On the technology side, Litepanels showed off their new series of LED-based Sola Fresnels. With an eye on replacing HMI lighting, Litepanels created these lightweight housings that look a lot like traditional fresnel lights. But what's inside them is what's really amazing! A focusable lens controls the beam created by powerful LEDs creating lights equivalent to a 250W, 650W, or 2000W tungsten light at a mere fraction of the energy! The Sola 12 also has an on-board, touchscreen computer for dimmability and lens focus. There is also a SolaENG light for on-camera work that can run on camera batteries. Pretty exciting stuff!
Euphonics MC Color and MC Control.
Euphonix showed off their Artist Series of control surfaces for Final Cut and Color, which are less expensive than any competitors and compatible with FCS 2 or later. The MC Control Board sells for $1499 and easily connects to your computer via a network cable. It's a huge time saver with its programmable touchscreen and motorized faders which can adjust your audio levels in real time. The MC Color Control Surface lets you work like the pros quickly and efficiently within Color. If you've ever had a hard time working with Color, your prayers have been answered.
