Cinekinetic, (61)-8-9459-3690, fax (61)-8-9493-2168, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.cinekinetic.com.
Cinekinetic now offers the MiniSaddlecam (also called the Cinesaddle), which is designed for the new range of DV cameras and domestic camcorders. Weighing less than one pound and measuring 8" x 10" x 11", the MiniSaddlecam is a versatile camera mount. Lighter and smaller than a tripod, the MiniSaddlecam allows the camera to be mounted in confined spaces. The included car-mounting kit enables the MiniSaddlecam to be attached to moving objects — such as a dolly or a skateboard — and moving vehicles. The MiniSaddlecam is completely self-contained and comes with everything needed to start work immediately. While panning and tilting techniques are different, the motions are as easy as if one were using a fluid head. When mounted on a movable support object such as a baby carriage, the angle can be altered by pointing the MiniSaddlecam-mounted camera forward, backward or sideways. The MiniSaddlecam can also be pushed or pulled across smooth surfaces, eliminating the need for an external dolly.
Ilford's SFX 200 negative motion picture film is a medium-speed, panchromatic black-and-white film for creating special effects by exploiting its extended red sensitivity (up to 740nm). Using a very deep red filter, skies can be rendered almost black, while vegetation comes across as almost white. The emulsion has a rating of EI 200/24 to daylight and EI 100/21 to tungsten light (3200°K). Any yellow, orange or red filter may be used, but the effect will depend on its transmission characteristics. The redder the filter, the more dramatic the effect. If a glass filter is used in the matte box in front of the lens, the choice of filter is limited by the view through the lens. For example, a very deep red filter could obscure the image and make it impossible for the camera operator to follow the action. Lighter red filters, which will create some level of this effect with SFX 200, are the 25-type filters (red, 50 percent at 600nm) and the 29-type filters (deep red, 50 percent transmittance at 625nm). With a gel filter used behind the lens, the camera operator's view is not obscured, and very deep red filters can be used for greater effect. The SFX 200 stock is available in both 16mm (in 100' and 400' lengths) and 35mm (in 100', 400' and 1,000' lengths).
Ilford, (201) 265-6000, fax (201) 265-3443, website: www.ilford.com.
Gamfloor is a self-adhesive vinyl floor covering suited for theater, television and film production. Gamfloor is available in 16 matte and gloss colors, including Chroma Key Green and Blue. The covering is 4mm thick and dyed through each layer. The self-adhesive backing makes it easy to install — 1,000 square feet can be laid in about half an hour and walked on immediately. Gamfloor can be washed, waxed or painted; when you are through, just peel it up to restore your studio in minutes. There is no messy clean-up, no residue, no smell, no drying time, no waiting. Gamfloor can be applied to concrete, vinyl, wood, painted surfaces, glass, plaster and almost any floor, wall or window. Gamfloor comes in rolls that are 48" wide by 100' long (enough to cover 400 square feet), and each roll weighs approximately 18 pounds.
Gamfloor, (323) 461-0200, fax (323) 461-4308, website: www.gamonline.com.
Kino Flo now features the flexible Blanket-Lite, which can be draped on a wall like a curtain of light, stretched on a frame, or rolled up like a rug for transportation. The Blanket-Lite is 6' x 6' in size, has a trim profile of 10" and weighs in at 28 pounds. As a cool, flexible lighting system, the Blanket-Lite can be mounted quickly to a wall or wrapped around a setpiece. Like other Kino Flos, the unit is high-output, flicker-free and cool to the touch. The Blanket-Lite offers either daylight- or tungsten-quality light, or a mixture of either in the same system. Blanket-Lite diffusion packages create controlled nuance shifts in beam gradient and color. A specially designed fabric louver focuses and hardens light. The Blanket-Lite can also be used as a building block to create much larger sources, such as 6' x 12', 12' x 12', 12' x 18', 18' x 18', etc. The package comes with a 6' x 6' metal frame, snap-on diffusion, 4Bank Mega select ballasts, four 25' head extensions, and two lightweight road cases. Accessories include a fabric louver and other diffusion packages.
Kino Flo, (818) 767-6528, fax (818) 767-6528, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.kinoflo.com.
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