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
Major movie makers MBS have taken delivery of the full range of Power Gems ballasts in the US and the UK. The American order went to the MBS Studios in Atlanta to service a number of movies including the latest Captain America 3: Civil War which began filming in April. While in the UK we fulfilled a... Read Full Article
Power Gems are in the middle of bringing you yet more new products, and while many designers and manufacturers would be hunkered down at HQ, we’ve found time to visit customers worldwide. We are planning a major product release in the coming weeks. The introduction of the EB2418P 24kW location ... Read Full Article
We are delighted and proud to announce that Power Gems has been accepted as a member of PLASA – the Professional Lighting and Sound Association. Achieving standards of quality, independently endorsed by fellow industry professionals, PLASA membership signifies our commitment to highest levels o... Read Full Article
Power Gems has collaborated with STS and K5600 to provide a seamless lighting solution for the theatre market. STS is a Gelnhausen-based lighting consultancy owned by Stefan Schmidt, who is very well known in the HMI lighting market. Lighting equipment manufacturers K5600 are old pals and long-stand... Read Full Article
Power Gems are back from another successful trip to Cine Gear, held last week at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. Well we say back, but that's not strictly true. Phil and Patrick are now in Berlin for Stage|Set|Scenery. While, Dan and Chip didn't have far to go, just down the road from our Van Nuys... Read Full Article
Power Gems will be attending Stage|Set|Scenery, 9-11 June in Berlin, for the first time. The 3-day international trade show for event technology is expected to attract 7,500 visitors to the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Fresh from Cine Gear in Los Angeles, Phil and Patrick will be offering a preview of... Read Full Article
