Precision Engineering for Complex Camera Movements
The modern commercial landscape demands pixel-perfect repeatability. Whether you are shooting complex visual effects (VFX) plates that require frame-accurate overlays, high-speed fluid splashes, or seamless 360-degree product transitions, manual camera work falls short.
Designed and operated by an Emmy-winning Director of Photography, Haddenham Studio houses a fully integrated multi-axis motion control (MoCo) ecosystem. We eliminate the thousands of pounds in transport, setup, and rental house fees typically associated with robotics, providing a walk-in-ready, calibrated environment.
The Turnkey Advantage: Motion control rigs usually require a dedicated specialist transport day and hours of on-set calibrations. At Haddenham Studio, our systems are housed on-site and fully integrated into our pre-rigged wireless DMX lighting environment.
Our Motion Control & Robotics Hardware
1. Dragonframe 12-Axis Synchronized System
Control your camera, slider, pan/tilt head, and lens data via the industry-standard Dragonframe system.
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Supports up to 12 axes of simultaneous, synchronised movement in real-time or frame-by-frame modes.
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Perfect for mixing live-action video plates, scale shifts, and high-end stop-motion animation.
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Features real-time playback capabilities allowing directors to preview the exact spatial camera path instantly before rolling.
2. SlideKamera & eMotimo Heavy-Duty Ecosystem
Our core motion rigs utilize professional SlideKamera linear tracking hardware paired with eMotimo Spectrum ST4 multi-axis heads.
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Sub-millimeter tracking accuracy for extreme macro reveals and focus-critical tabletop shots.
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Programmed pan, tilt, slide, and wireless lens motors (focus/iris/zoom) running concurrently.
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Smooth, jitter-free movement engineered specifically to handle modern cinema camera payloads.
3. Truss Twister Spinning Orbit Rig
For dynamic, wrap-around packaging reveals and commercial fluid movements, we feature a custom Truss Twister Spinning Rig.
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Engineered to execute flawless 360-degree orbits around stationary subjects.
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Can be utilized to spin high-end products smoothly at controlled, repeatable velocities while the camera captures macro details.
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Eliminates uneven hand-held or lazy-susan micro-jitters on cosmetics, electronics, and food packaging.
Why VFX & Commercial Producers Choose Haddenham Studio
Unmatched Cost Efficiencies
A standard London motion control package requires a dry studio hire, a massive camera kit rental, an external MoCo kit rental, and a specialist technician—frequently totaling over £2,500/day. Haddenham Studio includes our elite space, pre-rigged wireless DMX lighting, and our advanced camera robotics infrastructure for a flat £850 per 10-hour day.
High-Speed Network Connectivity
Equipped with ultra-fast fiber internet, our studio floor supports high-end remote workflows. Send real-time camera monitor feeds via ClearView or Zoom directly to advertising agencies or VFX supervisors anywhere in the world for immediate sign-off.
100% Sustainable Infrastructure
Haddenham Studio is EPC ‘A’ rated and runs entirely on 100% renewable energy. Your production team can flawlessly log our data to meet stringent network albert sustainability certification criteria.
Motion Control Comparisons
| Feature / System | SlideKamera + eMotimo | Dragonframe 12-Axis | Truss Twister Rig |
| Primary Use-Case | Live-action tabletop, product reveals, smooth macro tracking. | Complex VFX compositing, stop-motion, multi-axis tracking. | 360° orbits, product spinning, dynamic packaging passes. |
| Max Axis Sync | 4 to 6 Axes | Up to 12 Axes simultaneously | Continuous rotation |
| Real-Time Playback | Yes | Yes (via Slidelink Pro protocols) | Continuous Velocity |
| Lens Control | Integrated wireless focus/iris | Programmed step-by-step | Independent manual/wireless |
| Best Suited For | Cosmetics, Food, Beverage tech | VFX plates, Animation, High-end ads | Packshots, Electronics, Luxury goods |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 12-axis motion control system used for?
A 12-axis motion control system allows a film crew to synchronise up to 12 distinct mechanical movements—such as camera tracking, pan, tilt, roll, focus, iris, zoom, and turntable rotation—simultaneously. This guarantees absolute repeatability for complex VFX plates, scaling shots, and stop-motion animation.
Can I run live-action video shoots on your Dragonframe rig?
Yes. Our SlideKamera and eMotimo hardware utilising the Dragonframe system supports real-time playback protocols. This means you can programme a highly complex, sweeping camera path and execute it at normal production speeds for live-action video and high-speed tabletop captures.
Is the motion control equipment included in the studio day rate?
Yes. Unlike traditional commercial studios that treat camera robotics as a highly expensive add-on, our core eMotimo, SlideKamera, Truss Twister, and programming infrastructures are integrated components of our flat-rate, all-inclusive studio package.
