Global Patent Index - EP 0755533 A1

EP 0755533 A1 19970129 - ILLUMINATING SUBJECTS FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY AND THE LIKE

Title (en)

ILLUMINATING SUBJECTS FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY AND THE LIKE

Title (de)

GEGENSTANDSBELEUCHTUNG IN EINER KINEMATOGRAFISHEN ODER ÄHNLICHEN AUFNAHME

Title (fr)

ECLAIRAGE DE SUJETS A DES FINS CINEMATOGRAPHIQUES ET AUTRES

Publication

EP 0755533 A1 19970129 (EN)

Application

EP 94924354 A 19940819

Priority

  • GB 9401828 W 19940819
  • GB 9317364 A 19930820
  • GB 9400228 A 19940107

Abstract (en)

[origin: CA2169830A1] A masking/filtering apparatus is provided in front of a light source, to modify light illuminating a subject for cinematography, photography or the like. The apparatus provides a unitary support (50) for various shadow casting elements of generic shape (176-180). The support operates for example by means of magnesium in the elements and/or the support (110). The apparatus may also include a steel mesh (100) to support isolated shape elements within the beam area. Various embodiments are possible, and the support can also be employed for pre-printed filters (114, 138), coloured gels and other filters commonly required.

IPC 1-7

G03B 15/06; G09F 7/04; F21P 5/04

IPC 8 full level

G03B 15/06 (2006.01); G09F 7/04 (2006.01)

Citation (search report)

See references of WO 9506273A1

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

AU 7464794 A 19950321; CA 2169830 A1 19950302; EP 0755533 A1 19970129

DOCDB simple family (application)

AU 7464794 A 19940819; CA 2169830 A 19940819; EP 94924354 A 19940819