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Shantou, China, 29th January, 2024: Nanlux and Nanlite are honored to announce that acclaimed cinematographer Rodney Charters ASC is joining them as Resident Film Lighting Consultant.
Charters brings a wealth of experience, being best known for his cinematography on the hit TV series ’24’, as well as shows including Shameless, Dallas, Dynasty, The Last Ship, Roswell and Magnum P.I. He also shot 2017’s all-star movie Going in Style, starring Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin.
Rodney Charters ASC (L) with Nanlux and Nanlite CEO Nancy Zheng at the company HQ in Shantou, China
A native of New Zealand, Charters started his career as a globe-trotting documentary cameraman before moving to Hollywood. He received a Lifetime Career Achievement in Television award from the American Society of Cinematographers in 2013. Charters is also a member of the Directors Guild of America and continues to work as a cinematographer, providing unique insights and industry knowledge.
He is well known as an early adopter of LED lighting for TV drama, using them extensively on ’24’.
Charters recently visited the company’s factory in Shantou, China to see the state-of-the-art production lines first-hand and meet workers and staff.
He said: “My visit to Nanlux and Nanlite was fascinating. They are a passionate and friendly family-run business that has just grown and grown to nearly a thousand strong all working in their own giant factory. From the top down their whole ethos impressed me: they care deeply about filmmaking, their products, their customers and their employees.
Rodney Charters ASC inspects Pavoslim panels as they are tested in the lab during a recent visit to the factory
“I saw with my own eyes how they manufacture at huge scale but still take great care of the finest details. The technology they use and the quality control at every stage is mindblowing. Most important of all, they really want to work with and listen to gaffers and DPs like myself to make the lights that we want.”
Rodney Charters ASC wears protective eyewear as he sees an Evoke 2400B light under test at the factory
CEO Nancy Zheng said “The practical experience and creative input that Rodney Charters brings to our company is invaluable. I’m delighted to have him working closely with our team and I’m sure it is going to result in some exciting new products very soon."
Newsshooter.com founder Dan Chung to head PR
Another leading industry figure, Dan Chung – an award-winning photojournalist turned filmmaker, and founder of newsshooter.com – joins Nanlite and Nanlux as head of PR for both brands.
Chung lived and worked in China for several years, including as Beijing bureau staff cameraman for American TV network CNBC. He started newsshooter.com in 2009 and was one of the pioneers of the DSLR revolution. He subsequently served as head of PR and marketing at Atomos, before going on to run media operations for several other brands.
Former Newsshooter Editor and founder Dan Chung joins the Nanlite and Nanlux team
Chung said: “I’m delighted to be joining Nanlite and Nanlux. They are a highly passionate team that really cares about their products. With the new Nanlux Evoke 2400B LED spotlight and Nanlite PavoSlim LED panels they have proved that they are the true leaders and innovators in the field. I look forward to sharing what they have coming next.”
About Nanlite and Nanlux
Founded on the pillars of innovation, precision, and unwavering dedication to quality, the Nanlux and Nanlite brands stand at the forefront of the lighting industry, providing state-of-the-art lighting solutions tailored for the worlds of film, television, creators, and photography. The parent company, Nanguang, was established in 1992 by Lin Biguang, a photographer turned entrepreneur. It remains a family-run business with nearly 1000 employees in total and its own factory in Shantou, China.
The latest offerings from Nanlux and Nanlite include the groundbreaking Evoke 2400B LED spotlight, a powerful film and television-grade lighting fixture that sets new standards in precision, output, and control. The Pavoslim LED panel series from Nanlite innovates with a slim, portable, rigid, and robust design, and the powerful Forza LED COB lights are emblematic of Nanlite's dedication to providing versatile solutions for creators and filmmakers. Together, Nanlux and Nanlite continue to illuminate the path of creative expression, offering a diverse range of cutting-edge lighting products that empower visual storytellers around the world.
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