GEAR | REMOTE HEADS
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
Remote cinematography comprises of many more elements than just remote heads, and that’s where brands such as Creative Solutions come in. Employed regularly by the company, the Teradek Orbit PTZ and the Small HD OLED 22 4K reference monitor are a strong pairing when it comes to remote solutions. The Orbit takes a third-party pan-tilt- zoom (PTZ) camera and delivers completely wireless potential. Within a 1000ft line of sight, uncompressed HD or 4K can be transmitted with less than one second of delay. This goes beyond the capabilities of IP systems and makes multicam operations far easier. Sony Visca and Panasonic AW camera control commands can be passed over the same wireless link, enabling the operator to monitor and control PTZ cameras using the same transmitter and receiver system. Monitoring such a feed requires a screen with adequate specs, and the OLED 22 certainly has them. It boasts 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit colour depth and 350-nit brightness. When it comes to the monitor’s build, there are various input and output options, with eight 12G-SDI and two HDMI 2.0 ports that enable 4K signal processing. For added convenience, and to adapt to varied workflows, the monitor has 36 1/4in-20 mounting points, a removable handle and weighs just 4.2kg. Overall, it’s an integral part of remote shooting and it’s optimised by the tools that are now coming to the market. CREATIVESOLUTIONS.IO
MRMC
Mark Roberts Motion Control is another highly trusted name in remote operations. The brand’s range of robotic rigs can fulfil virtually any need on set, from the extremely far-reaching Titan to the compact, track-driven Talos and the highly adaptable Modula. Lately though, it’s Motion Control’s broadcast tools that have proved really popular. With many instances of reduced or prohibited spectators, many live events have been putting resources into making video coverage better than ever. In that capacity, MRMC can certainly assist. Each camera is compatible with any product in the range and each head can be managed by IP from any controller, opening up truly versatile options. The AFC head is compact, rapid and extremely useful for sporting events or action-packed shows. Its fastest setting reaches speeds of 180°/sec with a high payload, and there’s unlimited pan rotation. For even more remote use, the Robotic Pod system is the go-to choice. Its Nikon FX full-frame sensor captures pleasing images and it can be used as either an SDI or IP feed for broadcast. Its zoom, focus, exposure and more are controlled remotely.
The Robotic Pod M2 boasts many of the same features, but has the added potential to house various third-party cameras and lenses. The package is connected via fibre optic and the housing is cleverly designed to offer plenty of protection. The PTA-1 robotic arm is designed for similarly robust outdoor broadcast use. It can carry a larger payload, supporting rigs up to 25kg, and can be used as a standalone system or in conjunction with MRMC’s Polymotion Stage mobile studio for volumetric capture or broader applications. For longer periods of use, the platform can be fixed in position and the camera can be attached and detached with little fuss. MRMOCO.COM
BELOW The Robotic Pod system is designed to capture new angles with ease
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