PMW CREATIVE - MINI MOCO

MINI-MOCO

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Grant Wakefield is currently working with two UK based motion control systems for digital time-lapse.

Shooting static single camera into a mirror in the
AGCO / Massey Ferguson factory, Beauvais, France.

The total system comprises 3 x Nikon D-70s cameras, 3 x intervalometers, and 2 x motion tables, plus grip equipment. Lenses comprise SIGMA 28-300mm, TAMRON 17mm, SIGMA 8mm Fish Eye, and NIKON 50mm with macro extension tubes.

Single camera shooting a motion control pan outside of
Dulce, New Mexico, USA.

Cameras are powered by internal double batteries, capable of more than 4000 shutters a day. Capture is to Sandisk 8 gig Ultra II and Extreme 4 CF cards enabling all-day shooting without need for download.

Single camera with Chrosziel matte box shooting a
motion control pan at Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert, California, USA.

Intervalometers are powered either by internal standard 9v battery, or by 12v NP-1 batteries for long duration shots and cold weather. Lens heating and motion control is powered by NP-1s. Highly portable, a three camera system is capable of being packed into just two medium sized rucksacks, plus tripod / grip, with a 12v car adaptor for charging camera batteries in transit, and a 300w inverter for charging NP-1s. Custom made Chrosziel compatible filter trays accomodate a range of Cokin and Kood 'P series' filters, including ND grads, NDs, Infra Red and Black Net.

Single camera in tilt mode shooting a motion control shot of the
mesas outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Recent upgrades to the motion controllers enables them to perform a series of linear accelerations and decelerations to closely mimic true 'feathering' capability, though only independent pan and tilt are available. A tracking system is in planning.

One of the two dedicated Pelican cases containing fully
night capable camera and motion control system. Suitable for worldwide shipping.

A customised production vehicle is also available. Fully power self-sufficient, charging all batteries from both alternator and high output solar panel for long duration location shooting. Low power laptop with Adobe After Effects and Premiere software handles image transfer, rendering and editing in the field.

The Ford Transit 'High Top' camper van on location at
Callanish stone circle in the Outer Hebrides.

A relay box enables the sharing of shutter trigger pulse for dual camera shooting from the same position, with one camera capable of motion control whilst another shoots static.

In dual camera mode above the Rio Grande gorge
in New Mexico, USA.

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Production vehicle
3 x Nikon D70s cameras and chargers
3 x 8 gig hi-speed CF cards
3 x Intervalometers
3 x Lens heaters
2 x 'Feathered' motion control rigs (pan or tilt) and 4 x NP1 12v batteries
2 x Standard pro tripod
2 x 'Baby Legs' pro tripod
Cullman and Magic Arm clamps
28-300mm, 50mm, 17mm and 8mm Fish Eye lenses, plus macro tubes
Chrosziel Matte Box with custom filter holders
Kood and Cokin filter set (NDs, Grad NDs, Black Net, Infra Red)
400 gig portable USB drives

Max. frame rate : 1fps
Min. frame rate : limited only by power availability
Max. shutter speed : 1/ 8000th
Min. shutter speed : Bulb - limited only by power availability
Battery life : double battery grip capable of 4000 shutters per charge between 8 and 30 degrees C
Max resolution : 3000 x 2008 - RAW / Jpeg Fine
Standard resolution : 2240 x 1488 (exceeds HD) - RAW / Jpeg Fine
Motion control can shoot approx. 5 moves per NP1 battery

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Rental costs available upon request on a job by job basis.

Grant Wakefield
(07967) 101 757
gw@gotadsl.co.uk

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