Based in Basingstoke, LG Motion Ltd design, develop and manufacture motion control technology components and systems to meet the exacting requirements a wide range of applications.
The film and animation industry
Ensuring the safe deployment and operation of expensive film equipment on the set and in the studio is an absolute must today. The extensive use of animation and graphic techniques in the design and production of films puts very high demands on the performance of motion control products used in the process. Above all, the equipment must ensure safe operation for all involved in the process.
Let us take a look at a camera tracking application for which LG designed and manufactured a solution:
The customer required a number of products, including a 2.5m travel linear slide to be used as a camera tracker specifically:
- The animators required a number of different scan camera trackers (600, 1200 & 2400mm).
- Each tracker needed a position counter, vital for accurate scene retakes.
- The slides should be able to be positioned safely upside down.
The engineers at LG Motion produced a solution with the following characteristics and features:
- A structure consisting of a robust MiniTec framework incorporating an LG Motion system.
- Custom positioner with a 2.5m travel.
- Position counter.
- Adjustable levelling feet.
Products Used
- MiniTec framework.
- High precision linear guide rails.
- Stepper motor driven using a ballscrew system.
LG Motion also had to ensure that the complete system could be designed and produced in just a matter of weeks and of course represent best value for money using standard products wherever possible.
Benefits of the tracker:
- Enables the animator to freely & accurately move camera safely over 2.5m whilst filming.
- Position counter enables accurate positioning for retakes of scene.
Solution
The LG Motion Team can look to over 100 years of cumulated service and experience in providing the right motion control products for the needs of the customer.
For more information on how LG Motion can help you please contact us:
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 365600
