2012Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Wireless video transmission systems for focus pulling on film sets
14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Cube 150/350 has latency that makes it unsuitable for pulling focus due to transmission delays.
- Focus pulling should ideally be performed by the assistant using visual reference and marked positions rather than relying solely on a wireless monitor.
- The Bolt and Paralinx Arrow are recommended alternatives to the Cube for wireless video transmission.
- The Cube can experience reliability issues in practical use despite favorable specifications.
- Modern wireless HD systems offer significantly improved performance compared to earlier generation wireless video transmission equipment.
- The Bolt performs comparably to the Paralinx system in terms of wireless range and video quality.
Depends on
- The Cube can still function for non-focus-pulling applications such as providing frame reference and costume/makeup monitoring.
- Wireless range varies depending on environment, being excellent outdoors but reduced indoors and through obstacles.
- The discussion does not specify which generation of Bolt or Paralinx systems is being compared.