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 Sponsored by the IEEE Mass Storage Systems Technical Committee |
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MSST 2012 SpeakerRune Bjerkestrand, Cinevation AS |
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 The Archivator industrial consortium was set up in mid-2009, with the aim of developing a reliable, secure, cost-effective, long-term digital archive solution using high-resolution micrographic film as media storage. This type of support used photosensitive polyester, a very stable material that remains unchanged for a period of centuries in optimal conservation conditions. The consortium consists of four technology-based European companies: Cinevation AS (Norway), which develops digital recording systems on micrographic film, In-Vision Digital Imaging GmbH (Austria), which designs professional optical systems, P+S Technik GmbH (Germany), which develops professional film equipment, including micrographic film scanners, and Tedial, SL (Spain), which designs software solutions for audiovisual and multimedia information management and archiving. In addition, the consortium includes two film post-production companies, representing the market of potential users: Nordisk Film Post Production AS (Norway) and CPAA (Spain). The activities of this consortium are being funded by the European program Eureka Eurostars. Our intention for the conference is to present the outcome of the development of the Archivator project and to share the experiences of the initial beta-testing of the system. Rune Bjerkestrand is the founder of Cinevation AS in Drammen, Norway. Cinevation is a leader in high-speed imaging onto photosensitive material. Bjerkestrand holds several patents within this technology and currently holds the position as Director—Innovations. Bjerkestrand holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Cybernetics as well as Bachelor of Business and Administration. |
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