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Cera-Jane Catton is a writer and journalist with years of experience in community newspapers, blogging and freelance journalism. She has worked in a cache of capacities, often finding herself behind or in front of the cameras, intentionally and less so. She has been a stunt double in two Bollywood movies, has worked in various capacities on a number of natural history documentaries, and other international productions shot in South Africa. Cera is a former Screen Africa journalist.

First Showing of Megahertz’s truck at IBC 2016

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Megahertz Ltd will be showcasing a fully featured news production truck that will be delivered to BBC Northern Ireland (BBC NI) after its appearance on the company’s IBC show stand. IBC will be taking place in Amsterdam between 9 and 13 September 2016.

This will be the first showing of this vehicle to the broadcast industry and to IBC visitors, who will have a chance to explore the Mercedes Benz Sprinter DSNG truck during the show.

The truck is one of 37 vehicles that have been delivered by Megahertz to the public broadcaster over the last two years, when the BBC framework for the provision of Live Broadcast Vehicles was put in place. As part of that order, the systems integrator is delivering two of these “Type 3’ vehicles to BBC NI, one of which will be at the show.

Predominantly the trucks will be used for BBC NI Newsgathering, but they will also cover sporting and other general broadcasting events across the United Kingdom, and occasionally in Europe. They have each been designed to provide all the facilities necessary to support these Outside Broadcasts within the limitations of the space and payload available.

“As with all the vehicles we build, we endeavour to fit the maximum amount of equipment into the space and weight capacity that’s available. For the particular vehicle that we’re showcasing at IBC, our aim was to install the largest main satellite antenna possible, as BBC NI operates closer towards the edge of the satellite footprint than the other English regions vehicles we’ve equipped in the past,’ explained Steve Burgess, technical director at Megahertz.

The new truck is built on a 5.3 tonnes chassis and has a 1.6m AvL Technologies SNG antenna mounted on the roof, which operates on the Ku band frequency and can receive and transmit HD video signals. The broadcast technology equipment on board the truck includes Evertz SPGs, a Blackmagic Design Atem vision mixer and a Snell Advanced Media (SAM) 96-port router, all connected with Crystal Vision glue.

“In addition, we made optimum use of the space on the roof to accommodate the mast, generator radiator, air-conditioning and off-air satellite dish, all on a medium wheelbase vehicle, and within the weight limit for the roof. Close attention had to be paid to the centre of gravity of the vehicle, which must not exceed the limits set by Mercedes.’

The truck is fitted with an on-board 12kVA Fischer Panda generator, comprising a compact and super silent three-cylinder diesel engine, which powers the vehicles for all their broadcast operations. Also on board are two 400W amplifiers in a fully redundant configuration.

The new vehicle will be delivered to Northern Ireland as part of a full turnkey Megahertz service that included design, coach building, installation and commissioning.

Cancer documentary screening and empowerment event

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Sandton based Black and Burst Post Productions will be hosting the Dance of The Butterfly Event where they will screen the Forever Changed documentary on Saturday 27 August 2016 at the Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino in Fourways.

Cindy Alter, award winning singer songwriter from South Africa will be in attendance as a celebrity guest speaker. She says “Being diagnosed with cancer is no more, no less than devastating and life-changing, no matter what the outcome. Live or die, it still changes lives, yours and those close to you. I will be talking about my book called No Substitute and sharing my journey as a warrior.’

Emmanuel Castis, award winning actor, singer, songwriter, is once again the celebrity emcee who will also be performing, during his short stay in SA before returning to LA where he will continue filming for the series called General Hospital. He is also interviewed in the Forever Changed documentary, produced and directed by The African Motion Picture Company, and has been a supporter of the Forever Changed Global Awareness Campaign since it began at a press conference held by Addi Lang in Johannesburg in October 2014.

