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Here is a bit more detail on some of our kit and facilities.

 Cameras

 

 

 

Canon HDV Camera XL-H1

The XL H1 HD offers a broad range of capabilities, emulating those of cameras that are significantly more expensive. They include the "Professional JackPack" which allows the user to send out an uncompressed HD signal (through the HD-SDI terminal), input and output SMPTE time code and receive a Genlock signal. Image capture through Genuine Canon optics, which rank among the very best in the world, interchangeable lenses and the "open architecture" of Canon's XL series of camcorders gives the XL H1 superb creative flexibility.
The Canon XL H1 also features uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M) output, as well as Genlock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. The XL H1 features total Cine control, customizable settings and a well-balanced design -- for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands.


Canon Video Camera XL1S

Like its predecessor, the XL1, the XL1S also features Canon’s unique lens-mount system. When used with an optional EF mount adapter, this system allows the user to add Canon’s range of EF lenses for EOS 35 mm camera, adding to the versatility of the XL1S.

Super high resolution - The XL1S makes the most of the DV format by using a 3-CCD system that assigns a separate CCD to each primary colour. A beam-splitting prism precisely separates the light passing through the lens to achieve outstanding detail and colour reproduction.

Pixel shift - Advanced CCD technology called pixel shift helps solve common shooting problems. This signal processing technique helps the XL1S to achieve a wider dynamic range, reduced vertical smearing, and brighter video in low light without loss of resolution.

Canon has chosen to incorporate larger-sized pixels in each CCD to deliver outstanding results when shooting in super low-light situations. By optimizing the central portion of the camera head, which handles small level signals in CCD peripheral circuit, top-class horizontal resolution for worldwide DV standards is realized. The noise level of the XL1S is improved by 14dB over the XL1, giving clearer images in dark conditions.


Canon Camera DM-XM1

At last there's a high-performance camcorder for serious digital enthusiasts. The Canon XM1 is the sister model to the XL1, a camcorder highly praised by the professionals for its state of the art technology with broadcast quality pictures. Based on the same exceptional design, the XM1 combines the strengths of the Canon L lens system, CCD technology and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) to achieve outstanding picture quality. Equipped with a series of pre-programmed settings and filming effects, this serious tool will help you attain new levels of creativity. The incorporation of fluorite technology provides unrivaled sharpness and resolution while eliminating most color aberrations.


Samsung Camera VP-D20

The SC-DC173 DVD camcorder is an affordable, compact unit for families on-the-go, including the aforementioned dual and multi format compatibilities and featuring a 34x Optical Zoom with 680K Pixel CCD and a 2.7inch wide LCD for impressive image clarity and usability.

JVC Digital Camera GR-DVX9

Camcorder Sensor Resolution: 800 Kpix
Media Type: Mini DV
Optical Sensor Type: CCD
Optical Sensor Size: 1/4"
Digital Zoom: 200 x
Recording Speed: SP, LP
Shooting Modes: Iris-priority
Special Effects: Sepia, Monotone, Video Echo, Twilight, Classic Film, Strobe
Faders: White fader, slide wipe, door wipe, dissolve, black & white fader, scroll wipe, window wipe, corner wipe, shutter wipe, black fader
Image Stabiliser: Electronic
Exposure Modes: Automatic, manual
White Balance Presets: Fine, cloudy, tungsten light
PCM Digital Sound: 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
Digital Video Format: MJPEG
Remote Control: Universal remote control - infrared - multi-brand compatibility

Thomson Camera VMD3

 Camera Extras

 

 

 

Wide Angle lens XL SC-3 (for Canon XL cameras)

Shoulder strap & Mic input MA-200 (for Canon XL cameras)

Porta Brace rain/snow cover

 Tripods

 

 

 

Hague Tripod Tracking Dolly D5


The dolly has two sets of locating holes for the tripod legs, which means the tripod can be used in both high and low positions. It has eight radial ball bearing wheels which set the track width to the correct positions as the dolly moves down the track. The Tracking Dolly is ideal for use on location or in the studio, all you need is a reasonably flat surface. The dolly will accept all tripods that have feet smaller than 45mm in diameter or with a base spreader, 3 straps are supplied for securing your tripod to the dolly and also supplied are 2 track connectors for joining your track.

