Weโve partnered with @magiclightboxco to bring you Issue 05. ๐ The Magic Lightbox Company has always been our go to for top tier film equipment rentals. What a special place for filmmakers. Stay tuned for more! ๐คญ๐
We're thrilled to announce the addition of the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ system to The Magic Lightbox Company's rental inventory! This cutting-edge autofocus tool promises to breathe new life into our extensive collection of vintage lenses, as well as our modern cine-style lenses, such as the ๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ถ๐น๐บ ๐๐ฟ๐น๐ฒ๐ and ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐๐ ๐ญ.๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐.
While we've seen the widespread adoption of autofocus in professional productions, the role of a focus puller remains as critical as ever. Tools like the DJI Focus Pro don't replace the artistry of focus pullingโthey enhance it. By streamlining precision and control, this system empowers focus pullers to elevate their craft and adapt seamlessly to the demands of modern sets.
We're proud to embrace this intersection of tradition and innovation, helping filmmakers tell their stories with tools that honour the past while looking toward the future.
#FilmIndustry #Innovation #FocusPuller #DJIFocusPro #Cinematography #VintageLenses #CineLenses
Here we are nearing the conclusion of another year in our wonderful industry and country.
2024 has brought significant changes and the anticipation about what lies ahead for the film industry, as advancements in AI and emerging technologies reshape storytelling, production, and audience engagement.
We will be open throughout the festive season, including the Public Holiday on 16th December, but with these closures:
Tuesday 24th December - closed from 15h00
Wednesday 25th December - closed all day
Thursday 26th December - closed all day
Wednesday 1st January 2025 - closed all day
We will be working with a smaller team from Friday 13th December.
No deliveries or collections will be available from 16th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025
Thank you to our incredible team for getting us through another year, our valued colleagues and clients, and our trusted suppliers.
We wish you all well over the Festive Season, and to those of you going away, we wish you safe and peaceful travels.
Our best wishes,
The Magic Lightbox Team
With South Africa having the second oldest film industry in the world - it should come as no surprise that we are beyond excited to have received a donation of the original Killarney Film Studios sign that was affixed to their wooden entrance gate in 1919.
Special thanks to Duanne Rogers for this incredible donation.
As we come to the end of another year, we thank you all for your continued support, loyalty, and commitment to growing our amazing industry.
We need to acknowledge and thank our suppliers, too, and our incredible team here at The Magic Lightbox Company.
We will be closing at 15h00 on 24th December 2023 and will re-open on 27th December 2023.
We wish you all well over the Festive Season, and to those of you going away, we wish you safe travels to your destinations and back home again.
Stay safe, well, and blessed.
The Magic Lightbox Company.
In cherished memory of Susan Meyburgh, we deeply regret to inform you of her passing on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 after a brief illness. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Susan's uniqueness is irreplaceable, and her absence will be keenly felt by all those whose lives she graced throughout the years.
Now available in rentals.
Whether you're a podcaster, filmmaker, musician, or vlogger, the Zoom H8 is your ultimate audio companion.
Boasting four XLR inputs and stereo XY microphone, the H8 adapts to any recording scenario โ from interviews and live performances to field recording and voice-overs. #ZoomH8 #AudioRecording #Filmmakers #AudioEnthusiast
Now available in rentals.
The Ronin support vest helps stabilise heavy rigs and distribute weight so that you can shoot smoother, for longer.
Further support your Ronin with the aid of its spring arm mount, reducing up-and-down bounce.
#djironin #dji #filmmaking #cameraman
This week has quite the icon in film making, the Mitchell NC 35mm camera.
Over the years, the Mitchell NC has become a symbol of craftsmanship, reliability, and cinematic artistry. It has been an essential tool in the creation of timeless classics and groundbreaking films that have shaped the course of cinema. Filmmakers and cinematographers have entrusted the Mitchell NC to bring their visions to life with unparalleled beauty and expression.
#MitchellNC35mm #CinematicLegacy #FilmMakingHistory #cinematicemporium
