At NAB 2012, Matthews Studio
Equipment will introduce a new series of lighting stands designed for the new
world of production needs. SKYSCRAPERS are the end product of four years of
talking to grips and gaffers throughout the world, and listening to their needs
for this digital shooting format.
“MSE’s large, heavy duty, safe
and easy to operate cranking light stands are working throughout the world,
serving the international production industries,” says Robert Kulesh, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for MSE. “The original Crank-O-Vators have
lifted lights and equipment everywhere from Burbank to Dubai and parts in
between for the past 20 years, and are still in use everywhere. The CineVators
and Super Cinevators are raising large lighting fixtures as well. And, the
former baby of our line, the Crank-O-Vator II series is just as popular.
“However, the industry has
changed and shooters needs have changed. And we are expanding our line to
match. SKYSCRAPERS offer the production professional the same sturdy and robust
stand – with the new production needs in mind.”
SKYSCRAPERS load at a lower
height and raise to much higher operating levels. Because they are made from
aluminum, the weight is significantly less than any other cranking stand in the
industry. SKYSCRAPERS weigh in at 110-160 lbs., load at 53” to 58” and raise up
to 137” to 180”. Maximum load tops out at 286 lbs. “This is quite different
from other stands, including our veteran stands,” says Kulesh. “And, because
each stand is constructed from square tubing, the chance for rotational
torqueing is eliminated.”
MSE offers three models suitable
for both stage or location work. All models feature these lower loading
heights, CE certified
cranking systems and a unique “knocker locker” safety locking system on all
risers. “And, because of the aluminum construction they are easier to handle
and fold into a compact configuration without the need of additional
transportation support,” he adds.
SKYSCRAPERS and many of the other
Matthews Studio Equipment, Technology
That Complements Your Imagination, can be seen in the Central Hall, Booth
C5437.
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