For Sheridan College, Project Management helped. Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario is world renowned for innovative and effective Animation and Film training. But running the Advanced Television and Film program at SCAET’s Animation, Art and Design Program left little time for developing R&D projects to develop students and staff and bring in more funding. Go-R&D Consulting helped not only by co-developing Sheridan’s project concept for a digital archiving initiative and running an R&D course on Digital Asset Management and Project Management. Our detailed budget and schedule was used for feasibility assessment and external funding analysis. We also co-developed and ran two Large Format Film Primer courses in 2002 and 2003 which motivated the two first student film projects in Canada in 1570 film.

"We worked with Gord Harris from GoR&D for a stereo visualisation project. We were delighted with his work, he was able to provide in-depth studies within a short time frame, that enabled us to win a key contract with a major client. I was impressed at the dedication that Gord showed and the wide range of experience he brings on optical projects."

Cliff Gates - Applications Engineer - Fakespace Systems

Camera and Accessory development for filmmakers. With 25 years experience in 1570 Large Format film, go-R&D Consultant Gord Harris has dealt with everything from putting cameras in space or the top of Mount Everest to 2 1/2 miles down on the deck of the Titanic. We are experienced and proven at technical innovation for cameras and accessories for filming, and a specialist in 3D cinematography, as patent holder of the IMAX 3D Camera and creator of specialist 3D lenses, rigs and accessories. Click here for film experience or see our Projects and Pictures pages.

Estimates for filmmakers - Technical Feasibility & Budgeting. Recently the LF film market has been very tough on filmmakers, with increasing competition from big Hollywood studios, decreased film run windows from exhibitors coupled with reduced Return on Investment for film sponsors and filmmakers. Several filmmakers including RPM pictures, Stephen Low Company and Big Films Inc. have contracted go-R&D to help on a consulting contract basis in feasibility studies and equipment research and development on unique new accessories and filming techniques. We have also done free preliminary feasibility consultations and budgets for filmmakers in the early stages of preproduction on new project ideas, to help them find their competitive edge, and help raise outside funding.

For DALSA, “Digital film” 4K Image capture R&D
DALSA is a world leader in CCD cameras and sensors, with home base in Waterloo Ontario, Canada. Go-R&D assisted in developing a digitally-projected demonstration of their new 4K DALSA Origin digital cinematography camera for NAB 03. (National Association of Broadcasters annual trade show in Vegas). We assisted in building the camera prototype and wrote, produced, directed and edited a demo film shot around Ontario – the first footage from this new “digital film” camera. Our digital footage and camera was very well received and won awards for Best New Product introduction at NAB03, which helped raise DALSA’s stock price and led to an expansion of their Digital Cinema group.

"DALSA faced a difficult deadline leading up to our product announcement for the Origin digital camera at NAB 2003. We needed to produce a credible demo clip yet there were still a number of technical uncertainties outstanding both in the camera itself and the production process required to produce high quality 4K images. Go-R&D put together a comprehensive project plan and budget that allowed us to manage the uncertainties and difficulties as they unfolded. Gord also brought in additional team members as required to assist in getting the job done, on time and on budget. The Origin camera won 4 major awards at NAB and the Go-R&D team played a significant role in that success. I hope to be able to collaborate with Gord again on future projects involving new camera concepts for cinematography".

John Coghill - Director and General Manager, Digital Cinema - DALSA Inc.

For IMAX Space Team, Anaglyphic Stereo stills. Toni Myers and Judy Carrol, producers of the award winning Space Station 3D film about the International Space Station wondered about the best method of showing 3D stills of their new movie for Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine. Go-R&D advised on options and recommended use of Dr. Eric Dubois’ anaglyphic algorithm, which we subsequently used. We took stereo pairs from scans of the 1570 images and did all stereography work and project liaison for the Dec. 2001 photo issue and won Space Station the coveted cover photo and a large photo spread. Sponsor Lockheed Martin subsequently used these images for the gala opening in a Marketing handout. go-R&D can help in your still and video presentations of stereo data too.

For IMAX Corporation, Research and Development. While we can’t discuss confidential specifics, go-R&D helped the LF industry leader on R&D on new film projection options and technologies for new product introductions for commercial multiplexes. IMAX valued our experience in SMPTE Standards as a long time member, and general optical/mechanical film projection and screen technology and image quality audits and assessments. We also assisted in cost estimates and comparisons to focus strategic planning efforts. Often we can help middle management personnel who need to strengthen or build cases for their projects with presentations of solid data in technical reports or PowerPoint presentations. Go-R&D uses a digital camera, Tektronix digital oscilloscope, Minolta illumination meter and other professional equipment to gather solid measurement data.

SR&ED Tax Credit Reports for IMAX Corporation We can also help get R&D money back by client companies by writing valid SR&ED tax claim reports – government funded assistance for Scientific Research and Experiment Development, based on our background in Physics and many R&D projects. We might be able to help you also get outside funding or government help by helping you create a winning proposal and project plan, or by structuring your R&D work initially to conform to government guidelines. Unfortunately, millions of dollars of potential aid is going unclaimed due to misunderstanding of the SR&ED requirements. We can help you benefit from this government initiative for increasing innovation via R&D.

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