Shooting at high frame rates requires substantial lighting levels which makes HMI sources an ideal choice. However, the process can reveal artefacts in the light which would not be apparent at regular shooting speeds. Dr Phil Ellams of Power Gems gets to the source of the potential issues and offers... Read Full Article
Power Gems attended the Broadcast India Show (15-17 October) in Mumbai for the first time. Patrick (right) travelled from Manchester HQ to exhibit at the British Pavilion, where Power Gems shared a booth with high-end camera lens company Cook Optics; GFM camera support; CMOTION lens control and T... Read Full Article
Power Gems has a new intake starting at Trafford College in Manchester. Michal Nazarewski is embarking on a two-year BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. After completing the first year of the same qualification, Ben Webb is returning to Trafford to finish his studies. Both Mic... Read Full Article
Chip and Dan recently visited Dave Azzoto, General Manager of the Leonetti Company, at the company’s headquarters in Pacoima, CA. The name Leonetti has become synonymous with filmmaking; it’s a family business owned and operated by veteran cinematographer Matt Leonetti ASC, originally set up by ... Read Full Article
Power Gems will be attending this year’s PLASA show (4-6 October), with Patrick at London’s ExCeL Centre looking forward to catching up with fellow PLASA members, as well as friends old and new in the live entertainment technology sector. PLASA has been going for over 35 years, and we’ve be... Read Full Article
Power Gems has developed a ballast for 1000Hz high speed at 18kW. Optimised for high-speed shooting, the latest addition to the Power Gems range provides an unprecedented ability to shoot flicker-free under optimised lighting conditions. Rock-solid daylight for all frame rates Power Gems with tech... Read Full Article
We’re looking for a graduate engineer to join our expanding team in Los Angeles. As such, Power Gems will be attending the California State University Northridge Fall Career Fair on October 28. The career fair, one of the biggest in California, is closest to our facility in Van Nuys, where the new... Read Full Article
