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Moco Blog
January 23, 2025
Servant — Behind the flames
The Servant series finale brought the show to a dramatic and visually stunning close. This blog takes a behind-the-scenes dive at how The Garage used the Bolt in tangent with the MRMC Tracker App to deliver a 360° fiery sequence that combined fluid handheld motion with frame-accurate motion control.
Moco Blog
December 20, 2024
MRMC 2024 Wrapped
2024 was a standout year for MRMC, defined by exciting product launches, prestigious awards, and a whirlwind of trade shows. In this special blog post, we look back at the highlights and share a message from our CEO, Assaff Rawner, to celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments.
Moco Blog
December 10, 2024
How Robotface Redefined Motion Control With The Cinebot Mini
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible work our mates from down under at Robotface. At the start of the year, we approached them with an exciting challenge: as one of the first clients to receive a Cinebot Mini, we asked them to explore seven unique use cases that would push the boundaries of what’s possible with motion control, and its safe to say, Robotface rose to the occasion.
Moco Blog
November 6, 2024
Powerful Tools for Next Level Virtual Production with Steve Giralt
This IBC panel session spotlighted Steve Giralt, the renowned DP and Director from NYC's The Garage, as he delved into his innovative use of MRMC robotics and RED cameras in virtual production. Assaff Rawner, CEO of MRMC, and Dan Duran from RED shared expert insights on the groundbreaking applications of their products in the evolving industry, while Milo Hancock from Disguise provided an in-depth overview of Disguise's cutting-edge virtual production technology.
Moco Blog
October 23, 2024
Why I Chose the Cinebot Mini
The Cinebot Mini is revolutionising motion control for filmmakers, offering portability, precision, and efficiency at an affordable price. Weighing just 200 lbs (90kg) when assembled, it’s compact enough for a small crew to transport and set up in under an hour. Its lightweight design allows you to easily move it across the set, maximizing the number of shots per day—crucial for production efficiency.
Moco Blog
August 12, 2024
Welcome to MRMC Academy
We're delighted to announce the launch of our new series, the "MRMC Academy" - your one-stop shop for all things motion control. Starting with the basics and advancing to more complex topics as you become more familiar with the field, this series acts as a user-friendly guide that answers your questions in a clear and accessible format.
Moco Blog
August 5, 2024
The Third Slow Mo Guy
For the past few years, Gav and Dan, aka The Slow Mo Guys, have taken their mind-blowing slow-motion experiments to a whole new level with their secret weapon: the Bolt. Join us as we celebrate their epic slow-motion journey with this compilation of their best moments, showcasing the magic of high-speed filming in action.
Moco Blog
July 11, 2024
The Super Milo: Where Precision Meets High Speed
MRMC today announced the release of the Super Milo, where macro precision meets high speed. Set to launch this July, the Super Milo promises unparalleled, repeatable camera movements, continuing to revolutionise visual effects creation and solidifying its place as an essential tool for modern cinematographers
Moco Blog
June 17, 2024
30 Years of the Milo
2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of MRMC as it is 30 years since we launched the groundbreaking Milo motion control rig back in 1994. It has become the industry standard for precise and repeatable camera movements in film and television production. The Milo broke the mould of traditional motion control systems as it introduced new advanced robotics that allowed for more complex, repeatable camera moves with higher precision than had been seen before. Stable enough for macro work, and fast enough for live-action shooting, it has remained a game-changer in the film industry.
Moco Blog
April 24, 2024
Zack Snyder and The Slow Mo Guys capture 300-inspired shot with Bolt C
Esteemed director Zack Snyder teamed up with YouTube sensations — The Slow Mo Guys, to capture a dramatic slow-motion shot inspired by 300. Using the Bolt Cinebot, they aimed to hit an apple with a cricket bat in Snyder's signature style. Snyder talks about the challenges he encountered while filming slow motion for 300, including using multiple cameras and a beam splitter for zoom effects. Today, the Bolt Cinebot simplifies this process, providing high-speed precision for smooth, real-time shots.
