Richard Ladkani Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) I have seen this kind of shot before but never so often as in the BBCs Planet Earth. The camera pans across a wideshot of a gran scenery in Scotland and the seasons change from snow to spring to summer to fall in 40seconds. They do it again and again on different locations I want to know what technique hey used. I am guessing a 35mm still camera or a D2 digital on a rotating base plate attached to a computer or something. But I would like to know it excatly if anybody knows. Best Richard www.richardladkani.com Edited February 25, 2008 by Richard Ladkani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Savoie Posted March 5, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have seen this kind of shot before but never so often as in the BBCs Planet Earth.The camera pans across a wideshot of a gran scenery in Scotland and the seasons change from snow to spring to summer to fall in 40seconds. They do it again and again on different locations I want to know what technique hey used. I am guessing a 35mm still camera or a D2 digital on a rotating base plate attached to a computer or something. But I would like to know it excatly if anybody knows. Best Richard www.richardladkani.com On the T/L MoCon sequences I shot for Planet Earth we used a 35mm Arri and a MoSys rig. I know of at least 2 other DPs who also used this gear for PE. http://www.cartoni.com/PDF/DS/DS_MOSYS_LAMBDA.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Alderslade Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I have seen this kind of shot before but never so often as in the BBCs Planet Earth.The camera pans across a wideshot of a gran scenery in Scotland and the seasons change from snow to spring to summer to fall in 40seconds. They do it again and again on different locations I want to know what technique hey used. I am guessing a 35mm still camera or a D2 digital on a rotating base plate attached to a computer or something. But I would like to know it excatly if anybody knows. Best Richard www.richardladkani.com I may be mistaken but i believe they hired the Mo-Sys rig from Kontrol Freax I remember (I think) Steve Scammel of Kontrol Freax saying they left the track down and returned to them periodicaly, for the multiple pases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lowe Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm currently in the market for a cheap moco system for my DLSR, to shoot 2- or 3-axis timelapses, with dolly-pan or dolly-pan-tilt. A lot of these systems seems like overkill my modest needs, though. I don't really need repeatability, I just need the camera to move between long-duration night exposures. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Teulon Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 On the T/L MoCon sequences I shot for Planet Earth we used a 35mm Arri and a MoSys rig. I know of at least 2 other DPs who also used this gear for PE. http://www.cartoni.com/PDF/DS/DS_MOSYS_LAMBDA.pdf That's a nice rig! S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Alderslade Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 That's a nice rig! S Its very small and light-weight too, plus its extremly easy to use. The movements can be operated manually and the computer will record it for playback like a VCR, as well Key-frames and virtual maping too. It does of course have its limitations too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Savoie Posted March 6, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2008 I may be mistaken but i believe they hired the Mo-Sys rig from Kontrol Freax I remember (I think) Steve Scammel of Kontrol Freax saying they left the track down and returned to them periodicaly, for the multiple pases. Steve Scammel was the chap - thanks for posting his details. His kit was top notch, easy to use and set up. I reccommend him highly - he was good fun to work with. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Savoie Posted March 6, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted March 6, 2008 I'm currently in the market for a cheap moco system for my DLSR, to shoot 2- or 3-axis timelapses, with dolly-pan or dolly-pan-tilt. A lot of these systems seems like overkill my modest needs, though. I don't really need repeatability, I just need the camera to move between long-duration night exposures. Any recommendations? The problem when going lighter is one of backlash. I don't know of any systems for a DSLR but as they are such a great tool for some TL jobs hopefully someone will come up with something. Until then I can only suggest rigging up a custom X/Y camera stage with stepper motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Mulder Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I'm currently in the market for a cheap moco system for my DLSR, to shoot 2- or 3-axis timelapses, with dolly-pan or dolly-pan-tilt. A lot of these systems seems like overkill my modest needs, though. I don't really need repeatability, I just need the camera to move between long-duration night exposures. Any recommendations? If you have the time and tools: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Teulon Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Its very small and light-weight too, plus its extremly easy to use. The movements can be operated manually and the computer will record it for playback like a VCR, as well Key-frames and virtual maping too. It does of course have its limitations too. Do you know if it will time-lapse your movements? Which obviously will be created in real time....... S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Alderslade Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Do you know if it will time-lapse your movements? Which obviously will be created in real time....... S Yes, you can record the movement in real time, then have the computer play the movement back at a given lower (or higher) frame rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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