ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live Introduced – Compact & Lightweight Camera Stabilizer for Live Productions

Camera Support

by Heath McKnightToday

The ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live high-end and compact camera stabilizer has been unveiled. It is highly mobile and seems perfect for live events, such as sports, concerts, and more. Let’s take a closer look!

ARRI has a wide range of products, from highly acclaimed cinema cameras and lenses to lighting solutions and camera stabilization systems. They have also become a specialist in virtual production. The company recently unveiled the ALEXA 265, a smaller 65mm camera.

ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live camera stabilizer – features

ARRI has two camera stabilizer systems, the TRINITY 2 and ARTEMIS 2. These systems are modular and versatile for stabilized filming. However, with live production in mind, the ARTEMIS LIVE 2 was designed to be smaller and more lightweight. Sports, concerts, and other live broadcasts and events benefit from smooth filming, and a solution that isn’t heavy and cumbersome makes operating easier for long periods. Considering Taylor Swift’s concerts ran 3 hours and featured a variety of shooting techniques, lighter and more compact is better.

The ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live is a highly  modular and upgradable camera stabilizer that can be adapted to fit the needs of the shoot and the operator. The post is shorter while the monitor brackets plus base mount and monitor jockeys have been designed specifically for live shoots and events. It accepts 7-inch monitors. Additionally, a second 5-inch ‘on air’ monitor can be added.

The minimalist design and construction of the ARTEMIS 2 Live is ergonomic and lightweight. And it still fits into the ARRI Camera Stabilizer Systems (CSS), which includes the TRINITY 2 and ARTEMIS 2. It also comes in Ready-to-Shoot sets, such as those designed for use with the Tiffen Volt.

Features include:

• Ergonomic and minimalist design.
• Short post for more freedom and legroom during operation.
• Specially designed lightweight monitor brackets, base mount, and monitor jockeys support a 7-inch monitor (SmallHD, Smart Systems, and TRANSVIDEO).
• Additional 5-inch ‘on air’ monitor can be added thanks to a second bracket.
• Can be combined with the Tiffen Volt by adding the ARRI gimbal.
• Adaptable to different power sources, such as V-mount or Gold-mount batteries.
• Number of components and accessories for different production needs.
• TALLY and LBUS allow for hybrid lens control of ENG and cine zoom lenses.
• Compatible with the ARRI CSS (Camera Stabilizer Systems) and upgradeable to a fully featured rig like the ARTEMIS 2 and TRINITY 2 for other types of cine-style production.
• Components can also be swapped to transform the TRINITY 2 and ARTEMIS 2 into more lightweight rigs for live productions.

Price and availability 

The ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live is available to order now and starts at $18,000. With live sports gaining popularity and growing TV ratings, plus massively successful concerts from Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, Metallica, and others, the ARTEMIS 2 Live will have a great place in live production environments. Learn more here.

What do you think of the ARRI ARTEMIS 2 Live? Are you using a camera stabilizer for live productions such as sporting events, concerts or broadcasts? Let us know in the comments below!