To accommodate today’s preponderance of video streaming, DoPchoice now offers the patented Snapbag®softbox and Snapgrid®20/30/40/50-degree grids to pleasingly soften and direct the output of the industry’s respected Cameo® F-Series Fresnels.

Markus Förderer, ASC, BVK doesn’t take chances on set. He considers shooting days precious so he rigorously tests new gear, new moves and new ideas long before he gets to set. “Shooting days are there to shoot” he says, “not to set up and light,” so he comes to the set prepared.

Brainstorm is proud to announce its participation in the 5GMediaHUB project, which aims to accelerate the testing and validation of media applications with 5G technology. Brainstorm will lead the definition of the different cases of use of the project, its technical requirements, KPIs, and will also establish the basis on which the validation plan will be designed. The specific scenario to be developed and validated by Brainstorm is focused on broadcasting panoramic virtual content optimally to multiple users.

WarnerMedia leads the way in advanced use of virtual tools in Argentina and Chile

The company is a pioneer in the production of high-level hyper-realistic content thanks to the creativity of its multidisciplinary team and Brainstorm's advanced technology

Brainstorm has supplied a number of virtual production equipment and solutions at the  WarnerMedia's facilities in Argentina and Chile, making the entity a pioneer in the advanced use of virtual tools in the Southern Cone and consolidating itself as the undisputed leader in the region in terms of generating high-level hyper-realistic television content, thanks to the symbiosis of the Spanish company's advanced technology with the creativity of the channel's qualified graphics department staff in Chile.

MSE does it again with another smart mounting solution to add to their Gobo Plate™ line—this time using Matthews must-have grip essential, the 5/8” Baby Pin. Like their other Gobo Plates, the Gobo Plate Baby Pin is a US-made, rock-solid machined hardware solution. Designed to save time and energy when mounting 2.5” grip heads to an endless variety of equipment and set architecture, this professional answer has an MSRP under $40.

The Digital Cinema Society announces the completion of a new mini-doc, Getting Safely Back to Work in the Age of Covid. The program is dedicated to the memory of our friend and longtime DCS member, Allen Daviau, ASC, an early victim of the disease.

Polygon Labs, an innovative studio pushing the boundaries of interactive data applications and visual branding, is highlighting the success of Creative Hub, its remote, on-demand creative and professional services platform.

Since its launch in April 2020, many of Polygon Labs’ clients have used Creative Hub to produce their remote virtual studio productions, with no need for physical cameras, tracking devices or green screens. All human interaction happens remotely, bringing the presenters into the set via live video stream. This exact set up was used last month by popular Verizon Media-owned tech news publisher, Engadget for its CES 2021 virtual studio presentations. Polygon Labs worked closely with Michelle Kratchman, Creative Director/Head of Art and AR/VR Design at Verizon Media and her creative team to design a virtual studio environment that could be used as a fully remote production set to present products, interview guests and to discuss consumer trends.

DoPchoice introduces two new Snapbags® especially created for single tube Helios and Titan lights from Astera. Made to give filmmakers maximum control of their lighting, both premiere similar groundbreaking softbox benefits including intensified output, adjustable beam spread, simplified pack-up, and an easy track mounting system—all in a lightweight Snapbag.

DoPchoice now offers light directing tools to work with Aputure’s just-launched LS600D LED fixture. To complement this daylight-balanced point source, DoPchoice has designed two new Snapbag® softboxes to directly fit the light’s Bowens mount as well as a Double Bracket which enables a pair of 600D fixtures to accommodate other Snapbags.

Matthews Studio Equipment expands the Gobo Plate™ line by bringing the industry another smartly conceived, ruggedly fabricated, affordable on-set grip tool that’s easy for anyone to use. Whether working on stage or location, monitors are found in every corner of today’s sets allowing all departments to remain dialed into the day’s work. The Gobo Plate Media Mount https://bit.ly/YouTube_GoboMediaMount offers greater versatility, mobility, safety and adaptability than a traditional VESA mount alone while solving other practical onset concerns—all for under $100.