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Shotoku Broadcast Systems says that the
TP-200VR pedestal and SX-300 VR head combination offers a light-touch control and robust stability to match even the most demanding applications .
VR graphics system precisely synchronised to the camera ’ s floor position , orientation and height . Features of the system include the lightweight two-stage pneumatic TP-200 VR pedestal , the high-resolution EFP SX-300VR head , fast and simple referencing using an origin sheet on the studio floor , unlimited XY tracking area , RS422 serial data output and industry-standard data protocols .
For live TV production , Shotoku offers the SmartPed , a fully robotic XY pedestal that addresses the creative and commercial demands of on-air environments with a cost-efficient and high-performance solution . The three-wheel smooth-steer pedestal features a new height column without any need of pneumatic balancing ; multi-zone collision avoidance and detection systems ; and a precision-engineered , electro-mechanical steer / drive system .
SmartPed offers instant switchover between local / remote operation , which makes the pedestal versatile and easily operated in any application . No re-reference or calibration is required when switching between these modes , and a pan-bar-mounted local joystick enables easy control from the studio floor as necessary .
For multi-location set-ups such as outside broadcast ( OB ), studio or event production , Shotoku has the TP500 , which is equipped with a compact and lightweight pneumatic pedestal capable of supporting camera payloads of up to 55kg , and ranges from 665mm-1,485mm in height . A modular design allows simple transportation of the TP500 between locations , without compromising its ability to provide a stable platform for camera operators .
In addition , the TP500 ’ s integrated inflation pump offers flexibility and freedom , regardless of the broadcast location , and can be paired with Shotoku ’ s SX300 and SH100 / 120 pan / tilt heads for optimal performance .
Aside from support , cameras also need to be powered up and China ’ s Swit Electronics offers a wide range of batteries designed for different broadcast cameras .
These include the Heavy Duty series such as the S-8320S , which is an 80Wh V-mount battery designed for cine and electronic newsgathering ( ENG ) cameras . A recently designed dual-housing heavy-duty structure makes the S-8320S dropoff-proof and waterproof , while the battery supports digital power information display , making it an ideal power solution for field applications , says Swit .
Within the same series , Swit also offers the 160Wh S-8340S and 240Wh S-8360S models , which support fast-charging and digital power information displays with its heavy-duty design and high load . Like the S-8320S , both batteries are designed to support field applications .
Neal Ni , Swit ’ s marketing manager , tells APB that the company ’ s most ardent customers for the Heavy Duty series are actually cinema production crews from European countries such as Germany and France .
Swit also offers the IATA Separable series of batteries , which can be split into two parts — each with less than 100Wh capacity to comply with IATA ’ s air transportation regulations . The Swit-patented IATA Separable series is available in two models : S-8152S ( 73Wh + 73Wh ), S-8192S ( 92Wh + 92Wh ).
New to Swit ’ s power support roster is the four-battery Power Station Box for cine
cameras and mobile studios , where four pieces of V-mount batteries can be inserted . Housed in a strong protected case , the batteries inside can be charged directly from the box . Models include the S-4010S ( dual 12V output ); S-4020S ( 12V / 24V switching output ); and S-4030S ( dual 24V output ).
According to Ni , The Power Station Box is now available in Asia , including Singapore , Malaysia , South Korea , India , Thailand , Indonesia , Vietnam , the Philippines , China and Taiwan .
Lighting systems are also ramping up its features in order to meet the demands of content producers . ARRI recently launched its SkyPanel S120-C , part of the company ’ s SkyPanel series of LED soft lights . The new SkyPanel S120-C joins the S60 and S30 family of products .
What is different about the S120 , reports ARRI , is that it is twice as long as the S60 , but weighs nearly the same , while offering a larger light aperture . Retaining the same features and colour ‘ tuneability ’ as its smaller
New to Swit ’ s power support roster is the fourbattery Power Station Box for cine cameras and mobile studios where four pieces of V-mount batteries can be inserted .
counterparts , the S120 consumes less than 400W , yet is slightly brighter than the S60-C , and offers efficacy of 90 lumens per watt .
A large surface area is a crucial feature of a good soft light , according to ARRI . With an aperture of 1290mm x 300mm ( 50.8 inches x 11.8 inches ), the S120 outputs a soft , even beam of light that has a wide range of uses . The long aspect ratio wraps light around objects and is suitable for vertical lighting of people . The S120 also works well as an overhead light for large areas with increased dimensions , meaning that fewer lights and less cables are required .
Released alongside the S120 are all the accessories needed for sculpting and controlling the light . Among them are honey combs , eggcrates , barndoors , diffusion panels , the SkyBender acessory and a new fabric barndoor called the FlexDoor . The wide range of accessories makes the S120 more versatile and easier to control , concludes ARRI .
SGL has an established history serving the archive needs of broadcast facilities around the world .
SGL ’ s archive solutions now include new FlashNet Lite . FlashNet Lite combines the power and flexibility of FlashNet with the elegance of FlashNet Infinity , all at a highly compelling price .
Retaining the same features and colour ‘ tuneability ’ as its smaller counterparts , ARRI ’ s S120 consumes less than 400W , yet it is slightly brighter than the company ’ s S60-C model and offers efficacy of 90 lumens per watt .
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