ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro: What You Love Made Better

Written by Daniel Norton
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Published on September 16, 2024
ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro lighting.a wall blue
ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro lighting.a wall blue
Daniel Norton
Adorama ALC

The ARRI SkyPanel S60-C is a familiar tool, loved by film crews and popular at retail houses. That being said, ARRI is about innovation, and they have taken the best of the S60-C and added functionality to make our lives even easier on set. The ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro is compatible with S60-C front and mounting accessories, so it will seamlessly work with your current tools. Additionally, the S60 Pro works with the digital twin and offers improved low-end dimming. Let’s jump into the specifications of the ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro.

Key Specs of the ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro

  • Native soft light
  • Integrated power supply
  • Size and weight comparable to S60-C
  • SkyPanelS60-C front and mounting accessories compatible
  • Digital twin
  • Built-in wireless with Lumenradio CRMX and Bluetooth
  • Remote maintenance via Claypaky’s CloudIO
  • Expanded wired connectivity options
  • LiOS software with SkyPanel Classic on-board user interface
  • Improved low-end dimming performance
  • 4 individually controllable pixel zones
  • RGBW LED light engine
  • CCT range between 2,800K -10,000K

Biggest Features of the ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro

The ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro is loaded with new quality of life and quality of light features. An integrated power supply makes set-up and transport a breeze. ARRI has arranged the LEDs in 4 zones for better color consistency. Additionally, the digital twin makes the S60 Pro a fixture that will change the way we work in pre and post-production,

Works Seamlessly with Existing Fixtures

ARRI understands that creators cannot abandon their current tools whenever a new fixture is released. This is doubly true for rental houses. With this in mind, the SkyPanel S60 Pro is designed to work seamlessly with your current fixtures, including S60-C mounting and front accessories. Beyond that, color consistency is maintained across generations and fixtures. Consequently, your current ARRI fixtures will work alongside the S60 Pro.

The S60 Pro seamlessly integrates into your sets, studios, and rental inventories, offering color consistency across fixtures and generations, plus full compatibility with S60-C front and mounting accessories.

Simple and Reliable to Operate

Elevate your productions with enhanced dimming and light output, built-in wireless and PSU, new software features, and expanded connectivity.

Digital Twin Compatible

Embrace the future with ARRI’s digital twin, which enables unmatched customization and control in pre-visualization, post-production, and virtual production.

Remote Maintenance

CloudIO provides reliable, hassle-free remote maintenance, ensuring your SkyPanel S60 Pro stays updated and problem-free. The S60 Pro remains a future-proof investment backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty.

Who Should Use the ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro?

The ARRI SkyPanel S60 Pro is a professional tool designed for professional work. Any creator can benefit from the S60 Pro’s bevy of features, but this beauty will shine on productions that utilize multiple fixtures and virtual lighting. Additionally, the digital twin function will also be a boon to those building sets for stage and formulation rental lists.

Conclusion

ARRI has a history of reliability and innovation, so there is no massive surprise that the SkyPanel line has become an industry standard for soft light. The new S60 Pro continues this legacy and once again proves ARRI to be at the top of the game.

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