Archive for July 15th, 2011

NYC-based Nice Shoes recently purchased the new SCANITY, a revolutionary high dynamic range, 2K/4K electronically pin-registered scanner from Digital Film Technology (DFT). “SCANITY is a logical upgrade for the company which has had a long relationship with DFT. They made the original Spirit telecine, and we’ve been using the Spirit 2, so we’ve worked with them since 2000,” explains partner/colorist Chris Ryan. “We like their technology and trust them, so it just made sense.”

“We’re committed to capturing the full resolution and dynamic range of film, while ensuring the steadiness of images,” notes Managing Director at DFT Digital Film Technology Stefan Kramper. “We’re proud of the product’s increased efficiency and are enthusiastic about continuing our long-standing business relationship with Nice Shoes.”

According to Robert Keske, chief information officer at Nice Shoes, “Using this system will allow us to more

Producer and DJ Keith Shocklee uses JBL PRX600 Series loudspeakers for his live performances and JBL LSR4300 Series studio monitors for film scoring and music production.

NORTHRIDGE, California – As a producer and one of the founding members of the seminal rap group Public Enemy, Keith Shocklee has been defining and defying musical genres for over 30 years. Cited as one of the top ten hip hop producers for his past work with Public Enemy, Ice Cube, Paula Abdul, Sinead O’Conner and Janet Jackson among others, Keith was involved at the inception of not just a new musical art form, but a culture whose language, fashion and perspective have permeated everyday life for billions of people worldwide. Over the years Shocklee has lent his talents to more than 20 platinum albums and he still continues to break more