Manios Distributes Veydra Expander Manios Digital & Film has reached an agreement with cinema-lens maker Veydra to become the exclusive worldwide distributor for the Veydra 1.2x PL-to-PL Expander. The Expander makes it possible to use vintage zoom lenses from the Academyformat era with current-generation Super 35mm and larger-sensor cameras. The Veydra Expander extends the image circle of vintage zoom lenses from 28mm to 36mm diagonal with a light loss of only ½ stop. Such lenses can then be used with PL-mount digital cameras with sensors that have up to a 34mm image circle. "The Veydra Expander gives vintage zoom lenses a new lease on life," says ASC associate Steven Manios Jr., president of Manios Digital & Film. "Cinematographers can once again use their favorite vintage zoom lenses and recapture the classic film looks of yesteryear." For additional information, visit www.maniosdigital.com. Cinematography Institute Opens in India Located in South India's film hub of Chennai, the Achariya School of Moving Image Technology and Arts opened its doors to eligible international students this past October. The institute was co-founded by award-winning Indian cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran and Camerimage-nominated cinematographer Alexander du Prel from the Mozarteum University at Salzburg; du Prel has also been named the institute's inaugural dean. Along with contemporary cinematography techniques, ASMITA's globally focused program will teach aspiring directors of photography to think like visual storytellers and develop a signature visual language using the latest technology on the market. Attending the Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland will be a vital part of the course. For additional information, visit www.asmitaedu.org. ● Telecine & Color Grading "Jod is a true artist with a great passion for his craft." - John W. Simmons, ASC Contact Jod @ 310-713-8388 Jod@apt-4.comhttp://www.nila.com http://www.APT-4.com http://www.maniosdigital.com http://www.asmitaedu.org http://WWW.THEASC.COM