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“Inspiring images. Since 1917.” ARRI is a global player within the motion picture and live entertainment industries, employing around 1,500 staff worldwide. Named after its founders August Arnold and Robert Richter, ARRI was established in Munich, Germany, where the headquarters is still located today. Other subsidiaries are in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia. ARRI is a leading designer and manufacturer of camera and lighting systems for the film, broadcast, media, and entertainment industries with a worldwide distribution and service network. The product portfolio includes digital cameras, lenses, lighting fixtures, apps, and accessories. ARRI also offers first-class services through ARRI Rental’s provision of both standard and exclusive camera, lighting, and grip packages to professional productions around the world. ARRI’s virtual production and innovative workflows solutions boost efficiency for a broad range of studio operators, producers, and corporations. In recognition of its innovative contributions to the film and television industries, ARRI has been honored with 20 Scientific and Technical Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and six Engineering Emmys from the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Vitec Imaging Solutions (VIS) is a division of the Vitec Group, a global provider of products and services for the broadcasting, imaging and audio market. Vitec Imaging Solutions designs, manufactures and distributes high performance, premium branded products, which enable the capture and sharing of exceptional images, videos and audio. With a portfolio that includes ten premium brands - Manfrotto, JOBY, Lowepro, Gitzo, Syrp Lab, Savage, Colorama, Avenger, Rycote and Audix - Vitec Imaging Solutions is the world's leading provider of accessories for the imaging and audio market. In its ten key markets – Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Benelux and Australia – VIS is represented by its own direct distribution system, Vitec Imaging Distribution, whereas in 80 other countries sales are handled by independent distributors.

Manfrotto is the world leader in the design and production of professional products for photography and videography, renowned for its high-quality and innovative photo & video tripods, heads and accessories, lighting equipment and camera bags. The company was founded in 1972 based on Lino Manfrotto’s experience and his mission to support and simplify the work of reporters, photographers and videographers. The Imagine More line adds to this historical mission the idea of fuelling the enthusiasm of amateur photographers and supporting the surge of independent content creators. Part of Videndum since 1989, the company has become a worldwide presence.