CDI presented at the 37th annual MCN Conference November 11-14, 2009 in Portland, OR, with the Van Gogh Museum

Scott Geffert presented together with Marianne Peereboom,Project Manager for the museum-wide digital initiaitive at the Van Gogh Museum in Ansterdam. This project offers a glimpse into the future of standards-based digital capture coordinated with the entire museum infrastructure to meet the challenges of today's connected world. This was the first public presentation of the museum's unique approach to combining the best of technical conservation techniques and standards-based publications photography into one efficient process.
Program Title: Groundbreaking Projects from Museums Large and Small

CDI offers new high powered multi-spectral flash LED engine for still and video imaging

With over 400 watts of power, this multi-spectral light source can achieve a color rendering index of over 97 as well as millions of possible color blends. This the first LED light source to combine the benefits of existing continuous and flash light sources with never before available creative control.

Our worldwide patent pending technology is being made available to potential licensing partners in the lighting industry and via custom integrated solutions for individual customers.

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A focus on standards

The consolidation in the digtial imaging industry has had a direct and negative impact on the cultural heritage community in terms of maintaining quality against a constant tide of change.

Governments in Europe have already started to enforce strict guidelines to insure that digitization initiatives are successful. CDI has been at the forefront in bringing these guidelines to the United States and working with experts worldwide to improve the state of the art.

Scott Geffert's white paper on imaging standards can be found at the IS&T (Society for Imaging Science and Technology) website

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Rijksmusem's new photography department helps win prestigious Dutch Design Award

Why should a museum invest in maintaining high imaging standards? Just ask the staff of the Rijksmuseum photo studio. They will tell you that only high quality images can convey the beauty and intricacy of even the most seemingly plain objects.Whether it is for a print publication, or a web exhibition, concise, thoughtful photography is the key to effective and engaging communication.

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CDI works with the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We are currently working with The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on a major overhaul of their digital photography program as well as their asset management and delivery infrastructure.

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CDI invited to China for a third time

CDI was invited for a third visit to China along with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to discuss digital imaging technology and workflow in a conference in Beijing for the China Cultural Relics Academy Photographic Committee, November 13th to 18th 2008. This conference was held to help museums across China better implement new technology.

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