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Unleash new creative possibilities with the industries most powerful motion control system.
"Your team and the Bolt were amazing yesterday. The client was blown away. It truly elevated the creative to another level. “
Brian H. - Producer
What is Motion Control?
Motion control is a powerful filmmaking technique that lets you create precise, repeatable camera movements with robotic technology. By programming the camera’s path, you can achieve perfectly consistent shots, making complex movements and stunning visual effects possible—every time. Whether for VFX, product shots, or high-speed cinematography, motion control unlocks creative possibilities that traditional methods can’t match.
The Bolt is the industry leader in motion control with unmatched speed and precision. As the fastest high-speed motion control robot, it delivers frame-accurate repeatability, unlocking limitless creative possibilities. Designed for both studio and on-location shoots, the Bolt’s portability ensures you can capture stunning, dynamic shots anywhere.
BOLT HIGHLIGHTS & TECHNIQUES
Get the most out of the Bolt with these creative techniques.
Repeatable
Get the same frame-accurate shot every time. Over and over again.
Barrel Roll
Pick any point and rotate the camera on its nodal point for perfectly centered rotation.
Camera Orbit
Move perfectly in a circular rotation around a precise point in 3D space.
Target Tracking
Track your object with extreme precision, making any complex shot manageable, all in 3D space.
Portable
Lightweight design makes it easy to transport and set up in under an hour, whether on location or in the studio.
Lens Control
The fastest motors in the world keep precise control over focus, iris, and zoom.
Move Objects
Attach products, props, or lights to the Bolt and move them in front of a separate camera to create dynamic perspectives or effects.
Trigger
A trigger in sync with the Bolt can tell a turntable, servo, pneumatic component, DMX light and more to perform a task at an exact time every time.
Multi-Point Move
Create more dynamic products, food and detailed macro shots with ease and efficiency.
Timecode | Lighting
Trigger pneumatics, servo motors, sound tracks and DMX lighting effects all in the Bolt’s Flair software.
Scaling
Shoot a full size object or person and scale this to a miniature plate for a real life miniature effect.
Dynamic Motion
Pair the Bolt with a high-speed Phantom camera to achieve new perspectives in a slow motion shot.
Export CGI Files
Export the 3D positional data of a programmed move as a CGI file to create an incredibly efficient post workflow for your CGI artist. Works with software like Maya, Cinema4D, and 3D Max and more.
High-Speed Precision
From standstill to full high-speed motion and back to stop in seconds.
Time Lapse
Take incredible motion-controlled time-lapse shots.
SOFTWARE STANDARDS
Flair is the ultimate motion control software, delivering unmatched precision and control over camera movement. Capable of managing up to 500 axes, it seamlessly integrates with CGI workflows for a flawless production experience. As the driving force behind Bolt, Flair turns complex motion sequences into reality, giving you total creative freedom.
Schedule a Bolt Demo
Contact us to learn more about Bolt motion control rentals and schedule a demo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of using motion control when it comes to the post-production?
In post-production, the quality of the original footage is crucial, and motion control plays a key role in delivering that quality which translate in significant post-production cost savings. Often behind the scenes, motion control enables seamless integration of real-world footage with CGI and digital effects, creating flawless visual layers. While powerful post-production software gets much of the attention, it's the precise motion control footage that makes these effects possible.
Additionally, motion control makes it easy to export the camera trajectory and perspective to post-production tools, allowing for accurate, effortless integration of CGI elements like backgrounds and foregrounds. Without motion control, these high-end effects wouldn't be possible.
