Nine Cameras. Fully Stabilized.

360 Degrees.

BLACKJACK360

BLACKJACK360

Cinema Plates

Cinema Sensors & Cinema Glass

CHOOSE YOUR PLATES

THE TECH BEHIND THE PLATE

Introducing the newest in 360° capture: BLACKJACK360. We have custom-designed a completely bespoke array vehicle which finally allows for a centrally located and fully stabilized 360° array. The Blackjack 360 is a low-profile racing chassis with F-1 inspired suspension which sits low enough to the ground that both driver and chassis disappear from frame. The ASCEND BlackJack boasts 200 horsepower in a 1600lb frame, and so it will keep up with even the most demanding stunt sequences. Our custom Nine Camera Array will live on our Stabilized Black Unicorn Head, and we will capture ALL of the action in a single pass!

The Blackjack360 also offers a Live-Stitch view capture of each pass. This addition not only helps with understanding coverage/overlap, but it also provides our VFX teams with essential information which will save them time and energy. No longer will VFX Teams need to wait until the stitches are processed/delivered in order to choose their selects; now, they will be able to choose their selects in real-time, shavings days off their timeline.

In addition to the RAW footage delivered to the Loader at the end of each day, ASCEND will also provide a series of two H.264 recordings. We will deliver a package of Live-Stitch recordings (for each individual pass) as well as H.264’s of each individual camera’s pass. These recordings will be handed off to the VFX Wrangler at the end of each day, and they will allow our VFX teams to immediately begin choosing selects and hero cameras, shaving days off their traditional workflow.

ASCEND is a partner to VFX Teams, and we are constantly innovating new ways to help you deliver efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Height: 46” / Maximum Height: 84”

Cameras: Nine RED Komodos, 6k

Remote Start/Stop + Remote Iris Control

Realtime LiveStitch

Easy-Adjust Array Height

Zeiss CP3 21mm OR Laowa 12mm

Fully Stabilized System

Nine Camera Proxy Recordings

Turbo Charged + 200HP

SEE THE VOLUME

ASCEND has taken the guesswork out of projection. Along with our partners at XXX STUDIO, we have developed the most efficient and optimized workflow which delivers a streamlined pipeline of refined Background Plates, from filming to projection.

LICENSING and Filming options

  • Choose from footage within our existing Plate Library, and purchase a Limited License for Nine Single Cameras and/or add a refined 6k Stitch of all 360 Degrees.

  • PreOrder your Plates, and get EXACTLY what you need! (for a fraction of the cost)

    How it works: In advance of your shooting schedule, choose the EXACT Road Typology, Time of Day, Sensor Height, Speed, Duration, etc. Our team will schedule and then perform the filming on your behalf, delivering well ahead of your production schedule needs.

    Pre-Order Plates come with an option of either a Limited License OR Full Ownership of Footage.

    Price-points are reflective of chosen Licensing Option, and still provide a substantial cost savings as compared to bespoke filming with your Production Team.

    Choose Nine Single Cameras and/or add a refined 6k Stitch of all 360 Degrees.

  • ASCEND can Plan, Produce, Film, and Deliver a refined package of Driving Plates, fulfilling all of your show’s needs.

    How it works: Our VFX Producer will meet with your Director, Camera Team, and VFX Team in order to specify precise needs and then formulate a plan for the filming and delivery of plates [per your exact specifications, and in advance of your timeline].

    Our Team of Location Managers, Producers, and In-House Production Coordinators will plan/schedule all facets, including providing Production Insurance.

    ASCEND will extend an Additional Insured Certificate to Production for all Plate Filming Activities, thus offloading both filming and exposure to risk. Get exactly what you need without the need to manage the process.

    This option comes with Full Ownership of all footage for perpetual usage.

    Choose Nine Camera Plates and/or add a refined 6k Stitch of all 360 Degrees.

  • Add the Blackjack360 to your 2nd Unit Filming in order to capture your exact action, lighting, and backgrounds.

    ASCEND’s accomplished SAG-AFTRA Stunt Drivers will seamlessly fold into your choreography for the most efficient 360 degree match possible. Our team will be standing by on the ready to hop into the sequence ensuring that production isn’t slowed down in any way.

    At the end of each film day, our team will hand over cards of RAW footage to your Loader, and we will also provide ISO Recordings as well as LiveStitch Recordings to your VFX Wrangler.

    VFX teams will now be able to begin their temp comps immediately instead of waiting days for footage processing.

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