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MICRODOLLY was in studio with Director Adam Baxter and Producer Kevin Clark "We had a small crew for a music video shoot and didn't have the resources for moving heavy gear around Hollywood," said Clark. "The MICRODOLLY Jib easily fit in the trunk of our car. In the studio we mounted the Jib on a standard doorway dolly and used the Boom Extensions to increase the reach to both six and twelve feet. Even on a very tight budget, the MICRODOLLY Jib made it easy to get all the shots we wanted," concluded Clark. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in New York with Relay Productions and Director of Photography Richard Numeroff.
“The film shoot was for Grammy Award winning singer Wyclef Jean,” said Numeroff. “A jet, some girls and a band on the tarmac. All the elements for the music video for Everyday Is A Holiday! Artist Jeremy Blake was directing for Plum TV.” “Once again, our MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track System helped make the session go quick and smooth. It’s a brilliant bit of kit for shoots like this,” concluded Numeroff. |  |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Jay Holben. The footage was for a story comparing compositing software for American Cinematographer Magazine . Douglas Bankston, Associate Editor of A.C., was the Director. "We used the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track System to shoot the various moving background plates we needed for compositing," said Bankston. "We were working under a very tight schedule and the quick set-up time of the MICRODOLLY gear helped us finish on time with all the necessary coverage." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Rachel
Dunn shooting a P.S.A. Spot for Women in Film.
"We had a lot of set-ups to cover and we were
filming in extremely cramped and limiting
locations," Dunn said. "That's why we decided to
use the MICRODOLLY gear."
"The amazing thing about this equipment is that both the MICRODOLLY Jib and Camera Dolly System weigh less than our film camera and gear driven pan/tilt head! The portability and ease of set up makes it perfect for location work." |
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MICRODOLLY was in Torrance, California on location with Channel 3 for the live broadcast of the annual Armed Forces Day parade. "This parade is a great source of pride to the City," said Renard Ricks, Production Supervisor. "Naturally, we strive to make our coverage better each year and this time we used our new MICRODOLLY Power Head and Jib. The result was a whole new dimension to our coverage. The Power Head let us get shots and moves we had always wanted but could never accomplish until now. We also now own the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly System." |
| MICRODOLLY was out on location with Director of Photography Tom Tanquary
"I work most of the time for the "Dateline" program series for NBC," said Tanquary. "My MICRODOLLY Jib has been used in over 50 stand-ups and numerous B-roll shoots since I got it. While it's compact travel size and extreme light weight are enough to sell this Jib, its the folding counter-weight cage that puts it into the 'must have' category. We can use anything for counter weight. And we do!" |
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Richard Hiett is Director of Photography for the hit TV Series "History's Mysteries" with Arthur Kent on the History Channel. "We travel a lot," said Hiett. "This means the equipment that goes with us to location has to be as light as possible and as quick as possible to set up." "We own other jibs, but we always travel with our MICRODOLLY Jib because you can use anything for counter weight that will fit into the folding Weight Cage." |
| MICRODOLLY was shipboard with Director of Photography Tom Campbell. The High Definition shoot took place off the coast of South Africa not far from Capetown. Campbell specializes in marine wildlife photography.
"I live in the U.S., but ninety percent of my documentary work in the wildlife industry is outside of the U.S.," said Campbell. "I simply cannot afford to travel and work with equipment that is too cumbersome or too heavy. Because of it's light weight, yet sturdy construction and quick set up, the MICRODOLLY Jib is perfect for the kind of work we do." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Saint John, US Virgin Islands with Director of Photography, Henry Olko. The shoot was for CBS News "48 Hours".
"Gear does me no good sitting in my office when I travel," said Olko. "For this reason, size and weight are paramount. The MICRODOLLY Jib is extremely lightweight and compact and can be extended to an astounding 12-foot reach. This is a very well thought out piece of gear." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in London with Mark Holmes of PROKIT, a major supplier of gear for the video/film industry in England.
"I decided to try out the new MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Kit," Mark wrote. "It's a very stable rig and worked brilliantly on the Ferrari." Mark has decided to keep the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount. Unfortunately, he had to return the borrowed Ferrari. |
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MICRODOLLY was on the streets of New York City with Director of Photography Doug Weisman. The shoot was for Stonehaven Productions of Montreal.
"The scene called for a super-wide 16:9 image of a Bike Messenger and his POV rushing through city traffic," said Weisman. "The MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Kit and Clamps provided a secure camera platform which didn't take a great deal of time to set up. It was the perfect solution for this shot," concluded Weisman. ECS Video Systems in Boston supplied the MICRODOLLY gear. |
| MICRODOLLY was in the Bahamas on location with Air Sea Land Productions and Director of Photography Anthony Lenzo.
