Monthly Archives: October 2012

Cinec FDTimes Best Booth Award

For the third time in a row, Martin Hartweg and Band Pro Munich / Leica win the Film and Digital Times Cinec 2012 Best Booth and Catering Award. This is not a flippant as it sounds. Cinec is the motion picture industry’s preeminent show not only because of great new equipment, but also because of its convivial  atmosphere fueled by… read more…

IBC 2012 Review & Slideshow

Here’s the FDTimes slideshow of IBC 2012 highlights. IBC was bigger than ever. The RAI convention halls seemed to be bursting at the seams, spilling into a tented village in front and back. Software and post attracted the most crowds. Hall 11, home to cameras, lenses, lights and production equipment, was less thronged–probably because Photokina and Cinec were scheduled in… read more…

Chrosziel Cage Project

Chrosziel unleashed a DP’s inner Meccano Erector Set at Cinec. The Cage Project by Chrosziel is a prototype modular cage for cameras like the Canon C300 / 500 and should fit most DSLRs. It comes in a case with color-coded components, follow-focus, handle, modular bars, rods, rosettes, handgrips, and tools. Because it’s modular, you should be able to use it on almost… read more…

Will the Real Dedo Please Stand Up?

These two distinguished gentlemen were seen in Amsterdam and at IBC, sporting similar beards and attire. Dedo Weigert is the DP, founder and president of Dedo Weigert Film GmbH.and dedolight. Mike Bennett is on the board of IBC. At the Transvideo dinner, one confounded DP spent a half hour discussing lighting with Mr. Bennett. On the show floor, a delegate… read more…