EQUIPMENT SYSTEM FOR CINEMATOGRAPHIC PRODUCTIONS

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an equipment system for cinematographic productions, which in this context are also referred to as film productions. The equipment system comprises at least one moving image production device, which is hereinafter referred to for simplicity as a film production device and which could also be called a film production equipment device. The moving image production device or film production device can comprise at least one moving image camera, a lens ring drive unit, a scene lighting device, and / or a remote control unit. The remote control unit can generally be a film production device remote control unit (i.e., a remote control unit for a moving image production device) and, in particular, a camera remote control unit or a lighting remote control unit.

[0002] In cinematographic productions (especially for cinema, but also for television or streaming services) various types of film production equipment are used, for which remote controllability is desirable in different situations.

[0003] An electronic motion picture camera typically comprises an integrated optical system (camera lens) or a lens mount for attaching an interchangeable lens, an electronic image sensor for generating image signals from incident light, and an image signal processing unit for generating a digital image data stream from these signals. Operating a motion picture camera requires setting and adjusting numerous parameters before and during recording, such as the frame rate, shutter speed, aperture, focus (sharpness), and focal length (zoom factor) of the lens. In addition to adjusting these parameters directly on the camera, some or all of them can also be controlled remotely, predominantly via radio-based remote control units.

[0004] The adjustment of the iris diaphragm, focus position, and focal length is often made using lens rings on the camera lens. For simpler and more reliable adjustment of the camera lenses, control elements are preferably used, either mounted on the camera itself or implemented as remote controls. Remote control can be achieved, for example, via an external lens ring drive unit connected to the camera lens. Such a lens ring drive unit includes one or more actuator motors, each of which transmits torque via a pinion gear to a gear ring of the camera lens, thereby adjusting the lens ring for focusing, setting the iris diaphragm, or adjusting the focal length. Such a lens ring drive unit is known, for example, from DE 42 19 331 A1.Lens ring drive units can also be used as retrofit solutions for moving image cameras that were not originally remotely controllable.

[0005] Furthermore, remote controllability is also desirable for scene lighting devices used to illuminate a film set. Such a scene lighting device can comprise at least one light source for emitting light, optionally a beam focusing device, and furthermore a control device for controlling the light source. Optionally, an active or passive cooling device for cooling the light source may be provided. A stationary light source is known, for example, from WO 2007 / 028643 A1.

[0006] Mobile lighting devices can be attached to a tripod or mounted on video cameras. Various functions can be controlled remotely using an associated remote control unit, such as switching the light source on and off, adjusting the brightness and / or color temperature of the light source, focusing the light beam, or using an adjustment mechanism to change the orientation of the lighting device.

[0007] This list of film production equipment is not exhaustive, but purely exemplary. Remote control units may be provided for the remote operation of the aforementioned film production equipment; these are also referred to in this context as film production equipment or film production accessories and are either specifically assigned to a particular type of device or can be used like a universal remote control for various types of film production equipment, with each remote control unit being able to address several types of devices alternatively or simultaneously.

[0008] A typical remote control unit, in particular a camera remote control unit or a lighting remote control unit, has one or more operating elements to which specific operating functions can be assigned, either permanently or selectably. These operating elements can include, for example, a push button, a switch, a rotary control (e.g., a dial), a linear control (e.g., a slider), or touch-sensitive controls such as touchscreens or touchpads. Furthermore, one or more display devices can be provided, which show information about one or more set operating values. Displaying an image captured by a moving image camera on a display device of an associated remote control unit can also be provided. Examples of remote control units are known from DE 196 29 484 A1 and WO 2010 / 046237 A1.

[0009] Like many wireless applications, film production equipment with radio-based remote control is subject to specific legal regulations that vary from country to country. These regulations often stipulate different transmission frequencies or protocols for specific wireless applications. If film production equipment is operated in a country where it does not comply with the applicable regulations, there is not only the risk of administrative or criminal prosecution for such a violation, but also the further risk that the operation of the film production equipment could be disrupted by other wireless applications, potentially leading to faulty video recordings and associated additional costs.

[0010] US 2008 / 100712 A1 concerns a camera that has a fold-out display element. A wireless interface module for transmitting camera data to remote systems can be detachably coupled to the display element, whereby the radio protocol, an application functionality, or other characteristics can be changed by replacing one interface module with another.

