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Telescoping Jib Employed on the 2007 Academy and Grammy awards shows, the TechnoJib telescopic jib is a breakthrough in the world of remote camera jibs. Prior to the development of the Techno-Jib, camera jibs could only be built to fixed lengths, thus limiting their use to certain shots. The Techno-Jib instantly extends or retracts to obtain the best shot possible. For the first time, a single operator can control all aspects of camera movement, including telescoping the jib arm in and out. When fully retracted, it can easily be moved from set to set. There are two models of the Techno-Jib, T15 and T24. The T15 is ideal for use on multicamera shows such as sitcoms, where space is limited. Maximum height of the T15 is 18'. Maximum reach is 15' with a minimum of 6.5'. Telescopic travel is 9' at a speed of 5' per second. Total telescoped length is 20.5' and 10.9' when retracted. Maximum nose load is 70 pounds. The T24 can provide that extra reach for shots that previously only a telescoping crane could achieve. Maximum height of the T24 is 25.5'. Maximum reach is 24' with a minimum of 9'. Telescopic travel is 15' at a speed of 5' per second. Total telescoped length is 31' and 15.5' when retracted. Maximum nose load is 45 pounds. For more information, call (818) 917-5677 or visit www.telescop icjib.com.

March of Time Collection Available Thought Equity Motion, a supplier of online motion-content licensing and management services, and HBO recently announced the online availability of the March of Time collection, an exclusive library of historic film footage from the famous newsreel and TV documentary series. Comprising nearly 70 million feet of film, the March of Time newsreels were shown to millions across the world prior to theatrical releases. The collection covers significant events in world history from 19131967. This launch also expands Thought Equity Motion’s existing relationship with HBO Archives to provide film and documentary producers, agencies, educational institutions and production companies with real-time access to relevant footage from the March of Time newsreel service. “With an average per-episode production cost of $750,000 in today’s dollars, the March of Time was one of the largest and most comprehensive news productions of its time,” states Kevin Schaff, founder and CEO of Thought Equity Motion. “By restoring and digitally mastering the collection, we are ensuring this historic content is available to storytellers in the most pristine format for all time.” The March of Time collection is available for online purchase and

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Cahiers du cinéma Online The venerable French film journal Cahiers du cinéma now has an English alter ego on the Web: e-Cahiers du cinéma. Publishing in English is, of course, a way to reach a large number of readers, but Cahiers hopes it also will be “a way of making a different voice heard in the world — a way of proposing a fresh, rigorous and contemporary approach to the cinema and its place in present-day culture.” The new e-zine features a search engine, interactive fields with links, video integrated into the pages, direct page access, intuitive page flipping, and much more. For more information, visit www.e-cahiersducinema.com.
Panasonic AG-HPX500 Panasonic has introduced the AG-HPX500 shoulder-mount P2 highdefinition (HD) camcorder. With a suggested list price of $14,000, the HPX500 features 2⁄3" progressive imagers, a tapeless IT workflow, interchangeable lens, variable frame rates, and extended recording capability. Based on solid-state P2 technology, the AG-HPX500 is backed by a five-year extended warranty program. ¢

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