Your daughter can’t make it to Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza or another mega music festival? Tell her to hold the tears. Moose Media’s new innovation – a motorized, remote-controlled camera dolly on casters – will help make her dorm room the best seat in the house.
The dolly runs on Hamilton’s high-performance nylon track wheels right in front of the stage, where it will capture all the action live for viewers streaming concerts online.
But unlike traditional cameras that require two operators – one to aim it and another to push it – Moose Media’s dolly keeps a low profile.
We can’t get into the specifics of how it’s wired (trade secrets), but smart engineering allows a single operator to control the dolly from a booth or bus away from the stage.
By running on Hamilton’s nylon track wheels, the dolly makes for a better, smoother picture. And one without sweaty camera dudes blocking the show.
Olympian aspirations
Concerts aren’t the only place you’ll find the dolly.
“We’re green lit for anything from TV shows to movies and even the Olympics,” said Ryan Elliott, owner of Moose Media Camera Cranes. “It can hit speeds up to 80 mph, so it’s perfect for races and high-octane shots.”
Elliott said Hamilton’s track wheels are critical for getting the perfect shot.
“We don’t have to worry about hitting snags, or wear spots that could make for a jagged, bumpy picture,” he said. “My engineering partner, Mike Pusatere, and I tested the dolly on carpet and it was still smooth as ice.”
The camera is set to make its debut later this summer. Until then, share this story with Jenny and you’ll be, like, the coolest parent ever.