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ing standard 15mm rails and 5⁄8" grip rods, the Medusa also boasts a varimount top plate and includes a ¼" 20 and 3⁄8" quick-release tripod mount. Inspired by Cinevate CEO Dennis Wood’s interactions with still photographers and filmmakers, the Uno rig’s unique link system allows a wide range of configurations customizable to the user’s shooting style and a large array of camera platforms. The Uno rig includes an 11.8"-long, 15mm solid carbon chassis; one vari-mount Uno grip; a tripod mount; a baseplate system; and one vari-mount shoulder stock. Features include CNC machined aluminum components and 360 degrees of flexibility on all parts. For additional information, visit www.cinevate.com. Thoma Provides Remote Control Thoma Film und Videotechnik has introduced the Remote Kit, capable of converting conventional tripod heads into full-scale remote systems. The user-friendly Remote Kit can be assembled and dismantled in 20 minutes with no mechanical handling. With the Remote Kit, remotecontrolled panning and tilting is based on friction-wheel drives with DC motors and integrated digital rotary encoders, guaranteeing jitterfree operating. The electronics function via power steering and joystick control, and the system boasts extreme accuracy with 400,000 steps per 360 degrees of motion. With near-silent (less than 25 dB) mechanics, the Remote Kit is ideal for both studio and location shooting. The mounting kit fits into a small, easy-to-transport case. Furthermore, the robust Remote Kit boasts hardened-steel construction, offering protection against accidental damage. The Remote Kit and its electrical plug connections are watertight according to IP65. The Remote Kit is compatible with all
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modern Sachtler tripod heads, and Thoma is currently developing the system to be compatible with Vinten heads. For more information, visit www.thoma.de. Rose Brand Illuminates Neoflex Rose Brand has introduced Neoflex, a flexible strip of diffused LED lighting available in a variety of colors. 70-percent more efficient than cold-cathode neon, Neoflex

core team in Santa Clara will function as Barco’s hub for creative LED solutions. For additional information, visit www.barco.com. MediaRecall Joins Deluxe Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc. has acquired the assets of metro-Chicago based MediaRecall Holdings, LLC, a fast-growing player in the digital video services arena. Founded in 2007, MediaRecall offers a cost-effective, high-speed digitalvideo workflow process and related technologies around digitizing, clip selecting, meta-logging and transcribing enterprisescale video archives, enabling them to be more easily searched and monetized online. The company’s core expertise revolves around a highly trained North Americanbased 2,000-person distributed-media workforce and its proprietary technologies, including web-enabled digital services tools, a digital video search platform and a workforce management system. Remaining in its current metroChicago offices, the business will now operate under the name MediaRecall by Deluxe, and it will report to Gray Ainsworth, Deluxe Digital Media’s senior vice president of operations. “Deluxe continues to look for ways to add value for content owners and provide unique services that create true partnership opportunities,” says Ainsworth. “MediaRecall entered the booming online video space at the right time as large content owners are trying to find more efficient ways to get their content digitized and searchable online. MediaRecall did a terrific job on the client projects we have done together, and this transaction was a logical next step for us.” George Deeb, current CEO of MediaRecall, adds, “Our team is very excited about deepening the relationship we have with Deluxe. We look forward to bringing our technologies into the Deluxe pipeline for film studios and television networks in addition to the non-Hollywood market.” For additional information, visit www.bydeluxe.com and www.mediare call.com.

maintains a consistent color temperature throughout its 50,000-hour lifespan. Neoflex is a rugged, easy to maintain alternative for outdoor installations. Neoflex is available in Diffused 120-volt and Diffused 24-volt, and both varieties come in Amber, Blue, Green, Red, Orange, Cool White and Warm White. Color Jacket Mini Neoflex, which features color embedded in the diffusing plastic as well as in the LEDs — allowing color accents even when not illuminated — is also offered in the 24-volt configuration. For additional information, visit www.rosebrand.com. Barco Acquires Element Labs Belgium-based Barco has announced its acquisition of the products, intellectual property rights and know-how of Element Labs, an LED video-systems expert based in Santa Clara, Calif. “Element Labs’ products have added a spectacular dimension to numerous concerts, events, corporate headquarters and flagship stores around the world,” says Paul Matthijs, vice president of Barco’s Video & Lighting Solutions business. “This transaction will help to accelerate the turnaround which is underway in our Video & Lighting activities by enabling Barco to address a wider segment of the market.” With immediate effect, the name “Element Labs” ceases to exist. Structured as an asset sales transaction, Barco obtains all product designs, rights and intellectual property of Element Labs. Element Labs’
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