AWARDS
GEAR OF THE YEAR
SPECIAL AWARDS For our special awards, Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year recognises new products that represent the ideas and breakthroughs shaping the future of filmmaking. This
EDITOR’S CHOICE
year’s winners highlight bold moves in image science and brave innovations in colour management – areas that touch every frame.
CALIBRITE DISPLAY PLUS HL
The Calibrite Display Plus HL has been singled out for special recognition because it proves monitoring isn’t just about having a bright screen in the edit suite or on-set. It’s about ensuring what you see is faithful to what audiences will experience. The Display Plus HL pushes colour accuracy for HDR workflows to new heights, with a wide luminance range, deep blacks and exceptional calibration options. This is particularly relevant in today’s production environment, where HDR delivery is becoming standard. It’s a tool that doesn’t scream for attention but demonstrates its worth in every project.
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2. LAUNCH DATACOLOR LIGHTCOLOR METER
Few tools this year had as much buzz around their launch as the Datacolor Lightcolor Meter. Colour management is the visual foundation of professional filmmaking, yet for years it has been an area lacking in accessible tools. Packing features such as advanced measurement capabilities, app integration and a user- friendly design, Datacolor’s new meter has been a revelation. The Lightcolor Meter enables independent creators to accurately measure light levels and colour in a single device. That means faster set-ups, fewer mismatches between fixtures and, ultimately, more control on-set. Plus, integrated wireless connectivity lets it link with mobile devices so that it can provide real-time readouts and actionable data for camera settings or lighting adjustments. It is capable of revolutionising a filmmaker’s workflow, which explains why readers voted it the most impactful launch of the year. It’s rare for a single tool to immediately feel indispensable, but Datacolor managed it.
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1. INNOVATION FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55
Innovation is about more than updated hardware – it’s about redefining how filmmakers approach storytelling. With the new GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm has done just that. The award-winning large format GFX System offers filmmakers an affordable super-size cinema camera that’s been developed from decades of colour science and cinema heritage. The 100-megapixel sensor’s already become a favourite among filmmakers using X Series cameras, with praise for its Film Simulations that can offer soft highlight roll-off, muted contrast and
natural skin tones. Bringing this look to the large sensor of the GFX System transforms the landscape for narrative and commercial productions. It delivers cinematic depth-of-field and dynamic range while retaining the organic, film- like qualities users expect. Voters praised Fujifilm for refining the sensor for the unique qualities of large format cinematography, resulting in a powerhouse camera whose possibilities feel momentous. For filmmakers chasing a distinctive aesthetic, this is a genuine innovation, not just an upgrade.
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