Casey Kampel, SA actress currently living and studying in LA will co-host and perform at the official USA launch in March 2016 of the Dance Of the Butterfly Event, with the screening of the Forever Changed documentary, in Santa Monica, together with Emmanuel Castis and Cindy Alter.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to eight year old forever changed brave warrior and Forever Changed Global Awareness Campaign ambassador Nix who has just returned from a very successful trip to the USA, represented by Sandton based Just You Model Management and performed for international talent scout Kim Myers, amongst casting directors, managers and agents, at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (ARTS) Convention in Orlando.

On arrival each guest will receive a welcome gift valued at R450 from The Janine Korvessis Make Up Academy, and lucky draw prizes from ERKE, and 4AKID including copies of Cindy Alter’s book No Substitute will be also be up for grabs including discount vouchers from Jetline Sandown.

For more information visit the Forever Changed website.

Tickets available at R250 per person from Karen MacDonald at (082) 450 0013 or email karen@macdonald.co.za.

Sound On Screen Music Film Festival

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The Sound On Screen Music Film Festival once again celebrates the fusion of music and movies, with this exciting sixth installment of South Africa’s only film festival making it possible to see these movies on the big screen. It will be taking place this weekend between 26 and 28 August at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town.

Dedicated to these arts, we endeavor to find the most exciting and diverse movies from around the globe (and on home ground), from Placebo traversing Russia and the stories behind local Rock legends the Springbok Nude Girls and the Radio Rats, to troubled Jazz genius Frank Morgan, Norwegian Black Metal, a groundbreaking American Punk label, an unusual biography of Karen Carpenter and a look at the creation of Rocky’s iconic soundtrack – to name some of the wide range of genres and themes.

This year they deliver brand new documentaries, all of the international titles making their African / South African premieres, with local band members and filmmakers attending those related screenings.
Expect audience give-aways like autographed Springbok Nude Girls documentary posters and Warner Music CDs (including Skillet, Blink-182 and Listen To The Music Classic Rock Collection)

2016 Sound On Screen lineup:

Local movies:

Springbok Nude Girls

Sunday 28 August, 20h30

Arno Carstens, Theo Crous and the filmmakers will be in attendance to introduce the movie.
The festival will close with the screening of a new documentary on the rise of this groundbreaking SA rock band.
Through a series of serendipitous events in the early 90s in the small wine making town of Stellenbosch, Arno Carstens, Theo Crous, Adriaan Brand, Arno Blumer and Francois Kruger became The Springbok Nude Girls. Little did they know that they would go on to become one of the most loved rock bands South Africa has ever seen, known for their high energy stage antics and unique musical sound which combines Punk, Reggae, Scat, Metal, Funk and Jazz.

Directed by Michelle Pretorius

Jiving and Dying: The Radio Rats Story

Saturday 27 August, 20h30

Band members and filmmakers in attendance. (Cape Town Premiere)

In late-1970s South Africa, there was a song on the radio about a spaceman called ZX Dan. It was by Radio Rats, a noisy little band from Springs, near Johannesburg. That song and hundreds more songwriter Jonathan Handley has penned since then remain an important part of South Africa’s musical landscape. They influenced James Phillips (aka Bernoldus Niemand) who went on to initiate the alternative Afrikaans music scene of the mid-“80s, the Voelvry movement. Jiving and Dying is an attempt to afford the Rats the place they deserve in the history of independent rock ’n’ roll in South Africa.

Directed by Michael Cross

Jazz:

Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story

Friday 26 August, 18h15 (African Premiere and festival opener)

The late jazz saxophonist Frank Morgan’s tale of redemption from drug addict, conman and convict to beloved elder statesman of jazz.
Frank Morgan was a prodigal alto sax player who, like so many of his fellow musicians of the era, saw his career plagued by drugs and crime. What sets Frank apart is not just his exceptionally beautiful, classic alto playing, but also the amazing fact that he survived 30 years of revolving door incarceration and drug abuse and went on to a much heralded comeback career in the last 22 years of his life. His story is one of brilliant promise in his youth, a journey through the depths of hell, and redemption through his art.

