Adding to its range of live entertainment production solutions, ARRI has announced the new ALEXA 35 Live – Multicam System. ALEXA 35 Live integrates seamlessly into existing live production workflows while maintaining the flexibility of a dockable camera. Plus, bring the ALEXA 35 camera's cinematic image quality to concerts, sporting events, talk shows, and more. The Live Multicam System is the result of ARRI's major commitment to the live entertainment field. Let's take a look at the details.
ARRI equipment has been used in numerous live production scenarios over the past eight years due to its image quality and reliability, including difficult lighting situations such as halftime shows at major sporting events (NFL Super Bowl). But it's great at capturing details. Or high-end concerts with particularly extreme lighting (Adele, Coldplay). The ALEXA 35 Live camera is based on his ALEXA 35, which we reviewed in detail (you can also see our lab tests here!). They share the same hardware and therefore use the same sensor and image processing. In the lead up to NAB 2024, listen to Johnny and Nino discuss systems again on this week's podcast.
ARRI's goal is to bring a “cinematic ARRI look” to their live productions, and they do so through the camera's Super 35 4.6K sensor, which provides an extremely shallow depth of field for excellent separation capabilities. Realize. And it has an incredible 17 stops of dynamic range that brings out every detail in both highlights and shadows.
Plus, ARRI's exclusive REVEAL Color Science (designed specifically for ALEXA 35) delivers true-to-life colors and true-to-life skin tones. The camera's high sensitivity minimizes noise even in low-light conditions and naturally rolls off highlights to avoid unnecessary clipping and preserve detail in bright areas.
personalize the look
If you want to create something unique, ALEXA 35 Live – Multi-Camera System also has you covered. First, the camera includes the ARRI Look Library with 87 ready-made looks (including looks made specifically for live production) ready to use at the push of a button. In addition, 5 multicam and 8 cine style ARRI textures are available for changing grain and contrast, and you can also download other textures from the ARRI website.
System features
The Alexa 35 Live Multicam System consists of five components.
- ALEXA 35 Live Camera,
- Live production system LPS-1 (fiber camera adapter and fiber base station),
- of Skarhoj RCP,
- accessories Things to complete the system, such as the ARRI Touchdown Base and Receiver Plate, an adjustable monitor yoke, and the new quick-fit ARRI Large Lens Adapter for quick setup with box lenses.
camera
During live production, you can record full-quality ProRes in-camera for flexible post-production options. In-camera recording allows the camera to operate standalone without a fiber camera adapter. The Alexa 35 Live Camera comes with a modular lens mount system that is compatible with LPL, PL, EF, and B4 mounts, offering a wide selection of lenses for different shooting scenarios. A Multicam license is pre-installed and can be upgraded to an optional Cine license for full ALEXA 35 functionality.
Live production system LPS-1
Fiber camera adapters and fiber base stations can be connected via hybrid fiber cables that transmit power and uncompressed 4K video up to 2 km/1.25 miles, or via tactical fiber cables that extend up to 10 km/6.2 miles. You can connect. Additional fiber and Ethernet tunnels provide more flexibility for more signals such as video, audio, and control. Status displays on both the fiber camera adapter and fiber base station allow you to quickly make any necessary adjustments.
Skarhoj RCP
Although the system can support a variety of established remote control panels, Skaarhoj RCP is recommended. Skaarhoj RCP leverages ARRI's CAP (Camera Access Protocol) to enable traditional live painting and full camera settings control. This includes several features not typically available in other RCPs, such as frame rate adjustment, REC start/stop initiation, and management. Play, look and choose his ARRI textures and more.
ALEXA 35 Live – Multi-camera system – Specs
Here's a detailed view of the spec:
Price and availability
If you would like to order the ARRI ALEXA 35 Live – Multi-Camera System, you must do so on their site. This system is available in different sets depending on your needs. There's also his Multicam expansion set for current ALEXA 35 owners who want to expand into live production. ARRI says: “A key part of these sets are the many custom accessories he ARRI created to tailor the system to different styles of live, multi-camera filming.” More information on his website here You can get it or order it.
What do you think about the quality this type of system brings to live entertainment production? Let us know in the comments!