Michael Mansouri of Radiant Images Joins Industry Leaders on Panel in 3D Symposium at Cine Gear Expo on June 3

Radiant Images also sharing latest digital cinema cameras, rigs and technology at entertainment industry’s premier expo

LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2011) – Michael Mansouri of Radiant Images, a leading L.A.-based rental house and digital cinema innovator, will discuss 3D production on a panel with other industry leaders at a 3D Symposium at the Cine Gear Expo on Friday, June 3.

Radiant Images (www.radiantimages.com), formerly known at HD Camera Rentals, also will share expertise, custom rigs and the latest 2D and 3D cameras and gear in Exhibition Booth S249 on June 3-4 at Cine Gear at The Studios at Paramount in Hollywood. The Radiant Images booth will be staffed from 4-10 p.m. on Fri., June 3, and from 10-5 p.m. on Sat., June 4.

The Cine Gear Expo, an annual four-day conference, is the premier film, video, and digital media expo for the entertainment industry, attracting the most dedicated specialists from every major department of the entertainment production and post production world.

Mansouri, the co-founder of Radiant Images, is a professional cinematographer, DIT and camera operator who is among the industry's most knowledgeable, inventive and proficient experts in HD and 3D digital technology. He and his team at Radiant Images are known to stretch the boundaries of digital cinema with creative solutions – specializing in designing and building custom 2D and 3D rigs.

Mansouri will participate in the Production Panel as part of Cine Gear’s 3D Symposium, titled Exploring the Changing Business and Innovative Technology in 3D. The panel will discuss the latest technological advances, including cutting edge options for 3D rigs, formats, side by side or convergence styles, and more. The 3D Symposium will take place in the Sherry Lansing Theater beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 3.

Other panelists joining Mansouri include Stereographer Paul Taylor, Steve Schklair, founder of 3ality Digital, Kurt Galvao of Warner Bros., Director Sebastian Cramer and Cinematographer Geoff Boyle.

Later on Friday, Mansouri and Radiant Images techs will be on hand in Booth S249 (ocated in Stage 18, Indoor Exhibits) to demonstrate and showcase the latest advances in digital technology.

Digital cameras will include the new CP31, a fully integrated stereo 3D camcorder by 3D ONE, plus the RED Epic-M, ARRI Alexa, SI-2K and IndieCam POV 3D. Also, attendees can get a closer look at the Atom 3D rig, P+S Technik Freestyle 3D rig, and a range of custom handheld rigs.

In addition, the Radiant Images booth will include a pair of AirWorks RC mini helicopters, rigged for mobile 3D shooting using two SI-2K cameras, as well as a Technocrane, recently added to the Radiant Images inventory.

Also, the company will hand out its first-ever Camera Comparison Chart for spring/summer 2011. The handy, pocket-sized reference guide compares key specs of each of the top digital cameras on the market, all in an easy-to-follow design.

Radiant Images recently changed its name from HD Camera Rentals to better reflect the company’s wide scope of work, beyond renting cameras and equipment, including pre- and post-production services, 2D and 3D cinema solutions, and designing and building custom rigs. The name change comes with the tagline: Same company, better name.

The company also recently announced a major expansion of its facility at 4125 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. By quadrupling in size to more than 20,000 square feet and adding a high-precision lens and sensor diagnostic room, Radiant Images now provides more space, comfort and convenience for its growing list of film industry clients.

Radiant Images has a reputation as a go-to shop for digital cinema cameras and lenses, custom equipment, and expertise in the fast-moving world of digital technology. Recent work has included playing an important role in the filming of Academy Award-nominated 127 Hours by providing the SI-2K and other digital cameras, custom rigs and problem solving to acclaimed Director Danny Boyle’s project. In addition, the company recently provided cameras, gear and solutions for Fox TV’s highly anticipated new action-drama series, Exit Strategy, and Universal Soldier 4 in 3D, now filming in Louisiana, and took part in shooting the Baja 500 and Formula One in 3D.

About Radiant Images
Established in 2005, Radiant Images, formerly known as HD Camera Rentals, provides leading-edge, high-end digital cinema technology and support to the film and entertainment industry worldwide. The company was founded upon a single-minded focus to offer top-of-the-line equipment, the latest technology and unmatched expertise to the entertainment industry as it navigated the new age of digital cinema. Radiant Images can outfit an entire shoot with cameras, lenses and rigs as well as provide a full range of accessories and tech support. The company recently expanded its L.A. facility at 4125 W. Jefferson Boulevard. For more information, visit online at www.radiantimages.com. Find Radiant Images on Facebook and Twitter.

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