The documentary film tells the story of his life and transformation through interviews with fellow musicians and people who were close to him. These are intercut with footage of Frank, and tracks of his very emotional music. Holding the story together is footage of the preparation and performance of a tribute concert in a prison. The years Frank spent in San Quentin were significant because there were so many great musicians “in residence’ there that the far-sighted warden of the time allowed them to form a big band, known as The San Quentin All Stars. People came from all around the Bay Area to hear them play.

Directed by NC Heikin

Pop / Rock / Alternative:

Placebo: Alt.Russia

Friday 26 August, 20h30pm (African Premiere)

As the band Placebo approach their 20th Anniversary they were given a unique opportunity to play ten cities throughout Russia. In a time when Russia was at the forefront of the world’s current affairs, little was actually reported outside Russia about the internal culture of the country.
Fronted by Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal, the film explores the alternative cultures that are present within Russia’s major cities. As the tour travelled through the country the band went out and met various artists, architects, animators and musicians, finding out about the alternative creative culture and celebrating all they have to offer.
From Krasnoyarsk in Siberia to St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea, Placebo: Alt.Russia takes you on the band’s journey through Russia, meeting great characters on the way, investigating the alternative culture in Russia, and taking in the raw emotions of Placebo’s powerful concerts.

Directed by Charlie Targett-Adams

Metal:

Blackhearts

Sunday 28 August, 18h15 (African Premiere)

Blackhearts takes a fresh look at the notorious Norwegian black metal music scene – but from a striking new angle. It travels to South America, Europe and the Middle East to follow three black metal diehards who hail from extreme religious and political backgrounds.
Hector, Kaiadas and Sina are willing to risk alienation, imprisonment – even death – to play black metal and live by its ideology. They worship the Norwegian black metal music they have modeled their lives around (with their bands From The Vastland, Naer Mataron and Luciferian)
BLACKHEARTS takes its audience deep into the minds, hearts and private lives of its characters. It explores how a music scene develops across religious, cultural and political lines – and provides comic relief on the things humans say, think and do when hijacked by passion.
Also features members from bands including Gogoroth, Immortal, Satyricon, Dark Throne, and music from Burzum, Keep Of Kalessin, Myrkskog, Gorgoroth, Manes.

Directed by Fredrik Horn Akselsen and Christian Falch

1984 Riding Into Hell

Saturday 27 August, 16h00 (African Premiere)

George Orwell may have predicted that in 1984 the world would be a colourless place where humans relentlessly bowed down to big brother, but 1984 Riding Into Hell reflects a brave new world, one of loud rock and roll and excess.
Before Metallica became a household name, thousands of Hard Rock / Metal bands in as many towns across America dreamed of Rock stardom, but not everyone can make it. One of these bands was Forcer. This documentary takes you through their rise and fall in the fight for fame and fortune, but what makes this even more enlightening is the inclusion of news- and history making events, from the Reagan election, Cold War, introduction of the Apple Macintosh and Paul McCartney being bust for marijuana possession, to Richard Branson launching Virgin Airlines, the Union Carbide chemical disaster in India, Atari video games and classic TV ads from the era.

Directed by Rudy Childs

Punk:

A Fat Wreck: The Punk-u-mentary

Saturday 27 August, 18h15pm (African Premiere)

Fat Wreck Chords… The influential music label proud to say they’ve spent the past 25 years “ruining punk rock’. A Fat Wreck tells the story of founders Fat Mike (of the legendary punk band NOFX) and his ex-wife Erin Kelly-Burkett, spanning the birth, growth, struggles, and survival of the Fat Wreck Chords label, with bands like Anti-Flag, Rancid, Rise Against, Sick Of It All, The Ataris, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Descendents, Against Me!, Masked Intruder, MxPx, Nerf Herder, No Use For A Name, Propagandhi, Subhumans, Tilt, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, The Flatliners, Face To Face, Get Dead, Mad Caddies, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, None More Black, Morning Glory, Snuff, Star Fucking Hipsters, Randy, C.J. Ramone, Strung Out and loads more.

