About Us

Karl Mehrer currently owns and operates New York City-based K2imaging, Inc., specializing in leasing and operating HD, 2K and 4K projection systems for application in the live event, film and video presentation industries. Karl also runs The K2imaging Screening Room in Brooklyn. K2imaging has been an equipment vendor and consultant since 2003 for the Tribeca Film Festival. Clients include the Nantucket, Lighthouse, Doha Tribeca and MountainFilm of Telluride Film Festivals. As a consultant for Boston Light and Sound, Karl (also known as “K2”) has worked at Sundance, the Hamptons, Central Park and Dominican Republic Global Film Festivals. K2imaging continues to nurture its live event clients Macy’s, Comedy Central, LL Cool J, Avid and several annual medical conferences for which K2 provides high resolution projection systems for surgical review and analysis. Since 2011, K2imaging has purchased six D-Cinema projection systems to support its film festival and industry clients. In 2016, Karl was named Technical Director for Godfrey Reggio’s global film tour of the 4K film, “Visitors.” He and his wife have lived in New York since 2003.
Testimonials
"It has been my distinct pleasure to have worked with Karl Mehrer and K2imaging since 2004. Karl has always been on the leading edge of projection technology, particularly in the areas of Digital Cinema and in 4K projection. He is my 'go-to' person whenever I have a critically precise video application. Complementing his expertise is his well-maintained inventory of high-end projection systems. And adding in Karl’s positive and winning personality into the mix, the result is that K2imaging is the premier projection company in New York." - Jack Young, Owner, New City Video & Staging
"Here at the Lighthouse International Film Festival, we've trusted Karl and K2imaging for 8 years to make sure our screenings look and sound perfect. It has been an integral part of our success, and why our filmmakers return year after year, because they know their films will be projected using world-class equipment supported by an impeccably professional team. If anyone's on the fence about using K2imaging, feel free to reach out to me, and I'd be happy to rave about how happy you'll be with their work -- unless of course your event is the same weekend as mine, in which case my message is K2 is terrible and don't even think about it -- we can't risk losing them!" - Charlie Prince, Creative Director & Founder/Porgrammer/Festival Organizer, Lighthouse Film Festival "When your care about your "On Screen" images, Karl Mehrer should be your first call. Karl has the equipment, the know-how, client skills and the on-scene flexibility that only extensive experience can bring. In the hard to please world of medical imaging, there is always a comfort factor when Karl is on-site. I can't imagine doing an hi-end medical event without him." - Dave Sawyer, Technician and Technical Director "Karl is a master of large-scale, HD projection. His equipment is top notch and he knows how to get the most out of it. Last year, he provided projection for an 8 city roadshow. Each venue was different and challenging but Karl made it great." - Scott Worthington, Owner/Partner/Executive Producer at Worthington Communications, LLC |
"I have had the pleasure of working with Karl for over 15 years on a wide range of projects from Film Festivals to DCI certification testing. Karl’s technical expertise in the field of projection puts him at the top of the most skilled and talented engineers I have had the opportunity to work with. I can’t recall the number of times I've just sat back and enjoyed watching Karl solve complex install issues, making them all look far too easy. His approach to complex problem solving is much the same as his demeanor - calm, considerate, and fully engaged. Karl is dedicated to ensuring a client’s needs are met. As a customer of his, I was continually impressed by the care and consideration he put forward in helping us meet our extremely aggressive deadline. Karl’s attention to detail extends from his interaction with clients through to the equipment itself. The equipment package was well thought out, beautifully packaged, and covered all of our use cases, making the projection side of our project seamless. I know when we are looking for an equipment hire, Karl will have not only the latest technology, but the equipment itself is cared for, reliable, and be supported one-hundred percent." - Paul Zoskey, Director, Dolby Cinema Global Implementation, Dolby Laboratories
"I've worked with Karl in a couple of high visibility potentially high pressure situations, I'm impressed with his knowledge and professionalism, ability to focus when the job requires it and sense of humor during down time." - Mike Babb, Owner, Projection & Sound Engineer at Microindie Cinema "Karl is that rare mix: creative, detail oriented, and reliable, plus he happens to be one of the most pleasant people you will ever work with...the kind of person you want on your team." - Kris Arnold, Actor & Director at Fox River Films "K2imaging is my go-to company for any important video engineering and screenings. Karl and K2imaging have been a critical component of the amazing movie projection at the Tribeca Film Festival since 2003. I would never produce a video event without K2 as part of the team." - Mark Steele, Vice President Production & Post Production |