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.

Greig FraserΒ operating onΒ DuneΒ (Warner Brothers) with focus by 1st ACΒ Jake Marcuson, Photo:Β Β Chiabella James,Β chiabellajames.com,Β “Dune Part One: The Photography”
Greig FraserΒ operating onΒ DuneΒ (Warner Brothers) with focus by 1st ACΒ Jake Marcuson, Photo:Β Β Chiabella James,Β chiabellajames.com,Β “Dune Part One: The Photography”

The System Package

The component family enables multiple working modes to display real-time subject measurements and facilitate the collection of focus marks.Β 

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.Β Β 

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.

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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.

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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.

1st ACΒ Thijs van GeenhuizenΒ collecting focus marks onΒ Naar De MannΒ music video, Photo:Β David in den Bosch
1st ACΒ Thijs van GeenhuizenΒ collecting focus marks onΒ Naar De MannΒ music video, Photo:Β David in den Bosch

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.Β 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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These past 4 weeks I’ve been surrounded by the most talented crew. I feel blessed and honored! Thank you to DOP rsaneugenio for trusting me!!
Big shout out to:
2ndAC Cam C: pablodefrutosmartin 
Steadicam: aliciaguirre_ 
1stAC Cam D: Luismi Pulido
2ndAC Cam D: carlosgomeezz_ 
Video Assist: gema_holgado & rvelascoc 
Trainee: carlota.galceran
Key grip: jairorj19 
Grip: annna_mza 
And to everyone who made it possible!! Thanks 🍻
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These past 4 weeks I’ve been surrounded by the most talented crew. I feel blessed and honored! Thank you to DOP rsaneugenio for trusting me!!
Big shout out to:
2ndAC Cam C: pablodefrutosmartin
Steadicam: aliciaguirre_
1stAC Cam D: Luismi Pulido
2ndAC Cam D: carlosgomeezz_
Video Assist: gema_holgado & rvelascoc
Trainee: carlota.galceran
Key grip: jairorj19
Grip: annna_mza
And to everyone who made it possible!! Thanks 🍻
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#film #filming #filmmaking #filmproduction #commercial #advertising #tvspot #tvseries #singluten #publicidad #cameracrew #focuspuller #1stac #cameraassistant #foquista #arri #alexa35 #arrialexa35 #leica #leicasummilux #summilux #smallhd #tvlogic #teradek #toysonset #nosinmiauxiliar #cleanbuildchallenge #focuspulleratwork #singluten #glutenfree
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It has been a great project to be on thanks again to jamestmather πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌ

It has been a laugh, literally! Great Canarian and Irish family together for more than 3 months!
I will do it again with my eyes closed of asked to.
Time for a well earned rest and holidays to recalibrate myself and my gear βš™οΈ 
Thanks to each and everyone of you who worked really hard to make this production happen.

See you on the next one!

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focuspulleratwork

It has been a great project to be on thanks again to jamestmather πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌ

It has been a laugh, literally! Great Canarian and Irish family together for more than 3 months!
I will do it again with my eyes closed of asked to.
Time for a well earned rest and holidays to recalibrate myself and my gear βš™οΈ
Thanks to each and everyone of you who worked really hard to make this production happen.

See you on the next one!

focusbug_technologies
focuspulleratwork
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