[0011] A similar camera system is described in US 2017 / 339319A1.

[0012] Remotely controlled film production equipment is disclosed in US 2003 / 025802 A1 and WO 2011 / 127481 A2.

[0013] It is an object of the invention to provide an equipment system for cinematographic productions which can be operated in compliance with regulations and without interference at various geographical locations for which different regulations for radio applications apply.

[0014] The problem is solved by an equipment system for cinematographic productions with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the equipment system are specified in the dependent claims or can be seen from the description or the figures.

[0015] Such an equipment system for cinematographic productions generally comprises at least one film production device, which may be a moving image camera, a lens ring drive unit, a scene lighting device, and / or a remote control unit, as well as at least two different radio modules. The film production device has an interface for selective coupling with one of the two different radio modules, each of which is configured for wireless transmission of control signals and for wired communication with the coupled film production device via the interface. The two different radio modules differ from each other with respect to their radio characteristics, specifically with regard to the frequency range used and / or the transmission protocol used.

[0016] In this sense, a radio module is a communication device for the unidirectional or bidirectional transmission of control signals using modulated electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency range. A radio module thus serves, in particular, for the wireless transmission of control signals or other signals to another film production device or to another radio module coupled to it, and / or for the wireless reception of such signals. The interface enables the electrical or signal-technical coupling of a radio module to a film production device, whereby the interface can also serve as a mechanical interface or coupling device, or a separate mechanical interface or coupling device may be provided.

[0017] The frequency ranges and / or transmission protocols used are subject to national or supranational regulations enacted by the relevant legislature and often based on standards developed by international organizations such as the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). Specific frequency ranges, also known as ISM bands (Industrial, Scientific and Medical bands), are generally designated for the license-free operation of high-frequency devices in industry, science, medicine, and domestic settings. These various frequency ranges are often identified by their characteristic frequencies. Examples include the frequency ranges around 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz, and 2.4 GHz. Various transmission protocols are also regulated or at least standardized.Examples include the transmission protocols according to the IEEE 802.15 standard (also known as Bluetooth or WPAN), IEEE 802.11 (also known as WLAN), or IEEE 802.16 (also known as WiMAX). The frequency ranges that can be used for specific transmission protocols are often defined in the standards as well.

[0018] The equipment system thus provides various types of interchangeable radio modules for a film production device, each with different radio characteristics. Depending on the geographical location of the film production device, a radio module can be selected from the available options that complies with the applicable (i.e., country-specific) legal regulations regarding radio characteristics. If several radio modules are available for a given location that can be operated in compliance with regulations, the selection can also be based on the greatest possible interference-free operation. The 2.4 GHz frequency range serves as an example, in which the operation of radio applications is permitted without a license in most countries worldwide.However, this often leads to a situation where many different devices have to share a limited frequency range locally, which can cause interference or at least increased latency. The present equipment system offers the possibility of easily switching to a less interference-prone frequency range or transmission protocol by simply changing the radio module.

[0019] According to one embodiment, each of the two different radio modules has a corresponding interface, wherein the corresponding interfaces of the two different radio modules are identical to each other and compatible with the interface of the film production device. This compatibility or identity exists both mechanically, i.e., with regard to the mechanical fastening or coupling means, and electrically, i.e., in particular with regard to the number, arrangement, and function of the respective electrical contacts. Thus, each type of radio module can be coupled with any film production device of the equipment system, or at least with any similar film production device. Preferably, the interfaces of all film production devices are compatible with each other, in particular identical.Each radio module can be optionally coupled with a moving image camera, a subject lighting device, a lens ring drive unit or a remote control unit.

[0020] In some embodiments, the respective radio module may include a control circuit configured to convert a control signal received via radio into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to the coupled film production device, in particular via the aforementioned interface of the radio module and the interface of the coupled film production device. Alternatively or additionally, the control circuit may be configured to convert an electrical signal received by the coupled film production device (in particular via the aforementioned interface) into a control signal that is transmitted via radio. The control circuit may, for example, comprise one or more of the following: an integrated circuit (IC), a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0021] Each radio module may include a radio transmitter and receiver unit for generating and transmitting, or receiving and decoding, radio signals (e.g., a transceiver). Each radio module may have its own housing.

