Kerner 3D Technologies, a division of the Marin, CA-based Kerner Group, has begun a strategic alliance in Europe with Band Pro Munich, GmbH. The announcement was made by Tim Partridge, President, The Kerner Group.
Following on the heels of the entertainment industry “debut” of Kerner 3D Technologies’ 3D Camera Rig, the Kernercam KC7000, at the recently held Directors Guild of America “Digital Day” in Hollywood, Kerner has struck a deal with Band Pro Munich. Under the agreement, Band Pro Munich will represent the unique Kerner 3D camera system and make it available to film, television, and advertising content producers located across Europe. Band Pro Munich will be showcasing the new Kernercam KC7000 during the upcoming IBC Convention, Sept. 9-14th, in Amsterdam, marking the European debut of this new 3D rig. (Band Pro Munich Stand 12.B20)
Said Mr. Partridge, “It was exciting for us to present our Kernercam 3D rig for the first time to the Hollywood community at the DGA. We’d been in talks for a few weeks recently with the Band Pro company in Germany, and we are delighted to have concluded this strategic alliance with them right on the heels of our ‘coming out’ presentation in Hollywood. Band Pro Munich is extremely well connected with filmmakers, DPs, and video content producers throughout Europe.”
He adds, “Furthermore, renowned digital film expert Fred Myers will be working with Band Pro Munich to introduce the Kernercam to the European market and will assist in productions working in 3D there. We couldn’t be better positioned to introduce our 3D camera rig systems throughout Europe than through this new relationship with the digital technology experts at Band Pro.”
Gerhard Baier, Managing Director, Band Pro Munich, said, “The Kerner 3D Camera rig is extremely well-designed, easy to set-up, and a highly reliable system for anyone working in 3D, from new, up-and-coming indie filmmakers to renowned directors and DPs. We are proud to carry the new Kernercam rigs amongst our existing stable of high quality product, as our goal is to continue to assist productions with all of their digital cinematography needs.”
About KERNER 3D TECHNOLOGIES and The KERNER 3D CAMERA RIG
Today, Kerner 3D Technologies develops and offers a range of camera rigs for easy and accurate capture of 3D content. The Kernercam KC7000 systems are beam-splitter rigs of varying sizes, available for broadcast or cinematic applications.
The Kernercam 3D system was also used during the production of actor David Arquette’s short 3D film, “The Butler’s In Love,” which recently opened the Annual HollyShorts Film Festival at the Director’s Guild of America Theatre in Los Angeles.
About Band Pro Munich GmbH
Band Pro stands for experience and competence in High Definition and digital cinematography. Founded in 2002 as European subsidiary of Band Pro Film & Digital Inc. USA, Band Pro Munich has grown rapidly from a ZEISS DigiPrime© distributor to a high end, full service company. Band Pro Munich combines many years of experience with state-of-the-art digital cinematography. Almost no other company has a comparable wealth of knowledge in the practical application of HD equipment. Please visit www.bandpro.de for further information.
About THE KERNER GROUP
The Kerner Group is comprised of a number of exciting creative companies and divisions. The company is positioned to be a leader in the area of 3-D production and technological expertise, with facilities, camera rigs and expertise that afford unparalleled opportunities to content creators across the entire media spectrum. In addition to its list of entertainment industry clients, The Kerner Group also counts among its client base corporations large and small, and private section contractors. For these clients, the company provides highly realistic special effects, emerging 3D technologies and production services, model creation, and a variety of problem solving, applied research and prototyping services.
The Kerner Group is located at 90 Windward Way, San Rafael, CA, 94901. The phone is 415/448-2000. For more information, please visit the company’s website: www.kerner.com.
