Four colleagues from Vision Research, a pioneer in the production of digital high-speed imaging systems, have been selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be honored with Scientific and Engineering Academy Awards for their effort on the design and establishment of Phantom high-speed digital cameras.
Vision Research's Phantom Flex digital high-speed camera
The recipients of the awards from Vision Research include the Chief Scientist, Radu Corlan, for his contribution for the camera architecture, sensor specification and design, firmware, CineStation and CineMag mass storage devices, Software Architect, Petru Pop for software design and tools, Chief Technology Officer, Andy Jantzen, responsible for camera and workflow requirements, sensor specification, and system integration and the Vice President of R&D, Richard Toftness, for his support on production and engineering, and effort on system product realization and product fine tuning
High-speed imaging is demonstrated by Phantom cameras, promoting several experimentation and effect over 150 fps. Phantom cameras include Phantom 65, Phantom HD, Phantom HD GOLD, Phantom Flex that obtain HD, 2K or 4K images at high speeds, which under normal projection speeds yield slow-motion playback. These premier digital high-speed Phantom cameras are specifically designed for motion picture production.
Slow motion replay is the chief storytelling tool, aiding a director to manage time, exhibit phenomena that are not possible with the naked eye and to capture images, stimulating the audience’s visceral and emotional response. Phantom cameras has a wide range of applications even in the recent films like Born to be Wild 3D, Captain America: The First Avenger, Sherlock Holmes (1 & 2), Green Hornet, Inception, Zombieland, Resident Evil Afterlife, Secretariat, Source Code, TRON: Legacy, and even more.
On February 11, the awards will be presented at the 84th Annual Academy Awards Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California.