Thursday, May 25, 2023

PERG News: Cine Gear

      


| PERG News: March 2023 |
 


Dear PERG Members and Friends,

We are expecting a great turn out for the PERG Rental House Breakfast at Cine Gear. Please be sure to RSVP for the event, otherwise security will not have your name at the gate. Invitations have been sent separately to PERG members. If your company is not a member and interested in joining PERG, please reach out to Harry for an application and come as a guest of a PERG member or one of PERG's sponsors. They can RSVP for you.

Unfortunately, Cine Gear Expo has not responded to our inquiries. For now, we suggest parking in the Paramount Van Ness lot, but cannot guarantee that. We cannot guarantee we will have Cine Gear badges for those guests who have not already picked theirs up. We'll keep you posted.

Scroll for exciting pre-Cine Gear news and sponsor information!

Be sure to visit all our members!


PERG members exhibiting at Cine Gear 2023

Abel Cine

ACT Entertainment/AC Power Distribution

Anton Bauer (Videndum)

Area Four Industries America

Arri, Inc.

Astera

Atlas Lens Co.

Zeiss

Chimera

Cinemoves, Inc. 

City Theatrical

CORE SWX 

Creative Handbook

Desisti

Duclos Lenses

Elation Professional

ETC

Fujifilm

AI 728

Kino Flo Lighting Systems 

LiteGear, Inc.

Litepanels (Videndum)

Quasar Science (Videndum)

Lux Lighting

Miller Camera Support (Videndum)

Moss LED

MTY Works 

O’Connor  (Videndum)

ProductionHub 

Rental Tracker

Robe Lighting

Rosco

Sony Electronics Cinema Division




 
Come see your friends from Band Pro & Angenieux at Cine Gear LA!  You’ll find us outside on the Paramount Lot NY Streets, Booth #70.
 
Stop by and check out Angenieux’s new, next generation U35/FF Full Pack set of Optimo Ultra Compact zoom lenses.  See the latest Integrated Optical Palette (IOP) custom look options for Angenieux Optimo Primes, including the new Pearlescent, and Tiffen Blue Streak internal IOP filters.  Live IOP lens customization & cine lens evaluation demos will be provided throughout the show featuring critical lens evaluation “PAT Charts” by Prêt À Tourner.  All this and cold drinks on the Paramount Lot, what more could you ask for?  We’ll see you there!


  
Show attendees are invited to join the filmmakers of Band Pro’s new 8K short film ‘Make Believe’ for a screening and live Q&A at Sherry Lansing Theater on Friday 6/2 at 2:00 PM.  ‘Make Believe’ was captured on Sony Venice 2 using Sony’s new Rialto 2 extension system and lensed with full frame Angenieux Optimo Primes. Created in partnership with Sony, and shot entirely on Stargate Studios’ virtual LED stage, ‘Make Believe’ provides a compelling look at modern virtual production techniques combined with state-of-the- art camera & custom-look cinema lens technology.


Core SWX, a leading provider of batteries and charging solutions, will be showing its new Renegade Series of power stations. They are the culmination of years of research and development to deliver high capacity, high current output, and exceptional quality, lithium-based power solutions with incredible versatility for the Cinema and Lighting Industries.


The Renegade Series features three models: the Renegade, Renegade XL, and Renegade XL 48.  The Renegade is a 777wh, LIFEPO4 power station delivering 15v, 28v and 48 simultaneously with up to a 1200w output. From a fully discharged state, the included PFQ8 external charger can recharge the Renegade in less than 3.5 hours. 

 
The two Renegade XL models are 1376wh, Li-Ion power stations. The RNG-XL-1 can deliver 15v, 28v, or 48v making it a versatile power source for various cinema equipment. If you are in need of a lighting-focused option, the RNG-XL48 variant has got you covered with its dual 48v, 15amp outputs. The Renegade XL's groundbreaking built-in charging system can recharge its massive 1376Wh capacity in just 5 hours.  Moreover, the Renegade XL also provides unparalleled flexibility and efficiency with the optional SFQ40 rapid charger, which can charge one Renegade XL in an astonishing 2.5 hours, setting a new industry benchmark in the cinema world. 
 