Moco Blog
April 15, 2024
Cinebot Max Unveiled At NAB Show
With the arrival of NAB Show, the Cinebot Max has made its grand debut to the world after being revealed little over a week ago. Boasting an increased payload, reach and range of motion compared to the Cinebot Mini, the Max is set to take the show by storm. We're showcasing the Cinebot Max as part of "The Unreal Ride", giving you the chance to be among the first ever to be captured by it, with the added perk of taking home your own personalised movie.
Moco Blog
March 7, 2024
Robotface Put The Cinebot Mini To The Test
Robotface recently added the Cinebot Mini to their toolkit, harnessing its user-friendly and portable motion control to enhance their workflow. They initially put it to the test in an outdoor shoot in Lorne, taking advantage of its impressive 10-hour battery life. Soon after, Robotface put the Cinebot Mini on track for a shoot with Creamsource, capturing their new Vortex lights range in stunning slow motion and finish off with a heartfelt homage to the original Star Wars trilogy.
Moco Blog
December 5, 2023
The Slow Mo Guys Explode Gold in a Vacuum at 80,000FPS
The Slow Mo Guys used the Bolt Cinebot to capture extreme pressure changes on gold in a vacuum chamber in stunning slow motion. Gav and Dan steadily increased the frame rate until they reached an astounding 80,000 frames per second to reveal the most intricate details of the gold's disintegration.
Company News
September 28, 2023
IBC Show 2023 — Unveiling Innovative Robotic Solutions
We had a fantastic IBC Show in Amsterdam, launching a range of new robotics and solutions across both Film & Commerical and Broadcast.
Moco Blog
August 30, 2023
Get Moving with the MRMC Tracker App
Turn your phone into a director's viewfinder, frame shots, record moves, and export actions effortlessly.
Moco Blog
July 31, 2023
Introducing the New Cinebot Mini
We are excited to unveil the new Cinebot Mini, a compact, lightweight, live-action camera robot that gives users full manual control over camera positions — making complex motion control movements simple!
Moco Blog
June 23, 2023
High-Speed Robotics Showreel
Watch our Spring showreel showcasing a variety of content filmed using state-of-the-art MRMC robotics and high-speed Cinebot systems.
Moco Blog
May 22, 2023
TIM — A Short Film Made By Robots
We're excited to release our highly anticipated short film, "TIM," (The Invisible Man), created in collaboration with 6 Degrees Romania.
Moco Blog
April 28, 2023
NAB 2023 Post Show Unreal Ride
We're thrilled to share highlights from this year's NAB Show where we showcased a range of robotics, including The Unreal Ride in the Central Lobby, and unveiled a new generation of broadcast solutions in the Central Hall.
Moco Blog
March 29, 2023
The Slo Mo Guys slow it down with Bolt on BBC
The Slow Mo Guys made a recent appearance on the BBC to reveal the secrets behind their stunning slow-motion footage.
Moco Blog
March 13, 2023
Advanced Training Moco Summit New York
Moco operators from across the globe convened in New York for the first-ever Advanced Motion Control Training Summit.
Moco Blog
February 14, 2023
Showcse A Flair For Innovation
MRMC was recently featured in Computer Graphics World, where CEO Assaff Rawner reflects on the history of motion control and the continued evolution of Flair.
Moco Blog
January 31, 2023
Unreal Ride Kicks off 2023 at CES Show, Las Vegas
Nikon kicked off the year with a fantastic stand at CES in Las Vegas, and we were excited to be part of it, with the Unreal Ride.
Broadcast Blog
January 18, 2023
The unconventional versatility of camera robotics
In this feature, Assaff Rawner, CEO, talks through how the versatile nature of camera robotics is causing widespread adoption across a diverse range of industries.
Moco Blog
December 16, 2022
High Speed Robotics Winter Showreel
We are excited to showcase our Winter robotics showreel, focusing on some brilliant through-the-lens, high-speed work captured by the Bolt Cinebot Range.
