Prolycht has been working on a firmware update to improve the integration of their Orion 300 FS and 675 FS RGBACL full-spectrum COB spotlights into virtual production workflows. It should enhance the communication with MadMapper software as well as the consistency between light sources and LED background walls. At NAB 2022 back in April, Prolycht launched the Orion 675 FS, an all-in-one powerful LED COB spotlight that now sits next to the existing Orion 300 FS, which was introduced last year. At the core of both lights is the company’s six-color RGBACL Hyperlight technology, which provides high color fidelity, without sacrificing power or saturation. In case you missed it, makes sure to check out our review of the Orion 300 FS as well as our interview with the company about the Orion 675 FS model. Now, as virtual productions and LED volumes are getting more and more popular, Prolycht is putting in work to make their new fixtures fit those modern workflows. Let’s take a closer look. Prolycht Orion 300 FS and 675 FS firmware update: getting ready for virtual production While developing the new firmware, Prolycht relied on the feedback of a team of virtual production specialists at Stargate Studios, led by founder and CEO Sam Nicholson. According to Sam, their choice to rig a series of Orion 300 FS fixtures to the ceiling of their virtual production sets was dictated by the high degree of flexibility and control provided by these lights. Image credit: Prolycht Indeed, virtual production...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 26 July, 2022