AGENDA NEWS
It’ll be all White on the night
Astera has launched the new pocket-sized White Remote for instant point-and-click control of its full lighting system. The remote acts as a partner to the existing FX Remote, which allows for easy colour, strobing and effect control. With both the FX and White Remote, a lighting tech can execute precise lighting changes in a flash. The White Remote can swiftly turn either one or a group of lights on and off. Additionally, it can quickly add lights into a control group, facilitating simultaneous changes across the entire group. There are buttons for light temperature running through 12 preset values from 2400 to 10,000K, along with CCT +/- buttons for more precise control. Five dimming presets provide brightness adjustments, along with +/- dimming buttons for fine-tuning. Max runtime can also be toggled on or off directly from the White Remote. BlueMode, Astera’s method for pairing lights with the Astera App, is streamlined to make it easier and faster to pair several lights in seconds.
such as the Runtime Extender battery pack. The price has not been confirmed as of now. astera-led.com
The remote works with a range of LED lights, encompassing the Pluto and Leo fresnels, Helion, Titan and Hyperion tubes, HydraPanel as well as accessories
DOMKE JACKET AND MORE Domke has unveiled the new Sling Bag, Black PhotoTogs Vest and Tech Pouch. The latest $140 Domke Sling Bag provides six litres of storage volume for a mirrorless camera with two extra lenses or mic plus a lens, as well as other essentials. The sling design allows easy gear access on the move with bag rotation from back to front. There are also pockets for AirTag devices and a padded zip pocket to store an 11in tablet. It comes in water-resistant black nylon or ultra water-resistant Rugged Wear brown. The $50 Tech Pouch organises memory cards, portable drives, tools, batteries, cables and more. Its suitcase-style design with full wrap-around zipper opens flat. Hidden pockets are built in to house small items and an AirTag. The top loop allows easy hanging from a light stand for convenient access on-set. The $117 Black PhotoTogs Vest revives the cargo vest with a utilitarian flair. Made of machine-washable black cotton, it has cotton mesh panels around the arms, yoke and back for cooling ventilation. Twelve pockets feature weather-tight zip-up closures and the oversized back pockets keep things put with zips, snaps or hook and loop fastenings. No UK prices have yet been set. tiffen.com
FLARE ENOUGH!
When choosing a lens for your next project, flare characteristics are crucial. Cineflares, an interactive lens flare library, offers a comprehensive view of each optic in action and allows handy comparisons with other lenses. Captured under controlled conditions using advanced motion control and high-res large format cameras, each lens displays its unique flare pattern, contrast-holding ability and individual colour response. This reveals the unique lens flare fingerprint of each serial number, going beyond brand and range information. This huge collection is the brainchild of DOP Markus Förderer and has even been tested by the likes of Seamus McGarvey and Oscar winner Erik Messerschmidt. “If you’re in search of a clean and neutral lens for VFX plates, or one with a specific flare pattern reminiscent of a certain period, Cineflares instantly reveal these lens characteristics to help make informed decisions,” says Förderer. Cineflares’ library spans wide open to stopped down, and from vintage to modern optics. Currently in its beta phase, a full launch is on the horizon. cineflares.com
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