DALLAS, June 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Redrock Microsystems, LLC has announced the Redrock Suite of Cinema Accessories (including the revolutionary M2 cinema lens adapter and the microFollowFocus) has recently been awarded the coveted Mario Award.
The Mario Awards are given out annually at the NAB convention to companies that demonstrate forward thinking and technical excellence in their products. Organized in 1993, the Mario Awards were established to recognize manufacturers whose products represent significant technical breakthroughs -- many of these products have gone on to significantly impact the future of video technology.
"We are extremely pleased to win this award and be recognized as a technology innovation by TV Technology," said James Hurd, Chief Revolutionary for Redrock Micro. "We believe this is continued validation there is a real breakthrough in Redrock's philosophy of delivering high quality cinema accessories at prices ideally suited for Independent filmmakers, film educators and students, and budget-conscious studios."
Redrock provides a suite of cinema accessories for DV and HD/V filmmakers including the breakthrough M2 cinema lens adapter, microFollowFocus, microMatteBox, and microPowerPod. The flagship product -- Redrock M2 Cinema Lens Adapter -- enables 35mm still and cinema lenses to be adapted to digital video and HD/V cameras to create the depth of field, angle of view, and focus ability typically found only in high-end 35mm film projects, delivering incredible film-style look for digital video.
About Redrock Micro
Redrock Microsystems leads the way in delivering high quality cinema accessories for digital filmmakers at truly revolutionary prices. Redrock Micro's products are designed to enhance DV and HD/V cameras for true cinema-style shooting. At the heart of the Redrock family is the award-winning Redrock M2 Cinema Lens adapter, which creates the shallow depth of field, angle of view, and focus techniques typically only found in 35mm film. In addition to the M2, Redrock has recently introduced the microFollowFocus (repeatable focusing optimized for 35mm lenses), microMatteBox, and microPowerPod. Through a unique approach of direct-to-customer and build-to-order, Redrock delivers the quality and technology of high-end solutions at a fraction of the price. This approach is perfect for independent filmmakers, film educators and students, and budget-conscious moviemakers. Redrock Micro has offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hollywood, California. Redrock Micro can be reached at info@redrockmicro.com and http://www.redrockmicro.com