Christopher M. Reyna 

 

Digital Intermediate Producer and Advisor to the PRDFF

 

Biographical Sketch 

 

Mr. Christopher Reyna. Principal, New Paradigm Productions, is a technical expert who has extensive experience with the full spectrum of production, post-production, and exhibition of high quality moving images since 1971. Starting as a projectionist in college, Reyna has evolved to his current position. As an appropriate technologist, he has specialized in the development and implementation of new digital tools for Giant Screen and ultra high-resolution image presentations. He has pioneered the transition from photochemical to digital toolsets with an emphasis on maximizing quality. Mr. Reyna currently produces and restores images for digital display, and resides in Paso Robles, California 
 

Throughout Mr.Reyna’s career, he has focused on the best use of mature and emerging technologies.  Mr. Reyna has played a key role: 

  1. In creating over 350 Giant Screen and specialty presentations;

  2. Numerous 35mm & 65mm cameras;

  3. World’s Fair & Theme Park Theater Attractions;

  4. Creating digital tools & workflows for high resolution visual effects;

  5. Improving the art of 65mm optical effects & restoration. 

He has spoken at numerous conferences, panels and interviews in support of new technical standards, tools, and workflows. 

              Career Highlights 
         

1981-1983: Technical Directed the Zoetrope Studios’ World Roadshow Tour of Napoleon (1927) with custom designed 100’ wide screen and 3-interlocked  35mm projectors and a live 70 piece orchestra. 

 

1983-1984: 3D 70/5p Film & Theater Design & Production for “Water…The Source of Life” at the US Pavilion at the 1984 World’s Fair. 

 

1988-1989:  Technical Producer for Endoscopic and High Speed IMAX Camera equipment and photography for “To The Limit.” IMAX film 

 

1989-1990:  Technical Producer for Theater & Simulator Concept Design;  Motion Controlled IMAX Cameras, Ride Programming, & Optical Visual Effects for Universal Tours’ “Back To The Future – The Ride. 

 

1992-2004: Founding President of IMAGICA USA Optical & Digital Visual Effects and Restoration facility. Developed & implemented the first High Resolution 65mm film scanner. Workflow & production of the first IMAX 4K Digital Intermediate master of “Roar” for National Geographic Films. 

 

2003-2005:  American Society of Cinematographer’s liaison to the Digital Cinema Initiative’s STEM test film and Digital Intermediate. 

 

2005-2006:  Digital Intermediate Producer of 4K Demonstration Imageware for Sony Electronics’ 4K SXRD Projection systems. 

 

2007-2008: Producer for the 8K Ultradigital Restoration and Blu-ray mastering of the 65/5p classic feature film:  Baraka. 

 

Present:  Imaging Producer for the 65/5p production of “Samsara” for an 8K scan, and subsequent 4K Digital Intermediate.

          Professional Memberships

1. Large Format Cinema Association (LFCA)  Co-Founder & Charter President  

2. Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) – 2005-Present

3. Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineering (SMPTE)

4. American Society of Cinematographers - Associate Member

5. Visual Effects Society Charter Member  

6. Association Of Moving Image Archivists

7. Association Of Computing Machinery   

 

              Professional Awards 

1. National Film Preserve:   1998 Silver Medallion for Contributions for Advancement of 70mm Film Production

2. Large Format Cinema Association:    2002  Recognition of Leadership, Vision, and Dedication 

3. Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Technical Achievement Plaque for the IMAGICA Multi-                   Format Optical Printer – Shared Award - 2002