Definity (film recorder)

Definity, produced by CCG Digital Image Technology, is a digital film recorder designed for motion picture applications. It succeeded Agfa-Gevaert's film recorder division and was launched in Las Vegas at NAB in 2004.

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Definity
Definity LCD film recorder on show at IBC 2008.
ManufacturerCCG GmbH
TypeLCD digital film recorder


Definity marked a significant advancement in recording digital sequences onto motion picture film, as it uses a monochrome high-resolution LCD panel, rather than the analogue technologies previously used. Prior to Definity's release, LCD technology was commonly thought to be unsuitable for film recording purposes due to its limitations in bit depth, temporary image retention (TIR), and insufficiently saturated colors.


Definity's imaging unit makes use of the sub-pixel structure of the LCD to record anamorphic "CinemaScope" material without sacrificing any horizontal image information. By using its native anamorphic pixels (with an aspect ratio of 3:1) instead of the standard square pixels, flat widescreen material with a typical aspect ratio of 2.36:1 can be horizontally compressed on the LCD, resulting in a squeezed 1.18:1 image that can be transferred onto film without sacrificing important image information.


Since 2010, CCG Digital Image Technology has incorporated a new full LED backlight system to increase contrast and density range by using 4320 separate RGB LEDs, which in turn has improved speed and contrast ratio.

Definity's innovative technology has made significant advancements in the field of motion picture film recording and has been a game changer for the industry.

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