[0022] In some embodiments, the respective radio module can be designed without its own power source, wherein the radio module can be designed to obtain the supply of the energy required for operation from the coupled film production device, in particular via its interface.

[0023] According to the invention, the equipment system comprises at least one moving image camera or a lens ring drive unit or a scene illumination device and at least one remote control unit for remotely controlling the moving image camera or the lens drive unit or the scene illumination device, wherein the equipment system comprises at least a first set and a second set of radio modules, wherein the radio modules of the first set are identical with respect to their radio characteristics, wherein the radio modules of the second set are identical with respect to their radio characteristics, and wherein the radio modules of the first set differ from the radio modules of the second set with respect to their radio characteristics. Depending on the geographical location of operation, orTo achieve the desired radio characteristics, the moving image camera, lens ring drive unit, or scene lighting device, on the one hand, and the film production equipment remote control unit, on the other, can be coupled with radio modules from the same set and are thus compatible with each other with regard to their radio characteristics. Preferably, the number of radio modules in each set corresponds to the number of film production devices in the equipment system, but it should be at least two: one for the moving image camera, lens ring drive unit, or scene lighting device, and one for the remote control unit.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the equipment system comprises at least three different radio modules, each of which differs from the others in terms of its radio characteristics.

[0025] In some embodiments, the respective film production device, to which the radio modules of the equipment system can be coupled, has a housing, wherein the interface of the respective film production device is arranged and designed such that the coupled radio module is located outside the housing of the film production device. This ensures convenient replacement of the radio module. Furthermore, mounting it on the outside of the housing of the film production device guarantees unimpeded transmission of the radio signals.

[0026] According to another embodiment, each radio module of the equipment system has an externally or internally arranged antenna. Thus, each radio module has its own antenna, optimized for the specific frequency range used by the radio module, thereby improving the transmission and reception quality, which also affects the range, compared to a generic antenna installed in or on the device. In this context, an externally arranged antenna refers to an antenna located outside the housing of the radio module, while an internal antenna is located inside the housing of the radio module.

[0027] In some embodiments, each radio module is marked with at least one visible code representing its type or radio characteristics. This visible code can be a color code, an alphanumeric code, a symbol code, or a combination of several of these. A radio module type refers to those modules that are identical in their radio characteristics, and in particular, those modules belonging to a specific set. In other words, radio modules of the same type also have the same code, which facilitates the connection of compatible radio modules to the various film production devices within the equipment system.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, the remote control unit of the equipment system can be designed as a camera remote control unit for remotely controlling a moving image camera with a lens actuator, wherein the lens actuator can be integrated into the moving image camera or into the camera lens, or can be part of an external lens ring drive unit. In this embodiment, the remote control unit has at least one movable operating element (e.g., push button, switch, rotary control, linear actuator) for setting control commands for the lens actuator and an evaluation and control unit, wherein the evaluation and control unit is configured to generate control signals for the lens actuator depending on the set control commands and to transmit the generated control signals via the interface of the remote control unit to a coupled radio module of the equipment system.The evaluation and control unit of the camera remote control unit can, for example, comprise one or more of the following: an integrated circuit (IC), a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Such a remote control unit can also include a base unit, wherein the control element is movable relative to the base unit, and wherein the control commands correspond to a respective position or movement of the control element relative to the base unit.

[0029] According to a further embodiment, the remote control unit of the equipment system can be configured as a lighting remote control unit for remotely controlling a scene lighting device for a film set, wherein the remote control unit has at least one operating element for setting control commands for the scene lighting device (e.g., push button, switch, rotary control, linear control, or touch-sensitive operating element such as a touchscreen or touchpad). Furthermore, the remote control unit has an evaluation and control unit configured to generate control signals for the scene lighting device depending on the set control commands and to transmit the generated control signals via the interface of the remote control unit to a coupled radio module of the equipment system.The evaluation and control unit of the lighting remote control unit can, for example, include one or more of the following: an integrated circuit (IC), a microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0030] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the aforementioned group of film production devices further comprises an adapter module for a moving image camera, which, in addition to the interface for selective coupling with one of the two different radio modules, has an adapter interface for coupling with a moving image camera and a servo motor interface for coupling with a lens ring drive unit. The adapter module is designed for wired communication with the coupled radio module via the interface of the adapter module and for wired communication with the coupled moving image camera via the adapter interface. The communication with the moving image camera can, for example, include control signals for starting or stopping a moving image recording or control signals for frame rate settings or shutter speeds, wherein these control signals can be received, in particular, via the coupled radio module.As previously explained, the lens ring drive unit can be an external unit connected to a camera lens to rotate a lens ring using a servo motor. The adapter module is designed for wired communication with the lens ring drive unit via the servo motor interface. This communication can include control signals for lens ring adjustments, and these control signals can also be received, in particular, via the connected radio module.

