TruColor HS given rave review by leading DoP

Leading the way in the latest phosphorous technology, the TruColor HS is an ideal light for film and TV - as John de Borman BSC testifies on his latest movie.

"What a fabulous light the TruColor HS is . I have just been working with it in Africa on a film called ‘Half of a yellow sun’. The most impressive thing about it is how small it is against the output you get . It’s like having 1.2K HMI but smaller than the size of a 2ft 4bank kinoflo! So perfect for travelling . It is soft and directional with the egg crate provided. What was so surprising is that against the harsh Nigerian sun it worked very well in car interiors when we put it on the bonnet mount and even on exteriors to lift the very dark complexions of the Nigerians . It is a very versatile light converts easily from tungsten to daylight and has it’s own dimmer that doesn’t effect the colour temperature . Doesn’t need a lot of power and for us ideal as we were shooting a lot in small rooms on location and was able to use it to continue the daylight through the window so that it would subtly send the light further into the room. It could be hidden easily and doesn’t seem to heat up so great in the searing heat of Africa.
I was very impressed with it and could see lots of other possibilities ....you could for instance have a bank of them side by side and create a pretty big and powerful soft single source light without it taking lots of power or room. I’ll have to try that on my next film... Anyway a great piece of kit to have when you are in a tight spot and needing some soft directional punch out of your light. Well done."
John de Borman BSC

New Phosphor Technology Shown at BSC

LCA were delighted to show another new lighting technology to hit the industry at the BSC the other night.

The new TruColor HS delivers an unprecedented volume of soft light optimised for image capture, as well as other applications that demand accurate colour rendering. By harnessing Remote Phosphor Technology (RPT), the TruColor HS exceeds the output of a traditional 2K incandescent soft light using less than 400 watts of AC power. This means you can plug several units into a single 15 amp circuit and avoid the added cost of generators, fuel, and heavy cables. Operating temperatures are also significantly reduced, producing virtually no heat in the illuminated area. 

Putting the new light through its paces at the BSC was Robbie Bryan, Derek Suter BSC, Lou Bogue (gaffer), Alan Lowne BSC Magazine, Richard Blanchard 

Look at those skin tones - Derek Suter BSC and Lou Bogue












Nick Shapley and John de Borman

Lou Bogue (gaffer) Robin. Vidgeon BSC put the PRG TrueClor HS Phosphor light though it's paces

Rather than traditional diffusion to soften the light source, the light actually emits from the RPT panels on the front of the fixture, providing a lighting characteristic that radiates equally in a 160o radius. The ability for TruColor HS light to "wrap" your subject with soft, edgeless shadows is unlike any fixture you’ve ever used.

PRG has partnered with a leading innovator of phosphor technology to develop special high-CRI formulations that deliver 3200K with a CRI of 96. When daylight is required, the interchangeable phosphor panels allow the same fixture to output 5200K with a CRI of 90. Additional color temperatures are being developed to match other light conditions. The color temperature of the TruColor HS is extremely consistent fixture to fixture, and will not change over time like other lighting technologies.

Like all PRG products, the TruColor HS is extremely durable, built to last with anodized alloy construction, flexible polycarbonate panels, and field-serviceable components. The fixture ballast includes both local and DMX control, and connects to the lamp head with a ruggedized multi-core cable.

The TruColor HS is completely flicker-free and passively cooled, perfect for any film or television project, in the studio or on location.

Features

• Utilizes Remote Phosphor Technology (RPT) for accurate, consistent output
• Optimized output for film, video and still photography
• Changeable CCT for maximum flexibility
• High-quality color rendering: CRI 96 @ 3200K, CRI 90 @ 5200K
• Delivers up to 60fc @ 10’, 645 lx @ 3m at 3200K, 75fc @ 10’, 806 lx @ 3m at 5200K
• 160o light spread
• Small and lightweight
• 100% flicker-free
• Passive cooling – no fans, no noise
• Local and remote dimming on-ballast with no color shift • Optional phase dimming ballast
• Field serviceable components
• Built-in filter tray to attach accessories
• Accessories include gel frame, louvers

For more information call LCA on +44 (0)20 8833 7600 or email sales@lcauk.com.

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An Interview with Roger Deakins

Thursday 19th May was a great day for cinematography, when the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), organised a showing of Roger Deakins classic film, the Shawshank Redemption, at the Odeon in Piccadilly followed by a Q&A session. 

The interview was conducted by John de Borman, President of the BSC, also a renowned Director of Photography, and is currently filming Quartet starring Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Billy Connolly. John has also worked on An Education, The Full Monty, The Guru and recently The Engagement.

Lighting the interview was the Briese 77, supplied by Pixi Motion. These were the only lights required.

 

Roger Deakins is currently working on his latest project with director Sam Mendes, Skyfall, the latest Bond movie staring Daniel Craig as 007. His other achievements include block busters such as True Grit, No Country for Old Men, Jarhead, Fargo, The Big Lebowski and recently In Time and The Company Men.



You can see the Q&A session on the SC website at http://www.bscine.com/events/