compatible with
cmotion cGate - bridge lens and camera control from any LBUS controller over an existing IP infrastructure, including Ethernet (LAN), IP-based RF solutions or any supported fiber channel system.
While solving daily issues on film sets and within challenging RF environments, cmotion cGate also opens up multiple use cases to integrate innovative cinematic tools into established workflows for TV and live broadcast.
3 - Port Ethernet Switch
1x internal port for LBUS to IP
2x external Gigabit transparent* ports for LBUS tunneling,
future camera access and 3rd party integration
2x Full Speed LBUS Ports
Initial release: All LBUS features over LAN
1x - USB-C OTG 480MB
4GB Internal Storage
*With both external ethernet ports being transparent, cGate can be connected to the camera, maintaining existing IP camera control and shading via standard broadcast RCPs from the control room and streaming future-proof IP video up to one Gigabit.
Intuitive User Interface
Fast setup and overview of devices,
bright display, six buttons and status LED strips
With its robust anodized aluminum housing, sunlight-visible OLED display, its intuitive user interface, 6 accessible buttons, status LEDs on the sides of the device and a Mini NATO Rail for versatile mounting options, cGate is built to withstand demanding use on film sets, while meeting the need for an easy setup
with minimum IT knowledge.
IP BASED RF SOLUTION
Use the advantage of a wide range of established IP based RF solutions within your cPRO network.
Event dedicated
RF Frequencies
cGate allows you to expand your LBUS eco-system through robust event dedicated RF frequencies, by piggy backing on the IP stream of established providers like Silvus Technologies, Vislink, DOMO Broadcast Systems and others.
IP mesh networks
IP based RF 900
Achive long distance RF communication using 900Mhz RF in territories where permitted.
IN ACTION
EVENT: LaLiga
PRODUCTION: Grup Mediapro
DATE: Major Matches
LOCATION: Various Cities, Spain
Mediapro uses cmotion cGate to tunnel LBUS through a Silvus Technologies RF solution to control focus and create an innovative live in-camera shallow depth of field effect, by using Cinefade Vari360 on a Steadycam.
All remotelly operated from a focus puller´s workstation station positioned anywhere in the stadium - one of the most crowded RF environments to work in.
Data for IP camera control and shading is passed through cGate´s transparent Ethernet port, maintaining existing
camera features in the control room.
IP BASED RF SOLUTION
with ENG servos
ENG servo control
When paired with LCUBE-2, cGate offers the same unique flexibility of all use cases for servo lenses in live broadcast and TV
IN ACTION
EVENT: FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
PRODUCTION: NRK
DATE: Feb. 26th - March 9th 2025
LOCATION: Trondheim, Norway
FIBER CHANNEL SOLUTION
Bridge long distances between the OB truck located way outside the stadium and the camera near the stage through established fiber channel systems, including MultiDyne, Ereca and others.
In film, this solution can be used to connect DITs from the video village to the set. Using a cPRO camin, or any other IP-based RF solution integrated at the end of the fiber system, allows unrestricted wireless camera operation.
IN ACTION
EVENT: National Day Celebration / Eid Al Etihad
PRODUCTION: SR Films
DATE: 2nd December 2024
LOCATION: Al Ain, Dubai
"From the first time using cGate on a multi-cam job, it proved it´s value. Finally, our FIZ applications are unrestricted by cable length and wiring is so much easier. From now on, this will be a default piece of equipment in our kit. cGate´s versatility is a
real game-changer."
Yke Erkens, Technical Director, SR Films / Camalot
ANY LOCAL ACCESS NETWORK SOLUTION
Use any local access network to unchain your LBUS eco-system through cGate´s unparalleled flexibility to integrate innovative cinematic tools for state-of-the-art multi-camera productions for live broadcast, concerts and sports.
Even when working on on-location film sets (e.g. in an office building, a hospital or a school) usually the focus puller or the DIT is far away from the camera, in different rooms or even on different floors, cGate helps to access control from anywhere over LAN or even an Ethernet enabled powerline.