For the full lineup and schedule visit the Sound On Screen website.

Tickets cost R45 each and on-line bookings can be made at Quicket or call the Labia Theatre at 021 424 5927.

EBS introduces updated Pawa at IBC 2016

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EBS, full-service provider of EPG data for platforms and channels worldwide, is unveiling the latest version of its Pawa scheduling application at IBC 2016, to be held in Amsterdam between 9 and 13 September. Pawa now provides channels and platforms with new services that significantly ease the pressure associated with multiple metadata and image distribution.

Standardisation has long been a topic in all industries, not least in the media. Whilst industry bodies and platform operators are keen to benefit from reduced manual processing, this is often difficult to implement. The advent of connected platforms has seen a significant increase in data requirements, which can be quite challenging for channels to manage. As companies seek to reduce the number of files they have to produce or accept, and therefore benefit from a reduction in associated costs, platforms are requesting additional metadata and images in different shapes and sizes.

A central metadata storage solution accessible through a browser, Pawa allows teams across an organisation to login and add or retrieve information, helping to ensure that everyone has access to all of the data, all of the time. EBS’ Pawa application allows content owners to easily adapt their EPG data requirements to meet the data workflow needs of any content distribution platform, in any country. It ensures that media companies can control brand consistency across all channels, regardless of where content is accessed. This means that viewers can rely on the channel to deliver the quality of programmes that they expect.

“We first launched Pawa at IBC two years ago and in that time the services that we provide have grown significantly to fit with our customers’ requirements. The industry has undergone a major transformation in recent years as viewers’ change their habits to suit their lifestyle,’ explains Keith Bedford, EBS’ managing director. “VOD and OTT services mean that we can watch what we want, when we want and how we want. We also want sophisticated EPG services that include up-to-the-minute and detailed synopses that fit the genre of the channel as well as multiple images. Pawa is able to meet these requirements and more.’

For more information visit the EBS website or Pawa website.

IOC launches new digital platform

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The Olympics may have wrapped but the action continues as the IOC has launched a new digital platform to deliver Olympic content on-demand. The Olympic Channel, available across all devices, will offer a range of sporting content including original shows, news and highlights.

It launches with the premiere of Viva 2016, an exclusive behind-the-scenes-look at the production of an Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. IOC president Thomas Bach said, “The launch of Olympic Channel is a key milestone for the Olympic Movement and a result of Olympic Agenda 2020…It is the start of an exciting, new journey for athletes, fans and new generations to connect with sport and the Olympic values every day of the year.’

For the first time, during the summer sports action in Rio, the Olympics were available in virtual reality. The BBC was streaming 100 hours of 360-degree video through a new app. By strapping on VR headsets that can hold a phone (Google Cardboard or the Samsung Gear VR) users were able to watch the games in a completely new way. it was the first time the BBC has broadcast live sport in VR.
In the US, NBC was showing 100 hours of virtual reality and 360-degree video programming using its new Sports app. Using the Samsung Gear and a Samsung phone users in the US were able to watch VR programming the day after the event took place.

OCTOPUS Newsroom reported intensive use of the Octopus Mobile App by journalists covering the games.
“Reporting from live sports events used to be one of the toughest assignments in the entire broadcast business,” comments OCTOPUS Newsroom sales director Gabriel Janko. “In a Rio context, Octopus Mobile App allows reporters to operate with mobile phones or tablet computers. Using a public communication network is also much easier and more flexible than having to establish a specific broadcast line for each reporter. During the Rio games, some Octopus customers were connecting remotely to the newsroom systems located at their primary headquarters.
The Octopus Mobile App will be demonstrated at IBC 2016 in Amsterdam, held between 9 and 13 September.

