Focus-Fox Studio (Budapest, Hungary) Launches Cinemix

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Focus-Fox Studio, Budapest, Hungary has installed a FilmLight Baselight Four color grading system in its newly opened Cinemix digital intermediate grading and sound mixing theatre. The company plans to use its new resource primarily for feature film projects and is targeting both filmmakers based in Eastern Europe and those in London and Hollywood.

Focus-Fox selected Baselight through a competitive review process involving four color grading solutions. "We concluded that Baselight was the best system for our needs," says Focus-Fox technical director Csaba Gazsy. "We found that it delivered the best image quality and speed. We also have a lot of confidence in the quality of the technology and the support provided by FilmLight."

The Cinemix theatre is unusual both for its large size and combination of DI grading and sound mixing. Designed by Toronto-based Pilchner & Schoustal Design Centre, the theatre measures 42-feet by 50-feet and features a Stewart screen measuring 30-feet by 12-feet as well as a Christie 2K digital projector. A Baselight One assist complements the Baselight Four. For sound mixing, the theatre features dual Digidesign Icon mixing consoles and complies with Dolby and THX standards.

"In keeping with our tradition as a market leader, we wanted to build something extraordinary," notes managing director Gabor Ferenczy. "Cinemix is a grading studio with excellent sound and a sound studio with the best available picture quality via Baselight."

The launch of the Cinemix theatre is part of Focus-Fox' commitment to provide a full service solution for feature films. The company also offers 2K and 4K film scanning, off-line and on-line editorial, visual effects, CG services and film recording. Additionally, it operates Kodak's local Kodak Cinelabs Hungary film laboratory site, housed in its facility.

The quality and breadth of its resources, combined with generous tax incentives offered by the Hungarian government for film production, has convinced Focus-Fox that it can also serve high end film projects. "We have everything needed for modern film production and a lot of experience in serving the international film market," says Gazsy. "We are very proud of our new theatre with Baselight—it is technically perfect and beautifully designed." Focus-Fox expects to begin its first DI project with Baselight later this month.

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