Testing of new bi-colour LED from Power Gems
July 20, 2020
Here’s Patrick ‘on set’ at camera testing of our new bi-colour LED products.
Despite all the sophisticated equipment we have in the development lab, there is no substitute for getting a product in front of a camera to check it behaves as expected.
We conducted camera tests in our Ma... Read Full Article
One change of clothing, one change of ownership: BSC Expo and February Freeze 2020
February 26, 2020
BSC Expo is the UK's, and now probably Europe’s, premier dedicated film and TV production trade show. For the first time, this year the BSC Expo opened its doors to a VIP guest list on the Thursday afternoon (30 January 2020). This sneak preview proved to be a great success and will, no doubt, be ... Read Full Article
Will Power Gems’ new PWM system for LED be right for you?
October 8, 2018
In September, Power Gems introduced a constant current LED power supply. As you’ll know LEDs can be driven using the PWM system where the output light is effectively chopped.
PWM systems are incredibly compact and lower cost, but as we explained at the time, in Why Power Gems designed a high-po... Read Full Article
Why Power Gems designed a high-power LED power supply
July 26, 2018
Power Gems specialises in the design and manufacture of high power electronic power supplies primarily for the location lighting market. We have watched with interest the growth of LED lighting fixtures within the entertainment market and seen them develop from relatively puny sources into the subst... Read Full Article
The best throwback photo. Power Gems in 1997
June 19, 2018
The Power Gems Los Angeles facility relocated from Van Nuys to Santa Clarita in April. As part of the move, we were going through old storage cases and found these photos of Power Gems from 1997.
In those days our American team were based in the industrious area of Los Angeles, Sun Valley. Mike N... Read Full Article
Meet Power Gems at Cine Gear 2018
May 23, 2018
Join the Power Gems team at Cine Gear 2018 filmmaking expo held at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA, June 1-2.
We’ll be showcasing our extensive range of HMI high speed 1000Hz ballasts, maintaining the tradition of putting the best technology into the hands of professional filmmakers.
Key ... Read Full Article