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Gekko Technology to introduce kelvin TILE
LED soft lighting panel at IBC 2009
July 14, 2009
Source: Gekko Technology
Gekko Technology's new
kelvin TILE, scheduled for introduction at IBC 2009 in September,
is an LED-based lighting system employing a combination of
red, green, blue, cyan, amber and white LED elements in a
16 x 15 matrix to generate high-quality full-spectrum white
light specifically for film and video production. Unlike traditional
luminaires, the colour temperature of kelvin TILE remains
consistent throughout the full range of intensity variation.
"The kelvin TILE is a compact soft light giving directors
or cameramen total control over colour temperature from 2,200
to 6,500 Kelvin with resets at 3,000 and 5,500 K," explains
Gekko Technology founder and Managing Director David Amphlett.
"It is a soft-light companion to the focusable Gekko
kedo which we showed in prototype at the NAB 2009 convention.
Being LED-based, it is highly robust, has a long working life
and will not cook the performers. It is designed for general
soft-light applications including concealment of wrinkles
and shadows."
Measuring 301 x 301 x 99 mm (WHD), each kelvin TILE delivers
up to 419 Lux at 5,500 K or 273 Lux at 3,000 K (both measured
at 1 metre distance) with a power consumption of only 85 W.
Beam angle is 108 degrees at 50 per cent intensity. The kelvin
TILE can be supplied with an omni mount, single or double
yoke mount, removable barndoors and kelvin PAINTBOX control
software. Weight is 4.08 kg.
The kelvin TILE can be controlled locally, via DMX or using
the kelvin PAINTBOX. In addition to complete calibrated control
of white light, the kelvin PAINTBOX provides independent control
of up to eight individual tiles, allowing lighting parameters
to be saved, recalled and cloned. In RGB mode, the kelvin
PAINTBOX provides access to a wide palette of colour lighting
effects included washes, sweeps and strobes, as well as adjustable
green biasing. Lighting parameters can be saved, recalled
and cloned.
Gekko Technology will be represented at IBC 2009 by David
Amphlett (Managing Director, Ian Muir (Business Development
Manager) and representatives from the company's distribution
channels.
Gekko Technology designs and manufactures LED lighting products
for the global film, television and photographic industry.
Gekko is committed to supporting users with innovative products,
including unique functionality and the advantages of minimal
weight, low power consumption and long life.
High component quality and build quality are key drivers.
Gekko Technology products include kisslite, lenslite,
kicklite and george (TM). Credits include Casino Royale,
Quantum of Solace, Death Defying Acts, Mama Mia, Golden Compass
and television drama such as Star Trek, Desperate Housewives,
Waking the Dead, New Tricks and The Commander.
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