ARRI announces their next generation of soft lights: the new ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro. As the latest addition to the SkyPanel family, the SkyPanel S60 Pro combines the benefits of the classic SkyPanel S60-C with innovative updates for today’s professionals.
SkyPanel S60 Pro offers new and enhanced technical features and digital innovations. The digital twin, an exact replica of the luminaire in Unreal Engine, developed by ARRI Solutions, offers customization and control throughout the entire production chain. This digital twin is designed to reduce workloads and improve efficiency in preproduction, on set, and in post-production by allowing crews to synchronize real-world and virtual camera and lighting systems for live collaboration. Enhanced serviceability is also featured with CloudIO software. Engineered by Claypaky, CloudIO digital IoT device operates in the cloud to offers streamlined diagnostics, remote assistance, and comprehensive service.
“To enable more flexibility and creativity on set, the SkyPanel S60 Pro is set up with 4 LED zones for better pixel control, unmatched color accuracy, and optimal light distribution,” the announcement states. “With its RGBW LED light engine, offering a range of colors and superior lighting consistency, the soft light can easily adapt to any style while ensuring that every scene is illuminated with additional output and true, vibrant color. Improved low dimming performance is also a benefit and allows users to achieve smooth, flicker-free dimming at lower levels for ultimate lighting control.”
ARRI responded to customer feedback and made improvements to the fixture’s handles, position of the control panel, and to its connectivity and control options. The state-of-the-art fixture features an integrated power supply that helps to streamline setups, making the luminaire easier to transport and manage with fewer cables and less rigging materials, while it keeps the same size and weight of the classic S60-C.
All ARRI SkyPanels are part of an ecosystem and the new SkyPanel S60 Pro can be integrated into existing workflows and wireless setups with built-in CRMX and Bluetooth for app-based control, such as the ARRI LiCo app, or use 5-Pin DMX in and out for traditional control, and Ethernet in and out for newer studio installs. When mixing different SkyPanels color consistency is achieved and the new S60 Pro is fully compatible with S60-C front and yoke accessories. Based on the tried-and-trueLiOS software, SkyPanel Pro users will benefit from the latest software features such as the ARRI Alexa Modes.
As part of the SkyPanel family, the fixtures will feel familiar to users, even with their user-based improvements, so straight-forward workflows are achieved. S60 Pros are backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty. These luminaires are suitable for a wide range of applications, from studio and location work on movies and television to house of worship, live entertainment, photography, theater, and corporate productions.
New fixtures will be available in blue and silver or sleek all-black colorways, with manual or P.O. yoke, and can be pre-ordered. The existing SkyPanel S60-C will be discontinued upon the release of SkyPanel S60 Pro.
To learn more about SkyPanel S60 Pro, please visit: www.arri.com/skypanelpro.
