David Wells of Moving Picture Talks Litepanels Gemini Versatile 2x1 Soft Panel at NAB 2018

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An interview from the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters Convention with David Wells of Moving Picture. Since 1987, Moving Picture Electronic Services has been a leader in the rental and support of all types of audio & video production equipment. Whether you are searching for a digital cinema camera rental, lens rental, Avid Media Composer rental, film lighting package, grip truck rental, sound mixer, video assist operator, or camera crew -- Moving Picture is your "One Stop Shop" for all your film and video production needs.

In this interview David talks with us about the Gemini from Litepanels, the industry’s most accurate and versatile 2x1 soft panel. The Gemini, which delivers precision color control and flicker-free light in a highly portable LED panel, now provides a broad array of dynamic lighting and cinematic effects with this firmware update.

The new Gemini firmware includes a new Lighting Effects mode for adding the following effects: TV, emergency lights, lightning, fire, hue burst, paparazzi, fireworks, party lights, pulsing, square, and strobe. All effects are fully customizable, giving users the ability to control rate, color, depth, and other factors to craft a unique look. Effects can be saved to presets for easy recall, and the presets can be saved to a USB drive for easy porting to other lights – ideal for rental customers who need to streamline setup for their rented lights. In addition, the firmware itself can be updated from a USB drive, a process that takes about 20 seconds.

The Gemini 2x1 Bi-Color LED Soft Panel is an aluminum-constructed, 25.0 x 6.5 x 12.5" fixture that has 3 lighting modes. The CCT color temperature control has 6 factory presets in increments from 2700 to 6000K. There are also 6 presets for user-defined color temperature and plus/minus green control. The HSI Color mode allows you to adjust the hue, saturation, and intensity, while Gel mode permits your choice from a library of filters often used by image makers. The light has a CRI/TLCI rating of 97 for daylight balance and 99 for tungsten balance, indicating a very accurate rendition of color. The Gemini is dimmable from 100 to 0% without flicker or color shift. Settings and features are displayed on the rear LCD screen.

Gemini offers flexible remote control through DMX (5-pin XLR or RJ45), Wireless DMX (both using standard 512 protocol), or Bluetooth, an industry first. Gemini can be remotely controlled using the Litepanels SmartLite or SmartLite Director apps for Apple devices.

In addition to the new Lighting Effects mode, the 2x1 Gemini soft panel includes four additional lighting modes: Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) mode for bi-color (daylight to tungsten) with +/- green adjustment; a new RGBW mode that allows independent adjustment of red, green, blue, and white; HSI (hue saturation and intensity) control for full-color and saturation control; and Gel mode, providing the ability to dial up a variety of popular gels. All modes are accessible through an easy-to-use, intuitive LCD menu interface, and they offer users complete intensity control with smooth dimming from 100 percent to zero without any color shift.

For more information about Moving Picture's products and services please visit: www.MovingPicture.com

For more information about the Litepanels Gemini please visit: www.Litepanels.com