ARRI to sell global rental activities in Europe, UK and North America to H2 Equity Partners

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ARRI has entered into an agreement to sell its global rental activities in Europe, the United Kingdom and North America to H2 Equity Partners.  Illumination Dynamics will remain part of ARRI and is not included in the transaction. The divestiture is a “planned and significant element of ARRI’s long-term strategic development”, it said.  “A key … Read more

New ARRI Alexa 35 Live Xtreme camera “seamlessly delivers up to 8x HFR via SDI for live productions”

ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme in Multicam System Set Pro mode

ARRI has released the Alexa 35 Live Xtreme, a new camera that brings high frame rate output of up to 8x to live productions using traditional SDI workflows.  Together with ARRI’s Live Production System LPS-1, the new camera “enables the emotion and drama of live entertainment events to be broadcast not just in ARRI image … Read more

ARRI expands Management Board to “accelerate next phase of growth and innovation”

Chief financial officer Eischet; Chief operating officer Koutstaal; Chief product officer Bermbach; Chief commercial officer Richter in side by side photos

ARRI is “accelerating the next phase of its transformation” with an expanded Management Board and a streamlined operating structure designed to “strengthen innovation, execution, and global customer alignment”, it has revealed.  Effective immediately, Frank Eischet and Marcel Koutstaal join ARRI’s Management Board alongside David Bermbach and Chris Richter.  The expanded leadership team combines operational, financial, … Read more

ARRI unveils Omnibar – “compact, modular, battery-powered IP65 LED bars with precise pixel control”

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ARRI has unveiled Omnibar, a “compact, battery-powered, multi-colour LED linear fixture built for motion picture, live entertainment, and content creation”.  Omnibar is said to combine full-spectrum output, modular scalability, and durable IP65 weather protection for reliable indoor and outdoor use, whether on set, on stage, or in a small studio. Omnibar is offered as the … Read more

Compact new ARRI cforce MAX lens motor brings “unrivalled speed and responsiveness” to Hi-5 ecosystem

cforce MAX lens motor in action together with the cforce mini and cforce mini RF

ARRI has introduced the cforce MAX, a new high‑performance lens motor that “enhances the Hi‑5 lens control system with its exceptional speed and intelligent onboard control”.  “Compact and lightweight despite being so fast and powerful, the cforce MAX offers versatile mounting, easy setup, and total reliability in the most demanding shooting environments,” ARRI revealed. The … Read more

Updates bring “new functionality” to ARRI’s Alexa 35 Live camera and Live Production System LPS-1

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ARRI has announced new software updates for its Alexa 35 Live camera and Live Production System LPS-1 that “significantly enhance” the functionality and ease of integration of the ARRI Multicam System.  The new features enabled by Alexa 35 SUP 6.0 and LPS-1 SUP 1.3 will be used at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in May, … Read more

Thomas Riedel acquires premium manufacturer ARRI

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Thomas Riedel, founder and owner of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group, has acquired ARRI, the Munich‑based premium manufacturer of camera and lighting technology for motion picture and live entertainment.  The entrepreneur from Wuppertal was selected through a competitive international process based on his concept for a new home for ARRI, marking the largest acquisition … Read more

SmallHD Monitor Overlay License for Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX delivers “customisable onscreen lens data”

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ARRI and SmallHD have collaborated on lens data monitor overlays, available through a new expansion licence for ARRI’s Hi-5 and Hi-5 SX hand units.  The SmallHD Monitor Overlay License displays focus and iris scales and other lens data in personalised layouts, helping focus pullers “stay orientated on their marks while maintaining a clear view of … Read more

VSS delivers a “real time virtual make-over” at ARRI Stage London

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Virtual production specialist VSS has partnered with ARRI in creating one of Europe’s “largest and most technologically advanced” VP facilities at ARRI Stage London.   Offering over 700sqm of creative space, the newly upgraded state-of-the-art studio installation provides a “complete virtual solution”, allowing users to build “highly detailed, fully immersive virtual environments within a self-contained, dedicated … Read more

