Leicester, UK \u2013 15 March 2010 \u2013 Cooke Optics Ltd., the premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, and Thales Angenieux, the leader in the design and development of the most prestigious zoom lenses in the film world, will announce an exciting working partnership at NAB 2010.<\/p>\n
Both companies have impressive track records for innovation and development in the field of acquisition, and the partnership announcement underlines each company\u2019s drive to bring the best technology to the film community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a great respect for Cooke Optics\u2019 history and their focus on the future, which our respective companies share,\u201d said Philippe Parain, Managing Director, Thales Angenieux, France. \u201cBy joining forces on this exciting project, we are bringing together two of the film industry\u2019s most experienced names to enhance the film workflow process.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have known the team at Thales Angenieux for a long time, and it is a delight to be working closely with them on this new project,\u201d said Les Zellan, Chairman, Cooke Optics. \u201cWorking together can only strengthen our offering to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visitors to NAB 2010 can find out more by visiting the Cooke Optics and Thales Angenieux booths during the show.<\/p>\n
In addition, Cooke will be demonstrating its new 5\/i Prime lenses and the Panchro by Cooke Series, which were launched at IBC 2009, as well as the iconic Cooke 4\/i Prime lenses.<\/p>\n
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\nNOTE TO EDITORS
\nRepresentatives from Cooke Optics and Thales Angenieux will be available during NAB 2010 to discuss the announcement. If you would like to make a booth appointment please contact wendy@bubblesqueak.co.uk<\/p>\n
About Cooke Optics, LTD.
\nCooke is a storied name in both cinematographic and the ultra-high-end professional photography markets. Known worldwide for their precision, exacting tolerances and superior quality, Cooke lenses are specified by many of the world\u2019s most respected cinematographers. Cooke is also the developer behind \/i Technology, the protocol enabling vital lens and camera information to be captured and passed digitally to post-production teams. Features in production or recently shot with Cooke lenses include Hamlet 2, Frost\/Nixon, Milk, Zack and Miri Make A Porno, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Angels and Demons. Television shows in production or recently shot with Cooke lenses include 30 Rock, True Blood, Trauma, Community, Back, Journeyman, State of Mind, Life, Bones, Grey\u2019s Anatomy, Monk and Entourage.<\/p>\n
About Thales Angenieux
\nThales Angenieux offers a full complement of high precision lenses for a wide range of broadcast and video production applications, including: Optimo Series Lenses for the most demanding HDTV and 35mm production applications; High Definition (HD) Series cine-style, wide angle and studio lenses; High Resolution (HR) Series wide angle and all-purpose ENG lenses including economically priced HD-e series; Studio and Sports\/Outside Broadcast (OB) lenses. For more information on Thales Angenieux e-mail angenieux@tccus.com or visit www.angenieux.com.<\/p>\n
Cooke Optics media contacts:
\nEurope & APAC \u2013 Wendy Mattock, Bubble & Squeak
\ne: wendy@bubblesqueak.co.uk t: +44 (0)20 7287 4656 m: +44 (0)7912 300231
\nUS \u2013 Chris Purse, Bubble & Squeak
\ne: chris@ignite.bz t: +1 818.508.0450 m: +1 323.806.9696<\/p>\n
Thales Angenieux media contact:
\nSara Chaput, LRG
\nt\u00a0: +1 845-358-1801
\ne: sara.chaput@lrgmarketing.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Leicester, UK \u2013 15 March 2010 \u2013 Cooke Optics Ltd., the premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, and Thales Angenieux, the leader in the design and development of the most prestigious zoom lenses in the film world, will announce an exciting working partnership at NAB 2010. Both companies have impressive track … Continue reading Cooke Optics and Thales Angenieux to join forces at NAB 2010<\/span>