Fujinon Duvo, key player in 3Cat's impeccable film production at the Sagrada Familia

The technical and creative team of 3Cat trusted Fujinon Duvo optics Fujifilm to bring cinematic aesthetics to the live broadcast of the inauguration ceremony of the Sagrada Familia, an event framed in the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Spain.

The retransmission has brought about the arrival of technology Cinema Live to Europe with an unprecedented live broadcast supported by the optics of Fujifilm. 3Cat's objective has not been reproduce models already existing, but to build its own formula, with a European identity, capable of taking advantage of the expressive possibilities of the HDR and cinematographic language without giving up the technical demands of live performance.

Specifically, for this highly complex audiovisual coverage, the Catalan broadcaster has had 7 Fujinon Duvo25-1000 equipment mm and 3 optics Fujinon Duvo14-100 mm. Paulí Subirà, director and image director at 3Cat, has described as “crucial” both the performance of these lenses and the technical support offered by Fujifilm: “In an event of such global relevance, we wanted to honor Gaudí's work in a striking and beautiful way on television.” Héctor Sole-Bradshaw Beltran, Project Manager – Production Technical Manager at 3Cat Corporación, adds that the optics provided “a excellent visual quality in line with Fujifilm's cinematographic legacy, with a simplicity and operational flexibility very familiar to the house's television technicians."

Duvo 25-1000 and 14-100

The optics Fujinon Duvo25-1000mm It is defined as a box-type zoom lens in dual format, compatible with two types of large image sensors. The lens normally accommodates the Super 35mm sensor and also accepts 35mm Full Frame sensors by activating the built-in expander to enlarge the image circle by 1.5 times. The small depth of field allows you to recreate cinematic images with a bokeh effect, so it suits sporting events, live concerts and other live broadcasts.

On the other hand, Fujinon Duvo14-100 mm It offers a 7.1 mm zoom and covers a focal range that is frequently used on set. This lens can be used both on a tripod and on the shoulder, with a Steadicam or in wide-angle shots using a crane, which provides great versatility in live productions. In addition, it stands out for its compact and lightweight design with 266.9 mm in length and 2.54 kg in weight.

Santiago Sanz García, Optical Spain & Recording Media Iberia Manager en Fujifilm España, underlines that this collaboration with 3Cat reflects "Fujifilm's commitment and ability to offer high-dimensional audiovisual coverage, in a setting as emblematic as the Sagrada Familia." "This project is a source of pride for our team, in which we demonstrate how our technology can contribute to transforming the live experience, providing quality, precision and a cinematographic aesthetic capable of bringing the viewer closer to an event of global relevance," he explains.