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Freefly engineering and production teams.
The three-axis digital stabilizer is designed to
capture incredibly stable footage on a variety of shooting platforms, with support for
cameras such as the Canon EOS 5D, Nikon
D800, Panasonic GH4 and Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera.
Weighing only 4.75 pounds, and
with a camera cage measuring 130mm x
180mm x 120mm, the M5 supports a maximum payload of 5 pounds with compatible
camera/lens combinations. The fully
enclosed camera cage offers maximum
rigidity and shot stability. Other features
include fully protected wiring, an improved
adjustable camera plate, simplified tool-less
balancing, and a quick-release top handle
for rapid adjustment. The unit can also be
configured in Inverted Mode for a more
comfortable eye-level camera angle.
Freefly Systems' proprietary software
and brushless direct-drive system allow the
Movi M5 to stabilize footage in demanding
shooting environments. The Majestic Mode
allows for a single operator to intuitively
control the pointing of the stabilizer by
moving the handles without compromising
image stabilization. The M5 takes the operator's movements and intelligently converts
them into stabilized pan-and-tilt movements, allowing for low-profile single-operator setup and accurate framing in tight
situations. The system can also be controlled
with a second operator working remotely

with the new, optional Movi Controller.
Freefly Systems' recently introduced
Movi Controller offers the second operator
control of pan, tilt, focus, iris and zoom
while the first operator steers the system.
An ergonomic joystick delivers tactile feedback, allowing smooth and accurate
control. The Controller also provides access
to most Movi configuration settings, and
features assignable buttons and knobs to
allow users to customize the Controller to
their individual working styles.
The Movi M5 has a list price of
$4,995. For additional information, visit
www.freeflysystems.com.

K5600 Lights up
800W Zoom Beamer
K5600, Inc. has expanded its Joker
accessory arsenal with the 800W Zoom
Beamer. Designed for the Joker-Bug 800,
the 800W Zoom Beamer features a lensless, focusable design.
Following the same concept as the
company's 1600W Zoom Beamer, with its
faceted open-face reflector, the 800W
Zoom Beamer is manually focusable from
15-55 degrees of smooth, even light.
"K5600 has been around for 22
years and we have always aimed to make
the end user's job easier," says Ryan Smith,
president of K5600. "With the introduction
of the 800W Zoom Beamer, we are giving
gaffers, cameramen and lighting technicians yet another tool they can add to their
arsenal of lighting options."
The accessory's overall size and
length allows the 800W Zoom Beamer to fit
within the existing 800W Kit case.
For additional information, visit
www.k5600.com.
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Telecine &
Color Grading
"Jod is a true artist with
a great passion for his craft."
- John W. Simmons, ASC

Contact Jod @ 310-713-8388
Jod@apt-4.com
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