The Cine RT System
The Cine RT System is one of the most popular distance reference tools available to professional focus pullers, and the best ultrasonic cinema rangefinder & transmitter tracking system in its class.
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Designed by camera assistants
Widely recognized for its operational flexibility and exceptional performance, the Cine RT satisfies a broad range of working methods on film and digital cameras.
Purpose built components
Our components are constructed from pro-grade materials and electronics rated to work within industrial operating temperature range - built to withstand a life on set.
Expansive toolset
The innovative distribution of ultrasonic transducers across the custom-built wireless component family enables an expansive toolset unique to the Cine RT.
LCS Integrations
Custom-designed and third-party serial protocol outputs deliver fast distance data to lens control systems by ARRI, Preston, c motion, Teradek, and Heden.
The System Package
The component family enables multiple working modes to display real-time subject measurements and facilitate the collection of focus marks.
Ultrasonic Base Sensor
The lightweight, low-profile ULTRASONIC BASE SENSOR is the computational center of the Cine RT System and the only system component required on the camera, making it ideal for all camera builds.
Handset Control Unit
The HANDSET CONTROL UNIT is both a remote command centre and a handheld tape measure. It contains a pressure-sensitive touchscreen to access system-wide operational settings and display multiple distance readout modes.
Multiple
Use multiple displays
High-Bright LED Display
The compact HIGH-BRIGHT LED DISPLAY receives data remotely from the BASE and relays distance information with ultra-bright LED numbers.
Ultrasonic Bug Transmitter
The miniature ULTRASONIC BUG TRANSMITTER is milled from rugged ABS, weighs virtually nothing and can be easily hidden under most fabrics.
System Overview Video
Build Your Cine RT
Add accessories and customize the system to your individual specifications and LCS.
LCS Integration
The Cine RT System’s utility goes even further by connecting to all popular lens control systems. Custom or native serial protocols deliver fast distance data to products by ARRI, c motion, Preston, Teradek and Heden. In 2022 Focusbug’s partnership with ARRI advanced the integration to include the Focusbug License for bi-directional operational compatibility with the Hi-5 focus handset.
The Focusbug Community
The Focusbug Cine RT System was introduced in 2017 and, with over 1800 units in the field, has become an industry standard. The system has been used on a wide range of productions, from music videos and documentaries to large-scale award-winning films like Dune, Napoleon and Oppenheimer. We thank our user base for their support and ongoing dialogue, which inspires us to continue to evolve the Cine RT to further complement the toolkit of any 1st AC. We are proud of our users and love to feature their posts and stories.
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Mount your Focusbug Cine RT with confidence using this lightweight bracket designed for 15mm rods. Built for speed and reliability, it provides a secure connection using thumbscrews while keeping your rig clean and balanced.
The raised design ensures proper clearance for horns over matte boxes, making it ideal for gimbals, handheld setups, Steadicam, and Trinity rigs. Crafted from high-quality plastic, it delivers durability without adding unnecessary weight.
✔ Fits standard 15mm rods
✔ Secure thumbscrew locking system
✔ Raised design for mattebox clearance
✔ Compatible with Cinelock & Lenz Lock
✔ Lightweight and production-ready
Built for smooth setups and reliable performance on set.
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BTS Commercial music video «KAYA - Девочки, отмена» №2.
DIR and DOP: Timur Skripnik timurskripnik
Second operator and mechanic camera/loader: Daniil Samsonov s35_1ac
Focus-puller: Ignat Veselov ignatveselov
Camera rental: my S35 Rental s35_rental and KINOSURF elisey_gladnikov, Penumbra rental penumbra.rental
Lab: SILVERWAY PARIS silverwayparis
Camera: ARRIFLEX 416 plus
Lenses: Zeiss B Speeds and Optex 5,5 mm, Canon zoom s16 10,6-180 mm
Film: Kodak VISION 3 500T and 200T
I would like to tell you more about the first day and preparation for the process shot. Initially, we did not have any specific understanding of what these frames would look like. But we knew what we wanted and the first day was dedicated to it.
We were bored to erect a structure so that the camera was fixed on the ATV and a screwdriver was fixed in front of the camera. Initially, it was planned that we would attach the corn clove to the screwdriver, but when we assembled the structure and saw what frames we got, we decided to refuse the corn cob and instead we can use pineapple.
At the same time, the creative group was engaged in the search for locations for shooting, and we did not fully know what locations we would have and whether the ATV would be able to move there, so as a backup option we made the design in manual execution.
for DP jake_gabbay
4 perf Arricam LT from arri_rental
2nd AC sandra_felicitas
Trainee olivia.cameragirl
The Cine RT System doing another tour of duty on the Dune series - brought along by 1st AC Jorge Sanchez and seen here on DP Linus Sandgren’s camera.
The picture appeared in an article by the Hollywood Reporter offering a little insight into the look of the project: “I envisioned lenses that could create specific optical characteristics, particularly the flares, that would be unique to this film,” said Sandgren. “Atlas rose to an incredible challenge, designing and hand-crafting these IMAX lenses in remarkable time…”
Looking forward to this one!
Photo by @nikotavernise
BTS Commercial music video «KAYA - Девочки, отмена» №1.
DIR and DOP: Timur Skripnik timurskripnik
Second operator and mechanic camera/loader: Daniil Samsonov s35_1ac
Focus-puller: Ignat Veselov ignatveselov
Camera rental: my S35 Rental s35_rental and KINOSURF elisey_gladnikov, Penumbra rental penumbra.rental
Lab: SILVERWAY PARIS silverwayparis
Camera: ARRIFLEX 416 plus
Lenses: Zeiss B Speeds and Optex 5,5 mm, Canon zoom s16 10,6-180 mm
Film: Kodak VISION 3 500T and 200T
It was an expedition to Kazakhstan, we were there for three days. We brought a camera and optics from Moscow. We planned one full shooting day, the second was a pick-up day.
Upon arrival in Kazakhstan, we had a prep day, we needed to prepare for the process shot. We had to attach the camera to the bug in order to shoot how the camera would catch up with the actor.
On the first day of shooting, we had three lactations planned, a large number of frames, the total duration of the shooting day was 22 hours.
To be continued)
BTS Commercial music video «ТОМА - Заберу» №2.
DIR and DOP: Timur Skripnik timurskripnik
Second operator and mechanic camera/loader: Daniil Samsonov s35_1ac
Focus-puller: Vladislav Kuznetsov vladislav.smith
Camera rental: my S35 Rental s35_rental and KINOSURF elisey_gladnikov
Lab: SILVERWAY PARIS silverwayparis
Camera: ARRIFLEX 416 plus
Lenses: ARRI Master Prime and ARRI Ultra Prime 16
Film: Kodak VISION 3 500T and 200T
DOP __mhopkins giving the XELMUS Apollo Anamorphics a run.
These awesome lenses have been super popular lately.
They focus extremely closely and have a classic Anamorphic look. Killer flares. Very cinematic.
Awesome build by 1st AC michaelleungfilms
XELMUS Apollo Anamorphics and Alexa 35 Available for Rental from thefront118
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Analog once more!
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