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Panavision was showing options for its DXL2 camera including an integrated C-Motion FIZ module to allow the use of Arri WCU4 wireless lens control handsets with full lens mapping support. There was also the DXL-M Module and accessory kit for Red’s DSMC cameras, which included expansive power and communication ports, the DXL menu system and LiColor2. PANASONIC SI On the Panasonic stand there were all its cameras with a major update for the EVA1 camera. This free upgrade is available now with a key feature being a new HEVC H.265 codec that can record in 4K 50p/60p video with 4:2:0 10-bit video sampling. Compared to the H.264 codec in version two, this allows up to twice the amount of compressed data, while maintaining the same high-quality resolution. Also on the Panasonic stand was the new full-frame mirrorless S1 and S1R cameras, hot from the new system’s launch in Barcelona. AERIALS If you wanted a heavy lift drone before BSC Expo 2019, you would have to talk to people like Intuitive Aerial and other specialists. But Helicopter Film Services, with the help of Arri, has now launched its own, called the Titan. Apparently the idea came from the aforesaid Roger Deakins who needed to
improved VFX by synchronising the three sensors in one flight. Previously done by multiple flyovers and a vast amount of time- consuming post-production to try to create the same angle, lighting and other variables. LIGHTING Litepanels launched three new accessories for its Gemini LED soft light. A dual battery bracket is available in either a Gold Mount or V-Mount version, each supporting two batteries in sizes ranging from 90 to 190 watt- hours, including Anton Bauer’s Dionic XT on- board cinema and broadcast batteries. The new bracket has been specifically designed to regulate power output to ensure maximum battery life and maintain peak performance for the Gemini 2x1, and it includes a connecting cable. The new floor stand kit for Gemini 2x1 is ideal in any broadcast, ENG, or EFP location setting where floor mounting is desired — to light up a wall, for example. The stand is a low-profile, convenient, and sturdy way to position and/or mount the Gemini on the floor or to any other flat surface. The floor mounting kit includes all hardware necessary to connect the Gemini 2x1 Soft Panel to the supports.
fly the Alexa 65 and film cameras. Jeremy Braben, CEO at Helicopter Film Services commented about the new drone: “We’ve trialled other heavy-lift machines, and all of them have been marginal when carrying the larger cameras that we’re asked to fly. “What we needed, and what we’ve designed, is a system that will capably operate the large format cameras and glass that top productions demand. “With industry leading triple redundancy on flight control, and double redundancy on power supply and ballistic recovery, this gives us the confidence to push the envelope. “The real challenge has been engineering this performance and capacity into a size of aircraft that still allows us to deploy and operate easily in any production.” Jeremy added that final proving flights are currently taking place. GB Helicopters had a series of camera systems on display including the Shotover K1 with Hammerhead Array. This Hammerhead configuration will host three DSMC2 Monstro 8K VV sensors, which allows production companies near full IMAX resolution, wide panoramic field and
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