Matt Allard from Newsshooter talks to Mike from ARRI about the new features in firmware version 4.0 for the ARRI Skypanels. Topping the list is an innovative color mode, Extended Color Control, that allows DPs and Gaffers to intuitively dial in colors using a matrix-like interface familiar to those who’ve done camera shading or painting. Color temperature and saturation can also be controlled in this mode.
Also new is Light Engine DMX control, which allows direct control over the individual engines that make up larger Skypanel fixtures. New lighting effects are also available in firmware 4.0 as well, including explosion, flourescent “flicker,” process trailer (which sweeps or chases illumination across the fixture to simulate lights passing over a moving car), and finally, welding which simulates the characteristic flashing of acetylene torches. Check out all the new features in the video above or read Newsshooter’s write-up.
