AbelCine provided remote camera kits and tech support for the 2021 Golden Globes. Each of the 14 kits for the nominees included a Canon 5D Mark IV camera with the Canon 24-70mm lens, Litepanels Astra 1X1 LED fixture, RØDE shotgun microphone, and a 27″ iMac. Since the COVID-19 global pandemic started over a year ago, new challenges came up for all kinds of industries. When it comes to video & film productions, many of them started to use remote workflows. Make sure to check our article on the topic – Is Remote the New Normal for Broadcast, Production, and Post? Challenges and Opportunities Crew in a Box As always, new challenges come hand-in-hand with new opportunities. Apart from traditional camera manufacturers reacting to the new demand, we have also seen specialized products and services emerging to support high-quality remote productions. One example might be the so-called “Crew in a Box” that launched in June 2020. Production and rental company AbelCine provided similar remote camera kits for this year’s Golden Globes – let’s take a short look at what they did. Remote Camera Kits for the 2021 Golden Globes by AbelCine It’s the new normal: when producing a live TV show, some participants just cannot come in person to the venue or studio due to travel restrictions or for safety reasons. When it comes to video conferencing, a standard Zoom call might be enough for smaller productions. For high-level productions, the audio and video quality is, however, insufficient. One solution is...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 22 March, 2021