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Professional creative services

Focus Investments, a group concern of Madras Talkies provides top-quality professional services to film-makers both in creative and technical domains.  Our staff has a combined experience that spans several decades of creating world-class media for film and television.

Our technicians and creative staff use state-of-the-art equipment to deliver content that stands up to scrutiny from even the most rigorous corners.  We currently offer professional assistance in the following areas.  Please click on the links to learn more.

- Editing suite
- Outdoor production services
- Line production services
- Training

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Focus Investments hires out equipment for production of Films, Television Shows and Advertisements.  The equipments offered for hire is listed below:

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35 MM CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES

ARRIFLEX 435 XTREME ANAM
35 mm Production Camera
Frame rate 0.1-150 fps,
Forward and reverse

- Electronically adjustable mirror Shutter 11" - 180"
- PL Mount with Lens data port for LDS Lenses, relocatable for Super 35
- Adjustable ramp time (25,40 or 100 fps) and and integrated single frame software
- Anamorphic Viewfinder, 8x eyepiece, filmgate, Gel filter holder and universal Aperture format Mask (S-35 DIN)
- Functional expansion module FEM-2

Outfit includes
Aperture Format Mask set for
Academy and Super 35 format (DIN)     1
400 ft Displacement Magazine forward and reverse
running with loop protector      4
400 ft Stedicam Magazine      1
Ground flass S35 Centric 1:2.35     1
Arriglow Mask 2.35 Centric      1
Groundglass Combined format 1.66 / 1.85    1
Arriglow Mask 1.66       1
Ground Glass Scop 1:2.35      1
Arriglow Mask 1:2.35      1
Arriglow Mask 1.85       1
Arriglow Module       1
Shoulder Set S-4       1
Shoulder Cushion       1
Bridge Plate BP8 (convertible to 35 6.6? X 6.6?
Production Matte Box MB-14 for 19 mm rods    1
Light weight Matte Box with light shield masks
(Snap on to lens type)      1
Follow Focus device FF-4      1
Finder extender FE-3      1
Universal Remote Control Unit (RCU ? 1)    1
Fluidhead Studio / (Sachtler) 9+9     1
Low Base (Hi-hat)       1
Transvideo 6.5 - Rainbow II Super Bright Onboard Monitor
4/3, 16/9, Anamorphic 1:2.35 (PAL/SECAM/NTSC ) 900 NITS 1
Titan Tx / Rx       1
Standard Monitor & VCR      1
SONY DV (PAL) Monitor (Recorder / Player)    1
Rain Cover for Camera

ARRIFLEX 35 III
- High Speed, non Sync Camera with PL Lens mount with kit for Conversion to S35
- 5-130 fps forward and reverse run with pin registration
- Quartz controlled 24/25 fps
- Pivoting finder door - with contrast viewing filter (No.6) and Switchable beam splitter
- Shutter sector opening 180 Degrees, 172.8 Degrees, 144 Degrees and in 15 Degrees increments, from 135 Degrees through 15 Degrees Anamorphic and Academy (Full aperture stmm (format 1:1.33) and 1:1.66 w/s film gates and ground glasses.

Outfit includes
400 ft magazines (F/R)       4
External High Speed Unit (5 ? 130 fps)      1
Sachtler 9+9
Fluid Head
Long, Medium and Small Tripoids
Hi-hat (Low Base)
MB-14, 6X6  ARRI Production
Matte box with anti-glare masks, filters stage modules for 4 nos 6.6X6.6 (Rotatable)
Additional 138 mm filter stage for 2 filter (one rotatable and One with fixed interface)
Flexible shaft for precise driving of grads
Light weight matte box with anti-glare masks and provision to accept 2 nos 3 X 3 filters
French Flag
Eye piece leveller
BP-3 Bridge plate with 15 mm
Support rods
BP-5 Bridge plate with 19 mm support rods
Denz f/f color video assist
Sony HI-8 portable Monitor (recorder cum player)
Regular monitor and VCR
Remote control switch with long cable

LENSES
KOWA (LNBS series) Anamorphic lenses
40-50-75-100mm
25-250 HR Angenieux Zoom with 2X range extender
K5 X25 - 25-120 mm 2.8 K.35 Cannon Macro Zoom with Range Extender X-2
9.8 mm - Wide angle Lens
Zeiss Ultra Prime lens 14, 24, 32, 85, 50, 135

ARRIFLEX 2C
PL Mount
24/25 fps Crystal Sync
4 to 80 fps with external High Speed Unit
1:2.35 scope gate and ground glass
400 ft magazines 2 nos
Hand held with built in variable motor upto 40 fps