Nickelodeon’s Genius is looking for South Africa’s smartest kids

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Flex your mental muscles, outshine the brightest and show your smarts in the fun, educational TV quiz from Nickelodeon and ABSA, Nickelodeon’s Genius.
Trios of brainiacs aged 11 to 16 (Grades 6 to 10) are clamouring to sign up for the brand new season of Nickelodeon’s Genius, testing their maths and science know how to the limit as they battle for the title of Nickelodeon’s Genius 2017.

Tasania Parsadh, channel director for Nickelodeon Africa says: “Nickelodeon’s Genius is on a mission to get kids inspired by maths and science at an early age, and to show that learning about these subjects can be both entertaining and rewarding. We look forward to encouraging the nation’s future mathematicians and scientists to achieve their calling.’

“We want to start educating the youth of South Africa and other young people about managing their finances, from an early age. This is a great initiative to involve the youth in a fun and interactive way that ultimately lays a positive foundation for understanding the way money works and making it work for them’ says Yolande Steward general marketing manager for Retail Banking at ABSA.

Sign up now by completing the Nickelodeon’s Genius quiz. You have just two minutes and three attempts to complete 10 questions to get you through to the next stage. Regional workshops for the top 30 qualifying teams will take place in Gauteng, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape starting August 2016 before the top two teams from every region go through to the grand final in Johannesburg in 2017.

The prize is a R100 000 Mega-U account for each of the winning team members, plus a trip to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA, where the winners will lunch with a NASA astronaut, enjoy a simulated shuttle launch and participate in an astronaut training session. They will also be treated to a visit to the Universal Orlando Theme Park.

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv 308) from December 2016, while the quiz show will air on NickToons from March 2017.

For more information on the Genius quiz show visit the Nickelodean website.

Jozi Film Festival and AFDA announce partnership

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The Jozi Film Festival and AFDA Alumni Community announced that they are partnering for a weekend of film industry talks as part of this year’s Jozi Film Festival programme. The talks will take place at the Goethe Institut on Jan Smuts Ave in Johannesburg over the weekend of 17 and 18 September, with speakers including Paul Raleigh (Hollard), Dan Jawitz (Fireworx Media), Ernest Nkosi (director), Jeremy Nathan (producer), Robbie Thorpe (producer), Danie Bester (producer) as well as Lee Hobbs, vice president of Channels, Emerging Business at Discovery Networks in attendance.

“The AFDA and Jozi Film Festival talks is an ideal platform for young filmmakers to get together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of future content production and distribution,’ says AFDA co-founder and chairman Garth Holmes.
“We are thrilled to be working alongside AFDA in bringing relevant speakers to the table to discuss the future of the local film industry – from film finance and distribution to script development and the latest advances in technologies, we feel we have a wide-ranging and thought provoking series of talks of offer. We are a community in this industry and supporting a growing network of local filmmakers is part of what we do. Our thanks to Goethe for hosting us again this year,’ says JFF’s Lisa Henry.

Tickets are available via Quicket through both the Jozi Film Festival website and the AFDA website as of Tuesday. An all weekend pass, inclusive of lunch on both days is R200 and a one-day pass including lunch is R120. Talks run from 10h00 to 17h00 on Saturday and 10h00 to 15h30 on Sunday. A detailed breakdown of the programme will be available on both JFF and AFDA websites this week.

Aaton Digital presents CantarX3 at IBC 2016

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Aaton Digital will present the complete CantarX3 digital sound recorder package at IBC, to be held in Amsterdam between 9 and 13 September 2016, including the new Cantarem2. The CantarX3 is recognised by the sound community as an exceptional digital 24 track location sound recorder.

The CantarX3, packed with an impressive array of professional and innovative features, has already made a huge impact on the sound recording sector for cinematography, broadcast, drama, and orchestral work. Many early adopters were users of previous CantarX recorders, but the wider market is now recognising the true potential of this outstanding design, a flexible tool for those who need to record professional audio for years to come.

With such optimised ergonomics and a bright and comprehensive display, the CantarX3 is extremely robust and can go on working in extreme conditions of heat and cold, recently being used on location high on Mount Everest.

