Motion control rig rental
Repeatable, programmed camera moves from robot arms and rigs. Shops in this directory list systems such as Milo, Bolt, Kuper and Technodolly. Moving Shot lists 10 vendors across 6 states.
What is a motion control rig?
- Repeatable, programmed camera moves from robot arms and rigs. Shops in this directory list systems such as Milo, Bolt, Kuper and Technodolly. Source: Moving Shot listings (vendor sites)
When it is used
- Technodolly-style telescopic systems are camera cranes, so Bulletin #25 applies to their setup and operation. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Typical crew
- Camera cranes should be built and run by properly trained personnel after reading the manufacturer's manual. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Safety notes
- Use an exclusion zone during operation so only people needed for the shot are near the rig. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Motion control rigs vendors
Camera Control
Santa Monica, CA
Milo, Bolt, and other motion-control rigs for commercials, music videos, film, and live events.
- Motion control
Pacific Motion Control
Santa Clarita, CA
Technodolly, Kuper motion control, Graphlite, and Aerohead / Talon repeatable heads.
- Motion control
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
JibTex
Dallas, TX
Technocrane 22+ with programmable head, arm, and lens moves.
- Technocrane
- Motion control
New Mexico Film Rentals
Albuquerque, NM
50-foot Supertechnocrane plus stabilized and non-stabilized remote heads. Site also lists camera cars and motion control.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
- Camera cars
- Motion control
Cranium
Sylmar, CA
MovieBird and Scorpio telescopic cranes, remote heads, and an in-house electric camera car.
- Technocrane
- Remote heads
- Camera cars
- Motion control
Quinn MoCo
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta motion-control shop listing Bolt, Bolt Jr+, and Milo rigs.
- Motion control
Rambow Studio
New York, NY
MRMC Bolt, Bolt-X, Bolt Jr+, and Milo robots from a Flatiron studio.
- Motion control
ARM Moco
Dallas, TX
Dallas motion-control shop with an MRMC Bolt Jr+ on track.
- Motion control
LA Cinema Robotics
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Bolt, Bolt Jr+, and Bolt Mini motion-control robots.
- Motion control
Bono Motion
Miami, FL
Miami rental of an MRMC Bolt Jr+ on track.
- Motion control
Related rig types
Questions
Questions
- Where can I rent a motion control rig?
- Moving Shot lists 10 vendors that publish motion control rigs on their own sites, based in California, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, New York, Texas.
- What motion control systems are listed?
- Listings name Milo, Bolt, Kuper and Technodolly systems, each checked against the vendor's own site.