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BSC EXPO
All the people, so many people… converged for the BSC Expo in London’s Battersea Park
F or once, it wasn’t about the joggers who go round and round Battersea Park. Instead, droves of creatives crammed into Britain’s flagship cinematography show where it’s all about Vorsprung durch Technik or ‘advancement through technology’ from 16 to 17 February. Blurring the lines between high-end cinematographers and indie production companies who do more commercial work, the show is consistently chock-full with the latest equipment and seminars on cinematography, film and TV production. The biggest names in equipment – such as Red, Arri, Sony, Cooke, Canon, Zeiss,
Panasonic and Fujifilm – all showed their wares and allowed potential customers a real hands-on experience with the kit plus a chance to quiz the experts. The floor was full with lighting and grip – plus distributors, rental houses and retailers like CVP, which showcased a massive range of equipment. And of course, Pro Moviemaker magazine was there too – along with our sister titles Definition and FEED – to meet filmmakers and attend the networking events. But, we found plenty of time to check out the equipment on show; here’s just a small section of the gear we loved.
Water show-stopper! Chinese lighting brand Nanlux showed off its powerful full- colour Evoke 900C COB LED, which has true professional credentials as it was housed in a tank and sprayed with water constantly throughout the show – and it never missed a beat! From its Nanlux pro-level products to the more affordable Nanlite range such as the Forza 720B and full-colour Forza 60C, the brand is making a big splash. Plus, Nanlite Pavoslim panels – which we test this issue – were popular as well as the growing range of modifiers that offer great value for money.
Vocas gets a grip on Sony Dutch engineering expert Vocas loves to highlight its kit for the latest cameras, and BSC 2024 was no exception. This time, the Sony Burano full-frame cinema camera came in for the full treatment with a mock-up showing a set of Vocas accessories – including a top handle with monitor mount, baseplate system and matte box. Vocas also exhibited the latest version of its Casecart, a hard case that transforms into a production cart on set, which is proving massively popular.
Aputure’s show of power Though it has the Amaran and lower-end Aputure range of lights to suit most indie needs and budgets, Aputure also has high-end lights for the pros. The Electro Storm CS15 is a full- colour COB LED pumping out light equivalent to an 1800W HMI. Armed with the F14 fresnel, it can be shaped to create incredible looks. With sister brand Deity also showing its audio kit, the stand was full of impressed filmmakers.
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