Sachtler Optex Tripod DV4

Manfrotto Tripod M501

Manfrotto Tripod MN117B

 Playback

 

 

 

JML DVD /CD/MP3 player DVD 100

JML monitor SP-M50

 Lighting

 

 

 

Blondes lighting set (2x lamps)

Redheads lighting set (3x lamps)

Sachtler Reporter 300 (3x 300w kit)

Hannel portable light

Lighting shields

Gels & diffusers (bundle of 10, variety of types/colours)

 Sound

 

 

 

Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic

Sennheiser MKH-416P48U RF (MKH-416, MKH416) Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser MKH-416P48U 48v Phantom Powered Short Gun RF Condenser Microphone (Gun Mic / Shotgun Mic)

The MKH 416 is a short gun interference tube microphone.

Its excellent directivity and compact design, high consonant articulation and feedback rejection make the MKH 416 a superb all-round microphone for film, radio and television, especially for outside broadcast applications.


Sennheiser ME67 shotgun Mic

Sennheiser ME-67 (ME67) long gun hyper-cardioid (lobar) microphone head (Requires K6 PSU) (Sennheiser p/n 03285)

The ME 67 is a long gun microphone capsule designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. A highly directional microphone, it can be used where the microphone must be placed at a distance from the sound source. Matte black, anodized, scratch-resistant finish.

 

Sennheiser EW-100 lavalier radio mic

Sennheiser EW-100 (EW100) ENG G2 radio microphone kit with lavalier and handheld transmitters

The ew 100-ENG G2 system is ideal for video recording in the most varied recording situations. The ME 2 clip-on microphone is virtually invisible. The extremely small SK 100 G2 bodypack transmitter and the SKP 100 G2 plug-on transmitter as well as the EK 100 G2 camera receiver feature nine frequency banks with four directly accessible presets each – ready for immediate use.


Sony ECM-44B lavalier radio mic

Sony ECM-44B (ECM44B, ECM-44, ECM44) omni-directional lavalier (tie-clip) microphone with XLR - pre amp

Sony has produced over five million professional ECM (Electret Condenser Microphones) microphones and the ECM-44 is the affordable, general voice model. It provides good sound quality and is widely used in business presentation systems and TV production. The ECM-44 is available in four versions, featuring different connector types. This model, ECM-44B, is the XLR version with power barrel for use as a wired microphone.

Canon stereo mic

Rycote windshield & boom stand

Sennheiser Headphones

Canon Headphones

 Stills Cameras

 

 

 

Canon Powershot S11S 3.2 meagapixel stills camera

The PowerShot S1 IS lets you get incredibly close to your subject. Its 10x optical zoom lens with IS is ideal for detailed shots. The enhanced Movie Mode means you can really move in on the action. Combine the zoom with the PowerShot S1 IS's enhanced Movie Mode and you can record detailed movies with superior, flicker-free VGA resolution. Using a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second for super smooth action, the PowerShot S1 IS automatically adjusts the exposure, focusing and white balance as you film. You can use the optical zoom to manually change your composition at the same time. The result is an impressively improved image quality and sound. And as you can record up to approximately 1GB of movie (depending on the size and speed of the memory card used), recording times are longer.

 

Nikon Coolpix 775 2.1 megapixel stills camera

The fully automatic Coolpix 775 is so easy to use that it's fun. From taking pictures to saving and sharing them, Nikon has included everything you need to get the best shots with just one click. Advanced features such as the 2.14-megapixel CCD, new 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens, 2.5x digital zoom and total digital image control system ensure that getting vivid images - from landscapes to smiles - is a snap.

Olympus camera OM-10 35mm camera

 Edit suites

 

 

 

Audio & Video Editing Package 1:
Apple G5 Power Macintoch with ProTools LE software, M-Box 1 and Final Cut Pro studio suite

MBox - Digidesign’s most popular personal studio system ever. Featuring a wide range of connection options, including analog, digital, and MIDI I/O, Mbox delivers professional performance in an incredibly compact package. Mbox also includes award-winning, easy-to-use Pro Tools LE™ software, which offers many of the same features that top studios rely on to produce Grammy®-winning albums and Academy Award®–winning film sound.

 

Video Editing Package 2:
Apple G5 Power Macintoch
with Final Cut Pro software package

Machine Name: Power Mac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac7,3
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.1)
Number Of CPUs: 2
CPU Speed: 2.3 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 3 GB
Bus Speed: 1.15 GHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.4f1
Screen: HD 23 inch

 

Video Editing Package 3:
Apple MacBook Pro laptop with
Final Cut Pro software

Both 15 and 17 inch screens

 

Video Editing Package 4:
Apple iBook laptop with iMovie software

 

 
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