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specific camera systems, including the Sony PMW-F3 and Canon Cinema EOS C300. “What first caught our eye with Movcam was the high quality of their products, which is why we’r e proud to of fer them with a two-year warranty ,” says Jeff Giordano, vice pr esident of 16x9. “As we have seen with their Sony F3 accessories, they are interested in cr eating new and innovative products, which is what 16x9 Inc. is always looking for.” Movcam’s current offerings include universal products such as follow focuses and matteboxes. For the Sony F3, Movcam has developed a full package of accessories that can be built up into personalized configurations or used individually . These ments. “I clearly remember the day and the production when [the idea for T oughGaff] hit me,” says Bar . “[I was] wasting too much time and ef fort seeking my gaf fer tape, or taking for ever to untie it fr om its clumsy rope, or standing on a ladder, needing to secur e myself with one hand and having only one other hand to get the tape out. “Thousands of sketches wer e drawn, hundreds of materials were tested, many different shapes were suggested and tried until I came to the right pr ototype,” Bar continues. “I love to see any work getting done properly, focusing on what’ s really important: having our tools work for us, and not the other way around.” ToughGaff is made from high-quality materials and is available in 1" and 2" sizes, both of which are suitable for up to a 60-yard roll of tape. It featur es a stainlesssteel spring, a special slot for attaching working gloves, and is waterpr oof. Additionally, ToughGaff comes with a one-year warranty. For additional information, visit www.toughgaff.com. 16x9 Distributes Movcam in U.S. 16x9, a longtime distributor of film and video pr oduction accessories, has signed an agreement with Movcam Tech to be the exclusive distributor of Movcam camera accessories in the United States. Previously known for its camera-stabilizer systems, Movcam has recently expanded its offerings to include standard camera accessories, as well as accessories designed for

include base plates with 15mm rod support and an integrated shoulder pad, a top mount and handle to pr ovide stability and more mounting points, and side handles for the creation of an accessible cage ar ound the camera. 16x9 will be working closely with Movcam to design and develop even more quality pr oducts for the pr ofessional market. For more information, visit www.16x9inc.com and www.movcam.com. P+S Technik Opens L.A. Base P+S Technik has opened the P+S Technik Technical Base in Los Angeles. Located in Hollywood’s Television Center at 6418 Santa Monica Blvd., the T echnical Base will offer sales, service and support for North America. The center will serve as a single point of contact for customers, cinematographers, directors, technicians and partners. Alan Lasky and Michael Gamböck will oversee the operation of the T echnical Base. Lasky, a specialist and technician for P+S Technik products, will run the of fice as an external consultant, helping customers, partners and end-users with technical and ➣ workflow issues.
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