Crew Support Guides
Quick-reference guides for crews working with CineArk kit on set: comms, video, VFX, and archival.
Built for operators, technicians, and production teams who need clear setup steps and package overviews without digging through internal docs.
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📻 Radio & comms
Professional talkback and wireless communications.
Step-by-step Riedel Bolero setup for getting a matrix online on set. Links through to the full Bolero user guide.
Component-by-component Bolero integration notes: beltpacks, antennas, and matrix pieces.
Sennheiser G2 EW100 bodypack transmitter and receiver setup, including reset and pairing steps.
🎥 Video
Video assist, monitoring, and wireless video links.
The questions to ask when scoping a video package: camera count, monitor stations, QTAKE licensing, and more.
TX / RX overview for getting picture from set to DIT and video assist, including typical ranges for small and large systems.
On-board SmallHD monitor checklist for Cine7 and Indie7 (visual setup sheet pending re-upload).
Shogun Clamshell 4-channel recorder: power, DMON-Quad settings, media, and rotary-switch testing.
Wireless camera-control packages by camera system and frequency (433 / 868), plus receiver button map and testing notes.
🎬 VFX
Specialist packages for VFX integration, witness capture, and technical data acquisition.
Index of VFX kit guides. Start here, then open the specific package you need.
What to capture shot-by-shot: set refs, camera data, stills, and the information VFX artists rely on.
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K used as a witness / reference camera alongside the main unit.
Bracketed high dynamic range imaging for lighting reference on VFX shoots.
Motorised VR drive for high-resolution panoramic capture.
Canon-based kit for high-resolution stills of sets, materials, and set pieces.
How to check for sensor dust and clean a camera sensor safely. Only when needed.
💾 DIT & archival
Data management and LTO archival workflows.
Overview of CineArk LTO archival packages and related lab options.
Setup guide for the Symply Pro LTO drive: cables, test tape, cleaning tape, and first run.
How to run an archival job once the drive is set up: process, checks, and attention to detail.