Service Pack Introduces New Matrix Control for Digital Cinema Cameras

IRIDAS, the industry leader in non-destructive color
grading technologies, announced the release today of Service Pack 1 for
SpeedGrade OnSet 2006, its look management application. The update includes
a new matrix control allowing filmmakers to shift the color space they are
working in so that it matches the sensor characteristics of various digital
cameras. It adds up to a more accurate representation of the final output
against which artists can develop their creative looks.
"This technology allows for a very active relationship with your looks,"
said director Martin Weisz, currently completing postproduction on 'The
Hills Have Eyes II.' "I use SpeedGrade OnSet because I love the image. Like
many new directors today, my background is in commercials and music videos.
I'm used to having complete control of the look."

Establishing color early on provides a guide throughout production and
postproduction. "With our workflow, we know we've got the looks right and
the colorist knows exactly what he or she has to do," explained Weisz. "When
we're finishing the film, the colorist can work for three days or so before
I even need to show up."

Service Pack 1 of SpeedGrade OnSet 2006 is a Universal Binary application
providing improved performance on Intel Macs. It is available immediately
for Mac OS X and Windows by download from the IRIDAS web site. Personal
licenses are cross-platform and can be used on multiple machines. SpeedGrade
OnSet costs $399 per seat and trial licenses are available. The update is
free for owners of the current version.

www.speedgrade.com