HONOR and ARRI announce strategic technical collaboration to “bring ARRI Image Science into next-generation consumer devices”

HONOR CEO James Li and ARRI MD David Bermbach at the MWC 2026 announcement shaking hands

AI device ecosystem company HONOR has entered into a “strategic technical collaboration” with ARRI, the designer and manufacturer of professional camera technology for cinematic storytelling.  This partnership marks a “significant step” in extending established cinematic standards into the “rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging”, a press release said.  “By uniting HONOR’s advanced mobile imaging capabilities … Read more

The HELM and ARRI announce strategic partnership to “redefine live broadcast production”

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The HELM, a global expert in cinematic live broadcast and high-end production workflows, has entered a strategic partnership with ARRI.  The agreement “formalises a long-standing relationship, cementing The HELM as ARRI’s first global Live Solution Partner and marking a significant milestone in the integration of ARRI’s groundbreaking multicam technology into live broadcast and production environments … Read more

Jaffa Cakes, Emmys and Oners

From orange-chocolate cravings to single-take spectacles, cinematographers reflect on their Emmy-nominated work, visual ambition and the collaborative spirit behind the lens. Summer is not much given over to languors anymore, with the world as it is. Though even if it were, the culmination of Emmy season would march forward, regardless. So we’re here to mark that  still-familiar … Read more

Mia Cioffi Henry / Sorry, Baby

NEW PERSPECTIVE Rather than focusing on the trauma, Sorry, Baby aims to understand how someone deals with being dehumanised following sexual assault. DP Mia Cioffi Henry reveals how she worked with director Eva Victor to offer a fresh viewpoint and tell a powerful story. A debut writer-director who wants to act in their film – … Read more

Audiences enjoy cinematic views at Shirin David shows

Shirin David, the chart-topping German rapper, singer, entrepreneur, and former YouTuber, is celebrated by her loyal fan base for her impactful shows. Shirin’s latest 14-date ‘SCHLAU ABER BLOND’ tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, continued to raise the visual bar by connecting audiences with a cinematic view of the artist’s powerful 5-act performance. Developed in … Read more

ARRI launches NIA-1 for ethernet control

ARRI has introduced the NIA-1 Network Interface Adapter, a compact new device designed to bridge the gap between traditional camera and lens control systems and modern IP network workflows. By adding ethernet connectivity to the ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS), the NIA-1 allows for flexible, low-latency remote operation of both ARRI and third-party camera systems … Read more

ARRI signs agreement to sell its subsidiary Claypaky to a new strategic owner

ARRI announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary Claypaky to new strategic owner EK Inc. Operating one of the most advanced lighting production and development facilities in the industry, EK Inc. offers a strong foundation for Claypaky, which is a world-renowned brand recognised globally as the provider of choice … Read more

New ARRI Camera Companion App offers personalised camera control

ARRI announces the official launch of its Camera Companion App for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Apple Silicon, enabling users to configure their own personalised interface for remote control of one or multiple ALEXA 35, ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, and ALEXA 265 cameras. Following a highly successful beta program during which valuable feedback … Read more

ARRI and Goldenvoice elevate Coachella experience with ALEXA 35 Live camera systems

ARRI and Goldenvoice reveal that ARRI’s latest cinematic multicam system, the ALEXA 35 Live, has been chosen to capture all the performances on Coachella’s Main Stage in 2025. This pioneering imaging platform brings unprecedented visual artistry to the festival’s Main Stage acts, delivering extraordinary imagery with over 17 stops of dynamic range (102dB S/N) with … Read more

ARRI expands its management team and strengthens focus on innovation and new markets

ARRI is strengthening the management of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH with two new managing director positions: Strategy & Innovation and Sales & Rental. In addition to Walter Trauninger, who has many years of experience in the industry, David Bermbach will be responsible for innovation and Christian Richter for sales in these management roles. … Read more