[0031] The adapter module thus enables a radio module of the equipment system to be coupled with a video camera that does not have a directly compatible interface for the radio module. In particular, the adapter module makes existing or retrofittable connections on a video camera—for example, those designed for coupling with a third-party remote control to remotely operate certain camera functions—available for coupling with one of the radio modules. This creates a retrofit solution for integrating video cameras that were originally not part of the system into the existing equipment system.

[0032] According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one of the film production devices can have a recognition device configured to receive an identification of the radio characteristic used from the coupled radio module. The recognition device can be part of a correspondingly configured evaluation and control unit of the film production device, for example, the evaluation and control unit already mentioned. The identification of the radio characteristic used can include a predetermined encoding of a frequency range and / or a transmission protocol, or a predetermined encoding of the respective type of the various radio modules. The recognition device can be configured to assign the received identification to a predetermined radio characteristic, for example, based on a stored assignment table. The ability to recognize the type of the coupled radio module, or...Depending on the radio characteristic used, this information can be signaled to the user and / or to other devices, for example to ensure the uniform use of a specific type of radio module or radio characteristic.

[0033] According to one embodiment, such a film production device can also have a display device configured to show information about the received identification or the radio characteristic used. This allows the type or radio characteristic of the coupled radio module to be easily identified even if a code of the aforementioned type is not visible or present.

[0034] The invention is described below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the drawings.

[0035] Fig. 1 The diagram shows a schematic representation of an equipment system according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Fig. 1 Figure 10 shows an exemplary equipment system 10 for cinematographic productions, which includes several film production devices, namely a moving image camera 20, a lens ring drive unit 24, a subject lighting device 28 and a remote control unit 30.

[0037] Various parameters can be remotely set and / or varied on the moving image camera 20, for example the image recording frequency, the shutter speed, or the iris aperture, the focus position and / or the focal length of a lens 26 of the moving image camera 20.

[0038] The remote control of the moving image camera 20 can be carried out, for example, by means of the remote control unit 30. The remote control unit 30 has several controls 32 for operating the camera functions. For monitoring the settings and / or the image recorded by the moving image camera 20 and transmitted wirelessly, the remote control unit 30 can additionally include a display device 34.

[0039] The lens ring drive unit 24 can be arranged on a lens 26 of the moving image camera 20 or another moving image camera 22 and may include one or more actuating motors that can be mechanically coupled to lens rings of the lens 26 in order to remotely adjust various lens parameters such as the iris aperture, the focus position or the focal length.

[0040] The motif lighting device 28 can include an integrated light source that can be switched on and off remotely, and whose brightness and / or light color can preferably also be adjusted remotely. Furthermore, the orientation of the motif lighting device 28 can also be changed, for example by means of a motorized tilting and swiveling device (not shown).

[0041] The remote control of the lens ring drive unit 24 and the subject illumination device 28 can also be carried out via the remote control unit 30 or a further remote control unit of identical construction or via a further remote control unit with a different number, arrangement and / or functionality of the operating elements.

[0042] Each film production device 20, 24, 28, 30, and possibly each additional remote control unit, is assigned two different radio modules 40, 42, wherein all radio modules 40 are identical with respect to their radio characteristics and form a first set of radio modules 40, and wherein the radio modules 42 are also identical with respect to their radio characteristics and form a second set of radio modules 42. However, the radio modules 40 of the first set differ with respect to their radio characteristics from the radio modules 42 of the second set, namely with respect to a frequency range used and / or a transmission protocol used.

