Light Widow has recently introduced their FRS-Light Filter Reading Matte Box system. This accessory automatically detects the type and position of the inserted filters, and showcases such information on a dedicated display on the side of the matte box. The main idea behind Light Widow’s FRS-Light Filter Reading Matte Box is to speed up the job of camera operators and assistants. This is done by getting rid of the old-fashioned velcro filter tags that usually go on the side of matte boxes by replacing them with a more modern display. Back in March, Light Widow published an extensive overview of a demo unit (video below). More recently, the company posted a teaser video on their Instagram feed suggesting that they are almost ready to make their product available to the public. So let’s take a closer look! Light Widow FRS-Light Filter Reading Matte Box: features At first glance, the Light Widow FRS-Light might appear as yet another lightweight matte box, featuring an aluminum/carbon fiber construction, three 4×5.65″ filter slots, a removable top flag, multiple back clamp diameter options, and support for 15mm and 19mm rods. However, the magic happens on the side of the matte box frame, where an integrated e-paper display system informs camera operators and ACs about what’s going on inside the accessory. Indeed, as soon as a filter is inserted in the matte box, its nature and position are automatically detected and displayed on the screen. This can also represent custom information such as camera ID and...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 24 November, 2022