ARRI Tech Talk: Introducing the ZMU-4 Zoom Control

The ZMU-4 is the fourth-generation latest zoom control from ARRI, now offering LBUS connectivity, camera control for ARRI and third-party cameras, and a robust wireless link.

In this ARRI Tech Talk, Sean will take you on a full walkthrough of the unit and offer guidance about sample setups and configurations that you can use to streamline your workflow on set.

00:00 Intro
01:25 Product overview
02:12 Wireless module options
03:26 ARRI Rosettes for mounting
04:38 CAM and LBUS connectivity
06:11 Rosette Adapters RA-7 & RA-8
07:30 Wireless Expansion with OCU-1
09:07 Customizing the zoom joystick
11:20 Multi-axis control from ZMU-4
12:26 Zoom Marks & Limits
13:27 Sample setup with ALEXA 35
15:58 Sample setup with ALEXA Mini LF

[Dan]

I laughed out loud at the crash zoom! It always makes me happy to see other people having fun at work

[robinasselmeyer]

Can you make end marks with curves happening automatic when you near the mark, or do you have to slow down yourself if you dont want the instant stop?

[BenHopperVisuals]

Once there’s a good iris handset, I’m switching from Preston to hi-5.

[micahespy]

Will there ever be an override mode between the Hi-5 and ZMU-5 like on the OCU-1 when it's plugged directly into the camera? It is nice to able to have the option so you don't have to always be turning the zoom/focus off and on if the AC or operator are busy and one of them needs quick control.

[breakethebeat]

What does the other to response curves do? :)

[javruiz]

Any tips for using the zmu4 with the ocu in an inalambric way? I have been having trouble with that thanks😅

[maxsiemund]

that looks awesome! if you would use your last sample setup (minilf) with a lbus split(star) cable you could attach a distance measure with a lcube, right?

[steadytim]

Is there an option to automatically move between two points? I know the cmotion steadyzoom has this feature (auto move between marks). A lot of dp’s here use this. Thanks!

[shagral]

Sad that he didn't say "a whole heap" even once