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BCP Gearhead: Joker Bug 800

BCP Gearhead: Joker Bug 800

The Joker Bug 800 represents a natural step for K5600, an extension of its line of HMI daylight fixtures.

BCP Gearhead: Litepanels 1×1 SuperSpot LED Lights

BCP Gearhead: Litepanels 1×1 SuperSpot LED Lights

The popular 1×1 Spot fixtures, focused the 5600ªK beam to 30 degrees. Now the 1×1 Super-Spot further focuses the output to a 15-degree beam, which concentrates the light in a smaller area, and provides a longer throw of the light. Like all Litepanels fixtures, the 1×1 Super-Spot remains cool to the touch and uses a small fraction of the power used by traditional lighting fixtures.

BCP Bio: Joe Grimaldi, Gaffer

BCP Bio: Joe Grimaldi, Gaffer

Joe’s the man who’s creative and comes through in a pinch. You’ll be finding yourself saying the phrase “Thanks, Joe!” more times than you’ll be able to count.

We Did It: ICFF 2009

We Did It: ICFF 2009

We were hired by PR and marketing firm Tobin and Tucker to shoot interviews with key designers at the 2009 International Contemporary Furniture Fair to be used for promotional purposes.

ICFF

ICFF

Into a worldwide wonder for design disciples. North America’s singular showcase for contemporary design, the Fair draws the most intrepid seekers of design truth and design trends to an extraordinary exhibition of the most inspired models of design on the forefront, as well as thought-provoking programs and a schedule of supplementary exhibits and features.
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BCP Bio: Jon Montgomery, Gaffer

BCP Bio: Jon Montgomery, Gaffer

Jon gaffs big budget commercials and sometimes works on movies.

BCP Gearhead: PalEast

BCP Gearhead: PalEast

Pal Television East is a full service HD digital video equipment rental house, providing personal service to broadcast professionals for the past 15 years. PAL East caters to special needs.

BCP Gearhead: Litepanels LED On-Board Camera Flood Light Kit

BCP Gearhead: Litepanels LED On-Board Camera Flood Light Kit

The new Litepanels daylight balanced system is a unique professional lighting concept that employs ultra efficient LED technology to produce a soft and bright “projected” light.

Phantom High-Speed Digital Camera

Phantom High-Speed Digital Camera

The Phantom HD is a production friendly, high definition, digital camera compatible with HD viewfinders and monitors.

BCP Bio: John Frisbie, Gaffer

BCP Bio: John Frisbie, Gaffer

John Frisbie is one of New York’s most experienced Non-Union affiliated Gaffers with valuable time on set in commercial, film, documentary, industrial and reality productions. His company Grip And Electric Dot Com has a wide range of equipment on a 3-ton truck.

BCP Gearhead: Kino Flo 2ft. 4 Bank 4 Tube Fluorescent Light Fixture

BCP Gearhead: Kino Flo 2ft. 4 Bank 4 Tube Fluorescent Light Fixture

The 4ft 4Bank portable lighting systems have changed the way professionals light everything from feature films to television productions to video and still photography. Check out some of our smooth lighting using these light-weight and versatile gems…

BCP Gearhead: Grip And Electric Dot Com

BCP Gearhead: Grip And Electric Dot Com

Grip And Electric Dot Com, owned by New York based gaffer John Frisbie, has a complete package that includes a 3-ton truck with HMI, tungsten, Kinoflo and ready-to-roll expendables.

BCP Gearhead: Arri 1200 Watt PAR

BCP Gearhead: Arri 1200 Watt PAR

Whenever punch or bounce light is required on a set, an ARRISUN is the ultimate answer.

BCP Gearhead: Kino Flo Lighting Company Turns 20

BCP Gearhead: Kino Flo Lighting Company Turns 20

Over 20 Years, Innovative Lighting Company Kino Flo Has Changed the Way Movies Are Made
Kino Flo, Inc. based in Burbank California designs portable, durable and versatile fluorescent lighting systems for use in motion picture, television and video production. The company was launched by a pair of set electricians on the tailgate of a grip truck [...]