"ASL contracted to supply the gear and crew," said Lenzo. "The shoot was for the 'Splash TV' series for Nickelodeon."
"We had a schedule that called for four days of shooting in the ocean, in waterways, and in fresh water pools," said Lenzo. "We used our MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Kit to rig the underwater camera housings on a variety of high-speed watercraft." |
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MICRODOLLY went back in time with U.S.Army General Patton for the Military Channel series production titled "First Command". Wellar/Grossman Productions mounted the project. The Director of Photography was David Mesloh.
"This shoot required a number of set-ups on rough, uneven terrain," said Mesloh. "We used the new Ladder Dolly Kit from MICRODOLLY to mount the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track onto our standard grip ladder. We kept the rig assembled and simply moved it from scene to scene. This gave us a fast and easy way to dolly across streams and rocky ground to follow the action," concluded Mesloh. |
| MICRODOLLY was on the Hudson Bay
near the Arctic Circle, where Director of
Photography Rich Lerner spent eight weeks
filming life with an Invit tribe family.
"Temperatures were well below freezing much of the time," Rich said. "but the MICRODOLLY Jib worked perfectly and gave us some spectacular shots. And, with all the ice and stone around we never had to look very far for counter weight!" The production was for the "Living Edens" series for PBS. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with DP Gary Feblowitz.
"When time is short, portability is a must," said Feblowitz. "On a show like 'Rally Round the House' for the Discovery Channel, it's a challenge to keep production value high with a fast paced Reality TV schedule. For us, the answer was the MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head." "At first, I was skeptical about such a lightweight Jib carrying our heavy Sony F900 Cine Alta HD camera, but the MICRODOLLY rig worked really well," concluded Feblowitz. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in Georgia with Director of Photography John Godwin. The shoot was at the Home Depot Company corporate offices.
"Everyone was working in cubicles," Said Godwin. "So we used our jib to give us the elevation and angles we needed. We have the MICRODOLLY Power Head mounted on our Seven Jib. The combination works very well for us and producers love it!" concluded Godwin. The remote pan/tilt MICRODOLLY Power Head can also be mounted on Cinekinetic, Porta-Jib, Travoto, CamMate, Panther, EZ FX and Jimmy Jibs. |
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MICRODOLLY was on stage in Hollywood for a high-def movie shoot with Director Olatunbe Osunsanmi and his Director of Photography Yasu Tanida.
"Much of the action takes place in a mine shaft and cave we constructed on the stage," said Tanida. "Because of the tight quarters, we mounted the MICRODOLLY Jib with the Power Head on our studio dolly. This gave us the maximum flexibility of camera movement and position with our periscope lens," concluded Tanida. |
| MICRODOLLY went on location in the Aleutian Islands
with Director of Photography Bill McMillin
"This was a shoot for "Primetime" on the ABC
Television Network," Said McMillin. "The story was
about the tragic sinking of the fishing boat Arctic
Rose." "Since time was of the essence, having the MICRODOLLY Jib was a real asset. We were able to travel to this remote location, set it up using rocks for counterweight and get some very dramatic shots in a short stretch of time. The Jib was particularly useful doing the correspondent's stand-ups and the producer was really impressed with the footage," concluded McMillian. |
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Racing against the clock at the Connecticut Limerock
Speedway, Eric Silverstein of ECS Video Systems
used the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Kit to
attach a camera on a Porsche 911.
"Everything was mounted on the inside of the car and space was VERY limited," Silverstein said. "Between the seats and the seatbelt harness, it was really a tight fit. With the multiple three leg design of the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount, it made it possible to put the camera into a very small area. Speeds were up around 120 mph and the Mount worked great!" |
| MICRODOLLY was on location at the beach in Santa Monica, California for the Annual Twilight Dance festival series. This year, Cameraman Alan Pineda used the new MICRODOLLY Power Head and Jib to enhance the multi-camera shoot during the live coverage.
The MICRODOLLY Jib is ideal when working on a crowded stage because a weight cage holds the counterweight so that the Jib doesn't require a lot of floor space to operate. |
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A MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track System was on location with Australian Prime Minister John Howard for his "Talk to the Nation". Rohan Dadswell was Director of Photography.
As a shooter, Dadswell travels extensively for both production and news features. The MICRODOLLY System is so quick to set up that you can just keep it with you as you would your tripod. "I love this bit of gear!" said Dadswell. |
| MICRODOLLY on location with Chinese Television Director Du Shao (far left) as he prepares a scene for "New York Blues". A production of CCTV in China, the twenty show dramatic series is being shot in Beijing, Los Angeles, and New York.
