Kneece Relies on OConnor for Hallmark’s The Confession
Shot in and around Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the majority of Beverly Lewis’ The Confession takes place in an unoccupied five-story mansion. To capture this location in all its glory, cinematographer Dan Kneece relied on Arri’s Alexa, an array of different lenses and the OConnor 2575.
OConnor Helps Keep Up the Pace on Scandal
It’s hard to figure out who is good or bad in the popular television series, Scandal. That dichotomy is the force that drives the plot of the fast paced ABC hit. The last thing that cinematographer Oliver Bokelberg, ASC needs is a camera package that can’t keep up. There is no room for “good or bad” when it comes to his gear. That’s why he relies on top-of-the-line equipment, including 2575 fluid heads from OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group brand, for support.
OConnor Intro’s O-Box-WM Mattebox Deluxe Package and Tools for Blackmagic and Sony F5/F55
OConnor announces new products to be introduced in NAB 2013 booth C6425. The line-up includes additions to their growing range of top quality camera/lens accessories as well as famous “OConnor feel” fluid head and tripod systems featuring the 1030D and 1030Ds which both offer seamless transitions from heavier to lighter payload camera setups, such as the RED Scarlet, Blackmagic Cinema, Canon C300 and C500 and Sony F5/F55.
OConnor Support is Crucial for Lonsdale on Bones
Cinematographer Gordon Lonsdale, ASC, credits OConnor support for allowing his operators to keep moves fresh and innovative on the long running Fox series Bones. “Actually, I’ve been a big fan of OConnor throughout my career,” he says. “When I was an assistant I used the 50 and 100. Then when the lightweight 100 came out, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.”
OConnor Camera and Lens Accessories Ideal for Blackmagic Cinema Camera
OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company is pleased to announce that its family of lens controls and camera accessories are perfectly compatible with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. A key to the OConnor accessory family lies in its universality. Each of the OConnor accessories — from the Universal Camera Baseplate, O-Focus Dual Mini Follow Focus, O-Box WM Mattebox to the O-Grips handgrips, works right out of the box, to line up and interface seamlessly with the Blackmagic camera.
Wages Chooses OConnor to Support Necessary Roughness
Bill Wages, ASC is glad to be shooting USA’s Necessary Roughness on location in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia instead of commuting to far locations. When the ASC Television Career Achievement Award winner packed for the move back to Atlanta, he made sure that his most vital tools would be on hand for his new series. High on the list was the OConnor 2575 and “a really old but extremely reliable OConnor 100,” he adds. “I won’t do a show without OConnor.”
Reid Chooses OConnor O-Grips for Sons of Anarchy & American Horror Story
The FX Network series, Sons of Anarchy is, according to Camera Operator James Reid, a “fast paced unforgiving show that dictates a full A-game to your camera work and your attitude.” American Horror Story, also for the FX Network, is even more demanding because of the work style and pace. “Keeping up with both conventional and un-conventional camera situations has become far easier, thanks to OConnor’s O-Grips,” he explains.
OConnor Helps Rushing Aim High
Cinematographer Brad Rushing and his team need their equipment to perform flawlessly, as they capture intense action, danger and drama for the series. “With our time and budget, the choice of the RED MX Zeiss Super Speeds as our primary lenses and the important OConnor 2575 heads allowed us to achieve everything we needed on this web series.” Rushing says.
OConnor Takes Sedillo Through a Dance on Single Ladies
Single Ladies, is the story of four modern women and one gay man looking for love, heat, romance, excitement, independence and to be taken care of. It takes place in the Indulgence Boutique in Atlanta, Georgia and cinematographer Joaquin Sedillo also explores the city— its clubs, high-end restaurants and stunning mansions. “This is a show where long lens beauty shots are prime,” he says. “We couldn’t do this much coverage in the time allowed without our two OConnor 2575Ds fluid heads supporting two ALEXA’s, carrying either Optimo zooms or our set of Zeiss primes.”
Sebastian Wiegärtner Relies on OConnor Camera Accessories When Pressed for Time
When a shooting schedule is tight, the team must be able to depend on the camera technology more than ever. DP Sebastian Wiegärtner had exactly three days to shoot the demo film, Tumulus, which left no leeway for experimentation. Before he even started filming, he wanted to make sure he would deliver the project on schedule, so he equipped his Sony PMW-F3 with professional camera accessories by OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company. For this critical project he selected the O-Box WM Mattebox together with the O-Grips handgrips and the new O-Focus DM Follow Focus with Glow-in-the-dark Marking Disks.
