Recently, I had the opportunity to test some of the new features of the version 4 firmware for ARRI SkyPanels. In the first video, I take a look at the four new lighting effects, which include Explosion, Fluorescent Flicker, Process, and Welding. This now brings the SkyPanels to seventeen pre-programmed lighting effects, an amazing amount of options in one light source.

We're focused on full format at NAB 2018, and that means we have the brand new ARRI ALEXA LF, now in final shipping production form, in our booth. Let's take a look.

Matt Allard from Newsshooter talks to Mike from ARRI about the new features in firmware version 4.0 for the ARRI Skypanels. Topping the list is an innovative color mode, Extended Color Control, that allows DPs and Gaffers to intuitively dial in colors using a matrix-like interface familiar to those who’ve done camera shading or painting. Color temperature and saturation can also be controlled in this mode.

Join Matt Allard from Newsshooter to hear all about the new Cforce Mini RF Motor from ARRI. The ARRI Cforce Mini RF motor for wireless focus, iris and zoom control integrates its own MDR-like capability directly inside the motor itself.

ARRI's announcement of the ALEXA LF has the industry buzzing, to say the least, and some people are wondering about the other half of their recent announcement – ARRI's Signature Primes, the large image circle optical companions to ALEXA LF. Looking through the set of announced focal lengths, things get interesting.

The SXT is the third generation of ALEXA from ARRI. This blog concentrates on the wireless capabilities of the SXT Plus. The Plus has electronics for wireless lens functions built in, so motors and cables are all you need to build the camera.

The ARRI WCU-4 (Wireless Control Unit) has become a staple of the industry. In this video, I start to explore all the rigging possibilities for the handset.

The ARRI MAXIMA stabilizer, part of ARRI's TRINITY system, changes the way that we look at compact gimbal stabilizers, allowing for the use of heavier as well as physically larger camera packages.

This year’s Cine Gear Expo was definitely one of the most eventful ones. From new camera announcements to the latest in lighting technology and more, there was a little something for everyone to get excited about. In that vein, we’ve rounded up some of the most relevant coverage — both from our own specialists as well as our friends over at Newsshooter.