The CantarX3, among other unique features, can self-generate PDF and CSV Sound Reports, with ALE files embedded within deliverable media. New firmware and software updates are issued from time to time bringing new features, some from the design team and some via feedback and requests from users in the field.

The Cantarem2 is a USB quick add-on extension mixer panel to extend the control capabilities of the CantarX3. With 12 full travel 100mm linear faders, 12 solo buttons, two shift buttons and four assignable buttons it offers the production sound mixer many options.

New CantarX3 accessories continue to appear to enhance operation for users. New Low and High Pot Knobs are now available in 13 colours. Also, the new generation of sliders pad with a soft top, compatible with CantarX3 and Cantarem2.

Tim White, sound recordist said, “It was a really easy transition as I have been using Cantars as my main recorders for nearly eight years. The X3 has many similarities but the number of tracks and that lovely display are game changers. I love working with the X3 and looking forward to pairing it with the new Cantarem2.”

Greg Burgmann, sound engineer said, “I’m very happy for you all at Aaton-Digital, that you have the opportunity to express yourselves in a product that has integrated the thorough understanding of what is required by sound recordists, with such brilliant engineering.”

CantarX3 received several awards as the 2014 IABM Award, the 2014 Cinec Award, also nominated at the CAS Awards 2015, Resolution Award 2016.

For CantarX3 specifications visit the Aaton website.

Transvideo’s new monitoring solutions at IBC 2016

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At IBC, to be held in Amsterdam between 9 and 13 September 2016,Transvideo will present its new range of high technology monitoring solutions, designed to speed up workflow in cinematography and broadcast, streamlining the ways that creatives can collectively share what they need to see, with convenient easy to use built-in tools.

Transvideo continues to innovate with new technologies and adopts new manufacturing techniques.

New: Transvideo completes its new wireless transmission system:

StarliteRF is a five inch lightweight 3G-SDI touch screen OLED wireless monitor-recorder with built-in wireless receiver, supplied with the small but powerful transmitter TitanHD2 Tx. It’s system giving a reliable connection in seconds, and already being adopted by the motion picture and broadcast industries as well as rental companies. The wireless video connectivity is low loss and without any transmission delay. A specific function allows StarliteRF to be paired with two different transmitters and to toggle between them during operation to receive video signals from 2 TitanHD2 Tx in A/B camera configuration.

Totally free of cables, it’s the perfect choice for directors, DOP’s, focus pullers, camera assistants, gimbal users, aerial cinematographers, drone pilots, rental companies and more. For example, to enable directors to follow what’s being shot on set, to work with the actors, and to avoid having to look over the shoulder of the DOP. Hand held, or mounted on an ARRI WCU-4 or a Preston hand-unit, this is also the ideal solution for focus-pullers.

The Titan HD2 wireless system has been tested and proven in working television studio environments to be interference free.

TitanHD2 Rx is a new stand-alone receiver now available to complete the flexibility of this wireless video transmission system. With a range of 200m/600ft, multiple TitanHD2 Rx can be paired, providing a scalable solution for many applications in cinematography and broadcast, and also for rental companies.

The TitanHD2 and StarliteRf have successfully passed the certification for several countries including Europe, USA, Canada, Korea and Japan. They can be operated legally in these countries and offer safety for the operator.

New: Stargate is a landmark seven inch new generation high end monitor-recorder offering new technology and functions in a compact and rugged, camera-mountable package. Stargate is full HD, 4K/6G compatible, and is an essential production tool for directors, DOPs, focus-pullers, technical directors, engineers. Stargate provides all the necessary functions in an intuitive interface with customary Transvideo accuracy and reliability.

Stargate offers fast path processing with immediate display capabilities, increasingly important in many shooting situations. It has the ability to record dailies (H264 -> MP4/MKV) on to SD cards. It features 3D LUTs – the Stargate is ready for HDR, 6G and 12G SDI.