Moco Blog
November 28, 2022
Robotface Road Tests the MRMC Tracker App
The moco experts down under at Robotface released a great video demonstrating the MRMC Tracker App in action. Until now, Robotface used the app for only tracking cameras but was also keen to test out its ability to be useful in tracking other movements also related to a shot.
Moco Blog
October 3, 2022
Top 7 Flair Features — By Matt Snelling
Our resident Flair expert and lead software developer, Matt Snelling, was recently posed the question, “what are your top features in Flair?”
Moco Blog
August 31, 2022
So Good it's Unreal — MuShang VP Studio
The incredibly talented MuShang team over in Shanghai have been creating fantastic content in their virtual production studio, since it recently opened, and released a jaw-dropping showreel demonstrating their recent work and showcasing the creative capabilities of the studio and team.
Moco Blog
July 20, 2022
Steve Giralt and the Slow Mo Guys
With over 14 million Youtube subscribers, 'The Slow Mo Guys' partnered up with motion control expert and esteemed CEO of The Garage, Steve Giralt to create a cool stunt that was captured using the Bolt X.
Moco Blog
May 19, 2022
The Unreal Ride — Takes Centre Stage at NAB Show
Our head is still spinning from the incredible reaction we got last month at NAB Show with our Unreal Ride exhibit in the central lobby with partner Vū Studio! It was great to be back at trade shows and to see our clients, partners, and a tremendous amount of new faces; captivated by the endless possibilities of motion control and virtual production.
Moco Blog
January 19, 2022
High Speed Robotic Showreel 2022
Starting the New Year, we wanted to share a new high-speed showreel, featuring a collection of fantastic robotics work. The reel demonstrates a range of high-speed systems, including Bolt™ Jr+, Bolt™, Bolt X, and the Bolt Mini Model from some of the top moco operators and production companies around the world, including Mushang, RiTE Media, Steve Hirsch, LÉMA Slow, The Garage, To Be Production, Vū Studios, Axsix, Viramontes, Reflex Motion Control to name just a few.
Moco Blog
November 20, 2021
World's first MRMC Europe Moco Event
Following up the huge success of the first ever motion control dedicated event in New York, only a few months later on the 6th November we hosted the world’s first motion control Europe event, held at MStudio in Paris.
Broadcast Blog
November 15, 2021
Triple Award Win For Bolt Jr+ And Polymotion Chat
NAB Show announced this week that both Bolt Jr+ and Polymotion Chat won 2 awards for ‘Best new Technologies’ in the ‘Camera, support, control & accessories’ categories at the 2021 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards.
Moco Blog
September 20, 2021
Why Manmade Media Chose MRMC Robotics
We are excited to share this testimonial from production company Manmade Media, talking about why they chose MRMC robotics for their work.
Moco Blog
August 20, 2021
5 Key Motion Control Techniques To Capture Incredible Shots
Creating visually spectacular shots isn’t easy, it takes time, preparation, lighting and kit to just name a few of the basics. Then there is the vision, how the Director wants to visualise the story being told.
Moco Blog
July 22, 2021
High-Speed Cinebot Reel – Summer 2021
It is that time of year where we round up a collection of high-speed work to showcase just a snippet of the incredible Bolt™ action from around the world. As usual, customers are producing brilliant high-speed action content, and we are spoilt for choice to show just a small selection of the incredible work being produced.
Moco Blog
April 16, 2021
Motion Control Monthly Round Up
Every month we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest & most awe-inspiring motion control that’s taking place across the globe using our award-winning camera robot robots and software as well as a look behind the scenes of some amazing shoots!
Moco Blog
March 16, 2021
Motion Control Monthly Round Up
Every month we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest & most awe-inspiring motion control that’s taking place across the globe using our award-winning camera robot robots and software as well as a look behind the scenes of some amazing shoots!
Moco Blog
February 19, 2021
Motion Control Monthly Round Up
Every month we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest & most awe-inspiring motion control that’s taking place across the globe using our award-winning camera robot robots and software as well as a look behind the scenes of some amazing shoots!