Pacific Motion Control

NBC “Believe” Promo 2 “Feel It”

NBC “Believe” Promo 2 “Feel It” – Behind the Scenes

This promo is called “Feel It” and was filmed with the Cheetah high-speed motion control Dolly from Pacific Motion Control. The Cheetah dolly was used to film multiple passes, including background plates, special effects (cars falling), and actor passes. In a shot like this, many times actors are filmed separately from special effects for safety. These multiple passes are then combined in post for a seamless effect. In order to ensure that all passes match, Kuper motion control software provides camera sync, via a shutter pulse from film or professional digital cameras (Red Epic, Arri Alexa), or through video sync (Genlock) by using a converter. Kuper can also be slaved to timecode to allow for synced audio. The spot was filmed at Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch on a Phantom high-speed camera.

Promo for NBC’s new J.J. Abrams show, “Believe”, features Kelly Sweet’s cover of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight”.

Longmire – Behind the Scenes

A very fast track move used to freeze action for Longmire. The high-speed Cheetah motion control dolly has a top speed of 20 Feet Per Second, while remaining completely precise and repeatable. The scene was filmed with a Phantom high-speed camera in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Cheetah high-speed track drive can also be used on our Graphlite, Gazelle, and Impala motion control cranes.

Motion Control Operator: Paul Maples
Motion Control Tech: Craig Shumard
Motion Control Tech: Adam Francis
Motion Control Tech: Chris Paxson

Gazelle – High-Speed motion control camera move

This video shows the Gazelle motion control camera crane in its lowest configuration, to shoot under a plexiglass table. This setup was used to shoot a runner for a Nike commercial.

Motion Control Operator: Joshua Cushner
Motion Control Tech: Craig Shumard

This exciting Redbull spot was filmed in Louisiana, with the Gazelle motion control crane and a Phantom camera. The Gazelle was fitted with the Cheetah high-speed track drive to be able to keep up with the very fast movements of this amazing basketball player.

Anthony Davis’ arsenal on the court – Slow motion sequence shot

Anthony Davis’ arsenal on the court – Behind the scenes

Director – Nicholas Schrunk
Producer – Andy Carlson
Technical Producer – Rashad Floyd
Director of Photography – Marc Ritzema

Motion Control Operator: Mike Leben
Motion Control Tech: Adam Francis

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Nike LeBron X+ Commercial “Shoe Science”
Produced by Juliet Zulu
For a unique perspective, the Cheetah high-speed motion control dolly was used under a plexiglass deck to show how the LeBron X+ shoes react as LeBron James runs and moves. The Cheetah dolly’s 18 feet per second track speed allowed it to keep up with Mr. James without limitations, and the Cheetah’s low profile allowed it to easily move beneath the deck.