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
When you need a lot of light, HMIs are hard to beat. They deliver a breathtaking performance for top-flight opera and entertainment applications. In industrial settings often only the power of an arc lamp will do the job. But HMI lights are nothing without the control provided by a Power Gems ballas... Read Full Article
Manufacturers usually make ballasts to drive one lamp type – and a maximum of two lamps. Our portable ballasts are designed with versatility in mind, compatible with the connectors for all major manufacturers – including the latest in ARRI’s M series. We can supply and fit all the leading outp... Read Full Article
Next week Phil will be back at the sharp end of the lighting business, responsible for the technical design for a show at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As Power Gems’ director he heads the team that designs and builds our range of electronic ballasts. When you think about product des... Read Full Article
HSBC has turned the spotlight on Power Gems in the current issue of Trade Radar, the banking group’s magazine about global trade. We were chosen to appear in the 6-page Trade Radar Audit feature, to be profiled as a business looking to grow through international trade. Trade Radar is a magazine... Read Full Article
Many people dream of becoming a fashion designer, launching their own collection. Well, while we’re proud to launch the Power Gems crew T-shirt, Phil continues to pursue his own dream, the one of building a better electronic ballast. Just tell us about your discharge lighting challenges – and we... Read Full Article
Power Gems has launched its new electronic ballast, the EB1812P – part of its range of affordable electronic ballasts. The most recent addition to the Power Gems family was launched at this year’s Cine Gear Expo, Paramount Studio, Los Angeles, 5-7 June. The EB1812P 18kW/12kW/9kW/6kW ballast i... Read Full Article
