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with HDMI and VGA inputs, plus a built-in text-reverse feature. The screen has 1000:1 contrast ratio and is powered from mains with the included power unit or via optional D-Tap 7-24VDC. ZeePrompt has developed its own Windows and macOS applications to run the monitor, although it can also display PowerPoint presentations. The whole kit weighs just 1.5kg/3.3lb, launch price is £1674/$1982 and it comes with a 10m HDMI cable. zeeprompt.com
A lightweight teleprompter made of carbon fibre called the ZeePrompt has been launched by British manufacturer PrimeLight Design. It’s fast to set up, has a simple one-piece design and comes with user-friendly prompting software. The kit can be assembled in ten seconds without tools, says the manufacturer. It fits to 15mm rods or a light stand, and 12in beam-splitter glass folds into the unit for transportation. Instead of using a smartphone or tablet, the ZeePrompt comes with an integrated 10.1in monitor
DJI MAVIC 3 GETS THE WORLD’S FIRST C1 APPROVAL The Mavic 3 from DJI is the first drone to get a C1 certificate under the new European drone regulation. Once upgraded to C1-compatible firmware, filmmakers will be able to fly in the A1 open category. There will be no need to pass the complex and costly A2 Remote Pilot Certificate exam from January 2024. It means the Mavic 3 could be flown in environments previously restricted, unless special permission was granted after an often lengthy administrative process. The main difference between operating the Mavic 3 series with a C1 certificate and any other drone is that you can fly over people – although not large crowds – and buildings, instead of remaining a minimum of 50m from people and 150m from buildings. Any drone pilot with an A1/A3 proof of competence basic drone licence will be permitted to fly a C1 drone, instead of taking the more expensive and involved Remote Pilot Certificate. To be C1 legal, the Mavic 3 series had to meet some new criteria. Its noise levels couldn’t exceed 83db, and when ActiveTrack Intelligent Flight Mode is activated for filming people or objects, the distance from the person/object is limited to 50m. Beyond that, ActiveTrack will have to be disabled. The LEDs at the front arms of the drone will blink by default when it is on, and auxiliary LEDs have to flash when in flight. An A1/A3 proof of competence basic drone certificate will remain essential for all drones weighing 250g or more. dji.com
Spanish company Velvet launched its Cyc range of RGBW LEDs, designed to evenly light a cyclorama or infinity cove. Each horizontal bar can be controlled alone. Unlike conventional panoramic lights, the vertical beam angle in these Velvet Cyc fixtures may be changed by simply adjusting the angle of each SMOOTH LIKE VELVET
row. One single row of lights can reach heights of up to 7m/23ft. velvetlight.tv
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