Round and Round she goes

PTPS Motorized turntable kits are available in large and small configurations.

Our large turntable is towable, a mere 24" high and holds a baby grand

Our smallest, a diamond ring or other with the slowest smoothest speed imaginable!

For more info, contact Tim Carroll.

Heres the specs:

Large 8 foot turntable

Towable 1 3/4 “ ball

120 VAC, reversible, ON/Off control

Speeds .10 RPM ( One RPM every 6 minutes) thru 10 RPM

Tested Weight-1250 Lbs 568 Kgs

Small Turntable Kit

120 VAC, reversible, ON/Off control

Multiple turntable sizes,

Speeds .5 RPM thru 10 RPM

Large base 10”

Small Base 3”

Wooden platter

1/2”- 3”,6”,9” Extensions,

1/2 “ variable offset plate

1/2” tri-sectionalized, articulated arm to 3/8” screw

1/2" Clear 3", 9", 12" extensions

1/4”- 3”, 6”, 9” extemsions

1/4” 45 degree offset plate

8.5” x 9”, 12” Tube risers

30” milk glass round,

10” wood platter,

3”,6” black plastic round

2,4,5,6,8,10 clear round base

Tested Weight 40 Lbs 18Kgs

New Sony PDW-F800 available

PTPS is proud to announce the PDW-F800 camcorder. It offers multi-format recording flexibility as standard – including SD recording and a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode. The PDW-F800 camcorder builds on the features of the PDW-700 camcorder. Enhanced functions, such as Slow & Quick Motion (over-crank and under-crank recording), make the PDW-F800 ideal for cinema and TV drama productions, as well as ENG applications

This camera is a favored by DP's with its easy to use and familiar functionality, full camera size and top of the line imagery.

Pair it with the Pro 35 adapter and our prime lens set for a Cinematic look that cant be beat.

Call AJ at 503.445.7877 for more details.

Nine Light- New Light

As you may know we have received a 9-Light Maxi Brute. Each bulb is controllable with Med Flood, 1,000 watt Par 64s. This head takes 100 Amp bates for power and is best used on a Crankovator stand. We have landed on a day rate of $125, distro and stand not included. We do have spare bulbs as 1 should go out with it if it happens to leave property for rental. This light is very versatile since you can use it anywhere from a 1k-9k and is great for a large group key light with a soft good in front.

Picture This was privileged to be a part of the Scion Garage Fest Music Festival. 40 bands were invited to play at four different venues in downtown Portland. We provided the production team with 14 Hi Def Cameras and enough P2 cards to capture the entire event, as well as all grip and lighting for seven interview suites. We were responsible for overseeing the four track audio recording of each band's interview and 24 track recordings for each act to play in each of the four venues. This was a major logistical coup. We were able to put together 8 multitrack systems and live recording engineers, as well as coordinate crew and systems to be in place and ready to roll in time for each segment of the production.

On Friday, October 19th, we set four four-track systems, wireless lavs, cameras and lighting into four suites on the top floor of one of Portland's fine hotels. We worked hand in hand with the production team to shoot and record ten hours of high paced, back to back band interviews. The bands were from all over the country from Miami to Chicago and LA, and even from across the pond.

On day two, Oct 17th, the real fun began. We all met up downtown early in the morning at 5th and Couch where we moved our interviews to three mobile homes that had been rented for the event. The quarters were very close with lights placed inside cupboards and technicians setup on the beds or standing at the kitchenette's sink. The RVs were located right on the MAX lines, so audio was a major concern. Four band members, two cam ops, one sound recordist, a director, and the person conducting the interviews all squeezed into the RV for an hour. Oh, did I mention that it was raining! While that was going on, the live recording crews set up 24 track recording rigs at the four bars while the bands started rolling in. Music was happening all over downtown from about 2pm until 2am.

It was a great event and everything went off perfectly. It was exciting to be called upon to do something so unique and challenging and to really pull it off. Picture This is proud to have been a part of such an incredible opportunity.

Summer Features:

It's been a feature filled summer at Picture This. August brought "Train Master 2" a locally funded and crewed sequel to a film shot in 07'. PTPS was the vendor of choice for both grip and camera department. The film traveled to many rustic locations in the portland and SW Washington area. The equipment room provided multiple EX cameras, monitors, HD POV camera, jib, and the ever popular steadicam flyer. The grip department provided the 3-Ton grip truck fully loaded with a tungsten and HMI packages, dolly's and distribution.

September brought an independent feature produced by a local company "Exterior Films". The untitled drama will be shooting in the portland area and Picture This gear will be there. The Grip truck with full tungsten package will be on site. The EQ Room is providing the RED one and full Prime lens package for the durration of the film. PTPS has been working along side these films supporting them along the way.

Picture This Bejing Office Staying Busy

Xie xie. Thank you for thinking of Picture This for your production needs in China. We’ve been offering production services in China for the past several years through our Bejing office, also known as Jing Xian. Our office abroad provides crew and equipment, reducing the need for journalist visas and traveling with large camera equipment, both of which can create quite a hassle. With our local crew and equipment, we’re able make the production process in that country much easier to accomplish.

Over the past month, Jing Xian has been staying busy with a variety of productions. Recently, the producer of a Korean War documentary contacted Picture This to help him capture interviews from Chinese war veterans. Our Bejing based crew provided field producing, translation services, photography, lighting, audio, and transportation through both the cities of Bejing and Nanjing for the shoot. Equipment included a Sony EX1 camera package, audio kit and lighting kit. The client was very happy with the quality of service commenting, “[The DP] is taking extreme measures to light rooms well and capture pristine moments. [The fixer] seems to be helping me keep the costs down to remain within budget.”

Most recently, we completed a green screen shoot for another Portland based client. While we have a range of cameras to choose from, including the Sony Z1U, Panasonic HDX900, Sony F900 and more, this client also chose to shoot with the Sony EX1 camera. Again, we provided the crew and equipment for photography, lighting and audio services.

We continue to receive inquiries about our services in China and are happy to accommodate. Next time you need to shoot in China, think of Picture This and our Bejing office Jing Xian!

Legislation Helps to Increase Film Jobs and Revenue

Visiting Salem, writing our legislators, making our voices heard, it's all paid off. Governor Kulongoski signed into law yesterday a bill that expands the Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF). Oregon’s legislature passed SB621 which increases the maximum amount of tax credits made available to fund the program from $5 million to $7.5 million per year. By passing SB 621 into law, Oregon’s film and TV industry is sure to continue its record growth. Oregon has already secured enough projects in 2009 to make this year the best year for Oregon’s film and Television industry in over fifteen years. The Governor said, “Oregon’s film and video industry is a bright light in Oregon’s economy. When projects are produced here in Oregon, it means family wage jobs for local residents, and substantial revenue for local, small businesses. By signing this bill into law, I expect that we’ll see more growth, more employment, and more revenue for our state.”

A rising tide lifts all boats and we're excited that the House, the Senate and the Governor saw the value in this bill. We look forward to increased production in Oregon!