On show:

StarliteARRI: Transvideo collaborated with ARRI to adapt the Transvideo StarliteHD monitor to control the ARRI ALEXA Mini and the ARRI AMIRA cameras. Constructed from aviation-grade aluminum, the rugged StarliteHD5-ARRI monitor is the size of a smartphone and weighs less than 200g. It has a touch-screen interface that will allow it to control key ARRI camera functions.

StarliteHD: With cameras reducing in size and portable systems becoming more and more compact, this monitor-recorder, about the size of a smartphone and weighting only 190 Grams s a rugged, professional high-end 3G-SDI field monitor, and the founding member of Transvideo’s five inch range of monitor-recorders. It will record H.264 dailies, take snapshots and will generate a .pdf with metadata from ARRI and SONY cameras at each take.

CineMonitorHD: High end monitors of excellence, the 12 inch and 15 inch are often used as reference monitors on set whilst the high brightness smaller five inch and eight inch are the monitors of choice for many Steadicam owner operators. There’s a huge array of inbuilt user tools, some unique, too many to list, so please come and ask for a demo at the show.

ACS France, who specialise in gyro-stabilised aerial cinematography reported that Transvideo’s CineMonitorHD fulfils their needs: “High brightness to counter the varying light conditions in a helicopter, and tools like the waveform, essential to the operator to judge exposure and levels. Coupled with the StarliteHD that we use to feed a picture to the pilot, they make a great kit for every situation.’

Polecam Systems at IBC 2016

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Polecam Systems will show their latest Polecam rigs, new innovations and products, including the global launch of Autopod, a remotely operated programmable elevation unit for rigs, remote heads and cameras. This new production model features a new lightweight base and a custom foam flight case and other enhancements.

Polecam Systems Autopod will be at IBC to be held in Amsterdam between 8 and 13 Spetember 2016.

New UHD quality 0.7 w/a Adapter for the Fujinon TF4-XA1 (4mm) UHD lens making it into the much wanted 2.8mm lens.

New Cross Terrain Dolly allows you to move your Polecam or other camera rig across those pesky gravel paths and fields. Polecam is lightweight and single operator and can be moved quickly and easily from one place to another, however normal small dolly wheels won’t cut it across fields and other lumpy places.

New Improved Ronin head adapter for Polecam rigs– now not just for the Ronin and Ronin-M but also good for MoVi and ShadowCam.

Polecam is well known for its versatility and the ability to get unique shots and moves. Adding a gimbal at the top opens up new creative opportunities and new capabilities. It’s already enabled several Polecam owner-operators to shoot using the Ronin/M loaded with a Toshiba IK-HD minicam and the Fujinon XT17 17x zoom lens, even in windy environments.

New style FishFace underwater camera housing as used in major international aquatic events- fits the Toshiba minicams or even the Antelope Pico ultra slo mo minicam- all of which are available from Polecam Systems.

New Polecam RCP has been updated for the Toshiba IK-HD5 and the IK-4K minicams. Control up to six cameras from the one panel saving on valuable space.

As the appointed Centre of Excellence for Toshiba Europe, Polecam will be showing the latest 4K and HD minicams available and the perfect partners in UHD Prime and HD Zoom lens capabilities from Fujinon and Resolve Optics including the Fujinon TF4XA-1 prime UHD lens, the Fujinon XT17SX4 and Resolve Z10 both with powered zoom and control providing 17x and 10x zoom respectively. Polecam will happily fly the Sony A7S MK II, FS7, F5/55 cameras, along with many other leading manufacturers – Black Magic Design, Canon, Panasonic, RED and more.

The Antelope Camera Systems PICO high speed ultra-motion minicam will be on show with its dedicated FishFace underwater housing and new lens drive.

The PICO minicam is capable of producing stunning ultra slow motion HD footage up to 350fps and can be mounted on a Polecam to give stunning ultra Slo-Mo POV both above and below water.

For more information visit the Polecam website.

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