Paralinx Tomahawk

[Dan Kanes]

Thanks for Defending what we are doing here Alan.

 

Firstly - MY chipset supplier is called AMIMON (with an M) not Aminon not NomNomina not numnumnumnum... So I have no idea who Jens could be referring to.

 

Maybe someone is thinking of Amnon Band of BandPro?

 

According to google 5995euro is $8123 USD

 

Paralinx offers a value added trade in program for Arrow and Arrow+ users to turn in their old units for credit towards new units.

 

If I wanted to just buy something made by someone who has LITERALLY no clue what the film industry needs and sell it for more I could have done that more than a year ago and maybe done quite well - however I ACTUALLY STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT I SELL, and so if it has the PARALINX name on it, it has to be worthy of My own USAGE as a camera person.

 

Sadly it gets harder and harder to justify the hard work and effort I put in to making a good product when people are constantly expecting something to DO everything and COST nothing.

 

If I was okay with the status quo of waiting for a corporate wet-nurse to bottle-feed me rather than bootstrapping my own company, building and standing behind technology I believe in for the betterment of MY ART AND CRAFT then I never would have started Paralinx.

 

I consider myself lucky enough to not stand by waiting for things to come to me. I make them happen, and I can say with utter conviction that I DO THIS BECAUSE I CARE.

 

I could of course just sit in forums and deride the efforts of other people to advance the science and technology that enables our craft - but instead I'm out working for the betterment of the industry - not trying to simply drive down the price and slam what other people are working on.

 

Of course - there is no chance that anything like that would happen here - because this is a forum of Gentlemen - people who are part of a Society that helps and supports each other to do better work by sharing knowledge and camaraderie, right?

 

At least, when I was talking to my mentor - a prominent member of the ASC - that is one of the things that I learned from him - it's as much about treating each other with respect and class, as it is of being the BEST in your industry - and the BEST at what you do. The BEST don't need to remind everyone that they are the best - it's just known.

 

In any case - it's fun to see a 7 page thread about something I started - myself and one other member of the Cinematographers guild.

 

On a recent business trip to the silicon valley - I had to marvel - "Wow - in the presence of some of these people I'm actually the dumbest guy in the room" - and yet every single person here has welcomed me with open arms, celebrated what I had to bring to the table and were able to question the concepts of some of my technical innovations, achievements and ideas but all the while maintain a sense of candor, politeness, and most importantly positive enthusiasm about what we could achieve if we worked together.

 

Paralinx is all about stepping out of the Dark Ages and igniting the Arc of filmmaking with the help of creativity, passion and technology.

 

If anyone else besides Alan had attended our event today at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, I would love to hear your commentary.

 

Personally I think the event was a revelation, and will not be the last event of its type that we hold.

 

Furthermore, I would like to openly welcome Jens and Eric, and really anyone who might somehow see me as a threat to their way of life, or just as someone who they don't like.

 

I think the fun of the event, the power of the technology, and the enlightened feeling of flight and new horizons might open up some new friendships.

[Dan Kanes]

Here is a link to a Technology focused forum - where I am constantly blown away by the level of candor, and pure engineering spirit that are shown every day:

 

http://www.diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/paralinx-demonstrates-tomahawk-long-range-wireless-hd-fpv-in-los

Edited November 24, 2013 by Dan Kanes

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

"Firstly - MY chipset supplier is called AMIMON (with an M) not Aminon not NomNomina not numnumnumnum... So I have no idea who Jens could be referring to."

Dan, I'm not sure what you are referring to, other than me misspelling the name, but I'm happy you focus on the most important part first.


This is not your company's website or thread, you are a guest here just like I am.

[William Demeritt]

Calm down, kids. Nobody is trolling anyone. Jens posted a product that seems to have the same guts as the Tomahawk. If it's different, I think it's in Paralinx's interest to say so, and how. If the price difference is solely accounted by future support, mounting options, a new housing, etc, then let them say it.

 

Contrary opinions are not bullying, presenting things that APPEAR to be the same are not trolling, nor are presentations of new technology above critique. If the criticism is valid, then speak up. Give the members of this forum enough credit to read past the posts that aren't contributing to the discussion and address the REAL questions.

 

Paralinx/Dan: Jens posted a piece of equipment that looks a LOT like the technology in the Tomahawk. Feel free to refute before the watchful eyes of a community of potential buyers, and be aware that failure to explain it properly could result in further discussion.

[Mark Schlicher]

Thanks for posting, Alan. Looks like it will be useful for the F5/F55 and Canon C300 user base.

 

If only someone could invent an HD-SDI to HDMI converter...the Alexa crowd wouldn't be left standing out in the cold. ;-)

[Dan Kanes]

Respectfully, William - my product speaks for itself.

 

The concept of a demo day was to give people a hands on to brand new technology.

