film formats
- The ClearView anti-aliasing system is user adjustable to remove aliasing artifacts
Color correction and control
- RGB Lift, Gamma, Gain controls
- White compression for negative stocks and black stretch for positive
- Master saturation control and six vector secondary's
- User adjustable masking for fine color match to different film stocks
- User control over pre-gamma linear and log masking
Grain Management
- Non-recursive grain and noise reduction
- Gore filtering system
- Horizontal and vertical aperture correction with coring
Output video standards
- 525 59.94Hz, 625 50Hz
- 1080 2:1 interlaced 59.94Hz
- 1080 2:1 interlaced 60Hz
- 1080 2:1 Interlaced 50Hz
- 1080 progressive 23.98SF
- 1080 progressive 23.98P
- 1080 progressive 24SF
- 1080 progressive 24P
- 1080 progressive 25P
- 1080 progressive 25SF
- 720 progressive 59.94Hz
- 720 progressive 60Hz
- 2K data @ 2048 x 1556 resolution up to 15 fps
Output video formats
- SD SDI single or dual link for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 operations
- HD SDI single or dual link for 22:11:11 and 22:22:22 operation
- Data 2048 x 1556 @15FPS via HSDL dual video link
- User selection of the Color Space between 709 or 601
Local/Remote control
- Touch sensitive LCD for local control
- Remote control via Ethernet
- Remote control from third party color programmers