karanaticWith the availability of technology for a complete workflow in Hi-Definition (HD) from shooting with high-end Digital Cinema cameras to online editing and post-production, the concept of alternate content like concerts and sports footage for the Indian cinema hall has become real. One of the pioneers of digital cinema worldwide with Qube, Real Image has not just been working untiringly to bring the best technology to the Indian film industry, but also with content creators to make maximum use of the technology available to them.
A string of technical geniuses have lent their creative talents to this production including National Award winners like P.C. Sreeram and the late H.Sridhar. The first-ever classical concert shot exclusively for a cinema audience, Margazhi Raagam has many firsts to its credit - a seven camera shoot using the latest RED Digital Cinema cameras and live sound capture mixed in 5.1 Digital Surround Sound at a THX- certified mix stage to name a few. All set to be released in Blu-ray, DVD and audio CD in 6-track Surround Sound, it is also the first classical music concert to be shot in 4K and post-produced entirely digitally using these 4K images as the source. The 120-minute concert is all set to release in digital theatres worldwide.
“For over four years, I have been living with the idea of giving Carnatic music an evocative new appeal in terms of presentation. Finally, the technology became available to give this dream the right shape. Margazhi Raagam brings together two things that are close to my heart - music and cinema! I am sure that classical music and cinema will see the benefit of this initiative, as will artistes and music lovers.” says Jayendra, the creator of this new platform for classical music.
