RF Solutions

The use of Radio Frequency (RF) is now an essential part of modern film production. We provide a fully managed RF Solution for your production.

Wireless devices have revolutionised film-making, however the volume of devices on-set often causes many issues because of an overcrowded and uncontrolled RF spectrum. 

Below are some of the devices that use RF during production, which when not managed correctly, interfere with each other causing issues such as loss of video, sound, WiFi and lighting control etc…

These are some of the ways RF is used on a production:​

WIFI

WIFI

Mobilephones

Mobile phones

Mobile-hotspots

Mobile hotspots

transmitters

Video transmitters

Video streaming

Video streaming

SFX controls

SFX controls

VFX sensors

VFX sensors

Lighting desk

Lighting desk

Motion control

Motion control

Talkback

Talkback

Radio mics

Radio mics

Wireless focus systems

Wireless focus systems

Cine Tape / Sniper

Cine Tape / Sniper​

Remote camera heads

Remote camera heads

What’s the solution?

The solution to this problem involves planning during pre-production, liaising with all stakeholders to manage RF spectrum on-set and deploying the right technology.

Every project is unique. CineArk has a flexible approach and we can scale our services as required. Any of the following services can be supplied independently or together as a fully managed solution.

Key services

Pre-production consultancy​

Pre-production consultancy​

Our RF experts will be involved in the planning stages of a production, liaising with different departments, attending production meetings and tech-reccies, and providing ongoing support and planning, saving you valuable time on-set.

Site Survey

Site Survey

During a site survey, we consider the location topography and the set arrangement e.g. camera, vehicle and building positioning, to determine the optimum placement for RF equipment, ensuring maximum coverage and reliability.

We perform a detailed RF scan and analysis to understand which ​frequencies​ are currently in use and what interference issues may arise, then build these results into our frequency allocation planning. 

RF Spectrum Management

RF Spectrum Management

We liaise with all departments to make a comprehensive frequency allocation plan, ensuring all RF devices work together effectively. CineArk can also coordinate with the relevant regulatory bodies to secure RF licences where required.

On-set RF Engineer Support

On-set RF Engineer Support

Our engineers can be on-site for the duration of the shoot to manage and troubleshoot all RF equipment, leaving the shooting crew to focus on their jobs.

Specialist RF Equipment ​

Specialist RF Equipment ​

We have a comprehensive range
of RF equipment for all scenarios. 

Including:

– Complex setups with multiple wireless cameras

– Ultra long-range capability

– Vehicle-mounted solutions

– Robust 2-way wireless talkback

– Non-line-of-sight video & audio communication

– Mobile/hand-held receive sites

– Inter-unit and remote links

Network planning

Network planning

General internet use and specifically streaming of video and audio over IP networks is an integral part of modern film-making. CineArk offers planning and consultancy as well as hardware and software solutions for all aspects of IP networking and mobile datalinks.

Remote Production

Remote Production

CineArk offers secure video, audio and talkback streaming technology to enable crews to continue filming whilst being geographically separated.

All stakeholders, wherever situated, can be an integral part of the filming process and can securely collaborate
and communicate in real-time.

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