Skip to content

Newsroom

Fujifilm Launches New “MK” Series Of Cinema Lenses

[caption id="attachment_274917" align="alignnone" width="800"]MK18-55mm cinema lens available now[/caption]

WAYNE, N.J. – The Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM has unveiled the MK Series of cinema lenses for E-mount cameras, which boast advanced optical performance, ultra-compact and lightweight design, as well as superb cost performance. The first in this series to be introduced, the FUJINON MK18-55mm T2.9, is a standard zoom with an 18-55mm focal length. It will be available in early March for $3,799. The entire “MK” series is designed with the ‘emerging’ cinematographer in mind, whether shooting a live event, online programming, documentary, corporate video, wedding, independent or short film production.

Read More »

SmallHD Unveils its First OLED Monitor

[caption id="attachment_274914" align="alignnone" width="800"]SmallHD 702-OLED 7.7" monitor[/caption]

CARY, NC – SmallHD announces its first OLED monitor, the 702-OLED. The 7.7-inch screen combines the renowned color accuracy and contrast ratio of an OLED display, with the feature set of the industry standard SmallHD 702-Bright so that it is ideal on camera or on a director’s rig. Able to produce wide color gamut color accuracy, it is an effective tool for DIT’s and directors on-set use. The new monitor displays a 24 Bit (8bpc) color depth with a 160+ degree, viewing angle. The 1280×800 screen has a 191 pixel per inch density.

Read More »

Tommy Stephenson, 1963-2017

In Memoriam: Tommy Stephenson, 53

FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH — Tommy Stephenson, longtime sales manager for Burbank, CA-based TMB, died Feb. 21, 2017. He was 53. Stephenson was the first employee to be hired by TMB founders and partners Marshall Bissett and Colin Waters after they formed the company to distribute entertainment production supplies in the mid-1980s.

Read More »

ILC Golf Outing 2017 Takes Place Again to Back Behind the Scenes

[caption id="attachment_274909" align="alignnone" width="800"]ILC holds golf outing in 2017[/caption]

CHICAGO – Ready to golf in 2017? ILC (Arlington Heights IL) will once again host the annual Golf Outing to benefit the Behind the Scenes Charity. This year’s event will be held at White Pines Golf Club (Bensenville IL) Thursday July 27th. This event is perfect for everyone, no matter their skill level, from beginners to scratch golfers. Foursomes will play in a round of “best ball” with additional challenges throughout the round. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. The event will include a round of golf, lunch, cocktail hour, and dinner as well as a door-prize raffle and other games.

Read More »

Susan McGuirl Joins Behind the Scenes Foundation Board

[caption id="attachment_274906" align="alignnone" width="200"]Susan McGuirl[/caption]

NYC – Susan McGuirl, the Head of North America Entertainment, Entertainment Division, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, has accepted an invitation to join the Behind the Scenes Foundation Board of Directors. Susan has been in the insurance industry for over 25 years holding various leadership positions in both claims and underwriting. Allianz Entertainment is the largest entertainment insurance writer in the U.S. focusing on providing specialized insurance solutions for the entertainment industry. 

Read More »

Rose Brand’s West Coast Operation Moves to Larger Facility

SUN VALLEY, CA — Rose Brand, based in Secaucus, NJ, noted a new location for its office serving the West Coast. The new location, 11440 Sheldon Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352, is just three miles from the company’s former location. Measuring 68,750 square feet, it’s 60 percent larger than the old facility. In addition to its East and West Coast locations, Rose Brand Inc. also has facilities for its Swag Decor company in the Orlando and Miami, Florida areas.

Read More »
Mega-Lite Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel

Mega-Lite Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel

The Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel is a compact yet powerful ellipsoidal with a smooth, flat spotlight available in either cool white or warm white to better fit your required application. This single source 50-watt LED fixture has a robust output all while weighing less than five pounds. It’s just the right size for a small to medium sized stage or venue.

Read More »

Cody Lisle Makes Gem and Jam Festival Stage Glow With Chauvet

[caption id="attachment_274893" align="alignnone" width="800"]Cody Lisle lights the Gem and Jam show with Chauvet fixtures[/caption]

TUCSON, AZ –– Set in the vast expanse of the Sonoran Desert in early February, the Gem and Jam Festival has a way of inspiring flights of imagination. Originally an after-party for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, the four day electronic music festival, which this year featured stars like The Trancident and The Floozies, pays tribute to its roots by embellishing its grounds with a captivating and sparkling array of crystalline artwork. This enchanting atmosphere was readily apparent at the Festival’s Onyx Stage, the only indoor stage of the four gem-inspired stages, set to go off at closing of the mainstage and continue to sunrise.

Read More »
Ayria's tour ran from Nov. 8 in Seattle to Dec. 11 in San Francisco.

Pin Point Lighting Sends dot2 core Console on Tour with Ayria

SAN FRANCISCO – Pin Point Lighting, based in suburban Philadelphia, provided the lighting design and programming for electro-industrial artist Ayria on the Paper Dolls USA Tour supporting her latest eponymous album.  Pin Point Lighting supplied a full floor package to the tour plus MA Lighting’s dot2 core compact lighting console. In fact, Ayria’s drummer was the designated technician for the tour setting up the whole show in under 30 minutes at each stop.

Read More »