The majority of Spirit Datacines were sold without the ability to reproduce audio from the optical track on a motion picture film. This leaves the machine as a picture only transfer device. Optical sound tracks must be read on a separate device, requiring two passes, resulting in a waste of time,extra equipment, and increasing the risk of damage to the film.

The Optical Sound Reader “Optical 360″ is designed to be mounted onto a Spirit Datacine with no modifications required to the  Spirit. It will play back the optical sound track from most types of motion picture films (including cyan tracks) at the same time as the picture, saving time, money, and reducing wear on the film.

The Optical 360 consists of a base unit, a red LED light source, an optical pickup, and an audio preamp that converts the output of the optical pickup into analog audio signal ready to be sent to the user’s audio mixing equipment. 35mm and 16mm pickups are available and use a common base, so converting between film formats is quick and easy. The only additional equipment Spirit users need to supply are an audio mixer with one stereo analog input and EQ and an audio delay unit capable of a 20 frame delay.

Installation is simple and audio alignment films are included so alignment can be easily performed by a technician.

Broadcast Solutions Is Representing Strada Camera Crane In Select International Markets

The Strada Camera Crane – Still Going Strong at a 100’ Long Strada, the world’s longest camera crane, allows cinematographers to pull off  a graceful power move from 10 stories high right down to ground level or smoothly glide hundreds of feet over diverse terrain without building dolly track.  With a solid reputation for safety, easy setup and spectacular shots, the Stradacrane is one of the most dynamic and flexible tools in the industry.

Award-Winning Worldwide Experience From the comfort of a Hollywood backlot or challenging remote locations in far off lands, Strada and Akela camera cranes have contributed to the creation of some of motion pictures’ and television’s  most memorable scenes.  They’ve captured stunning footage of the Olympics, the X Games, rock concerts and the Oscars and amazing images for advertising and marketing.

Strada Hook & Release SteadiCam System As if shots from the longest camera cranes in the world weren’t incredible enough, we invented a safe and secure way to  suspend and release a Steadicam operator from the end of the Strada arm.   Imagine a seamless shot starting as an exterior at a lens height of 60’,  floating to ground level and then through a doorway to an interior where the camera continues to follow the action.