[0043] Each film production device 20, 24, 28, 30 has an interface 44 for optional coupling with one of the two different radio modules 40, 42, each of which is configured for wireless transmission of control signals and for wired communication with the coupled film production device 20, 24, 28, 30 via the interface 44. The wireless transmission of control signals and / or other signals can be unidirectional or bidirectional. The interfaces 44 of the film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 are mechanically and electrically identical.

[0044] Each radio module 40, 42 has a corresponding counterpart interface 46, which is compatible with the interfaces 44 of the film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30, in order to couple a radio module 40, 42 with a corresponding film production device 20, 24, 28, 30, wherein the interface 44 together with the counterpart interface 46 establishes a mechanical and electrical connection between the coupled radio module 40, 42 and the associated film production device 20, 24, 28, 30.

[0045] In the present example, the coupled radio modules 40 are located on an outside of the associated film production device 20, 24, 28, 30. According to a modification, the coupled radio modules 40 can also be arranged at least partially inside a respective device housing of the associated film production device 20, 24, 28, 30.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, each radio module 40, 42 comprises a radio transmitter and a radio receiver. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, each radio module 40, 42 has internal antennas, i.e., the antennas are located within a housing of the radio modules 40, 42. According to a further modification, the antennas can also be arranged externally with respect to a respective module housing (not shown).

[0047] In the representation of Fig. 1All film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 are coupled to the radio modules 40 of the first set. Since the radio modules 40 are identical to each other, all film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 communicate with the same radio characteristics, i.e., in the same frequency range and with the same transmission protocol. It is understood, however, that in individual cases, the various film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 of an equipment system 10 can communicate on different frequencies within the uniform frequency range in order to prevent mutual interference. This is particularly useful when several remote control units 30 are to be used, each dedicated to a specific film production device to be controlled, such as a moving image camera 20, a lens ring drive unit 24, or a lighting unit 28.

[0048] If the equipment system 10 is to be used in a different geographical location where, due to regulatory provisions, the use of the radio modules 40 of the first set is not permitted, but only radio applications corresponding to the radio modules 42 of the second set are allowed, all radio modules 40 can be detached from the film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 and the radio modules 42 of the second set can be connected instead. Since these radio modules 42 are identical in type, i.e., have the same radio characteristics, communication between the film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 can take place in the same way as with the radio modules 40; that is, the intended communication relationships between the film production devices are essentially maintained.The possibility of equipping each film production device 20, 24, 28, 30 with one of several different radio modules 40, 42 allows for the easy selection of a suitable radio characteristic at low cost.

[0049] To distinguish between the different types of radio modules 40, 42, each radio module 40, 42 can be marked with a visible code, such as a color code, an alphanumeric code, a symbol code, or a combination of several of these codes, where the code represents the type of the respective radio module 40, 42. For example, all radio modules 40 of the first type can be marked with a blue circle, and all radio modules 42 of the second type can be marked with a red square. Additionally, an alphanumeric code can be printed on the module, for example, the country codes of the countries in which the operation of the respective radio module 40, 42 is permitted.

[0050] The equipment system 10 according to Fig. 1Each film production device 20, 24, 28, 30 includes two different radio modules 40, 42. Of course, three or more different radio modules can also be provided for a film production device 20, 24, 28, 30.

[0051] The number of film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 in the depicted equipment system 10 is also exemplary. Thus, the number of film production devices 20, 24, 28, 30 in an equipment system 10 can also be more or less than four.

[0052] Typically, an exemplary equipment system comprises at least one film production device to be controlled, such as a moving image camera 20, a lens ring drive unit 24, or a scene lighting device 28, as well as at least one remote control unit 30 as the controlling film production device. In the present example, the coupled radio modules 40 are located on an external surface of the associated film production device 20, 24, 28, 30. According to a modification, the coupled radio modules 40 can also be arranged inside a respective device housing.

