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NBCUNIVERSAL LIGHTBLADE LB800 The NBCLightBlade story continues with the introduction of the LightBlade LB800, the latest professional lighting tool from NBCUniversal in partnership with Cineo. The LB800 represents the latest technological advances within the LightBlade product line, with new features and even greater flexibility. Like all LightBlade fixtures, the LB800 uses proprietary phosphor-converted white light LEDs, as well as phosphor- converted saturated colour LEDs. These work together to create a balanced, natural-looking spectrum featuring Cineo’s deep-red colour rendering technology. The saturated colour LEDs use the exact same dies as the white LEDs, so all light emitting elements of the LightBlade products carry identical thermal stability and perform over time with consistent colour quality. Additional features include support of both 8-bit and 16-bit DMX data, as well as multiple colour space personalities. Controlling the colour space for each zone can be accomplished in either HSI + CCT mode or RGB + CCT. The LB800 can store and recall multiple fixture settings for quick access to frequently used lighting parameters. For dynamic lighting effects, the LB800 can be configured in ten independent zones, with complete DMX/RDM control over each zone. For advanced use, all parameters for each zone are completely configurable via RDM. The LB800 includes the same intuitive graphical user interface as LightBlade LB1K, delivering predictable, repeatable results. The fixture can be controlled locally or remotely with wired or built-in wireless CRMX control. Specifications include variable CCT 2700K-6500K with presets at 2700K, 3200K, 4300K, 5600K and 6500K. Variable saturated colour with presets of red, yellow, green, cyan, blue and magenta. Fixture size is 24” x 48” x 5” (.6m x 1.2m x 11.4cm).
DMG MINIMIX
ARRI SKYPANEL V4
Rated at 100W output, the Mini Mix is a 205x885mm panel, which can be usefully used to light small corners of a film set or sit-down interviews. It can also create accent coloured backlights or illuminate blue or green screens effectively using highly saturated light. The Mini Mix’s output pattern can be controlled to a certain degree by the removable diffusion panels. Further control is offered thanks to compatibility with DMG’s add-ons for the company’s existing SWITCH lights, including dome, snapbag and grid accessories. In general it is a diffused softlight with a beam angle near 180˚. Currently, a larger version, the SL1 Mix (twice as long and is rated 200W), is also available and an even larger version, the Maxi Mix, is in the works. A machined aluminium frame holds the panel, and steel helical inserts protect the threads. The latching mounting points will be familiar to users of other flat-panel and fluorescent lighting. A handgrip and ball- and-socket mount compatible with ⁵⁄₈in lighting spigots fits the central latching point. The controller and power supply can be seated either side, or be mounted elsewhere. The control system is really the heart of the Mini Mix. White mode offers control over colour temperature from 2850K to 7500K with magenta-to-green correction available either as a percentage of the maximum or expressed in terms of plus or minus-green filters. This makes matching difficult practical possible. Emulating filters from Rosco’s range, Gel mode offers the option to base the simulation on light sources at either 3200K or 5600K. For arbitrary colours, there’s a mode which makes full hue and saturation control available. For the full low-down on the DMG Mini Mix, read the review by Phil Rhodes on page 76.
The ARRI SkyPanel is the big success story of the new breed of LED light technology and better news for users and owners is that firmware updates are regular and full of useful additions to your already fabulous fixture. SkyPanel Firmware 4 is packed with ten new features including Extended Colour Control. Finding the perfect colour can sometimes be a daunting task. With Extended Colour Control in SkyPanel Firmware 4, this process becomes more intuitive. Simply pick a starting colour such as a digital gel, HSI value or colour temperature and use the eight new colour adjustments to push the colour in the desired direction. These colour parameters include warmer/cooler, saturate/desaturate, +/- red, +/- green, +/- blue. +/- cyan, +/- magenta and +/- yellow. These controls are available via the onboard control panel or DMX. Every SkyPanel is made up of one or more light engines. The S60 has two light engines, while the S360 has 12. SkyPanel Firmware 4 allows the user to control individual light engines via new DMX modes. Each light engine acts as its own mini SkyPanel with parameters like CCT & RGBW, HSI or x,y coordinates. This precise level of control enables new programing possibilities with the SkyPanel. Additional lighting effects include explosion, welding, process and fluorescent flicker. That makes a new total of 17 pre- programmed lighting effects. Explosion is the perfect effect for muzzle flashes and explosion effects. Welding mimics the sparks of a high intensity welding source. Process sends light shooting down the surface of a SkyPanel to imitate the effect of a street light passing over a car - this effect works especially well with the S120. And finally, the fluorescent flicker effect recreates the hum and flutter of a malfunctioning fluorescent bulb.
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