Resolve seminar in Jakarta

We've just returned from a great week in Jakarta, where we had organised, for the first time in Southeast Asia, a seminar and demonstration of the da Vinci Resolve R100. This was held at the grandkemang hotel on 31 March and 1 April 2009.

It's always tough for our post clients to find time for these sort of events, so we're really pleased with the way things turned out. We had a good turnout over the 2 days (thanks, guys!) and many of those who attended were left very impressed by what they saw.

Experienced freelance colorist Warren Eagles from Australia, demonstrated the features of the R100 and many were both surprised and impressed with the sheer power of the entry-level Resolve model.

We also touched on data-centric workflows, mainly for work that originates on film as well as Red, which is increasing in its' popularity throughout the region. Many were very happy to hear that the upcoming version of Resolve will support grading of native r3d files in realtime. For example, with da Vinci’s Digital PowerHouse and PowerMastering features, colorists can read RED Raw files directly from shared storage, decode, debayer, grade and record to tape without rendering.

The grandkemang hotel was a great location for the event, a very stylish and modern hotel that's located in the Kemang area in South Jakarta, where a majority of Jakarta's production and post production community is located. And that's the area I'm usually at when I'm in Jakarta theses days, which I really like for it's Bali-like, laid-back feel.