Pacific Motion Control

Famous Footwear “Neighborhood” Commercial

Behind the Scenes

Time-Lapse Setup Video

Shot with the Zebra motion control camera dolly on location and on a stage in Vancouver, British Columbia. The camera was a Phantom Gold HD high-speed camera at 600 FPS. Behind the scenes footage was shot with a GoPro HD camera mounted to the Zebra.

Director – Loni Peristere of Zoic Studios
Motion Control Operator – Mike Leben
Motion Control Tech – Craig Shumard

Grainger “Conveyor Belt” Commercial

Grainger “Hand Delivered” Commercial

At the end of 2009, we had the chance to work on two commercials that were a great example of how motion control can be used. These Grainger spots were filmed two at locations in the Los Angeles area, using the Zebra Motion Control Camera Dolly. Motion Control was used to give the look of continuous motion, and seamless transitions between widely varied locations and sets.

Produced by Kommitted Films
Agency -  Two By Four
Director – Nathan McGuinness
Executive Producer – Marc Siegel
Producer – Jodi Fisher
D.P. – Amir Mokri
Motion Control Operator – Mike Leben
Motion Control Tech – Craig Shumard
Motion Control Tech – Garritt Hampton

Tron Legacy – Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Starring Jeff Bridges

Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Directed by Thor Freudenthal

Starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, and Steve Zahn

Shutter Island – Directed by Martin Scorsese

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, and Ben Kingsley

Tooth Fairy – Directed by Michael Lembeck

Starring Dwayne Johnson and Ashley Judd

New Moon – Directed by Chris Weitz

Starring Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, and Ashley Greene

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian – Directed by Shawn Levy

Starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams,  Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams, and Christopher Guest

All of the “real pizza” footage in this music video was shot on the Pacific Motion Control stage, using the Zebra live-action motion control dolly, a Sorensen Design Pan/Tilt/Roll head, and a Phantom HD digital camera, shooting at multiple frame rates. The video is currently featured on the Jonas Brothers official YouTube Channel. The efficiency of the crew, and reliablity of the Zebra allowed this to be shot on the same stage, on the same night as this NBC/Orville Redenbacher spot.

Production Company – Engine Room

Director – Dan Schmidt

Motion Control Operator – Mike Leben

Motion Control Technician – Garritt Hampton