This is what happens when the English eat a Kiwi: New Zealand based slider and motion control device manufacturer Syrp was just acquired by Vitec Imaging Solutions, a division of the Vitec Group. The Vitec Group‘s division Vitec Imaging Solutions (best known for their Manfrotto brand) just announced their acquisition of Syrp, the New Zealand-based slider and motion control device manufacturer. As you might already know, the Vitec Group has been adding more and more renowned camera accessory manufacturers under their roof lately. In recent years, they acquired SmallHD, Amimon, RT Motion, Teradek, Paralinx and many more. Vitec Group’s Hunger for Filmmaking Tech Brands It’s become apparent that the Vitec Group has long realized the increasing importance of “smart” systems in filmmaking tech, really going after some key providers in various fields of our industry. With Teradek, Paralinx and ultimately Amimon, they also acquired the monopoly on wireless broadcast technology, and with SmallHD they snagged the probably most innovative provider of small on-camera monitors. Syrp – Kiwi Kickstarter Becoming Global So where does Syrp fit in here? Syrp was founded only about 7 years ago in New Zealand by the two filmmakers Ben Ryan and Chris Thomson. First they made a slider, then they added their Genie motion control unit and started a successful Kickstarter campaign. We have worked with Syrp recently on a give-away competition, and when working with them, I really noticed how these guys really still are filmmakers that make cool gear, rather than manufacturers only. They regularly...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 23 January, 2019