Director of Photography Yi Zhou is shooting the series in 16x9 using the SONY HDCAM. "We have the MICRODOLLY Jib, Camera Dolly and MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Systems," said Mr. Yi. "Together they help us give our shows much more production value when we shoot on location." |
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Director and Producer Dennis Edwards recently
used the MICRODOLLY Jib mounted on the
MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track
System for a location shoot. "Cost effectiveness," Edwards said.
"combined with easy set up and transport were
all important." The music video starred
folk singer Marti Stevens.
Director of Photography Mark Dinicola shot the project in 16x9 with the Panasonic DVC PRO HD and liked the fluid movement the MICRODOLLY Systems gave them. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in Fiji with Cameraman Mal Hamilton and Director Sally Salmond of the Adventist Media Production Unit. The shoot was part of a program with singer Manuel Escourcio.
The Adventist Production Unit has been a MICRODOLLY owner/user for the past five years and has circumnavigated the globe producing both TV Specials and TV Series. The ultra-lightweight and compact size of the MICRODOLLY gear is a real benefit to crews who travel as much as this unit does. |
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MICRODOLLY on location at Saugus Raceway in California with Director Jeff Centauri as he gives instructions to the stunt drivers lined up for the next shot of his current feature project titled "Fear of Speed". The story is being shot in the Panasonic DVC Pro format. For additional camera stability, the three point MICRODOLLY Suction Mount is being used for the on-board car shots. Centauri Productions also owns both a MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and a MICRODOLLY Jib System. |
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MICRODOLLY went on location with Director Christy Brently and Director of Photography David West. The shoot was an awareness project for children with extreme sensitivity to sunlight. It was shot in 16x9 with the new Panasonic High Definition camera. With the MICRODOLLY Jib extended, West was able to get from ground level to fourteen feet above the playground. Much of the shoot took place at magic hour, so the quick set up and portability of the MICRODOLLY gear was a definite advantage. |
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Paul Seiter, President of the Wild West Motor
Company chose the MICRODOLLY Jib to add
production value to his new promotional video.
Mounting the Jib on the rear of the bike allowed him to shoot many different angles from a single mount as the bike moved through the countryside at speed. Check out www.wildwestmc.com for some of the most beautiful custom made motorcycles built. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in the Anza Borrego Desert of Arizona with Director of Photography Stuart Asbjornsen and Producer/Director John McDonald.
"We were shooting High Def with a small crew and had to hike to several remote locations to shoot indian pictographs," said McDonald. "The ultra-lightweight portable MICRODOLLY Jib let us get the dynamic shots we envisioned and still move from set-up to set-up with ease." |
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A MICRODOLLY Jib on location with Drew
Horton, V.P. of Burrud Productions, Inc. The
shoot was for one of the episodes of the "All
About Earth Science" television series.
"For over 45 years, Burrud Productions has been producing shows for television and home video distribution," said Horton. "Our in-house staff cameramen travel all over the world for reality and wildlife footage. For us, our MICRODOLLY Jib does double duty on location as well as in the studio." |
| MICRODOLLY went on location with Gary Glenn in Australia. Glenn describes himself as a Corporate Movie Maker. His work takes him around the world to create marketing, promotional and training videos.
"Because it's so light and portable, I use the MICRODOLLY Jib on almost every project that I do," says Glenn. "It's a fantastic piece of gear for giving our projects a bigger look. Clients know they are getting added value and can really see the difference on the screen." |
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MICRODOLLY went on location with a Defensive Driving class for teenagers. The shoot was sponsored by the Auto Dealers Association of Massachusetts.
Eric Silverstein of ECS Video Systems was in charge of rigging the vehicles. "Speeds were in excess of 50 mph with cameras positioned on the hood, trunk and rear door," said Silverstein. "The three cup design of the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount Kit really made it the perfect tool for a fast moving day that required a lot of set ups." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location with Cameraman Devin Curry and Director Tyrrell Shaffner (second from left) during the filming of "Different".
"The setting was a High School Prom dance and we had a lot of extras in the scene,"said Shaffner. "The MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head combination gave us the ability to quickly get a lot of angles and moves in a limited amount of time. The fast set up and light weight of this gear is a definite advantage." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in the Rocky Mountains with Producer Danny Grizzle. "My crew was documenting the results of the horrific wild fires that have plagued the Western United States recently," said Grizzle.
"Nothing like high altitude shooting a few feet
below the tree line to make you appreciate every ounce of weight savings in the ingenious design of MICRODOLLY gear. It is the optimal size for travel. "The client, my most important account," Grizzle continued. "He was utterly floored by the impact these Dolly shots delivered to the story's message." |
| Todd Johnson is an award-winning commercial
photographer whose clients include Toyota,
Harley-Davidson and Kodak just to name a few.
