New light shows its TruColor in the UK

After extensive use in the USA and with resounding success, Production Resource Groups, TruColor HS lighting system for film and television production is now available to buy at LCA.

TruColor HS uniquely represents the next generation of professional lighting tools with an incredibly accurate, vivid color rendering across the visible spectrum. Equally impressive is the volume of light produced, with nearly twice as much output as a 2K soft source with no substantial heat, no flicker and no noise.

Bob Finley (Gaffer: MIB3, The Matrix Revolutions, Spider-Man 3) commented, "The HS light has performed very well on set. We have found it to be a very versatile piece of lighting equipment both in night and day interiors. I have been using one now for four weeks -- now I wish I had four fixtures."

Darran Webb, television LD whose portfolio includes X-Factor, American Idol and America's Got Talent had this to say: "From my experience with HS lights so far, these are major improvements on anything that is already out there. The enthusiasm I was getting from the producer and director was very positive."

At the heart of TruColor HS fixtures are custom-formulated ChromaLit™ remote phosphor panels, the result of collaboration between PRG and Intematix, a leading supplier of LED phosphors. The result: accurate and consistent color rendering that has been achieved at a wide range of color temperatures. Light spreads evenly from the HS fixture at nearly 160º with a single soft shadow. The TruColor HS can output up to 100 fc at 10 feet, providing an unprecedented 25,000 lumens while consuming less than 450 watts.

For more information or to purchase your TrColor HS call us on +44 (0)20 88337600 or email sales@lcauk.com.

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Daylight and Tungsten from the same tube! The new Cine Magic Tube is here

LCA – Lights, Camera, Action will be presenting the latest innovation in lighting equipment at this years BSC Show and at BVE London. The Cine Magic Tube (CMT) is a 32watt 60cm Plasma tube available in daylight or tungsten - from the same tube! The units can be AC or DC driven, DMX Controlled and either mounted and rigged individually or in 1,2,4,6 or 8 bank housings.

Designed and constructed in Germany by Cinesphere, LCA will be sole distributors of the CMT in the UK.

Key facts:

Dimmable to 30% 
With the external ballast, the CMTs can be dimmed to approximately 30% of their maximum output with a minimum change in the colour temperature (approx. 100° Kelvin). Operating at 40 - 70kHz all ballasts are flicker-free and camera speed and shutter angle can be adjusted freely. The ballasts can be switched from 18W to 36W which enables the utilisation of either 60cm (2ft) or 120cm (4ft) CMTs.

Compatibility 
The CMT is fully compatible with other systems. With mechanical and electrical adapters tubelights or ballasts of other manufacturers can be used.

Squashed Grids 
With two different coloured grids (silver or black) the light can be directed as desired. The grids are being fastened to the lamps with Velcro straps and are secured by two safety clips. 

Sturdy Design 
The design with a flexible shaft increases the lifetime of the foldable wings considerably. The wings serve as reflectors or barndoors and also protect the tubes during transportation. Metal edges reinforce the black housing. The inner wings are white.

Quick Release 
A quick release ball-socket bracket plate slides into an interlocking plate on the housing to speed up installation. The plate is secured by a screw. Two versions of the mounting plate are available: spigot or socket.

Security 
Each singular tube or the complete unit can be disconnected and reconnected from or to the ballast at any time without damage to electronics or the tubes. All tubes are covered with a splinter protection for more security in transport and handling.

Also available with the CMT is a range of flicker-free electronic ballasts, capable of dimming to 30% of the maximum power without any significant shift in colour temperature. The ballasts are capable of dimming T-8 tubes (18/36W) or other standard T-12 tubes (20/40W) and are therefore directly interchangeable with other fixtures.

For each bank-size there is a dedicated ballast. The Eight Bank version can alternatively supply two Four Banks or one Eight Bank fixture. The toggle switch allows for switching from 18W to 36W enabling you to have one ballast for either a 60cm (2'-0") or a 120cm (4'-0") fixture. On request all ballasts can be ordered with analogue and / or digital DMX interface for lighting consoles. 

With the additional mounting clamp the ballasts can be attached to a stand. This keeps the ballasts off the ground and protects them against damage. The CMT comes with a range of accessories including a range if different size bags, squashed grid in silver or black and a quick-release ball-socket bracket plate with 16mm spigot or socket.


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

It's a Briese...Lighting Boy Band, JLS

Recently shot on the banks of the River Thames, the latest JLS music video was lit on the south bank near London Bridge by Briese Lighting's 140.

August Jakobsson , DoP, used the Briese as it was the ideal large soft directional beauty light - it was easy to move and rig on a mega boom and created a beautiful soft pool of light wrapping around the 4 singers. 

 

The Briese 140 H specs:

Lamp options: 

1200w MSR daylight, 2500w MSR daylight, 2000w tungsten, Low volt tungsten (Equivalent to 5000w)
 

Standard kit diffusion: 

1/4 Grid Cloth, 1/2 Grid Cloth
 

Optional diffusion: 

1/4 silk, Full silk
Honeycomb option
 

Dimensions: 

Diameter 140cm, Depth 104cm, Weight 8.2kg

 

 

For more information on Briese Lighting, contact the LCA team on +44 (0)20 8833 7600 or visit our website http://www.lcauk.com