Ultihead Motion Control System

The Ultihead is a full featured motion control head with Pan, Tilt,Focus,Zoom and 2 Auxiliary servo axes as well as the capability of running all 3 stepper axes on the Arri 435 Advanced.  With its self contained electronics, it weighs in at only 50lbs, yet is capable of taking the largest 35mm cameras and zoom lenses. Running from battery or mains, it requires only a small control system to run it (in a 1550 Pelican case), there is no tower PC with this system.

The Ultihead is also available with a sled system to add track motion to it. Speeds up to 2.5 feet per second when run directly from the ultihead, and up to 10 feet per second with external amplifier. The ultihead will also shortly be available with its own control unit allowing it to work as a stand-alone remote head with memory functions. For full data go to the Mark Roberts Motion Control web site and look for Ultihead. View/Download the spec sheet here.

The Ultihead is the latest in precision motion control from the leading Motion Control vendor in the world. Using high speed Digital Signal Processing chips and compact electronics technology, the ultihead electronics can run all this in 1/10 of the space and weight of older technology

SFH 30

This small stepper driven head can handle HD cameras and even a Red. It is small quick and easy to use. It can be programmed and operated simply from the MSA20 Handwheels unit or connectd to the fully fledged flair system. Capable of Time Lapse of live action moves it is quickly becoming a favorite for Budget conscious Motion Control. Even more data here at Mark Roberts Motion Control

MSA 20 Controller

The MSA 20 Controller is a complete motion control system in one easy to use package. Capable of handling up to 12 axes of motion for simple record and play back. Normally connected to an ultihead of a 4 axis controller card, this unit can handle Track, Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus and More. Moves are recorded into Non-Volatile Memory as they are shot and can be played back immediately or weeks later. Off speed playback can also be done and for full moiton control effect, moves can be offloaded onto A Flair Computer for editing or other effects.

Libra III/Gemini System

Originally developed for a plate shot for Spider-Man, the Gemini/LibraIII interface system has proven to be a versatile, fully fledged motion control system. Running over a single control cable up to 1200 feet in length, this system can work on a camera crane, a tripod or suspended 150 feet in the air. Full control of Pan, Tilt and Roll from the standard libra controller, and Focus Zoom and Iris through the Preston can be recorded and then played back with all standard motion control editing capabilities.

Arri Head System

The Arri II geared head is used industry wide and will take a variety of cameras. By replacing the handwheels with timing pulleys, it is converted into a quiet motion control head. Using the adjustable gearing on the arrihead gives a wide range of available speeds. It is usually run in the lowest gear for maximum acceleration. Axis Pan Tilt Range +/- 1.5 Turns +/- 30 Degrees Speed 90 degrees/sec 60 degrees/sec Focus and Zoom as well as camera and iris control also available with the head package

Cam Remote Head System

A modified version of the famous 2 axis cam-remote head has fll slip rings on pan and tilt allowing virtually unlimited motion. The head cam be over slung or under slung as desired. Focus and Zoom also available through the slip rings.

Time Lapse

All of the above listed heads are fully motion control capable and can do time lapse shots with a variety of cameras. If however you do not need a full Motion Control head, and only need a simple time lapse system, please contact Zac Boggs at www.timelapsefootage.com