All 3 models are the same size and footprint as their nickel metal hydride cousin, the Maverick, fitting in most dolly compartments and legacy shipping cases. Just like with the Maverick, units are highly serviceable to maximize up-time and minimize downtime for maximum ROI.







 


We are celebrating 25 years in business with the unveiling of our newest browser-based product - RTProSL+! 
 
As the trusted software vendor of choice for the Film & Entertainment Rental Industry, Rental Tracker is driven to keep up with cutting edge technology & emerging business trends. 
 
RTProSL+ combines our industry-driven features and functionality with an innovative browser interface. Keeping efficiency and performance in mind, RTProSL+ gives users the ability to be mobile and work on the fly from any device. 
Managing your rental operations has never been easier! RTProSL+ is designed to streamline your workflows and increase inventory visibility while maximizing profits. 
 
Join us at Cinegear, booth 111, to see live demonstrations of RTProSL+ and our RFID Solution! Visit us and discover how Rental Tracker can assist you in accomplishing your goals.







ZEISS is excited to hit the New York streets in the Paramount lot at booth #49! You'll find our full range of cinema lenses and a demo of our CinCraft Mapper. Our visitors will also have a chance to win a free ZEISS Milvus lens! Don’t miss out. After coming to our booth, join us at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday June 3rd at 5pm! We’re sponsoring a special screening of the 2023 HBO Camera Assessment Series Documentary, which is open to all registered Cine Gear attendees. 


For 10 years now, HBO CAS has helped DPs, directors and producers to select the most appropriate camera for their scenario. ZEISS Supreme Prime and CZ.2 Cinema Zoom lenses were used exclusively for their consistent look across all cameras tested. Our partner, the Digital Cinema Society is moderating a Q&A following the screening with the HBO CAS team. We suggest arriving early! By staging complex and real-life scenarios, Director/DP Suny Behar presents an in-depth review of the strengths and weaknesses of each camera system. Cameras tested include the Sony VENICE 2, RED V-Raptor, ARRI Alexa Mini, ARRI Alexa 35, Blackmagic Ursa 12k, and Kodak 5219 film.



Tuesday, April 4, 2023

PERG at NAB 2023

 | PERG News: PERG at NAB 2023 |





There are a lot of exciting things happening at NAB this year. Some of PERG’s sponsors have provided a sneak peek into some of their announcements below. 

Here are some of the events PERG will be part of:

PERG General Membership Meeting.
Monday, April 17 4-6:30 PM | Create Inspiration Zone C2133. 
An unequalled opportunity for the principals within the rental community to see colleagues, renew relationships, and make new ones. The reception is followed by a presentation and meeting. 

Please RSVP today!
We look forward to seeing you there!



Hitting 2030 Sustainability Goals from Prep to Wrap.
Monday, April 17 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | North Hall N252/N254. Join the International Cinematographers Guild IATSE Local 600 and the Production Equipment Rental Group (PERG) in a discussion with sustainability experts about the steps that producers, department heads, suppliers and studios can take to meet these goals. Learn about the environmental impact of productions large and small while gaining insight into everyday practices that will slash our carbon footprint. Find out more.


Kodak Workshop.
Monday April 17, 2-6 pm | C7345 CineCentral. PERG and ARRI Rental join Kodak to sponsor this session at CineCentral. Celebrating 100 years of 16mm filmmaking, Kodak presents this practical motion picture film workshop to equip a new generation of artists with the knowledge they need to shoot on this still thriving and unmatched medium. Addressing the basics of film capture, the workshop will cover necessary steps to shoot on 16mm film, from selecting and ordering film stock to loading and exposing. The workshop will also offer basic information about film processing and post-production. Instructed by seasoned professionals, attendees will receive hands-on learning with Arriflex 416 cameras, including magazine loading, and a variety of useful informational materials. See full schedule. 


