Astral Images, a subsidiary of Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC), signed a
contract with a worldwide technology leader in the media and
entertainment sector to use Astral Color ICE as part of its workflow to
restore film. Astral Color ICE™ was selected based on the quality and
speed of its restoration technology.
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“We believe servicing leading digital media and entertainment
post-production houses and studios validates our technology. We are
providing our patented defect correction solution to help bring high
quality restored film to the big 4K screen faster,” said Warren
Lieberfarb, Chairman of Astral Images. “To date, film correction has
been a time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive process that limits
which projects are completed. Astral Color ICE automates film
restoration and improves image quality.
“There are many film treasures that audiences want to view on today’s
high-definition video equipment. We believe our results will impress
viewers and extend our reach among entertainment companies,” concluded
Lieberfarb.
Astral Images’ digital image correction and enhancement (ICE) uses
sophisticated algorithms to identify and remove surface defects and
scratches from film. Astral Images’ patented scratch removal technology,
one of the features of Astral Color ICE, pulls the original information
and produces a true correction instead of filling in the blemish using
surrounding pixels. Fully automated, the solution removes the potential
for human error common in the painting-over method.
About Astrotech Corporation
Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) identifies and commercializes
emerging disruptive technologies through its closely held subsidiaries.
Management sources investment opportunities from various government
laboratories, agencies, universities and corporations, as well as
through its own internal research. Sourced from Oak Ridge Laboratory’s
chemical analyzer research, 1st Detect
develops, manufactures, and sells chemical analyzers that streamline
processes for industrial use in the airport security, food and beverage,
semiconductor, pharmaceutical, research, and environmental markets, and
the military. Sourced from decades of image research from the
laboratories of IBM and Kodak combined with classified satellite
technology from government laboratories, Astral Images sells film
to digital image enhancement, defect removal and color correction
software and post processing services providing economically feasible
conversion of television and feature 35mm and 16mm films to the new 4K
ultra-high definition (UHD), high-dynamic range (HDR) format necessary
for the new generation of digital distribution. Sourced from NASA’s
extensive microgravity research, Astrogenetix is applying a
fast-track on-orbit discovery platform using the International Space
Station to develop vaccines and other therapeutics. Demonstrating its
entrepreneurial strategy, Astrotech management sold its state-of-the-art
satellite servicing operations to Lockheed Martin in August 2014.
Astrotech has operations throughout Texas and is headquartered in
Austin. For information please visit www.astrotechcorp.com.
About Astral Images
Astral Images, Inc., located in Austin, TX, is positioned to be the
world leader in the technology required to digitize, repair, and archive
feature films, film-based television series, and consumer media. Based
on years of experience, research, and development, the company has
pioneered the technology to detect and remove surface defects and
scratches from both color and black & white film in automation. Astral
Images continues to develop technology and solutions to meet the
ever-changing needs of the industry. www.astral-images.com
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