DI workout: Thomas Schmid speaks to post facility Oriental Post on its digital intermediate workflow that has been developed for maximum productivity and flexibilty.

Over the last few years, it has been widely suggested in industry circles that digital intermediate processing of motion film is synonymous with a post production company's "gold rush".

Producers, cinematographers and directors are increasingly pushing for it and want to be part of it to enjoy the market rewards.

While the concept of manipulating motion film is not entirely new, today's DI technology for conforming, visual effects, and colour grading has become a practical commercial reality.

Cost advantages, creative possibilities, and a favourable turnaround are ...