Redrock Micro has come up with something new (together with Disney/ABC Television Group and Disney Research) and shows at NAB a DigiBoom christened, fully integrated rig system -- basically a portable jib with built-in gimbal for camera stabilization. It should offer flexible, mobile camera work for smaller teams and also in one-person operation (a second person for the backup would then certainly be recommended), but at the same time integrate seamlessly into existing ENG workflows. The DigiBoom has already been in use for some time in sports reporting.
In the basic version the telescopic rod can be extended to approx. 1.80cm (possibly also to 2.4m, both specifications, 8 feet or 72 inches), an extension is optionally possible. This allows moving images to be captured from a bird's eye view in order to simulate a drone flight, for example. The gimbal at the end of the rod stabilizes on three axes and allows tool-free setup. Camera setups up to a weight of approx. 2.9 kg are supported. The camera functions can be conveniently controlled directly on the boom pole via control elements -- focus wheel, aperture wheel, zoom rocker seem to be found on two handles. In addition, four freely assignable buttons and a joystick for gimbal control are available.
A cable guide inside the rod (largely) ensures a clean setup. Audio connectivity is also provided with 2x XLR 1/4" connectors (in and out). Two Sony NP series batteries are required for power supply. Via 5-pin XLR power can be passed through to the gimbal or the camera. A field monitor can be attached to the pole for image evaluation; the DigiBoom should be optimized for use with Blackmagic Video Assist and Micro Studio Camera 4K.
RedRock does not yet name a price, and it is also unclear how heavy the DigiBoom is. Without a possibility to attach it with a camera over a vest or the like to the body, otherwise a longer shoot should not be a pleasure.
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