OConnor 120EX Shines in Antarctica for Digital 3D Productions
Digital 3D, a Los Angeles-based production company, is known for taking their gear on wild rides. Its Emmy-winning Director of Photography/Producer Ken Corben pushes boundaries so that viewers can experience worlds they would never get to see on their own. Earlier this year, Corben and a crew of ten departed Ushuaia, Argentina for the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the 74’ sailboat, Pelagic Australis.
OConnor Accessorizes Milia’s NYC Jibs
Mike “Mikey Jibs” Milia is set to increase his stock of accessories from OConnor to support his rental company, NYC Jibs. Milia has been a strong supporter of OConnor, part of Videocom, a Vitec Group company, since he opened NYC Jibs (www.nycjibs.com) in 2003. He also chooses OConnor when he works as a camera operator, where his credits include live broadcasts such as “Good Morning, America”, reality shows like “Celebrity Apprentice”, music videos for Mos Def and Method Man, as well as commercials and feature films.
OConnor Introduces 60L Carbon Fiber Tripod
OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company introduces the 60L Carbon Fiber Tripod, a lightweight, speedy-to-deploy support with a heavy capacity to fulfill the needs of professional cinematographers who require a versatile shooting package for larger cameras.
OConnor Accessories for Cine Look
While filming his documentary Gas Monopoly, Austrian director and cinematographer Richard Ladkani combined the Sony PMW-F3 with accessories by OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, to achieve a special look. The project was technically daring and consequently a challenge for the experienced cinematographer.
OConnor Accessories the Choice for Nguyen’s C300 Shooting Package
Canadian-based producer/director Andrew Nguyen, of Lemongrass Media, recently rounded out his Canon C300 shooting package with accessories from OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company. “When I was doing the research, I knew I didn’t want to buy something then eventually upgrade, I wanted the end game,” he explains.
OConnor receives TIPA Award for O-Focus Dual Mini
OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, is proud to announce that its new O-Focus Dual Mini has been awarded a coveted TIPA Award. The Follow Focus System has been voted as the ‘Best DSLR Video Accessory’ by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA).
OConnor to Intro New Fluid Heads, Tripod, and Camera Accessories at NAB 2012
Fluid head pioneer OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, will unveil several new offerings at the NAB Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas April 16 to 19, 2012 in booth number C6028.
Markowitz Chooses OConnor for Billy Bob Thornton Driven Feature
From “Sling Blade” and “The Apostle”, through to challenging situations on “Crazy Heart”, cinematographer Barry Markowitz, ASC, has always relied on OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, for solid support. For “Jayne Mansfield’s Car”, his newest collaboration with writer/director/actor Billy Bob Thornton, he chose two OConnor 120EX fluid heads.
OConnor Accessories Now Part of Jensen’s Permanent Shooting Package
Producer/Director/Cameraman Doug Jensen has been a fan of OConnor, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, for 30 years. When he formed Vortex Media, OConnor tripods and heads became a permanent part of his camera package. “I’ve used the same 1030B and 35L legs for years, as I migrated from Betacam to HDCAM and now XDCAM,” he says enthusiastically. “The stuff is built to last! I consider OConnor products the gold standard for top-of-the-line equipment.”
Perkal Chooses OConnor for “The Vampire Diaries”
When cinematographer Dave Perkal signed on for the new season of the highly unusual series “The Vampire Diaries”, he made sure his camera package included 2575 heads from OConnor, a Vitec Group brand. “I’ve used OConnor on every production I have been involved in from the time I was a loader, assistant and operator. Now that I’m a DP, they are on my camera order every time.
OConnor O-Focus DM Photo and Cine Sets; One Solution for Two Applications
OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, announces the O-Focus Dual Mini, a compact, double-sided direct drive follow focus unit optimized for both still and cine-style camera lenses, to meet the exacting needs of professional camera operators and assistants.
Hardwick Adds Second OConnor Head to “Rizzoli & Isles” Package
“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.”
OConnor Supports “Trade of Innocents” Cinematographer Philip Hurn
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.
Fordham’s OConnor Supported Feature “Aaron Bacon” Releases on DVD
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.
Miami Rental House Mar Media Counts on OConnor 2575
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.”
OConnor Ultimate 1030D, 1030Ds Fluid Heads
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.
OConnor Universal Baseplate
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.
OConnor Wins DV Magazine Black Diamond Award for O-Box Mattebox
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.
Schmidt Chooses OConnor for The Mechanic
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.
OConnor intro’s Mattebox for Digital Cinematography
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 Intros 2065 Fluid Head for Digital Cameras
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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Matlosz Chooses OConnor Support for Addy Award Winning Table Mountain Spots
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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OConnor Introduces O-Grips
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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OConnor 120EX Goes 3D for The Mortician
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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OConnor Introduces Cine Follow Focus CFF-1
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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OConnor Announces New Camera Accessory Line
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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