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Always up for a challenge, there’s no production set-up that CineArray can’t help you with. Read how its latest 3+1 array even works with a helicopter gimbal C ineArray is a specialist multicamera array company that delivers a fully integrated, end-to-end VFX capture company’s most recent innovation is the 3+1 array, a groundbreaking multicamera system developed for the SHOTOVER K1 helicopter gimbal. Designed and engineered in-house the air and on the ground and ultimately reduced production costs. Both plates and GVs record
simultaneously, so all required imagery is captured at once and no critical lighting conditions are missed, including fleeting moments such as magic hour. Despite being a substantial camera package, the streamlined design of the CineArray 3+1 has no adverse effect on the performance of the SHOTOVER K1 and can be operated dynamically at speeds in excess of 100 knots while remaining locked and stable. It represents a world-first system that continues to push the boundaries of what is technically achievable in aerial capture.
service. From the design and build of bespoke camera arrays to the provision of aircraft, vehicles and marine platforms, CineArray oversees the entire process, including stitching and final delivery to ensure a seamless workflow from capture to post. Led by Dani Rose, the company operates worldwide and works with major studios on high-profile productions, such as Masters of the Universe , Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and Season 2 of Hijack . Research and development sit at the core of CineArray’s approach. The
by director and chief pilot Dani Rose, the array combines a 3x RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV above, delivering a 180°/21x4.3K image, with a single RAPTOR below fitted with a zoom lens. It is paired with the Fujinon Premista range of zooms, with more configurations on the way. This unique configuration allows simultaneous capture of VFX plates and standard cinematic aerial shots in a single flight, removing the need to land and re-rig for different camera requirements. The result is significant time savings both in
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