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| | | | Matthews Studio Equipment to Debut Five New Support Products at NAB 2013 Matthews Studio Equipment, manufacturer of specialized support for the entertainment industry will debut five new products at NAB 2013. Booth C5437. Known for discovering and nurturing unique specialized hardware, camera and lighting support – like MATTHEWS MAX MENACE ARM, which recently won inventor Key Grip Richard Mall an Academy Award©, MSE plans to introduce five new products: Technology that Complements Your Imagination. published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MSE Support a Must for Pacifica Live Event Shoots
Recently California-based Pacifica films was charged to put their run-and-gun expertise to the test, capturing once-in-a-lifetime footage at The Atlantis Resort & Casino. The weekend event, which was a tribute to Sidney Poitier, also commemorated the 40th Anniversary of Bahamas’ independence. “Run-and-gun shooting is always a challenge,” says the company’s CEO Miles Dahl. “We don’t have a lot of time and we always have to be flexible. That means support gear that is sturdy and adaptable. published 4 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | FLOATCAM HD DC-Slider Add Excitement to Barklage Sports Ads
The FLOATCAM HD DC-Slider from Matthews Studio Equipment recently helped Ohio-based cinematographer Jeff Barklage’s commercial shoot for SmartSide (housing siding) far more exciting, thanks to its reach and versatility. “When you are shooting in stadiums, you aren’t permitted to take dollies out onto the grass,” Barklage explains. “For our Nashville part of the shoot, the location was HALE Stadium at TSU (Tennessee State University). The script required camera movement that was beyond simple lateral slider moves; boom downs, diagonal motions, sweeping past talent, and more. published 4 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MSE Introduces “Lazy Suzy” Camera Support
Burbank-based grip and lighting support company Matthews Studio Equipment is known for what they call “Technology that Complements Your Imagination”. Their most recent “compliment” is a simple but highly effective tool dubbed “Lazy Suzy”. published 7 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Rich Chooses FloatCam DC-Slider System for NightFall Time-Lapse Shoot
Cinematographer Colin Rich has two loves; Time-lapse photography and the City of Los Angeles. He’s shot several stunning ventures through his city, but none as awe-inspiring as his recent three- minute documentary journey, NightFall, shot primarily with the FloatCam DC Slider and Motion Control System as support. published 9 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Matthews Studio Equipment Introduces SKYSCRAPER at NAB 2012
At NAB 2012, Matthews Studio Equipment will introduce a new series of lighting stands designed for the new world of production needs. SKYSCRAPERS are the end product of four years of talking to grips and gaffers throughout the world, and listening to their needs for this digital shooting format. published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | 2012 Society Of Camera Operators Technical Achievement Awards Call For Entries The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) invites innovators, businesses, and inventors to submit products and technology that have made a distinct contribution to the art and craft of the camera operator. The awards will be presented by the SOC at the 2012 Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards, on Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at the Leonard Goldenson Theater, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Campus in North Hollywood, CA. Submissions will be evaluated and decided upon by members of the SOC Technical Standards committee. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | DC-Slider Captures Hawaii’s Lava Fields With Ease for Paliku Documentary Films
Matthews Studio Equipment announces that the first shoot with their new DC-Slider has bee a resounding success. MSE’s long-time friend and customer Na’alehu Anthony of Paliku Documentary Films literally took the first DC-Slider off the floor at NAB 2011 and he’s been adding a whole new dimension to his Hawaii-based productions since. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MSE Premieres DC-Slider at NAB 2011
Matthews Studio Equipment Inc., announced the introduction of a unique, precision counter balanced, multi-function, multi-angled camera platform at NAB 2011. DC-Slider can create far more than smooth horizontal camera movement. It is also a mini-jib as well as a six-foot tower. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | MSE Premieres Two New Accessories for Car Mounting Systems at NAB 2011
Matthews Studio Equipment will premiere two new accessories for their highly successful car mount systems at NAB 2011 (Booth C3251). Designed as a strong, safe, reliable and versatile system for mounting cameras to automobiles, trucks, boats, trains and even low flying airplanes, the MSE CAR MOUNT SYSTEM integrates MICROgrip technology with MSE’s family of Ball Heads. Two additional MSE designed accessories are now available to make mounting and capturing stunning images even easier and more creative. published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
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