Redrock Micro, the award-winning leader of affordable
professional-quality cinema accessories, recently announced its new Nano line
of rigs and accessories for video DSLR cameras. Designed for low-cost,
entry-level photojournalism/documentary and discreet shooting applications, the
Nano rigs are manufactured to precision professional standards and can be
easily upgraded to more advanced rigs as needed. "We developed the Nano rigs
from extensive input from professional and aspiring still-motion
photographers," said James Hurd, chief revolutionary for Redrock Micro.
"Customers said they wanted additional options that were smaller, more
lightweight and offered an affordable entry point, all while maintaining
Redrock professional quality and interoperability."
The new Nano line of products
consists of seven rigs (the Grippit, RunningMan, Low Down, Low Down Deluxe,
Stealth, Stealth Grip and Stealth V) and five accessories (a baseplate,
focus/zoom lever, microHandle Plus with integrated shoe mount, 2-inch/15mm
carbon fiber rails and 2-inch handlebar rod). Generally priced at under
$495, the Nano rigs are available for ordering at Redrockmicro.com or through
Redrock-authorized resellers worldwide.
Burbank-based Matthews Studio
Equipment (MSE), a privately owned grip and lighting support company, will
debut their MICROgrip and MICROmount systems at IBC and CINEC in September
2010.
MICROgrip
is a broad range of mounting and grip products developed around the MICROgrip
Head. With a 1.25-inch diameter and tapped 3/8-inch rods of various lengths,
the MICROgrip Head allows all of the moves and features of its bigger 2.5-inch
brother but in a smaller package. MICROmounts, created for light and/or monitor
mounting, utilize two of the MICROgrip Heads to create a highly flexible mount
that can get light up and away – as far as needed. They also serve as on-camera
monitor mounts to allow placement of the monitor almost anywhere. And with
extra MICROmount components, a monitor and light can be mounted from the same
¼-20 or ¾-16 camera mount.
“MICROmount
is perfect to get on-camera light up from the camera body and off to either
side to create directional, sculptured, instead of flat lighting,” explains MSE
Owner and CEO Ed Phillips. “And MICROgrip is great for tabletop and miniature
work where you need to get up close and personal as well.”
MSE
was recently honored with the 2010 Presidential “E” Award for outstanding
contributions to growing U.S. exports that strengthen the economy and create
American jobs. MSE employs over 70 full-time workers and, as of August 2010,
the company's equipment is being used on entertainment productions in over 70
countries around the world.
Manfred N. Klemme, innovator and founder of K-Tek boom poles, recently passed away at the age of 71. A native of Canada, Klemme had always been fascinated with photography and electronics while working at a local camera shop and attending photo trade shows as a young man. At one exhibition, he helped a Hasselblad rep by taking a camera apart to unjam the lens and putting it back together. That generous act led to a job in pro industrial audio and video at Braun Electric. Years later, Klemme was hired by sound recorder pioneer Nagra-Kudelski where he made Nagra recorders, the standard for motion-picture audio production.
Wayne, New Jersey, June 28, 2010 – FUJINON INC., a major manufacturer
and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the broadcast,
digital cinema and industrial markets, today announced that, effective
July 1, 2010, it will become FUJIFILM Optical Devices U.S.A., Inc., a
newly formed subsidiary of FUJIFILM North America Corporation.
The 24th Annual Genesis Awards was produced
by the Hollywood office of the Humane
Society of the United States. Held at the Beverly
Hilton hotel, the unique event honored the
enter tainment industr y for raising awareness
about animal issues. The Documentar y Film
Award went to Director Louie Psihoyos for The
Cove, the Academy Award-winning doc about
the slaughter of dolphins. Pixar’s animated Up
shared the Feature Film Award with Hotel for
Dogs, which used rescue dogs as part of their
canine cast, and Actress Tippi Hedren received
the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication
as an animal advocate. Hedren created the
Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife refuge in
Acton, Calif., which was used as the location for
her movie Roar.
In the Reality Series category, Animal Planet’s
“Whale Wars” was recognized, while “Bones,”
“Family Guy,” “The Today Show,” “The Ellen
DeGeneres Show” and the TV movie A Dog
Named Christmas all received Genesis Awards for
putting the spotlight on animal issues.
Point.360 Burbank, a provider of media management
services to the entertainment industry,
is offering Photosensitive Epilepsy (PSE) compliance
for international programming technical
acceptance. Leveraging a file-based workflow,
Point.360 has integrated the Harding FPA, a computer
system that analyzes television material
and checks for luminance flashes, red flashes and
spatial patterns. Through the unique verification
process and correction, programming can comply
with the ITC standards for flashing images and
regular patterns in television. Jim Praytor, postproduction
supervisor of Renegade Animation’s
“The Mr. Men Show,” explains, “We love the
versatility of Point.360’s PSE compliance, as it
maintains the creative intent of our show, and
now we can readily distribute worldwide.” Brian
Ehrlich, Point.360 Burbank general manager, adds,
“Live action and music videos may also require
this process in addition to the animation content.
In our tapeless workflow, the Harding FPA
integration is seamless and offers efficiencies to
meet tight deadlines.” To learn more, visit www.
point360.com.
Cinematographer Patti Lee used Panasonic's AG-HVX200 P2 HD handheld camcorder to shoot the documentary A Small Act.
For the three-month, multi-country, single-camera
shoot, Lee felt that the HVX200 was the best choice becaise of its
quality, portability and cost-effectiveness.
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