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New Hybrid Camera Rig from Redrock Micro and Disney ABC Television Group/ Disney Research Merges Best of Gimbal, Jib, Drone, and Handheld to Achieve Cinematic Moves and Impossible Camera Angles
Dallas, TX and Hollywood, CA - Redrock Micro in collaboration with Disney/ ABC Television Group and Disney Research today announced DigiBoom - a new gimbal-stabilized camera rig that merges the best of jib, gimbal, Steadicam, drone, and handheld into a single highly mobile platform. DigiBoom is on display beginning today in the Redrock Micro and Blackmagic booths at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference in Las Vegas.
DigiBoom pushes content above the competition. DigiBoom is used by solo operators and small production teams to add eye-popping shots and premium cinema-style feel to live and pre-recorded news, sports, and events. DigiBoom can place the camera from ground level to over 8 feet (up to 12 feet with the optional extension) and everywhere in between while the full-time powered gimbal keeps shots smooth and steady. Use DigiBoom to create sweeping camera moves or place cameras into unusual point-of-views for maximum visual impact, including:
Designed for Fast-Moving Productions and Small Crews
DigiBoom doesn't require additional crew or specialized skills, and can be learned in a few hours of practice. Familiar camera controls and functions are similar to traditional ENG cameras, and gimbal controls are intuitive and responsive. Solo camera operators are more productive and creative: capturing the required shots, but now with more options for unique dynamic footage. The highly mobile rig means shots and angles can be easily improvised for breaking news or on-the-spot creative choices.
DigiBoom is the only camera rig that delivers this wide range of creative shots while enabling full-time operator control over camera position and settings:
Redrock's Cinema and Video Product Expertise Brings DigiBoom to Life
Redrock Micro has long been recognized as the premiere innovator for independent production equipment. Over the past decade, Redrock's original designs and products have made high production value affordable and accessible for any budget level. DigiBoom joins Redrock's existing family of over 400 rigs, automation, and camera accessories including the Eclipse the latest generation of networked camera-top accessories.
Powered by Technology from Disney
Core DigiBoom technology and associated patents were developed by Disney/ABC Television Group and Disney Research, and licensed to Redrock Micro to bring DigiBoom to market. DigiBoom has been field tested and refined over the past two years in organizations including Disney/ABC, ABC News, Marvel, and continues to be widely used at ESPN for live and recorded sports coverage. "Over the past two years we have seen DigiBoom deliver tremendous value to Disney/ABC, ESPN and other subsidiaries within the Disney family," said Anthony Accardo, Director, Research & Development, Disney/ABC Television Group. "Through our collaboration with Redrock, we are really pleased to see DigiBoom come to market and help elevate the state of the art for the industry."
"DigiBoom gives us a distinctive look - delivering high-quality, cinematic images in a portable and versatile package," said Brian Kennedy, vice president, Global News Gathering Operations & Planning. "At the 2017 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., DigiBoom provided incredible images and was the perfect tool allowing us to be live inside the story. No other tool could have delivered this type of coverage."
"The Rose Bowl is one of the most beloved and most watched football contests in the US today," said Lorenzo Lamadrid, ESPN Supervising Director, Rose Bowl. "Our use of DigiBoom for the 2018 Rose Bowl really enhanced the quality of the footage and sharpened the sense of 'being right there in the action' for our viewers. DigiBoom worked beautifully to create shots we couldn't otherwise achieve."
"DigiBoom allowed our camera operator to access high traffic spaces and deliver angles that wouldn't have been possible with a traditional camera," said John Vasallo, Sr. Coordinating Producer for ESPN.
Blackmagic Design Cameras Unlock DigiBoom's Potential
DigiBoom can be used with any appropriate camera and display. To get the most from DigiBoom, the preferred recorder and camera are the Blackmagic Video Assist and Micro Studio Camera 4K, the world's smallest broadcast quality live production camera.
The unique connectivity of the Micro Studio 4k Camera's expansion port gives operators fingertip control over all camera functions directly from the DigiBoom handgrips. The Video Assist offers full-time operator monitoring, recording to internal SD cards and offering SDI pass-through for live broadcast.
"Blackmagic Design's mission is to empower creative people. When we saw what Redrock and Disney were creating with DigiBoom, we wanted to make sure they could get the most from Blackmagic cameras," said Grant Petty, CEO and Founder of Blackmagic Design. "We worked together to expand the Micro Studio Camera 4K and designed it to be versatile. It is incredibly exciting to think about how much more creative camera operators will be with DigiBoom, and with the combined solution DigiBoom essentially becomes a single integrated experience for the operator."
Pricing and Availability
DigiBoom target availability is Summer 2018 and pricing has not yet been announced. In addition to the standalone product, DigiBoom will also be available as a Deluxe Field Broadcast kit and includes the most popular DigiBoom accessories. DigiBoom will be available from Redrock direct and Redrock's Worldwide Authorized Resellers.
DigiBoom accessories and extensions
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