Color matters - and no-one knows that better than master cinematographer Kees Van Oostrum ASC. The former president of the American Society of Cinematographers and ex-president of the International Federation of Cinematographers, Van Oostrum has over 35 years of shooting films and commercials under his belt and more than 60 film credits to his name.
In a new video, Van Oostrum explains why the new Prolycht Orion 675 FS color LED spotlight is an ideal tool for modern cinematography. “What’s really important with the modern light sources like LEDs is that we have a really true full spectrum light that will tell me if the skin tones will translate well, or any colors”, he says. “You want it to be the true color to be reproduced in the cameras that we use today. That’s the most important thing for me when I look at an LED light at the moment. I believe that this light completely honors that approach and I’m really excited about the way faces are going to look with this light.”
Kees Van Oostrum ASC lighting on-set with Prolycht lights
In his bringing together of Prolycht’s RGBACL color lighting, camera and lens, Van Oostrum sees new creative opportunities. “I think what is creatively really important is that we now have the ability to change colors very easily,” he enthuses. “We used to always have to use gels, which was always very complex because often you didn’t have the right gel that you wanted to use at that particular moment, because sometimes color comes as an inspiration. Now you have a full color palette available in any which way with this light, so you can actually decide on colors at any minute, just the way you like it.”
A pre-production Prolycht Orion 675 FS (final version will have subtle changes)
Orion 675 FS shipping imminently
The first batches of the Orion 675 FS have now reached final assembly, testing and inspection. They are due to commence shipping on-schedule to dealers this month.
Numerous physical, electronic, and interface improvements have been made to the Orion 675 FS since the prototype was shown earlier this year. Much of this is the direct result of feedback from top gaffers and top DPs like Van Oostrum.
Finished Prolycht Orion 675 FS units going through testing and callibration
The Orion 675 FS utilizes innovative Prolycht’s Hyperlight Color Engine to achieve an industry-leading color temperature range of 1,800-20,000 Kelvin, with the greatest available range of color adjustability and saturation. Its incredibly high accuracy, 675W output, single-unit design, with durable weather-resistance and comprehensive controls makes the Orion 675 FS The New Standard in flexible lighting instruments.
See it at IBC 2022
The final version of the Orion 675 FS will be shown at the IBC show in Amsterdam, 9-12 Sept. The entire family of Prolycht LED spotlights will be on display in Hall 12, booth H43
Learn more about the Orion 675 FS at www.prolycht.com
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Press images can be downloaded here.
