Definition February 2024 - Newsletter

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ZACUTO SONY BURANO Z-FINDER T he Sony BURANO Z-Finder, made by Zacuto, is an accessory designed to work with the Sony BURANO camera. The Z-Finder replaces the Sony viewfinder and acts as a monitor or EVF, simply sliding and locking into place without interfering with the mounting arm. The Z-Finder magnifies the LCD screen by 2.5x and offers a comfortable fit thanks to its large eyecup. It includes a dioptre, allowing users to adjust the focus according to their eye with a range from -4.0 to 0.0. Drop-in dioptres are also available for those who need an extra adjustment – fitting beneath the built-in

aluminium sun mask, which protects the screen from extraneous light. The Z-Finder comes complete with the BURANO loupe and dioptre wheel, two extender frames, a mounting frame, lens cap, sun mask, dust cover, two anti-fog discs and a protective boot. The package is priced at £499 and is currently available for pre-order.

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SIDEFX HOUDINI 20 H oudini 20 (H20) is the latest release from SideFX, a developer of procedural 3D animation and VFX tools. The updated version includes ‘hundreds of enhancements’ according to the SideFX website, such as improvements in modelling and geometry, as well as advancements in character FX like muscles, feathers and crowds. H20 also features new cloud tools, which combine with terrain and ocean tools to ‘create complete environments’. A Houdini Engine works seamlessly with Unreal, allowing users to create animations and effects for shorts, features and video games in one place. To download Houdini 20, register with SideFX and try it for free. Depending on the customer profile and plan purchased, prices range from $499 to $6995.

PHEON LUX AIR LUX 1X4FT AIR COLUMN INFLATABLE LIGHT P heon Lux’s Air Lux is a self-inflatable column light with full-spectrum RGBWW colour at 100W. The inflatable light is lightweight yet powerful, supporting built-in LumenRadio and Bluetooth connectivity for control via app. Air Lux’s colour software adds cinematic ambience to a set, thanks to its built-in gel library and special effects menu. The light handles temperatures between 2700K and 10,000K, with adjustable brightness from 0-100%. The Pheon Lux Air Lux kit includes the light, controller, strap, Velcro handle, air pump, power cable and 7m cable, plus optional eggcrate and carry bag. Contact Cirro Lite to schedule a demonstration.

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