Tilta
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Wenping Zeng Kefeng Zhou |
| Headquarters | Burbank, California Shenzhen, China |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Camera equipment |
Number of employees | 290[1] |
| Website | tilta |
Tilta is a manufacturer of cinema lens control systems, matte boxes, camera stabilization systems, camera cages, and other accessories. Its products are used in film, television, and videography by a wide range of professionals.
History
Founders Wenping Zeng and Kefeng Zhou [1] started working on filmmaking tools in 2008 and Tilta's first manufacturing facility opened in 2010 [1]. Its product line initially focused on accessory kits for DSLRs, then expanding to fully support industry-leading cinema cameras. Through this process, Tilta has evolved from a manufacturer to an integrated solution provider, excelling in wireless lens control, camera cages, gimbal support systems, shock-absorbing car-mounts, etc.[2]
Products
Wireless Lens Control Systems
In 2015, Tilta unveiled a wireless follow focus system with a single motor control at the BIRTV trade show. The WLC-T02 brought a technology mostly used on dramas and features to lower budget documentaries, short films, or other content. [3] Three years later in 2018, Tilta released the WLC-T03 Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System as a follow up that included 3 motors and redesigned control devices. The controls let users wirelessly control focus, iris or zoom from up to 1000 ft. It worked well with leading cinema camera systems from RED or Arri, and a variety of lenses. [4] The Nucleus-M has been Tilta's best selling product for 7 years. [1] Building upon the Nucleus-M, Tilta released the Nucleus Nano in 2019. Seeing the trend towards smaller mirrorless cameras and increasing use of gimbals and drones, the Nucleus Nano miniaturized the wireless lens control system from Nucleus-M for these new use cases. [5]
Camera Stabilization
In 2013, Tilta introduced a camera shoulder rig made of aircraft grade aluminum and available for half the cost of competing systems at that time. [6] Beginning in 2015, Tilta introduced the Armor Man gimbal support system with spring loaded arms that counteract the vertical motion that a camera operator creates when walking or running. [7] In 2020, Tilta released an ecosystem of products for DJI's RS-series of gimbals. Integrating with the controls in the gimbals; solutions for car mounted camera operation, handheld shooting, and other accessories introduced tools used in feature films to a wide range of content creators. [8]
Organization
Offices and manufacturing
Tilta's operations include multiple locations in and around Shenzhen, China. Since 2016, Tilta has operated a US-based showroom, warehouse, repair center and offices in Burbank, California. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Issue 120 - April 2023" FD Times.
- ^ "Tilta About" Tilta.com. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ^ "BIRTV 2015: Tilta WLC-T02 single channel wireless follow focus" News Shooter.
- ^ "Tilta Nucleus-M Hands-On Review" Cine D.
- ^ "The Tiny Tilta Nucleus Nano Is Now Shipping for $229" No Film School.
- ^ "Rick Macomber reviews the Team Tilta budget shoulder rig" News Shooter.
- ^ "NAB 2015: Tilta Armor-man gimbal support system" News Shooter.
- ^ "Tilta DJI RS 2 Ecosystem" News Shooter.