I got an email from a fellow in Montreal the other day who has acquired an Oxberry camera formerly owned by CanAm. The Oxberry had a Cinetron Stop Motion Camera Motor (SMCM) and a PES Automator axis motor control system. I couldn't help him with how to setup or operate the Automator and I hope that if anyone is watching with knowledge of the systems or CanAm will post it here for him.
Charlie
This blog combines a personal blog as well as a Photography and Digital Photography blog and tips. Cinematography, Photography, Macro Photography tips and tricks. Also covered are articles on early Computer Animation and the Cinetron Animation System.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Rejuvenated and ready to go
Well, I finally got off my can and decided that it is high time that I start keeping this blog and my website more current, interesting and informative.
You can visit the new site here
I will admit that at the time of this posting there is very little changed save the home page and the removal of all the commercial aspects of the original site. That said, I do promise in the weeks ahead to add more pictures and copy relating to Cinetron, Photography, Animation, Fishing and even more self-aggrandizing fluff.
You can visit the new site here
I will admit that at the time of this posting there is very little changed save the home page and the removal of all the commercial aspects of the original site. That said, I do promise in the weeks ahead to add more pictures and copy relating to Cinetron, Photography, Animation, Fishing and even more self-aggrandizing fluff.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
George E Harris Passes
I recently learned that George Harris, one of the original founders of Cinetron passed away at The Villages Regional Hospital in Summerfield, Florida on December 21,2013.
George, Gene Nottingham and I were the original founders of Cinetron and although George decided to pursue other interests early in the life of the company, he returned years later and served as Sales Manager.
After retirement, he moved to his native Florida where he hosted a local television program and was active in community theater.
George was always upbeat and smiling and had a way of brightening everyone's day. All of us who knew George will miss him and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
George, Gene Nottingham and I were the original founders of Cinetron and although George decided to pursue other interests early in the life of the company, he returned years later and served as Sales Manager.
After retirement, he moved to his native Florida where he hosted a local television program and was active in community theater.
George was always upbeat and smiling and had a way of brightening everyone's day. All of us who knew George will miss him and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Catching up
I have to admit that I have been slack about keeping this blog and my website up to date, particularly the historical piece about Cinetron. Well, in the way of an explanation ( excuse sounds too wimpy), my grandson, Jordan Shreiner is a starter on the Lees-McRae College Lacrosse team and I have been tied up photographing the games and posting them on my adjunct website: www.BobcatsLacrosse.com. Anyway, I do intend to get back with the second chapter on Cinetron soon. Until then, "GO BOBCATS"
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Cinetron Computer Systems...History
I decided to post the historical narrative about Cinetron on my website. Here's the direct address:
http://www.charles-vaughn-images.com/Cinetron.html
Or, just go to my website and click on "About Us"
http://www.charles-vaughn-images.com/Cinetron.html
Or, just go to my website and click on "About Us"
I heard from Greg Harker, an animation cameraman who operated the first commercial system at The Optical House in New York and from Dick Rauh, VP and Art Director for The Optical House.
Thanks Greg and Dick.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Gene's Obituary
Here is the notice as placed in the Atlanta papers:
Family-Placed Death Notice
NOTTINGHAM, Eugene Parris Mr. Eugene Parris "Gene" Nottingham, age 70, of Tucker died Thursday, January 14, 2010. Gene was born on July 28, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas to Ralph Parris Nottingham and Adolphina Rachel Neider Nottingham. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and received a Masters degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering. Gene was one of the original founders of Cinetron Computer Systems, Inc. and served as its Vice President of Engineering for over 28 years. Cinetron was an internationally acclaimed manufacturer of computer-controlled motion picture animation and optical effects equipment company in Atlanta. Cinetron equipment became the industry standard and was used by theatrical and commercial film producers across the United States and in foreign countries. Industry giants such as The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, MGM, ABC, CBS and hundreds of others were all clients of Cinetron. Gene's innovative electronics and mechanical designs for Cinetron led to his being awarded the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences "Academy Award" for Technical Achievement and the Eastman Kodak Company Technical Achievement Award. Mr. Nottingham was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Tucker; GA; children, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Charleston, SC, Rachel Nottingham Cook and her husband Benjamin Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; grandchild, Luke Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; sister, Sylvia Jean Wright; aunt Lucille V. Neider, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Mr. Nottingham's nephew, Pastor John Thomas Boyd, II officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 56566, Atlanta, GA 30343 in Gene's memory. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday and a reception is to follow the service at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Family-Placed Death Notice
NOTTINGHAM, Eugene Parris Mr. Eugene Parris "Gene" Nottingham, age 70, of Tucker died Thursday, January 14, 2010. Gene was born on July 28, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas to Ralph Parris Nottingham and Adolphina Rachel Neider Nottingham. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and received a Masters degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering. Gene was one of the original founders of Cinetron Computer Systems, Inc. and served as its Vice President of Engineering for over 28 years. Cinetron was an internationally acclaimed manufacturer of computer-controlled motion picture animation and optical effects equipment company in Atlanta. Cinetron equipment became the industry standard and was used by theatrical and commercial film producers across the United States and in foreign countries. Industry giants such as The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, MGM, ABC, CBS and hundreds of others were all clients of Cinetron. Gene's innovative electronics and mechanical designs for Cinetron led to his being awarded the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences "Academy Award" for Technical Achievement and the Eastman Kodak Company Technical Achievement Award. Mr. Nottingham was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Tucker; GA; children, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Charleston, SC, Rachel Nottingham Cook and her husband Benjamin Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; grandchild, Luke Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; sister, Sylvia Jean Wright; aunt Lucille V. Neider, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Mr. Nottingham's nephew, Pastor John Thomas Boyd, II officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 56566, Atlanta, GA 30343 in Gene's memory. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday and a reception is to follow the service at A. S. Turner & Sons.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Gene Nottingham
I'm sorry to say that Gene Nottingham passed away quietly this morning ( January 14) at 4 AM. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16 at 1PM at A.S. Turner Funeral home in Decatur, GA. Those of us who knew and loved Gene will miss him greatly.
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