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Looking at Aputure’s extensive range of LED options, control is another exciting front. While DMX control is an expected standard, and almost certainly the one that will see most use on the majority of feature films, other wireless control systems are offering even more than ever.
“With the Sidus Link App, our fixtures form a Bluetooth mesh system,” explains Propitius. “Up to 100 lights can be managed in sequence, without building a DMX network – and without internet connection. The furthest fixture can be 400m away, provided there’s line of sight. Best of all, there’s no
ALL THE SMALL THINGS While larger fixtures will always be in demand, compact on-screen sources, like the Aputure B7c bulb and MC panel, are more advanced than ever
commander and receiver set-up, so if a light fails for any reason, the rest will continue. There are some minor drawbacks, like latency compared to DMX – but for efficiency, it’s exceptional.” Some physical features feed into performance more directly, like Arri’s showstopping Orbiter. Introducing a new six-chip light
KEEP COMING BACK DOP Vince Knight has employed the range of Aputure lighting solutions on no fewer than ten feature films
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