Filmotechnic USA, provider of high performance camera car systems to the entertainment industry, has added the new Flight Head 6S to its award-winning fleet of stabilized remote heads, arms and camera car systems. Advanced features of the 6S are incorporated into the history-proven stabilized platform of Filmotechnic’s original Flight Heads.
John Urso, Filmotechnic USA’s head of sales, said that the 6S pushes the filmmaking envelope. “It’s got an unlimited 360 roll axis with HD-SDI slip ring, new joystick console and the latest electronic design.”
Engineered for silky smooth shots with precise camera control, the 6S, continued Urso, virtually eliminates vibration and unwanted shakes during rough, fast camera moves. He added, “The latest GPS auto horizon assures rock solid horizon in high-G turns. The 6S also offered unmatched flexibility and reliability, it’s good-to-go on a variety of regular and telescoping camera cranes, dollies, camera cars, quad bikes, helicopters, cable cam rigs and other Mitchell mount platforms. Guiding it all are ergonomically engineered joysticks and handwheels for responsive, exact camera positioning.”
The 6S features an intuitive touch-screen display, quick release camera plate and lens drives interfaces for Canon and Fujinon lenses. The 6S Flight Head accepts the majority of motion picture and broadcast cameras. It can be set up in underslung/overslung configuration, in both wired or wireless modes. Its design allows for the fast mounting of fully rigged cameras without the need for moving any of the accessories. The 6S head with handle payloads of up to 122 pounds.
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pie’s production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
“We believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,” said Heller. “By blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.”
“Working with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,” shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. “Warm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.”
“The first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,” Heller observed. “Having worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.” Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletop’s brisk international... Read More