Panavision is an American motion picture equipment company specializing in cameras and lenses, based in Woodland Hills, California. Formed by Robert Gottschalk as a small partnership to create anamorphic projection lenses during the widescreen
boom in the 1950s, Panavision expanded its product lines to meet the
demands of modern filmmakers. The company introduced its first products
in 1954. Originally a provider of CinemaScope
accessories, the company's line of anamorphic widescreen lenses soon
became the industry leader. In 1972, Panavision helped revolutionize
filmmaking with the lightweight Panaflex 35 mm movie camera. The company has introduced other groundbreaking cameras such as the Millennium XL (1999) and the digital video Genesis (2004).
Panavision operates exclusively as a rental facility—the company owns its entire inventory, unlike most of its competitors. This allows investment in research and development, and the integration of high-quality manufacturing, without concern for the end retail value. Maintaining its entire inventory also allows Panavision to regularly update all of its equipment, rather than just the newest models.
Panavision Inc.
Panavision operates exclusively as a rental facility—the company owns its entire inventory, unlike most of its competitors. This allows investment in research and development, and the integration of high-quality manufacturing, without concern for the end retail value. Maintaining its entire inventory also allows Panavision to regularly update all of its equipment, rather than just the newest models.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Movie camera rental Motion picture equipment |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founder(s) | Robert Gottschalk Richard Moore |
| Headquarters | Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, United States |
| Key people | Kimberly Snyder (CEO) |
| Products | Panaflex cameras Genesis HD camera Grip equipment Lee Filters |
| Revenue |  US$233.3 million (2005) |
| Employees | 1,211 (as of December 31, 2005) |
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