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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription.  _Cinematographers test a compact high-speed camera from China at the recent Cine Gear Expo LA 2026 in Los Angeles. RENA LI / CHINA DAILY_ By RENA LI A compact camera made in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, drew one of the biggest crowds at the recent Cine Gear Expo LA on the Universal Studios back lot. Its striking slow-motion footage offered more than a technology demonstration — it reflected the growing presence of Chinese innovation in Hollywood’s film production ecosystem. Developed by startup Pixboom, the Spark high-speed cinema camera combines a Super 35 global-shutter sensor with professional high-speed imaging capabilities. The company has said it offers filmmakers access to technology once largely limited to six-figure cinema systems, while significantly lowering the cost. “Our products are suitable not only for the film industry, but also for individual studios and high-end content creators,” Jing Qi, the company’s chief marketing officer, said in an interview. The demonstration at Cine Gear Expo LA in early June reflected a broader shift taking place across the global film industry. Once known primarily for manufacturing affordable accessories, Chinese companies are increasingly expanding into the higher-end of the filmmaking process — from lighting, rigging and wireless monitoring to robotics, cinema lenses, ultra-high-definition cameras and software-assisted production. At Cine Gear Expo, Chinese brands including Aputure, Nanlux, Godox, SmallRig, Accsoon, Hollyland, Viltrox, Bosma and Pixboom exhibited their products alongside long-established international names such as Arri, Sony and Red. Thousands of filmmakers, cinematographers and technicians attended the event, which turned a working studio back lot into a testing ground for production technology. The shift, industry figures said, is no longer simply about lower prices. Increasingly, it is about speed of development, integrated manufacturing, software, design and the ability to translate filmmakers’ feedback into new tools. Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, whose credits include _Terminator Salvation_, _Act of Valor_ and _Into the Blue_, said Chinese lighting equipment had moved from the margins of Hollywood production into mainstream professional use. “Before, Chinese lights really were never accepted in Hollywood,” Hurlbut said. “Now I’m seeing a massive expansion where China is using so much high tech and coming out with incredible color science. Their lights are really changing the game.” The latest systems offer filmmakers sophisticated color control, motorized positioning and software integration that can reshape how lighting is designed on set. Rather than relying only on fixed white light, cinematographers can reproduce subtle environmental colors, coordinate multiple fixtures and make rapid adjustments without interrupting production. Photography educators and content creators Tony Northrup and Chelsea Mercado have observed a similar transition in still photography and online video production. Northrup said he gradually realized that much of the equipment used in their own work was now Chinese brands — not because the products were less expensive, but because they often offered more useful technology. He pointed to DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 as an example of a Chinese product that did not simply imitate an existing product category but altered creators’ expectations of it. “At a press event, I can record everything, quickly send it to my phone, edit it and publish it in a way I could not do with another camera.” Mercado said the product “completely shook up the vlogging format” and suggested Chinese companies could bring similar disruption to other imaging categories. “It’s not just hardware that they’re excelling at,” she said. “They’re also excelling in software. I think it could really change the photography software landscape.” Chinese companies first gained visibility in categories related to the camera body — drones, gimbals, lighting and support systems — where smart electronics and rapid product cycles were increasingly important. They are now moving further into cinema cameras, specialized sensors and optical systems. Also at Cine Gear Expo, Chinese companies such as SmallRig displayed camera cages, handles and mounting systems; Hollyland and Accsoon presented wireless production solutions; and G-Ka robotics further expanded its presence in Hollywood. [](https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/) ## China Daily Website - Connecting China Connecting the World Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 470 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. 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