3D Basics
Section 2 - INTRODUCTION TO "QUASAR"
Mirror Box
- The Mirror box is a sturdy but lightweight 5 sided box which protects the mirror from damage, dirt, and unwanted illumination.
- It is black (for obvious reasons) and has a black velvet insert which sits on the base of the box to further deaden any reflections which could potentially bounce up and be seen by the horizontal camera
- The Box supports a full four sided set of eyebrows which further assist in limiting the light which hits the mirror
- These Eyebrow elements are mounted to the outer surface of the Mirror Box (each side a separate piece) which makes each one fully adjustable independent of the other sides
- To accommodate light containment through the movement of the horizontal camera are a set of carbon fibre sliding baffles are employed. Each baffle element is lined with Teflon tape to allow the parts to move smoothly with the lens to maintain the light limiting integrity of the box while allowing the in-shot I/O adjustments without suffering from light leaks or jams
- It should be noted that although the mirror box is a tempting lifting point, it does house one of the key ingredients to camera alignment and also one the the most fragile elements of the Quasar Rig so are care should be taken that box itself is not used to lift or support the rig in any way
- Side ports on the box's sides allow access to the underside of the mirror and the bottom of the box for cleaning
- If for any reason the mirror frame needs to be removed from the box, this is simply done by loosening 2 bolts and the mirror Frame and box assembly slides out and two more bolts removes the Mirror Frame from the Box
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