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MOTION PICTURE
AND VIDEO
SPECIALISTS

sired. Pre-recorded

stored

on a

There is also a sequence
which tests the film registration of a

moment's notice. One or more of the
axes involved in any move can be modi¬
fied at any time allowing expanded flexi¬

Super 8 camera. Post production tech¬
niques including single system, double
system and transfer to video tape are

bility and creativity in filming live action
or table top work.
The PCCS operates off any
110 volt, 60 cycle source. Most power

demonstrated. Transfers to video tape
are done using the state of the art Rank
Cintel System as well as the Sony
BM-2100.
The reel is available from

floppy disk and

circuits

moves are

can

be recalled

on

usable since the system

are

draws
DC
the
ten

only 5 amps. An optional 24 volt
power supply is available so that
system can be run continuously for
hours using two car batteries as a

Super8 Sound, 2217-A West Olive Ave¬
nue, Burbank, CA 91506 (818)
848-5522.

power source.

For further information: Eli-

940 S. Leslie Street, La Habra, CA

con,

90631. (714) 870-6647

In-Flight Taping
AeroVision of San Diego, Cal¬
ifornia offers a unique in-flight videotap¬

ing system for cockpit or strut point of
view. The system features a solid-state
(CCD) color

with 300 lines of
clamp-on quick release
that requires no drilling.

camera

resolution and

a

camera mount

The camera, with mount and lens,

weighs less than 2 pounds, allowing it
be mounted in places impractical for

to

other

TIGER

COMMUNICATIONS INC.

The complete
includes a compact

AeroVision sys¬
video recorder,
a portable monitor and all necessary
cables, plus an intercom module to al¬
low recording of cockpit audio on the
video tape. A remotely-controlled pan
tem

FLYING

cameras.

and tilt base is also in the works. The

demonstration videotape
available on request in VHS or Beta
format, for a $25 refundable deposit.

company

has

a

For more information, contact
AeroVision, 8690 Aero Drive M178,
San Diego,
535-9595.

CA 92123, telephone (619)

Camera

a

line of

systems
features

LOCATIONS-AERIALS
WESCAM
GYRO-STABILIZED
VEHICLE MOUNT
CONTINENTAL
HELICOPTER MOUNTS
*

*

155 WEST 18th ST.
NEW YORK, NY 10011
212-929-1156
12

Super8 Sound has compiled a
reel of independent productions exem¬
plary of the quality achievable using
Super8 as a production format for video
distribution. The reel contains examples
of documentaries, rock videos, anima¬

tion, commercials and personal films
done in Super 8. The productions utilize
both color and black & white film stocks
and show the use of in-camera special

effects.

August 1987

professional camera support
for the motion picture industry.
The model S107 fluid head
horizontal and vertical

seven

drag switching positions, balancing
spring unit, sealed construction, per¬
formance not affected by extreme tem¬
peratures or pressure, quick release
plate/automatic locking system, dual
pan arms, and accepts fittings for be¬
hind

Demo Reel

Support

Schulz Filmtechnik introduces

lens controls.
The head complemented

camera

by
legs tripod, is available
long, junior or baby height in dur¬

the

two-on-two

aluminium, carbonfiber and stainless
steel.
bowl.

Legs

can

be tightened at the base

Accessories

include long,
baby legs in duraluminium,
fiberglass, and stainless steel, light
weight spreader, smooth rolling
spreader dolly, high hats in various

junior

or

sizes, and transport cases.
The simple design of the sys-
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