FEBRUARY 2008, NEW YORK -- Since its introduction at NAB 2007, the ARRILASER HD/DI has become a genuine success with more than 15 units already installed, mainly in Asia and South America. The ARRILASER HD/DI was designed as an entry-level system in response to the increasing demand of film recording for low-budget productions wishing to have the digital intermediate (DI) process at reduced costs.With the same well-known quality and reliability that has made the ARRILASER the industry standard in film recording, the ARRILASER HD/DI records in 2k at a speed of 3.2 seconds per frame with the full dynamic range of 2.04 densities above base onto intermediate material.The ARRILASER HD/DI allows emerging markets and start-up companies uncompromising film recording quality with the Academy Award-winning ARRILASER standard at the attractive price tag of 190.000€.The ARRILASER HD/DI is compatible with options such as ALICE (the interactive image viewer), ARRICUBE Video Look (color management system for linear workflow), Camera Negative Module and all Geometry options (3-perf, HD and Native Academy Module). It can be upgraded to any existing or upcoming model of the ARRILASER family at a later stage, with the upgrade taking place onsite in order to keep machine downtime to a minimum.About the company:Located in Munich, Germany, Arnold and Richter Cine Technik (A&R) was founded in 1917 and is the largest manufacturer of professional motion picture equipment in the world. In 2001, ARRI was restructured and converted into a closely-held corporation. The company is involved in all aspects of the film industry: engineering, design, manufacturing, production, visual effects, post-production, equipment rental and laboratory services (film and sound). Manufactured products and technologies include camera systems for 16mm, 35mm, 65mm film, high-definition video, location and studio lighting fixtures, digital imaging systems like the ARRISCAN, ARRILASER and ARRICUBE. These products and services are offered through a network of subsidiary companies, agents and representatives worldwide. For locations and more information, visit:

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