Latin America. ARRI has taken over the artemis camera stabilizer range from Sachtler/Vitec Group, which during NAB 2016 showed an improved version of the revolutionary Trinity system.
The artemis modular system consists of stabilizers such as the renowned EFP HD and Cine Broadcast, as well as vests, spring arms and other accessories. This system is very well conceptualized by professional camera operators and is widely used in film and television productions around the world. As of NAB 2016 ARRI became the only global sales and service provider for all artemis products.
"Vitec Videocom is pleased to announce that the artemis line has been acquired by ARRI and will continue to be owned by arri. We are very confident that, with the new owner of artemis, all current and future customers will enjoy the same level of technical service and support that Videocom provided," said Alan Hollis, Senior Vice President of Production Equipment at Vitec Videocom.
During IBC 2015 a prototype of the patented Trinity of artemis attracted a lot of interest. It is an update of the artemis or classic camera stabilizers from other manufacturers and consists of a compact and lightweight two-axis gimbal head, a monitor mount and joystick that attach to the handle of the gimbal, a hanging module for battery and a pendulum that allows perfect "downward deployment" movements. Its modular design allows for customized solutions and easy integration into existing workflows.
Trinity stands out from other systems for combining very strong mechanical camera stabilization with modern gimbal technology based on 32-bit ARM. This combination allows a wide range of movements of a unique fluidity and precisely controlled for a shooting without limitations and with total creative freedom.
Curt O. Schaller, who developed Trinity and who, along with Dr. Roman Folty of FoMA Systems, invented the Maxima gimbal that functions as the system head, has joined ARRI as Product Manager of Camera Stabilization Systems. Jörg Pitzing, his long-time colleague, has also joined ARRI and will oversee technical service support for this product range.
Schaller commented, "Thanks to ARRI's keen sense of creative tools and innovative technologies, artemis has found a new home. As a cameraman and inventor of artemis stabilizers I feel that joining ARRI is the most exciting thing that could have happened to the mobile camera support of these times. I am confident that hundreds of world-class artemis owners/operators will be delighted with the fact that ARRI will now be behind these products and take them forward."
While Trinity works particularly well in a compact configuration with the ALEXA Mini, its 30 Kg/66 lb maximum weight and height adjustment capability also allow for larger cameras and heavier lenses. Film cameras such as the ARRIFLEX 235 and 416 can be conveniently attached there.
The Trinity's additional axis of rotation stabilization allows for the use of telephoto lenses, and the fully stabilized joystick-controlled tilt axis allows for low- and over-the-shoulder shots, as well as smooth transitions during shooting between low and high mode.
Trinity's first shipments to customers are scheduled for May 2016. ARRI will also take over sales of the Maxima as an autonomous gimbal, along with all other system components.
