From this:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/alternative-imaging-methods/25808-4-4-4-10bit-single-cmos-hd-project.html

. . . to an Oscar . . . if you read through that thread, a lot of familiar names will pop-up . . .

Chris, I think you can personally take credit for being the "Godfather" of this movement :)

Jason

Thanks Jason; I'll never forget the day when Steve Nordhauser told me "we're studying this very carefully," in reference to that particular thread. I think it's a very good example which shows what a properly-run internet message board can accomplish, given the variety of creative ideas shared between talented people from all over the planet. In just five years, Silicon Imaging has basically taken text from a bulletin board and produced from it a remarkable digital cinema acquisition system that was instrumental in creating the most honored film of 2008. I think that's amazing. I'm looking forward to congratulating the Silicon Imaging crew in person about two months from now at NAB. Well done, fellows!

I'm looking forward to congratulating the Silicon Imaging crew in person about two months from now at NAB. Well done, fellows!

I hope they buy you a drink:)

BTW what ever happened to Kinetta? I seem to remember that being the next big thing...

Bumping message back where it belongs. Seems just yesterday this was all brewing.

I hope they buy you a drink:)

BTW what ever happened to Kinetta? I seem to remember that being the next big thing...

They make film scanners.

Kinetta - by filmmakers, for filmmakers (http://www.kinetta.com/home.php)

The Kinetta camera has been acknowledged as an inspiration by Jim Jannard at RED. Although, he hasn't got the ergonomics part as yet in his products.

I think Kinetta got caught up waiting for a 4k version of the 2/3" chip and events passed them by.

Thanks for the link Brian. I remember seeing the pics from NAB in 2004. Can't believe it was five years ago!

I'm amazed reading how against Jpeg2000 Rob Lohman was :D.
The finally used that for RED.Things change over the years, hahahahahaha

Cheers ;)

Bumping the thread was really great.A big piece of History.Really glad to read it again..

Perhaps the SI press release has already been posted, but just in case it was missed:

Slumdog Millionaire shot with innovative SI-2K Digital Cinema Camera (http://www.siliconimaging.com/DigitalCinema/News/PR_01_31_09_Slumdog.html)

Congratulations, Guys.