[0053] According to a further modification, an adapter module (not shown) for a moving image camera can also be provided as an additional film production device, which, in addition to an interface 44 for optional coupling with one of the two different radio modules 40, 42, also has an adapter interface for coupling with a moving image camera and a servo motor interface for coupling with a lens ring drive unit, wherein the adapter module is designed for wired communication with the coupled radio module 40, 42 via the interface 44, for wired communication with the coupled moving image camera via the adapter interface and for wired communication with the lens ring drive unit via the servo motor interface. Reference symbol list

[0054] 10 Equipment system 20, 22 Moving image camera 24 Lens ring drive unit 26 Lens 28 Subject illumination device 30 Remote control unit 32 Control element 34 Display device 40, 42 Radio module 44 Interface 46 Counter interface

Claims

1. An equipment system (10) for cinematographic productions, having a plurality of film production devices (20, 22, 24, 28, 30), wherein the plurality of film production devices (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) comprise at least one motion picture camera (20, 22) or one lens ring drive unit (24) or one motif lighting apparatus (28) and at least one remote control unit (30) for remotely controlling the motion picture camera (20, 22) or the lens ring drive unit (24) or the motif lighting apparatus (28); and having at least a first set and a second set of radio modules (40, 42), wherein each film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) has an interface (44) for a selective coupling to one of the radio modules (40, 42), wherein each of the radio modules (40, 42) is configured for a wireless transmission of control signals and for a wired communication with the coupled film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) via the interface (44), wherein the radio modules (40) of the first set are identical to one another with respect to their radio characteristics, namely with respect to a frequency range used and / or to a transmission protocol used, wherein the radio modules (42) of the second set are identical to one another with respect to their radio characteristics, and wherein the radio modules (40) of the first set differ from the radio modules (42) of the second set with respect to their radio characteristics so that the motion picture camera (20, 22) or the lens ring drive unit (24) or the motif lighting apparatus (28), on the one hand, and the remote control unit (30), on the other hand, can be coupled to radio modules (40, 42) of the same set and are thus compatible with one another with respect to their radio characteristics.

2. An equipment system (10) in accordance with claim 1, wherein each of the radio modules (40, 42) has a counter interface (46), wherein the counter interfaces (46) of the radio modules (40, 42) are identical to one another and are compatible with the interfaces (44) of the film production devices (20, 22, 24, 28, 30).

3. An equipment system (10) in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, wherein each of the radio modules (40, 42) comprises a control circuit which is configured to convert a control signal received by radio into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to the coupled film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30), and / or to convert an electrical signal received by the coupled film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) into a control signal which is transmitted by radio.

4. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein the equipment system (10) comprises at least three different radio modules (40, 42) which differ from one another with respect to their radio characteristics.

5. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein a respective radio module (40, 42) coupled to a film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) is arranged outside a housing of the film production device (20, 22, 24, 28, 30).

6. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein each radio module (40, 42) has an externally or internally arranged antenna.

7. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein each radio module (40, 42) is marked with at least one respective visible code, which represents the radio characteristic of a respective radio module, preferably with a color code, an alphanumeric code, a symbol code, or a combination of a plurality of said codes.

8. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein the remote control unit (30) is configured as a camera remote control unit for remotely controlling a motion picture camera (20, 22) having a lens actuating motor, and wherein the remote control unit (30) has a movable operating element for setting control commands for the lens actuating motor and has an evaluation and control device, wherein the evaluation and control device is configured to generate control signals for the motion picture camera (20, 22) in dependence on the set control commands and to transmit the generated control signals to a coupled radio module (40, 42) via the interface (44) of the remote control unit (30).

9. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein the remote control unit (30) is configured as a lighting remote control unit for remotely controlling a motif lighting apparatus (28), and wherein the remote control unit (30) has at least one operating element for setting control commands for the motif lighting apparatus (28) and has an evaluation and control device, wherein the evaluation and control device is configured to generate control signals for the motif lighting apparatus (28) in dependence on the set control commands and to transmit the generated control signals to a coupled radio module (40, 42) via the interface (44) of the remote control unit (30).

10. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein said film production devices (20, 22, 24, 28, 30) further comprise an adapter module for a motion picture camera (20, 22), said adapter module having, in addition to the interface (44) for a selective coupling to one of the radio modules (40, 42), an adapter interface for coupling to the motion picture camera (20, 22); and an actuating motor interface for coupling to a lens ring drive unit, wherein the adapter module is configured for a wired communication with the coupled radio module (40, 42) via the interface (44), for a wired communication with the coupled motion picture camera (20, 22) via the adapter interface, and for a wired communication with the lens ring drive unit via the actuating motor interface.

11. An equipment system (10) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the film production devices is a recognition device which is configured to receive an identification of the radio characteristic used from the coupled radio module (40, 42).