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Daniel Band named President of Band Pro
This article about succession was initiated by Dominique Rouchon, Deputy Managing Director, Angénieux International Sales-Marketing & Communication. Passing the mic Amid the celebration, partying, demos and gathering at the annual Band Pro Open House 2023, there was an important announcement. Amnon Band took the stage and said, “I joined this industry in 1981. I opened Band Pro in 1984. Band Pro… read more…
Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact Zooms
An Angénieux 37-102 Full Frame Optimo Ultra Compact Zoom was hand-carried from the factory in Saint-Héand, France to its USA premiere in New York. The 37-102 is the first of two new Angénieux Optimo Ultra Compact Zooms. The other one covers 21-56 mm. If the 2.7x zoom range sounds familiar, you probably have been using the iconic Angénieux Optimo 15-40 and 28-76 Super35 Spherical zooms, introduced 16 years ago. And so, the US launch was celebrated at the Salon de Ning rooftop outdoor event space on the 23rd floor of the New York Peninsula Hotel. read more…
Jeff Cree 1951 – 2021
Jeffrey Allen Cree passed away on January 13, 2021 at home in Santa Clarita, California. He was born December 10, 1951 in Modesto, California. His first job ewas at KGO, an ABC owned and operated TV station in San Francisco. Next, Jeff traveled the world as an ABC news cameraman. His exploits became legendary and as his friend George Lang said, “Almost all of them are true.” Jeff joined Sony in San Jose, California in the 1990s and then moved with the Sony team to New Jersey. His next excellent adventure continued at Band Pro Film & Digital in 2002 as CTO. There will be a Zoom tribute to Jeff on Wed Feb 24, 2021 at 4:00 pm PST. read more…
Inside Angénieux Optimo Primes
The Silver Set of six Angénieux Optimo Primes will begin to ship in September. They are right on schedule, as announced at Cannes a year ago. Three partners in the Optimo Prime project are interviewed here: Severine Serrano, Managing Director, Angénieux International Sales and Marketing, located in Saint-Héand, France. Amnon Band, CEO of Band Pro, headquartered in Burbank, California. Jack Yu, Head of Cinematic & Broadcasting Solutions, Jebsen Industrial, based in Hong Kong.
Jean-Marc Bouchut joins Band Pro
Jean-Marc Bouchut has joined Band Pro as Senior Product Manager – Angenieux. Widely known and respected in the industry, Jean-Marc worked at Angenieux for 30 years in R&D, service and sales. Jean-Marc Bouchut’s new position at Band Pro will involve coordinating technical matters of Angenieux EZ Zooms and Optimo Primes. He will support the sales and marketing teams at Band Pro as well as customers and clients in the Americas. read more…
Band Pro Sony FX9 Workshop
2/27/20
Band Pro Sony FX9 Workshop: Thursday 2/27/2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 2/27 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Band Pro’s Burbank HQ hosts a free Sony FX9 Workshop. Band Pro’s In-House technical staff and Sony’s Shahpour Nosrati will demo the key details of Sony’s latest full frame 4K camera and answer questions in an interactive, hands-on environment. As always this event is free to attend. Snacks and beverages will be… read more…
Sony FX9 Workshop at Band Pro Burbank
11/5/19
Sony FX9 Workshop at Band Pro: Tuesday 11/5 from 1-4pm at Band Pro Burbank
Free Sony FX9 Camera Workshop at Band Pro Burbank HQ. The FX9 is Sony’s latest Full Frame digital cine camera. 6K Full Frame sensor with dual 800 / 4000 ISO, electronic variable ND filter, 16 bit RAW capture– in a compact and affordable camera body. A detailed presentation on the FX9 will be provided, followed by a Q&A and plenty of hands-on time. Snacks and beverages will be served. Space is limited. RSVP to reserve your spot. read more…
Canon C700 FF Full Frame Workshop
7/12/18
Band Pro Burbank - Canon C700 FF Full Frame Workshop: Free Full Frame hands-on presentation at Band Pro Burbank 1-4pm
Thursday 7/12 from 1-4pm free Canon C700 FF Workshop at Band Pro’s Burbank Headquarters. Canon’s Cinema EOS reps Alex Sax and Peter Marr will be there to present a technical overview of the C700 FF followed by an open Q&A session. Canon will also be bringing the full Cinema EOS camera and lens families for live demos and hands-on time. Snacks… read more…
Tags: Band Pro, Canon C700 FF
IB/E Optics+BandPro Large Format Raptors
There are now 6 members of the Raptor Large Format prime lens family. The new prototype Raptors shown at Band Pro Open House were 40, 60 and 80 mm. They join the 100, 150 and 180 mm Macros.
