Talos Motion Control Rig

Talos is a medium sized rig designed for easy, portable motion control – making it ideal for location work. Half the weight of the larger Milo rig, the Talos still offers a wide operating envelope, making it a good alternative for shoots where space or transport is a factor.

Track
3
Metres per sec
Camera Payload
40
KG
Max Camera Height
3.4
Metres

Key Features

Access all areas

Able to access areas that other motion control rigs might struggle to, the Talos is small enough to pass through standard sized doorways, without dismantling, to enable easy filming in small buildings and confined spaces, even when operating on rails.

Flexible operation

For flexibility, the Talos Utilises MRMC’s Ulti-Head, which has the option to be under- or over-slung, helping achieve maximum or minimum lens heights.

Additionally, you can use the Ulti-Head as a standalone Motion Control or Remote Head. Controlled by our powerful Flair motion control software, Talos is easy to use and integrates well with CGI software.

Extremely Portable

Designed to operate equally well in the studio or on location, the Talos is an extremely portable rig that can be set up by two people and prepared for action in under an hour when shipped in its principal parts. Operating on rigid Moy 620 track or even better the Precision Dolly Rail, it is not only easy to set up but its narrow width allows filming in restricted spaces.

Flexible Motion Control Head

The Talos accommodates a wide range of cameras both digital and film. The head can be used as an independent motion control or remote head unit, giving more flexibility to the system.

Feature Highlights

CGI INTERFACE

Working through Flair, the Talos integrates smoothly with a wide variety of industry standard 3D and CGI packages

PORTABLE

Given the Talos is lightweight and portable, it is ideal for both studios or on location

FAST SETUP TIME

Can be set up by two people and prepared for action in under an hour!

REMOVABLE ROBOTIC HEAD

The Ulti-Head can be removed and operated as a standalone Remote Head

MANUAL OR REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Hand wheels or Panbars for recording the movement of individual axes

EXPANDABLE AXES

The Talos has 8 axes, expandable to 32

Specifications

  • OPERATING ENVELOPE
    • Lift Range of Travel
      2.1m
    • Lift Drive Mechanism
      Precision Ball Screw
    • Track Section
      2’ Precision Bearing Dolly Rail
    • Track Drive Mechanism
      Rack & Pinion
    • Camera Payload
      40kg / 22Ilbs
    • Power Requirements
      Single Phase 110-240VAC 50-60HZ
    • Ridge Width
      706mm, (Fits through standard doorways)
  • RIG PERFORMANCE
    • Track
      3m Per Second
    • Lift
      +3.4m to -.5m @ 1m per second at camera
    • Rotate
      Unlimited @ 70° per second
    • Pan
      Unlimited @ 120° per second
    • Tilt
      Unlimited @120° per second
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Controllers

  • FLAIR
  • HANDWHEELS
  • PAN BARS
  • HAND HELD BOX
  • Focus/Iris Controller
  • ZOOM CONTROLLER
 

FLAIR

Frame your shot and accurately record manual camera movements for repeated playback with the MSA-20 Handwheels. The MSA-20 is a convenient, easy-to-use, portable alternative to using the Flair Motion Control software.

 

HANDWHEELS

Frame your shot and accurately record manual camera movements for repeated playback with the MSA-20 Handwheels. Compatible with all MRMC Motion Control heads, including the popular Ulti-Head, the MSA-20 is a convenient, easy-to-use, portable alternative to using the Flair Motion Control software.

 

PAN BARS

A natural and intuitive way of controlling a motion control head, Pan Bars can be used in isolation or conjunction with other axis controllers, and movements can be recorded and accurately played back as required.

 

HAND HELD BOX

The Hand Held Box, or Jog Box, is a remote unit that connects to a Flair controlled rig, giving the user the freedom to move around the studio when inputting moves. Users can configure the Hand Held Box to individual requirements.

 

Focus/Iris Controller

Gain accurate manual control of the focus and aperture of your lens. Use the Focus/Iris Controller together with the MSA-20 Handwheels or Flair Motion Control software to record and playback lens movements.

 

ZOOM CONTROLLER

Manually control the focal length of your lens with the Zoom Controller. Use together with the MSA-20 Handwheels or Flair Motion Control software to record and playback the zoom motion.

Accessories

  • BLOOP LIGHTS
  • FOCUS/IRIS/ZOOM/ZOOM LENS CONTROL MOTORS
  • PRESTON/ARRI/C-MOTION INTERFACES
  • TRIGGERS BOX
  • SYNC CABLES
 

BLOOP LIGHTS

Use Bloop Lights to mark specific frames with a bright flash of light during shooting. The ‘blooped’ frame enables editors to match up angles from a multi-camera shoot quickly.

 

FOCUS/IRIS/ZOOM/ZOOM LENS CONTROL MOTORS

Playback programmed moves or record manual lens movements for later playback with these precision-machined, highly accurate lens control motors. Compatible with wide a variety of types and sizes of lenses.

 

PRESTON/ARRI/C-MOTION INTERFACES

Turn Preston, Arri or C-Motion Focus, Iris and Zoom remote wireless units into a full motion control system with the APFIZ unit. Each APFIZ unit can handle three separate motors and allows Flair to record any movements made using the wireless controller.

 

TRIGGERS BOX

Connect of your external equipment, such as lights, to the Flair Motion Control software using the Triggers Box. This simple solution allows you to trigger all of your equipment through Flair, giving you full, accurate control of every aspect of your shoot.

 

SYNC CABLES

Connect the rig or Flair software to the different types of camera to enable control of on/off, synchronisation and other camera functions.

Track Options

Precision Bearing Rail

Designed to not bend or twist during any motion or acceleration/deceleration, the Precision Bearing Rail is the best track to use with the Talos. It’s inherent rigidity and straightness provides the ultimate stable platform for the Talos, allowing for high-accuracy at speed, even over uneven ground.

Available in 1.2, 1.8 and 3 metre sections.

 

Lightweight Bearing Rail

Delivering higher levels of performance than industry standard dolly rails, the Lightweight Bearing Rail is lighter and more portable than the Precision Bearing rail and can be taken apart if necessary for easy transportation.

Available in 1.6, 1.8 and 3 metre sections which can be joined together to produce an unlimited length of track.

 

Videos about Talos

Mark Roberts Motion Control