Director of Photography Conference.
April 18-19, 2023 | Las Vegas Convention Center. PERG is proud to be an association sponsor of The Director of Photography Creative Conference, a two-day training event that focuses on the range of techniques and best practices available to Cinematographers. See the full schedule. 


Anton Bauer (Videndum)
Booth C5817


Videndum Production Solutions will be showcasing mobile power, lighting, prompting, and robotic broadcast products. Highlights include: 

• Autoscript’s revolutionary Voice prompting control technology with advanced speech recognition
• Vinten’s lightweight Osprey Pedestals, designed to frame content with precision and deliver effortless freedom of movement
• Litepanels’ Studio X LED Fresnels and Gemini 2x1 Hard, ultra-bright RGBWW LED panels

ARRI
Booth C6325

Simple. Seamless. Cinematic. ARRI’s modern, integrated technologies and solutions, give you have the freedom to focus on your craft. To learn more, join us at NAB 2023 in Las Vegas where the incredibly variety of what ARRI has to offer will be on full display. Get to know our latest advances in camera and lighting technology, including ALEXA 35 and Orbiter, and take the chance to talk to the ARRI Solutions team about your next project. At ARRI, we specialize in enhancing the creative process by making it intuitive and synergetic regardless of application. From cinestyle filmmaking to corporate events, from sports broadcasting to streaming platforms, ARRI has the state-of-the-art equipment, customized solutions, and trusted expertise to best suit your needs and inspire your vision. 
Meeting Room #MR118 by appointment only.


ASTERA
Booth C5345


Discover Astera’s Lighting solutions at NAB2023. The lightweight nature of Astera lights for transport, and the speed and ease with which Astera lights can be set up is crucial to lighting professionals. In addition the flexibility in mounting options and a wireless approach mean great things can be achieved in unusual spaces. Imagine a scene being filmed in a historic building and how crucial Astera’s battery-operated lights can be in a space where no permanent rig could be installed.

Add-ons and third-Party Solutions. Astera will be showcasing their growing portfolio of lighting solutions, which includes not only their core range of innovative lights, but a selection of third-party products that maximize the creative potential of the range as a whole.
 
Meeting at NAB2023. We look forward to meeting industry professionals who are driven by a true passion and excitement for the art of cinema and look to Astera for products that will help them to achieve their vision. Join us at NAB2023, where we’ll be exhibiting our full range of products at Booth C.5345!

Band Pro
Booth C6717, Central Hall



Core SWX
Booth 5535, Central Hall


Come check out lighting’s new hero – Apex 360 battery system.


Fujifilm 
Booth C5725  

Fujinon has some exciting news to share. Come by the booth!


Fujifilm is proud to sponsor NAB Cine Central.


Intellievent



LiteGear
Booth C6945


Come see the new LiteDimmer, LiteMat G2, and New LiteMat Spectrum 8


NFP



Taylor & Taylor



Zeiss
Booth C8017


Join us for two informative sessions at the NAB Conference Room N232, first on April 19 from 1:30pm -2:45pm for ZEISS Conversations with Alex Salahi! We'll explore the art of cinematography with Salahi, who contributed to projects ranging from live-action and documentary films to TV films, shows, and commercials. Listen in and learn about his distinctive visual style and his process for choosing lenses to achieve unique looks. This live edition of ZEISS Conversations will also include an interactive audience Q&A session. 

Our second conference session, The Science of Lens Flares, happens later on the 19th from 4:30-5:45pm, where we will will share the science behind developing Supreme Prime Radiance lenses, which artistically emphasize lens flares. Listen in as we break down the science of flares and how ZEISS engineers built lenses to take full advantage of flares in a controlled and predictable way.

This NAB, ZEISS has teamed up with B&H for their Virtual Production Stage! You don’t want to miss this year’s tech showcase and workflow demonstration; see ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses in the Central Hall at B&H booth C8017. We can’t wait to see you there!