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MRMC Newsletter
17th April 2008
| This Update: • The Talos visits the Middle East • The release of the Animoko Rig • Need Rental Advice? • Motion Control Tutorial on You Tube • Recent Credits |
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Talos visits the Middle East ***
The Talos is definitely clocking up it's frequent flyer miles. As you have heard in previous newsletters, since the release of the rig it has been in use right across Europe. This past month saw the Talos make a trip to the sandy deserts of Egypt where it was used on six different locations including in a wheat field, orange grove and a busy construction site set in Cairo. Motion Control Europe are enjoying all the benefits of the Talos including a lot more rental opportunities. The rig has proved to be extremely popular with production companies due to its compact, light-weight design, its speed of set up and ability to fit through a standard doorway. Alex De Heus from Motion Control Europe said, its light-weight design has also reduced shipping costs opening up an International market for the Talos to go anywhere in the world. It is not yet an inflatable rig, but I am sure Mark Roberts is working on one. For more information on the Talos click here or contact us info@mrmoco.com
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The release of
the Animoko Rig *** Mark Roberts Motion Control is pleased to announce the completion and delivery of the first Animoko rig to La Cambre, the Belgian School of Visual Arts, for their Animation Department. (click here to visit the La Cambre website) The Animoko rig was named by Kommer Kleijn, the VFX Cinematographer who came to us with the request and collaborated on the specification and design of the product, and as the name implies it is designed specifically for animation and table top shooting, where low cost and high precision are important but speed is not. Precision though is kept sufficient for the 2K cameras used in this application by the high quality ballscrews mounted in the telescopic columns and the Harmonic gearboxes used. The rig runs from Flair software and of course can be expanded to include up to 32 axes of motion. Another requirement that the school had was when not used the system be compact enough to fit through a door into a closet. Hence the Animoko can easily glide away using its floor castors. For more information on the Animoko Rig contact info@mrmoco.com
*** Need Rental Advice on Motion Control Equipment? *** In a recent survey conducted by Mark Roberts Motion Control we found that one of the services you wanted from us was advice and options of what to rent and where to rent motion control equipment from. We are more than happy to offer this service and answer any questions relating to rentals. You can always call us on +44 (0) 1342 334700 or email info@mrmoco.com Thank you for all those that participated in the survey, your opinions are important to us and how we best service you. *** Motion Control Tutorial on You Tube *** One of the most popular items on our showreel DVD has always been the Motion Control Tutorial from Camera Control Inc. Having seen the excellent MakinaFX Milo Basics Tutorial on You Tube (click here to see Makina FX Tutorial) which is in Turkish, we decided to add the English tutorial on line as well. It is split up into four parts due to its length but is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about motion control techniques. For the full DVD Other Milo users from Canada to Denmark have been adding their own showreels so be sure to check out these links too.
*** Recent Credits *** Here are a few of the many recent Feature Films that Mark Roberts Motion Control equipment has been used on:
The
Incredible Hulk |
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Have you done
something cool with motion control? Let us know.
*** Don't Forget the Moco Forum *** Remember everyone is welcome to become a free member of the online motion control forum. It's a great place to ask questions about motion control and how to get things done on set or off. We want to see this service get used as much as possible so join today. http://www.mocoforum.com |
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Do you know anyone else who should be getting
regularly informed about the industry? Let us know; we would be happy to
send them our newsletters or DVD Showreel - The 2006 Motion Control
Explained DVD. Email
showreel@mrmoco.com to request one. |
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