Tags: Band Pro, Full Frame Primes, IB/E Optics, Raptors
Angenieux EZ Zooms at Band Pro
10/20/16
Angenieux Type EZ-1 Zoom: First Look at Band Pro this Thursday
Band Pro Burbank will offer an exclusive first look at the new Angenieux Type EZ-1 Zoom on Thursday October 20. There will be time for hands-on and testing. Band Pro’s Senior Technical Staff, Jeff Cree, SOC and cinematographer Randy Wedick, will be there to answer questions. Randy was the DP of the Angenieux EZ Demo Film. First Look: Angenieux Type EZ-1 Zoom Thursday 10/20/2016… read more…
Tags: Angenieux Type EZ-1 Zoom, Band Pro
Angénieux Type EZ Zooms: FF and S35
Here are two new, convertible, compact zooms from Thales Angénieux. They cover both Super35 and Full Frame/VistaVision. This is a new paradigm for Angénieux: an affordable zoom lens filling the gap between the DSLR and Cinema lenses for the growing corporate, documentary and owner-operator markets. At IBC, Angénieux debuts two models. Type EZ-1 is a standard 3x zoom. Type EZ-2 is a wide-angle 2.7x zoom. Both lenses have exchangeable rear lens groups and hence the ability to be swapped between Super35mm format and Full Frame/VistaVision. read more…
Ian Casas, Band Pro’s Key Grip
Ian S. Casas has joined Band Pro Film & Digital in Burbank as Product Manager in charge of sales and support for the Cinetech Italiana Dolly line and related grip products. Ian is an accomplished Hollywood Dolly Grip and Key Grip with numerous credits, including Anchor Man, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and National Treasure. Cinetech Italiana Dollies are beautifully made in the company’s factory near Cinecitta,… read more…
Tags: Band Pro, Cinetech Italiana
Dolly Specialist Position at Band Pro
Band Pro Film and Digital, Inc. in Burbank is interested in hiring a Product Specialist for Cinetech Dollies. This position would be involve developing relationships with new and existing customers, establishing accounts in the Americas, promoting and selling Cinetech Dollies, as well as providing technical support and service as needed. The Cinetech Dolly Product Specialist would be a vital member of the Band Pro sales team. A substantial salary, sales incentives and a comprehensive benefits package are… read more…
IB/E Optics Macro Full Frame – Updated
The Full Frame (24×36) Cine format race is heating up and focusing closer. A new line of FF Macro Cine Lenses were introduced at the Band Pro Open House on December 10 in Burbank by IB/E President Klaus Eckerl and Band Pro President Amnon Band. The first focal lengths in the new IB/E Macro FF lens family are 100mm T2.9, 150mm T2.9, and 180mm T2.9. They all cover Full Frame (24×36 mm / 44 mm diagonal). Close focus is 1:1 magnification.
Filming in Israel and Band Pro Open House
The Israeli film market is seeing changes in production. Even some of the more prominent movies are being shot with basic DSLRs or even iPhones. There’s a shift in what filmmakers essentially need and use to make their films. To address this, the 4th Band Pro Film and Digital Open House in Israel took place on July 30th with hands-on product demos and in-depth technical seminars. read more…
Fast: 40mm T0.95 E-mount
Band Pro showed the new 40 mm T0.9 lens from IB-E Optics at NAB. Klaus Eckerl, Managing Director of IB-E Optics said, “Think of it as a Noctilux style lens for APS-C and Super 35 format.” This is the “video version” of the lens: with geared focus and iris rings. It’s a great companion on Sony’s FS-7 camera with its native E-mount. read more…
Tags: Band Pro, IB-E Optics, T0.9 lens
Band Pro Filmmakers Forum
4/14/15 – 4/15/15
Band Pro Filmmakers Forum at NAB: Lectures at NAB 2015
Band Pro Film & Digital will present lectures and screenings in their NAB Booth C10408 by James Neihouse, Daryn Okada, ASC, Dan Kneece, Bill Baggelaar, Randy Wedick, Philippe Ros, Bob Cranston on April 13-15. read more…
Band Pro Open House 2012
12/13/12
Band Pro Open House 2012: Stages showcase latest technology: caemras, data management, on-set, near-set, and post. Hands-on time encouraged.
This year Band Pro’s One World Open House Expo tent becomes an interactive camera, recording, and workflow cirque du burbank. Everything will be displayed and demoed as it’s actually used on set. The themed stages will showcase the latest technology in action, from shooting to data management, on-set, near-set, and post. Hands-on time is encouraged. read more…
Tags: Band Pro
Summilux-C in Singapore
Rainer Hercher, Director of Band Pro Munich, delivered the first set of the Summilux-C lenses to Asia. Now, I tremble at the writing “the first,” because it usually triggers a fusillade of rebuttals and reminders to stick with the venerable “National Geographic Style”–no firsts, bests, superlatives or adjectives. Nevertheless, this Singapore sighting is significant. Leica Summilux-C production seems to be… read more…
Tags: Band Pro, Cine Equipment Singapore, Leica, Summilux-C
