There are two available options for film scrolling: by index (feed from image to image with no intermediate position) or in free mode - by moving the corresponding DMX channel. Scrolling is bi-directional and the speed is fully adjustable. The design of the spools, combined with the highly efficient ventilating system, protect the film from heat damage, even during prolonged use, say the company, while shutter and mechanical dimmer are also included. Furthermore, Photowall is designed to automatically adjust the power of the light beam in case of dark images, in order to protect the film from damage.
Furthermore, say Studio Due, the fixture also boasts an LCD display, located on the base, to allow the user to customize the parameters according to different needs, via four control buttons which allow the selection of one of the four programmes already stored in the memory, or the creation of a new programme, without using a DMX remote controller. The display also shows other information such as the operating hours or lamp use, and allows the operator to set and adjust the offset value for the synchronization of multiple fixtures.
The number of the images exposed on the film must be selected and set in the fixture. The Photowall can work with four different optics, two standard and two optional, ranging from 112mm and 230mm to obtain a projected image from 8.4m x 6.4m up to 20m x 15.2m. The fixture comes with a 90-exposure film, varying from black and white, real and abstract, landscapes, nature or pattern. Studio Due also provides a program on CD, through which lighting designers can easily create their own sequence to copy onto the film. Finally, say Studio Due, just 10 DMX channels are used to control the feed speed, strobo effect, dimmer speed, dimmer, free or single image feed, focus and lamp reset.
(Lee Baldock)
