The Vitec Group has announced the acquisition of Quasar Science, a leading provider of LED lighting technology. It is not at all unusual for Vitec to acquire other companies. Vitec currently gathers some 25 brands that were previously independent companies under its umbrella. So now another lighting specialist is joining them: Quasar Science. Quasar Science lighting instruments have a strong reputation in the filmmaking community. In particular, their popular tube lights such as the Rainbow 2 have found their place in many lighting trucks around the world. And this reputation appealed not only to the filmmakers, but seemingly to the Vitec Group as well. Quasar Science LED lights From the press release: Quasar Science is an innovator in linear and tubular LED lighting solutions for cinematic applications. The business will become part of the Group’s Production Solutions Division alongside Litepanels the award-winning supplier of LED lighting panels for television lighting and cinematography acquired by the Group in 2008. Stephen Bird, CEO of Vitec Group, on this topic: Having the well-respected Quasar team within our portfolio, with their flair for new product development, on-set experience, and industry networks, will enhance our position as a leading player in the growing LED lighting for broadcast and cine market. Quasar Science Rainbow 2 LED tube light. Image credit: Quasar Science Since Litepanels, already part of the Vitec Group, covers a good portion of soft, large-area lighting, the acquisition of Quasar Sciences here seems a smart move toward more diversity within the roster of lighting...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 12 April, 2021