 

Essentially what is being asked of me is to explain how what I am selling is different from something I have never personally seen from someone I don't know.

 

What I can tell you is that PARALINX offers the best lightweight, long range HD transmitter system in the world, and it is shipping the first week of December.

 

Tentative pricing for a Tomahawk Transmitter and Receiver with Machined Aluminum housings, two sets of external antennas, an Anton Bauer mounted Receiver with receiver stand plate, Genuine Lemo power connectors on transmitter and receiver, as well as access to hardware and software revisions is available in limited quantities at $9,995

 

I'm going to be doing a demonstration for another member of this forum - who is a high profile steadicam operator/DP/Director, I'm hoping he likes it - I would think he would - but of course we shall see.

 

Literally everyone here on this forum was welcomed to a free lunch and Hands-on demonstration in Los Angeles today and I think they would have been shocked to see what we showed.

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

Thanks for posting, Alan. Looks like it will be useful for the F5/F55 and Canon C300 user base.

 

If only someone could invent an HD-SDI to HDMI converter...the Alexa crowd wouldn't be left standing out in the cold. ;-)

 

 

My Decimator 2 does this for the last 3 years....

[William Demeritt]

Respectfully, William - my product speaks for itself.

 

The concept of a demo day was to give people a hands on to brand new technology.

 

Essentially what is being asked of me is to explain how what I am selling is different from something I have never personally seen from someone I don't know.

 

I'll do my best to make this derail temporary, if any: your products have always spoken for themselves, but you do operate in a industry where products of similarity need to set themselves apart from other things available. While your product "speaks for itself", what's the harm in speaking and selling your product to a market of potential buyers.

 

I can't speak for everyone, but I don't doubt what you've achieved. I own an Arrow, and I'm very happy with it, regardless of similarities to other products on Amazon or wherever. As long as products like what Jens linked are out there, you'll have to explain how and why you're different, and why the cost is worth it.

 

Simply put: every time someone posts something like what Jens posted, I don't understand why those moments become moments of contention rather than a moment to sell what you're so passionate about? If someone posts a competitor or something that could be mistaken for your product, it's a SALES opportunity to engage people and get them passionate about what you've created.

 

Some people won't get it, but from the sounds of it, you're not looking for just sales. You're looking for passionate people to support and partner with... so why not sell us on it?

 

Any business that thinks their product sells itself may succeed, but certainly won't last. That's a fact.

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

http://www.amimon.com/amimon-pro%E2%80%99s-skylink-system-transmits-hd-video-from-uav-to-ground-with-near-zero-latency

 

 

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amimon.com%2Fsites%2Famimon%2FUserContent%2Ffiles%2FAMIMON%2520PRO%2520SkyLink%2520PR-3-8.docx&ei=c5GRUuarO8zkoASl64GQBA&usg=AFQjCNGrwZkJ4D3vGF7HPXPvX3-SBw_Usg

 

Here's the backstory and yes its spelled Amimon.

[Alan Rencher]

Amimon is an OEM. They don't sell finished products to consumers.

[Mark Schlicher]

 

Thanks for posting, Alan. Looks like it will be useful for the F5/F55 and Canon C300 user base.

 

If only someone could invent an HD-SDI to HDMI converter...the Alexa crowd wouldn't be left standing out in the cold. ;-)

 

 

My Decimator 2 does this for the last 3 years....

 

 

Exactly. Hence the winky-smiley-face. ;-) It's not like HDMI input is some insurmountable hurdle, if someone wishes use this product with a professional camera that doesn't offer HDMI output.

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

 

 

 

Thanks for posting, Alan. Looks like it will be useful for the F5/F55 and Canon C300 user base.

 

If only someone could invent an HD-SDI to HDMI converter...the Alexa crowd wouldn't be left standing out in the cold. ;-)

My Decimator 2 does this for the last 3 years....

Exactly. Hence the winky-smiley-face. ;-) It's not like HDMI input is some insurmountable hurdle, if someone wishes use this product with a professional camera that doesn't offer HDMI output.

Ok got it now. Lost in translation.

[Mark Schlicher]

Amimon is an OEM. They don't sell finished products to consumers.

I believe that Amimon sells "reference designs" to OEMs, who then modify the designs as they see fit, to sell to various markets.

 

Not terribly different than the process that leads Small HD and Cinetronics to both design high bright monitors using the same LCD panels, I suppose...

[Jens Piotrowski SOC]

Amimon is an OEM. They don't sell finished products to consumers.

I'm happy to call the company in Germany and ask them where and how they get their product if not from Amimon.

[Alan Rencher]

Amimon is an OEM. They don't sell finished products to consumers.

I'm happy to call the company in Germany and ask them where and how they get their product if not from Aminon?

You obviously don't understand what an OEM is. I'm sure that German company can explain it to you.