Motor Driven Tracking Shot

Mark Klassen · February 6, 2014

Looking to do a long truss mounted tracking shot for a show I'm working on in NYC. Can't seem to pinpoint what a system like this is called and where to rent in NYC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKcBNbRSdyI#t=14

Anybody have any suggestions?

Adrian Sierkowski · February 6, 2014

I'm wondering if a DoggiCam systems High Def Dolly or similar would work:

http://doggicam.com/

all depends on what camera you're using. Also a Skycam, like they use for games on the cables could work as well.

Daniel Wallens · February 9, 2014

Try FXWest's wildcat system out of Denver. 303.922.2202. They also do spydercam.

There's also the trussdolly (or the smaller twindolly) from SGS (www.solidgripsystems.eu).

I also concur doggicam can get this done.

Sanjay Sami · February 13, 2014

This is a system I built a long time ago, but have since motorised it with a Preston DM1 motor and a micro force zoom controller.

It is the middle picture on the second row.

http://thegripworks.com/projects/project-darjeeling2.html

Sanjay Sami · February 13, 2014

Some more pictures here

http://thegripworks.com/rigging.html

James O'Hara · March 11, 2014

Contact Atlantic Cine Equipment. They have several varieties of tracking systems availble.

www.aceeast.com

They just did the Victoria Secrets fashion show with the track runner. They also have a lift arm that posts the head up while dollying. They have the best toys.