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THE VIDEOLA V-1000 FILM-TO-TAPE

TRANSFER SYSTEM

new concept in 16mm and 35mm film-to-tape transfer produces a video
picture free of flicker, and with frames dissolving one into the next

Videola®

the video Moviola®

...

and different system for transfer of
16mm or 35mm film to broadcast-quality

a new

videotape.
Use of the unique Flickerless Prism®
optical system allows a smooth continu¬
ous film motion, and produces a video
image consisting of picture frames being
dissolved one into the next. The transfer
is completely independent of television
synchronization and scanning rate, so
the film can be transported at any speed
while the video image remains sharp and
clear, with no sign of flicker, jitter or frame

sprocket servo drive system. Crystalcontrolled or variable sound speed. Hol¬
low "FUCKERLESS PRISM®" type opti¬
cal projection. All surfaces in critical
areas recessed to prevent film damage.
Composite optical and magnetic sound

pickup-16mm; optical sound pickupinching provided.
Sound Transport: Modular dual

35mm. Manual

sprocket servo tach drive system. Crys¬
tal-controlled or variable sound speed.
Can be interlocked to

picture transport or
compatible external pulse source. One
16mm edge track or center track SMPTE
or DIN equalization. (When ordering,
specify EDGE or CENTER track and type
of equalization.) Dampening arm system
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lines.
Picture resolution is extremely high.
Imaging is by a high-grade video camera,
using the Videola optics. The machine
can be supplied with or without camera,
so the user may employ an existing cam¬
era. In either case, the camera may be
readily removed for other purposes.
A standard feature of Videola is the

ability to run films with separate mag¬
netic sound tracks, as well as composite

prints. A second complete transport, with
duplicate set of controls, allows mag
tracks to be run in sync with the picture or
independent of it. For either transport,
sound quality is exceptional, with very
low wow and flutter.

Operating controls are humanengineered for flexibility and operating
convenience, and include settings for
brightness and color correction.
Film is protected from damage through
of recessed surfaces in all critical
and through the use of an excep¬
tionally gentle transport mechanism.
Tension-sensing arms control the action
of the torque motors for smooth, even
acceleration and braking of films up to
3,000 feet in length.
16mm and 35mm transports are inter¬

the

use

areas,

changeable, so the same Videola may be
used for both formats.

Features:
*

optics; no frame line, no flicker,
jitter.
No dedicated camera needed.

Prism
no

Variable

speed; still frame to 6x or 10x

sound.
*

16mm, 35mm interchangeability.
Resolution limited only by camera.
Handles

negative or positive film with

TLC.

SPECIFICATIONS
Picture Transport:

Modular dual

Making its debut at PHOTOKINA '80, the

unique Videola V-1000 has interchangeable 16mm

and 35mm film transports forfilm-to-tape transfer, while retaining the features of a Moviola
film editor. (BELOW) The Videoola V-2000 Deluxe model, previewed at SMPTE in New
has added features, including built-in picture and waveform monitors, speaker, storage

York,

space,

etc.

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