(LAS VEGAS — April 24, 2006) Powerful electrical charges, giant Tesla coils, Jacob’s Ladders, electric arcs and lightning bolts are only a few of the dramatic effects found in five new collections that Artbeats will debut at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB). Produced in partnership with kVA Effects, the world leader in high voltage effects, Artbeats’ newest royalty-free collections are available in both standard and high definition (HD) versions and feature exclusive lightning effects unlike anything else being offered in the industry.
The company’s award-winning library of 411 titles, 147 of which are HD, feature superior technical and visual quality footage that can be used to create captivating content for broadcast, feature films, commercial, multimedia, independent production and more.
Artbeats will premier these electrifying new high voltage titles on the company’s 45-foot video wall containing 39 HD plasma monitors at NAB 2006, booth SL3758.
“We are the only royalty-free stock footage company to work this closely with kVA Effects and the company’s impressive Tesla coil to capture unique footage of lightning, electrical arcs, plasma and other eye-popping effects,” said Phil Bates, president of Artbeats. “Using the Sony F900 (HD), an Arri 435 film camera (35mm), and a NAC EffectsCam (1280 x 1024 CMOS), a prototype digital camera capable of very high speed capture (up to 5000fps), we operated all three cameras simultaneously to record incredibly dramatic footage that is certain to impress this year’s NAB attendees.”
Artbeats’ new high voltage titles include:- Electric Arcs offers every kind of electric arc imaginable, including Tesla coil arcs, Jacob's Ladder arcs, full frame plasma transitions, explosive sparks and even exotic tube coil arcs shot at 5000fps.
- High Voltage Scenarios boasts everything from electric arcs and blowing fuses to lightning from the fingertips, Jacob's ladders, giant Tesla coils and several other electrifying scenarios that are sure to power up any project.
- Lightning & Clouds is designed specifically for compositing and creating dramatic special effects, and contains powerful electric bolts striking through clouds and into clouds. Users can layer it with other live action footage or use as is for spectacular storm effects.
- Lightning Arcs is a new collection that allows users to design their own lightning storm from the safety of their individual workstation. Featuring large bolts of electricity shot against black, it is perfect for compositing against live action skies or as a simple background for dramatic effect. Many shots have fingers of lightning that evolve into large bolts as they find the ground; there is horizontal and vertical action, flashing arcs as well as multi-layered full frame shots.
- Lightning Strikes was created with actual two million volt bolts of electricity and features footage of lightning striking power poles, satellite dishes, towers, trusses and even a person (he survived). It also includes generic bolts for users to strike their own objects, plus mattes for layering in skies and cities.
Pricing and Availability
Artbeats' footage is available in HD-1920x1080, D1 NTSC-720 x 486 or D1 PAL-720 x 576 resolutions. Pricing for Artbeats’ HD collections range from USD $799-$899; SD collections range from USD $399-$699. Customers may also purchase royalty-free single clips from these collections; HD clips are USD $300 and NTSC/PAL clips are USD $199. Artbeats will also offer special discount pricing on select collections exclusively for NAB attendees.
For more information on Artbeats’ new high voltage collections, or to learn more about how the company captured this electrifying footage, please visit artbeats.com/high-voltage.
About Artbeats
Artbeats, founded in 1989, is an award-winning provider of royalty-free stock footage for broadcast, feature films, commercial, multimedia, game development and independent producers. The Artbeats library includes nature, special effects, scenics, aerials, lifestyles, backgrounds and much more. Quality, resolution and pricing make Artbeats one of the leading choices by industry professionals. Free research from the company’s knowledgeable service representatives and access to online tutorials help customers locate and make the most of their stock footage resources. The library is always expanding and currently includes 411 titles, 147 of which are HD, as well as a growing selection of royalty-free single clips.
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