Awards
07 February, 2009, Beverly Hills/California
opsira is pleased to announce that Volker Schumacher received one of the most prestigious honors in the film industry, a Scientific and Engineering Award from Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the optical development of the ARRIMAX 18/12 HMI.
AMPAS distinguished Volker Schumacher, CEO opsira GmbH and Head of the Optical Engineering Group, for the optical concept, optical development, simulations and optimisation, Erwin Melzner, Head of Research & Development of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH (ARRI), for the overall concept and product development. Timo Mueller, Product Manager Location Lighting of ARRI was credited for the concept and mechanical design.
opsira is pleased to announce that Volker Schumacher received one of the most prestigious honors in the film industry, a Scientific and Engineering Award from Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the optical development of the ARRIMAX 18/12 HMI.
AMPAS distinguished Volker Schumacher, CEO opsira GmbH and Head of the Optical Engineering Group, for the optical concept, optical development, simulations and optimisation, Erwin Melzner, Head of Research & Development of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH (ARRI), for the overall concept and product development. Timo Mueller, Product Manager Location Lighting of ARRI was credited for the concept and mechanical design.
The ARRIMAX combines the variable beam spread of a Fresnel and the
light output of a PAR, and uses a unique reflector concept for beam
control that eliminates the need for spread lenses. AMPAS notes, “With
its choice of vari-focus and specular reflectors, the superior optical
and mechanical design of this lighting fixture allows it to operate at
18,000 watts, producing unsurpassed light quality while its innovative
cooling system keeps the housing safe to touch.”
Volker Schumacher received the Award together with the project
partners Erwin Melzner and Timo Mueller, staff members of the ARRI
company in Germany. Not since 2004 has an AMPAS Scientific and
Technical award been given for advancement in lighting equipment. The
Award in the form of an Academy Plaque was officially presented to
the three honorees during a ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly
Hills, CA on Feb. 7, 2009.
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