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INDUSTRY. EURO CINE REVIEW

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS the flagship Vortex Series, SpaceX and Micro fixtures. On display was an impressive array of Vortex8 lights rigged by the new LNX mounting system. LNX introduces a streamlined way for gaffers to connect multiple Vortex fixtures with a series of purpose- built clamps and pins. Rigging and cabling is faster and, most importantly, safer for operators and anyone under the rig. You can build with practically unlimited numbers of units – the only limit is the ability to lift the rig. The latest CreamOS firmware upgrades for the Vortex series are now fully supported with CRMX2, and with additional control via DMX, users can get more creative with effects. Reduced Zone DMX modes allow you to operate the light with two or four pixels in split, bars and grid configurations. creamsource.com MATTHEWS Matthews showcased its top-of-the- line mounting solutions including the Microgrip range. Expo attendees had the opportunity to experience the latest addition to its 360° articulating Infinity Arm family, which now features a new Arri-style anti-rotation tip. msegrip.com

ultra-bright RGBWW LED panels, Quasar Science’s Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow LED tubes, plus Anton/Bauer’s next-generation block battery system – VCLX NM2. Their virtual production stage incorporated image-based lighting technology, allowing studios to immerse actors in the story by synchronising with LED walls and AR/VR/XR graphics. videndum.com VOCAS Vocas showcased its most popular accessories for cameras like the Sony Cinema Line and Arri Alexa 35 plus the newly developed USBP set for the Red Komodo-X. Co-exhibitor on the booth was CaseCart: the ultimate fusion of a hard case and production cart, offering ample storage space for a fully rigged camera or drone set-up. vocas.com ZEISS Zeiss showed its latest lenses and VFX technology. It displayed a range of high- end cinema lenses, including the wide- angle 15mm T1.8 lens which completes the 14-lens Supreme Prime set. zeiss.co.uk

SONY Sony displayed a wide range of its cinema-line products, including the Venice 2 with Rialto 2 extension and the interchangeable lens PTZ, the FR7. The FX9, FX6 and FX3 cameras were also on display alongside the BVM monitors and a range of audio products. Sony, alongside its partner Pomfort, showcased on-set grading and Ci Media Cloud. sony.co.uk VIDENDUM In partnership with Teltec, Videndum production solutions showcased the latest products from Litepanels, Quasar Science, Anton/Bauer and OConnor. Some of the highlights include Litepanels’ Gemini 2x1 Hard,

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