Unilux Strobe Lighting System Academy Award Win

Unilux Strobe Lighting System Academy Award Win

At the 66th Annual Academy Awards (1993), a Technical Achievement Award (A Scientific & Technical Award) was bestowed upon Gary Nuzzi, David Johnsrud and William Blethen for the design and development of the Unilux H3000 Strobe Lighting System.

Unilux Strobe Lighting System

Unilux Strobe Lighting System

What is the Unilux Strobe Lighting System?
Unilux is a company that has been around for over 40 years providing its strobe lighting solution for the film, and now HD, commercial business. Unilux lighting systems make it possible to shoot subjects in motion with incredible clarity. Each frame is a clear, sharp photograph. Unilux lights are effective for shooting objects that pour, spritz, pop or splash. The lights flash for fractions of seconds, providing a cool atmosphere for shooting icy or perishable objects. Unilux lights can synchronize with cameras like Arri, Panavision, Aaton, Photosonics 4ER and Mitchell and the Phantom HD digital camera. The Unilux Strobe Lighting System won an Academy Award for technical achievement in 1993.

ARRI Compact HMI 200 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

ARRI Compact HMI 200 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

Lightweight Fresnel spotlights combining daylight characteristics with compact size and high efficiency are required, ARRI Compact Daylight Fresnels are the preferred choice. ARRI’s elegant modular construction, using corrosion-resistant aluminium extrusions and lightweight die castings, offers great structural strength and weather resistance. Together with ARRI flicker-free Electronic Ballasts, the rugged Compact range is ideal for all locations.

ARRI Compact HMI 575 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

ARRI Compact HMI 575 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

Lightweight Fresnel spotlights combining daylight characteristics with compact size and high efficiency are required, ARRI Compact Daylight Fresnels are the preferred choice. ARRI’s elegant modular construction, using corrosion-resistant aluminium extrusions and lightweight die castings, offers great structural strength and weather resistance. Together with ARRI flicker-free Electronic Ballasts, the rugged Compact range is ideal for all locations.

ARRI Compact HMI 2500 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

ARRI Compact HMI 2500 Watt Fresnel Flicker Free

Lightweight Fresnel spotlights combining daylight characteristics with compact size and high efficiency are required, ARRI Compact Daylight Fresnels are the preferred choice. ARRI’s elegant modular construction, using corrosion-resistant aluminium extrusions and lightweight die castings, offers great structural strength and weather resistance. Together with ARRI flicker-free Electronic Ballasts, the rugged Compact range is ideal for all locations.

BCP Jargon Patrol: Grip (Key Grip, Swing, Utility)

BCP Jargon Patrol: Grip (Key Grip, Swing, Utility)

The Key Grip is the head of the grip department and chief rigging technician on the set. On smaller productions, there may just be a single grip or team of grips. For small digital productions, the crew position of “Swing” is somewhere in between a Grip and a Gaffer and takes on the responsibilities of both positions. And super-small ENG or EFP shoots may have only a Utility which acts as an all-around skilled set of hands to handle lighting, grip, sound and camera assist tasks.

BCP Gearhead: C-Stand

BCP Gearhead: C-Stand

The meaning of C-stand in the film production environment is used by the Grip department to accomplish various rigging and light modification task.

BCP Jargon Patrol: Gaffer

BCP Jargon Patrol: Gaffer

A gaffer in the motion media industry is the head of the electrical department, responsible for the execution (and sometimes the design) of the lighting plan for a production.

BCP Gearhead: Arri

BCP Gearhead: Arri

The ARRI Group is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of motion picture camera, digital intermediate and lighting equipment. Throughout its 90-year history, ARRI has been associated with constant innovation and revolutionary technologies.

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