Ty Hargroder, from left, Robert Orf, Steven Tiffen, Garrett Brown, Steve Wagner, William Barba, and Andrew Tiffen from The Tiffen Company are this year’s winners at the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
October 2024, The Tiffen Company was honored with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology, for the development of the Steadicam® Volt™. The live ceremony at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Saban Theater was hosted by the dynamic actor/writer Kirsten Vangsness. Engineer Steve Wagner accepted the Emmy for the product development team which included Garrett Brown, Jerry Holloway, Robert Orf, Ty Hargroder, Andrew Tiffen, and Steven Tiffen.
The Volt utilizes electronic stabilization technology to assist Steadicam operators in achieving and maintaining smooth, consistent and level shots. When mounted on Steadicam or other brand of camera stabilizer, the Volt helps maintain a level or preset horizon and filter out unwanted camera movements without affecting normal Steadicam operation or control. Steadicam Volt consists of two main components: A “brain” that is mounted fixed in relation to the camera, which houses all gyro and accelerometer motion-sensing components and a gimbal-mounted “motor drive” unit to apply corrections to the tilt-and-roll axis of the camera stabilizer.
Difficult shots that involve high-acceleration camera movement — such as running or fast lateral movements — are now easier to obtain smoothly. Operators do not need to focus as much on inertial influences or external forces, such as wind and how they affect camera positioning. The Steadicam Volt™ enables a camera operator to better focus, react and interact with dynamically changing or challenging shooting environments to produce better framing of shots.
“We are thankful to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for their recognition of Steadicam Volt’s contribution to the industry,” says The Tiffen Company President and COO Andrew Tiffen. “This award is made possible by our entire team here at Tiffen and the thousands of operators around the world who choose to help tell stories with Steadicam.”
Watch the video at: https://tiffen.com/Volt-Wins-Emmy
Garett Brown and Kirsten Vangsness enjoy the reception at the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
Kirsten Vangsness, left, presents the Emmy to Steve Wagner for the Steadicam Volt at the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
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About The Tiffen Company
For over 85 years, Tiffen has been helping those in the consumer/professional photography and motion picture and broadcast television industries to create the world’s greatest imagery by championing innovative technology. A leading manufacturer of imaging accessories, Tiffen divisions include: Tiffen Filters—optical photographic filters and lens accessories; Steadicam—camera stabilizing systems; Lowel—location lighting equipment; Domke—camera bags and Zing camera covers; Davis & Sanford— tripods and support systems; and Stroboframe flash brackets. For more information about Tiffen brands, please visit www.tiffen.com
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