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the popular Survivorman series on Discovery Channel, will be giving the keynote speech. (Register on the Sony Creative Software Web site as space is limited.) Stroud will also be on hand in the Sony booth (SL12413) on Tuesday, April 15, at 11:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m. THE TIFFEN CO. www.tiffen.com BOOTH SU8514 NAB ‘07 Highlights: Improvements to the award-winning Steadicam Merlin and Ultra2; announced their Dfx Digital Filter Suite software. New This Year: Their IR line of filters which combine superior infrared filtration in combination with classic filters, specifically designed for CCD or CMOS cameras, which are inherently susceptible to infrared contamination. Tiffen offers the IR ND and IR 85ND series filters featuring ColorCore filter technology. Digital HT (High Transmission) filters, multi-coated photo and video fil- ters made with Hi-Trans Double-Sided Titanium Multi-Coating surpass even military specifications. Tiffen continues to move into the modern age with Dfx Digital Filter Suite software. Events: Director of Photography track, Supersessions, “Steadicam techniques for Film and HD Production,” Saturday, April 12, 5:00-6:15 p.m. in N258. Paul Abraham, director of technical services, will aid in the demonstration of Steadicam techniques for film and HD productions. UGRIP www.ugrip.dk BOOTH SU2822 NAB ‘07 Highlights: Configurable video support system kits and accessories for DV camcorders, HD camcorders and motion picture cameras. New This Year: “Diamond C” Video Support System for Canon HD and DV camcorders Enticement: A 10% discount for all orders made at the show. VARIZOOM www.varizoom.com BOOTH C7837 NAB ‘07 Highlights: Their unique MediaRig stabilizer for DV cameras caught attention. New This Year: VariZoom has released or announced a number of lens control units, including the VZ PG-EX, VZ STEALTH-EX and VZ ROCK-EX, for Sony’s PMW-EX1. Some of the features of the new EX series controls are the pressure-sensitive zoom rocker that provides precise zoom control, a safely-located record/pause button, a video return button that plays back the last five seconds of recorded material and cues the tape up to the last recorded frame to ensure proper time code sync, a rubber-foam grip for comfort, a heavy-duty aluminum housing and a quick-release clamp. VariZoom’s new Wireless Follow Focus System (VZ-WFF) consists of a hand-held lightweight transmitter control that enables the operator to remotely control one lens function, such as focus or iris, and start or stop the camera. Also included is a receiver/amplifier motor-driver unit, and a power cable along with a sophisticated lens drive motor. Vinten Vector 750 head VINTEN www.vinten.com BOOTH C6412 NAB ‘07 Highlights: Unveiled their Protouch Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head, Vector 950 and 90 studio/OB pan and tilt heads, and Vision iScript portable studio and ENG prompt systems. New This Year: The U.S. introduction of the Vector 750 pan & tilt head, which has taken the best of the functionality and durability of the Vector 700 Standard and “H” versions and made it even better in one revolutionary new system. A key benefit of the Vector 750 is that it has a center of gravity range span of 80mm -250mm. The maximum payload of the Vector 750 is 75kg, increased from 70kg on the Vector 700, making it easier to operdv april 14, 2008 NAB Show special Manfrotto 701 head. www.dv.com 45 http://www.tiffen.com http://www.ugrip.dk http://www.varizoom.com http://www.vinten.com http://www.dv.com

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