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Remote acquisition technology is transforming the way broadcasters and content creators capture and deliver high-quality content.

The industry has moved from manual jibs to automated ones, and so should you! Learn more about how MRMC created the AJS to fulfil a customer’s request for a fully automated arm controlled using the Polymotion Chat solution and our limited-time trade-in promotion so you can upgrade your jibs for an AJS-2.

In live news broadcasts, capturing every camera angle is essential for powerful storytelling and engaging content. MRMC Broadcast excels in providing innovative motion control tools and robotic solutions to achieve this goal. With a heritage of over 50 years, MRMC collaborates with top broadcasters like ESPN and FOX News to enhance production value and efficiency. From automated StudioBot robotic arms to versatile AFC robotic heads, MRMC's solutions deliver precise, dynamic camera movements. Whether for studio sets, sports, or election coverage, MRMC helps design workflows that boost creative output and meet diverse broadcasting needs.

When MRMC acquired Agile Remote Cameras (ARC), we knew we were onto something special. The ARC-UHD, the latest addition to the ARC family, is designed to be tougher and more reliable than ever before. Featuring a fully ingress-protected design, integrated wiper solution, and best-in-class sensor, it excels in outdoor applications. With seamless integration options and support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) workflows, the ARC-UHD is perfect for live sports, reality TV, and challenging environments.

Discover the AFC-180+, a pinnacle in robotic camera technology originally designed for Formula E. With speeds surpassing 180°+ per second, this sleek device offers unparalleled agility. Equipped with a built-in slip ring for seamless rotation, it excels in high-speed sports environments, enabling precise camera synchronization and virtual graphics integration. Despite its motorsport origins, the AFC-180+ is gaining traction in rental houses for its versatile performance, from studio setups to live events. Integration is seamless with the Mark Roberts Protocol and an accessible API.

The new partnership will officially bring together MRMC’s robotic hardware products and Pixelscope’s advanced tracking and autonomous producing software to create a market-leading, end-to-end remote acquisition and production workflow solution, taking sports production to a new level.

Renting camera robotics for field-based sports production can significantly enhance the quality and versatility of video coverage. Camera robotics offer the ability to capture dynamic shots, track fast-paced action, and provide unique perspectives that may be challenging with traditional camera setups.

When it comes to producing broadcast-quality productions for events, houses of worship and corporate AV, there are several key bits of equipment that help create a look that viewers of traditionally produced television programming would expect to see. One of the most important of them is the jib.

Broadcasters use robotic arms to enhance their live broadcasts by benefiting from the arm's space-saving design, automated movement, precision, and adaptability to virtual sets. Compared to traditional jibs, customers can leverage this advanced technology, and deliver visually engaging content with greater efficiency and ease.

MRMC Broadcast has developed a new approach that allows you to add camera motion to teleportation: to seamlessly bring remote talent into your shot or studio by creating a single moving camera shot synchronised across multiple locations.

Central to any successful PTZ production solution is the ability to integrate any combination of PTZ cameras and rails / jib solutions. Connectivity within the system is key, as it allows you to build systems with scale while separating control interfaces.

Introducing camera motion and automated robotics into this workflow offers a different way to approach and manage growing productions. Integrating this technology isn’t as complicated or expensive as one might think. Immediately, camera robotics help production teams expand interest while delivering practical benefits, particularly when integrating with PTZ cameras.

As a follow on from the launch Thursday Sessions event which took place in December, Gravity Media the world leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services hosted the second networking night to bring the industry’s broadcast, film and TV community together at their Manchester home in the centre of town at the ABC Buildings, Enterprise City.

We have brought our innovative technology to Pro-AV and Broadcast to elevate your PTZ production with our automated camera tracking and robotics solutions. Free up your production and operation teams with our Polymotion Chat subject tracking, and dd dynamic movement with our range of rail and jib solutions.

Attendance at ISE and additional reseller appointments mark continued growth for MRMC Broadcast.

At MRMC we want to ensure our customers can make use of our kit, regardless of the project and its scope. That's why we offer rental and leasing in addition to purchase. 

Traditional camera tracking systems add complexity and often has ongoing costs. Using X-Y tracking is a cost-effective alternative and has been built in to our product range, including the TRH-1 Track Robotic Head.

While MRMC continually expands on their product range, the QRS (Quiet Rail System) has always been a favourite among customers who are attempting a more creative production, and to provide their viewers with a more appealing and engaging experience

The HOW selected two MRMC AFC 100 heads which have been integrated into the eight-camera setup, along with our Multi-Head Controller (MHC) user interface.

One of the lesser-known features of MRMC's Polymotion Chat automated tracking system is the ability to daisy-chain multiple systems together for large infrastructure installations.

AFP, who has a partnership with Nikon, installed the Z 9 for the first time in MRMC’s underwater robotics. By operating it in conjunction with the remote-control Nikon NX Field, impressive underwater photography was taken.

Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), a Nikon company, signals its intent to penetrate the broadcast market at scale with a substantial presence at four major international trade shows this month.

With the pandemic expediting remote workflows, interest for camera robotics technology is growing very rapidly. The use cases for robotics across outside broadcast, studios, and even in houses of worship applications are growing, and so is the confidence and understanding in how robotics fit into the bigger picture.

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.

Simplify your workflow, boost efficiency and increase productivity – sounds like a dream, right?

As we’ve mentioned in previous editions of the broadcast blog, the MRMC Broadcast team has been working with the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL), who are responsible for organising and marketing German professional football. Using Polymotion Player (our automated player tracking system), we enabled the Bundesliga to automatically track and follow an individual star player.

One of the recurring points of discussion that has come up during some of the recent demos of our broadcast studio products has been from customers who currently own a jib, asking if I own a jib, why would I even think about using a robotic arm?

We have just released version 2.7 of Polymotion Chat, this is the first significant version release since I joined the company and it’s been interesting to see all the little things that have gone into getting it to this point.

During the 2020/21 football season, the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) is trialling Polymotion Player to track individual players while they’re on the field.