Van Nuys, California: July 17, 2012 – Filmmaker David Linstrom recently returned from Madagascar, where he shot stunning visuals of the delicate art of silk weaving for a documentary commissioned by the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. Key to capturing these works of art were his Litepanels® 1×1 panels and Sola 4 Fresnel fixtures.
“It was an incredible journey,” says Linstrom, who has traveled the world many times over capturing imagery that allows the viewer to visualize the journey. “To bring this beautiful art to life, we had to go to the artists. That meant visiting their homes. Each day we had to travel far from home base, along unpaved roads and to villages without electricity.
“My shooting package was basic; Sony F800 HD camera, Fujinon 4.3×13 HD wide angle lens, Canon 8×20 HD lens, my favorite Sachtler Video 18 tripod, Anton Bauer Dionic batteries – and of course, for far away locations like this, Litepanels LED lights. (Download One Sheet On The 1X1)
“I chose them because I knew there was no AC power and I needed battery-powered lights to supplement the daylight we had,” he explains. “Litepanels are great because they use little power for the amount of throw they produce, have true color, are dimmable and hold their color. And, they are very durable, so they travel well.
“For all of our locations we were using available light coming through the doors and windows, he continues. “I had good exposure for the artists and the room
but, what I really needed to see was the beauty of their work. By augmenting the daylight with the Sola 4 Fresnel, I got just enough extra light to make things like a silk scarf ‘pop’ as the woman’s hands flew over her weaving.
“And, when I was doing interviews, we ran the 1×1 off our Anton Bauer battery pack and it was a perfect key light. I used The Sola 4 for backlight and the Sola ENG for background light.
“I simply wouldn’t go on any locations without Litepanels in my package. They are great products, designed by people who work in the industry, not an engineer who has never struggled on location.”
Linstrom will be returning to Madagascar in August in order to capture more footage for the project. This documentary on folk art will become the pilot for a series that will air on PBS in 2013.
For more information on Litepanels, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, contact Litepanels, Inc., 16152 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406, Email: info@litepanels.com, www.litepanels.com[divider]
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Litepanels was founded in 2001 by 5 professional gaffers and engineers who saw the future and pioneered LED (light emitting diode) lighting for motion pictures, television and the audio-visual industry. Their Emmy® award-winning technology has now been used on thousands of productions worldwide and is trusted by the world’s leading broadcast organizations.
Backed by the Vitec Group’s legacy of 100+ years in the broadcast and production industry, Litepanels continues to expand its suite of flicker free, color accurate, fully-dimmable soft lights that talent and Lighting Directors admire. These environmentally friendly fixtures practically pay for themselves with power savings and long life, setting a new standard in professional lighting. Along with other leading brands in the broadcast and professional videographer industry, Litepanels is part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company. For more information on Litepanels, visit www.litepanels.com
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