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FILTERS
FILTER                         3"        4"        6.6"        138 mm
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85                                1          -           1             1
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85 N3                           -           -           1             1
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85 N6                           1          -           1             1
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ND 3                             -          -           1              -
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ND 6                             -          -           1              -
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ND6 CLR ? GRAD          -         -            1              -
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ND 9                              -         -           1              -
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ND 9 GRAD                   -          -           1              -
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Promist ½ (White)          -         -            1              -
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Promist 1 (White)           -          -           1              -
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Promist ½ (Black)          -          -           1              -
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Promist 1 (Black)           -          -           1              -
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Enhancer                       -         -           1              -
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Ultra Polarizer                -          -           1              -
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Tobacco Soft Edge Grad -          -           1              -
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Classic Soft ½               -          -           1              -
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Classic Soft 1                -          -           1              -
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LLD                              -          -            1              -
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81 EF                           -          -             -              1
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Polarizer                       -          -             -              1
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Front Protection glass    -          -             1              -......................................................................................

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LIGHTS
12 KW  ARRISUN HMI PAR   1
4/2.5 KW  4
4 KV HMI  2
2.5 HMI    2
1.2 HMI    2
5 KW SENIOR    4
2 KW JUNIOR    8
1 KW SUPER BABY   5
2 KW HALOGEN    8
1 KW HALOGEN    5
4 BANK 4 FT KINO FLO   4
10 BANK 4 FT KINO FLO   2
KINOFLO 4 FT SINGLE   1
KINOFLO 2 FT SINGLE   1
KINOFLO MINI-FLO KIT WITH
4 LAMPS    1
ARRI POCKET PAR 400 W   1
DINO LIGHTS 12 BANK   1
DINO LIGHTS 6 BANK   1
DEDO LIGHTS KIT    1
(2 LIGHTS) CANARA
#1880 CHIMERA 20 INCH LANTERN  1
#1885 CHIMERA 30 INCH LANTERN  1

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LIGHTING ACCESSORIES
DVR 2000
SOFT BOX (4 X 3)
GRID (4 X 3)
DVR 4000
SOFT BOX (6 X 4)
GRID (6 X 4)

ACCESSORIES
6 X 6 EGG CRATE FRAMES
8 X 8 EGG CRATE FRAMES
10 X 10 EGG CRATE FRAMES
12 X 12 EGG CRATE FRAMES
6 X 6 HONEY COMB
8 X 8 HONEY COMB
10 X 10 HONEY COMB
12 X 12 HONEY COMB
7 KVA DIMMERS
FOG MACHINE

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GRIP ITEMS
'C' STANDS (SMALL & BIG)
JUMBO STANDS
BOOM RODS
EXTENSION RODS
CUDNALIK CLAMPS 8", 10", 18"
'L' RODS
JUMBO GRIP HEAD (NORMAL) 
JUMBO GRIP HEAD WITH ARM (SMALL & BIG)

ASSORTED SIZES OF FLOPPIES WITH CLOTH
SCRIM FRAMES (12'X12' - 10'X10' - 8'X8' - 6'X6' - 4'X6') WITH DRAPES
GREEN CLOTH FOR CG EFFECTS
SAND BAGS
LO BOYS

GELATIVE FILTER FRAMES
'C' CLAMPS
LOW BASES
AUTOPOLE SYSTEMS
REFLECTORS (STAND/GROUND/MIRROR)
CUTTER STANDS
TRACK N TROLLEY (STRAIGHT N CIRCULAR)
EASY UP RAIN TENT FOR CAMERA

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POWER
60 KV GENERATOR
82.5 KV SOUND PROOF GENERATOR
5KW HONDA PORTABLE GENSET
INVERTORS

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FILM / VIDEO POST
Avid solutions eliminate the barriers between each phase of film and postproduction and give today's most innovative artists more freedom to make creative decisions - on time and on budget.
Avid film and video postproduction solutions combine the industry's most trusted editing and finishing systems; high-performance storage; real-time shared media networks; and comprehensive support from a single source. Cut rendering from hours to minutes. Take control of complex media management. From independent production to collaborative workflows, an Avid postproduction solution listed below can help you put it all together.

 -  Avid Media Composer latest version with SDI facility with RS-250 Dual Mono Power Amplifier and RS-100 Pre-Amp and PULZ Status 203 audiophile Speaker System
 -  Beta   PVW - 2800 P (Sony)
 -  DAT Player and Recorder (TASCAM)

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