Ocean Optics says its patented process yields the most robust dichroic filters available, allowing users to control colour, intensity and saturation to unprecedented levels of precision. The company says its filters also provide higher transmission efficiency than gels and other filter materials, and their resistance to temperature and humidity eliminates the need for noisy fans.
SeaChanger employs four patterned filters: cyan, yellow, magenta and a neutral density (dimmer) filter. Users can configure filters in up to four billion combinations to create a nearly infinite variety of colours, from delicate pastels to deep, saturated primaries. It is available with a DMX-to-USB converter and will interface with software that matches the filter combinations to more than 300 other gel book values. Ocean Optics says its SeaChanger is easily and quickly installed without tools. Measuring 18cm x 29cm and weighing less than 5.5kg, it is a self-contained unit with an internal power supply and 6-channel DMX controller. It supports the Remote Device Management (RDM) protocol and can be programmed for stand-alone operation.
(Lee Baldock)
