“Rizzoli & Isles” Director of Photography Anthony Hardwick has purchased a second OConnor head for the hit TNT series that is currently airing. He’s added a new 2575D to his support package, because he says, “Season two has become more ambitious and we need to capture more action in the same time-frame set for a television shoot.” 

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Cinematographer Philip Hurn chose the OConnor 2575 fluid head for the independent feature, “Trade of Innocents”, directed by Christopher Bessette. “The feature was shot entirely on location,” he says. “I knew that it was going to be intense. Upon arriving in Thailand, I was relieved to find that the OConnor 2575 was not only available, but it was the camera support of choice for our local crews. I knew that it was going to be intense, and having the OConnor to support the often-difficult shots was a must. 

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When cinematographer Jon Fordham began prep for the indie feature “Aaron Bacon”, he knew he would need rugged and reliable support for the lead character’s journey from the suburbs of Arizona to the deserts of Utah and back. “It’s the true story of a 16-year-old kid who dies at the hands of a tough love wilderness rehab facility,” Fordham explains. 

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Florida rental house owner Mario Deas doesn’t cut corners, even when it comes to support. “When someone comes into Mar Media for their camera package and I hear ‘I need a fluid head’ – it goes without saying they are asking for OConnor,” says Deas. “It is the industry standard.”

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At Cine Gear 2011, OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, introduced the new Ultimate 1030D and 1030Ds fluid heads designed especially for use with new full-format sensor, lighter weight cameras such as the RED Epic and Scarlet as well as the Sony F3.

An updated replacement of the popular Ultimate 1030HD and HDs, the new line offers a sporty industrial design and a slew of features that have been borrowed from the larger OConnors to let cinematographers seamlessly transition from heavier to lighter payload camera setups.

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OConnor, a Vitec Group brand and providers of innovative professional camera and lens accessories, introduces the OConnor Universal Camera Baseplate, designed to adapt small to medium size digital cine cameras (with on-center mounting threads) to the thousands of standard professional accessories available in the industry.

The Universal Baseplate provides a sturdy camera platform that is engineered to allow optical axis centering of the lens to the correct rod measurement, and the ability to interface with standard studio bridgeplates for setups where large and weighty zoom lenses require rock solid support.

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OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, is proud to announce that its new O-Box WM Mattebox System has been awarded the coveted Black Diamond Award from DV Magazine at the recent NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) convention and exhibition in Las Vegas. The Black Diamond awards are given as “Best of Show” recognition. The O-Box WM is the second OConnor camera accessory in just two years to win the Black Diamond: the company’s O-Grips Handgrip System was awarded last year.

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OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, announces that cinematographer Eric Schmidt chose the OConnor 2575 to support The Mechanic, directed by Simon West. This high-tech action feature about an elite assassin (Jason Statham) out to avenge his mentor’s murder, was shot on film at a location in Detroit, Shreveport, Washington DC and at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia.

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The OConnor O-Box WM is a two-stage wide-angle mattebox designed around the 16:9 format full- size sensor. Surprisingly compact, it accommodates lenses up to 18mm (and in some cases wider). This precision mechanical device adeptly accepts up to three filters: two in top-loading filter frames (two 4x4” and two 4x5.65 inch frames are included). The rear frame is rotatable 360 degrees. A third 138mm round filter sleekly fits in the bellows.
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OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, launches the 2065 Fluid Head. Designed to handle popular digital cameras like the RED One, SONY F-35, and ARRI Alexa, the 2065 is loaded with the same popular features and controls that have made OConnor fluid heads the favorites of cinematographers worldwide.
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OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, announces that Director of Photography James Matlosz has, again, chosen OConnor for the second round of 30-second spots for Table Mountain Casino. The first batch, also shot with OConnor support, garnered two Silver Addy Awards (the advertising community’s highest honor for a commercial production) in 2009. Matlosz and director Richard Yelland are aiming for more of the prestigious advertising awards this year.
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Constructed with a solid titanium core for extreme durability and reliability, O-Grips feature smooth-functioning, single-handle ball joints with a maximum payload capacity of 44 lbs (20 kg) – making them ideal for work with both smaller and larger cameras.
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Cinematographer Michael McDonough has wrapped the 3D feature –The Mortician. Thanks to the OConnor 120EX’s ability to support a heavy load and allow for smooth transitions through difficult sequences, he was able to take full advantage of post-Katrina New Orleans, Louisiana as he captured The Mortician’s world.
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Pioneering fluid head and tripod innovator OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the first product in their new line of professional camera accessories: the Cine Follow Focus CFF-1. This rock-solid tool features the hallmark design and precision engineering that has made the OConnor brand renowned throughout the industry for 60 years.
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Pioneering fluid head innovator OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to introduce a new line of professional camera accessories engineered to fulfill the needs of today’s high-end cinematography.
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