On location for a Coca-Cola shoot Johnson used the MICRODOLLY Jib mounted with a 35mm MOVIECAM to complete the behind the scenes look. The basic MICRODOLLY Jib starts at three feet and can be extended all the way to twelve feet. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location at a castle deep in the Black Forest of Germany with Director of Photography Brian Hawkins. The shoot was for AUDI.
"My clients have always been impressed at the concept of getting beautiful Dolly shots without the hassle of large crews and large amounts of set-up time," said Hawkins. "I purchased my MICRODOLLY Kit in 1997 and I've taken it all over the world. It's a great product." |
| MICRODOLLY was on-stage in Hollywood with
Director of Photography Larry Benedict.
"Because they're so focused on content, many
corporate clients don't often think about camera
movement," said Benedict. "Fortunately this
particular client knows that even subtle camera
moves can help engage the viewer."
"With this set up," continued Benedict, "we used the MICRODOLLY Curved Track to help us concentrate viewer interest on the demonstrator as we moved around her. It made a very effective shot." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Ira Raider. The shoot was for HBO SPORTS 50th anniversary salute to the American Corvette sports car.
"HBO was looking for that extra little bit of production value," said Raider. "So we used our ultra-light MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly to get some beautiful tracking shots." "I've been using the MICRODOLLY System for years now and when time and budgets are tight, it's one of the best productions tools available," concluded Raider. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Tom Zdunich. The shoot was for Dixie State College in St.George, Utah.
"One of the locations was in Snow Canyon," said Zdunich. "To get shots of people hiking the area, we packed in our gear and the MICRODOLLY about two miles up the canyon. We tracked on rock faces, trail heads and where ever we could see a good shot." "I don't know why every production house in the country doesn't have a MICRODOLLY." continued Zdunich, "It's really cool!" |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Alabama at the Southern Poverty Law Center with Director of Photography Rob Rainey. The shoot was for Firelight Media Productions.
"I used the Video Glasses which enabled me to monitor the camera regardless of my position while operating the MICRODOLLY Jib," said Rainey. "We used extra batteries and sandbags in the folding weight cage as counterweight." Rainey who hails from the Atlanta area also used his MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly for the shoot. |
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An infamous crimelord steals a noted artifact. A
striking beauty has her sights on stealing it back. She
is Jewel Raider, a A55 Films production.
On location in Hollywood, Jeff Centauri directs a
scene for his latest digital film. Centauri and his
partner Edy Ong describe their project as "a high-octane,
erotic action movie with incredible stunts and
furious fights."
"We own both a MICRODOLLY Jib and Dolly System," said Centauri. "Together they help give our films a lot more production value." |
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MICRODOLLY was on the streets of Los
Angeles with Robert Finley, Director of
Photography (behind the camera) and
Writer/Director Hugh Ross.
"The name of the project is 'Change for the Meter'," said Ross. "It's the story of a classic battle for one man's soul." "We used the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track System to give the scene a fluid look by tracking between the characters." continued Ross. "It gave us the desired look using only the absolute minimal number of crew." |
| MICRODOLLY was on board with Director of
Photography Anthony Lenzo and Air Sea Land
Productions.
"I just wanted to send you some pictures of our crews adventures using the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount," said Lenzo. "We have faith enough in the gear to mount 100,000 dollars worth of Sony F900 High Definition Camera on basically anything, even a running train." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Alaska with Home Run Entertainment. The shoot was for the Food Network. The Director of Photography was Jeff Freeman.
"The finished show looked like we had a large crew,
but we only had four people," said Freeman. "By
dollying during the host wraps, we were able to see
much more of the dramatic Alaskan glacier scenery in the
background."
"MICRODOLLY always adds that high-end look without the big time hassles," continued Freeman. "It's one of our favorite tools." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in Rome with
Producer/Director Duane Abler. "The High
Definition shoot was part of a series being
produced by Vision Media Productions."
'Quest for the Real Paul' is being shot on
locations where the Apostle Paul visited late in
the first century," said Abler. "From the
Mediterranean Island of Patmos to the main
plaza of the Vatican, the MICRODOLLY Jib,
Dolly and Suction Mount have made a huge
difference in the way we're shooting."
"The portability and ease of setup make these systems ideal for international travel," concluded Abler. |
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The MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly System was on location in Singapore with
Director of Photography Laurie K. Gilbert, SOC
of, "L'Image Cinematography."
"From boardrooms in Geneva to helicopters in Capetown and from dry-docks in Korea to the bridge of mega-container ships in Brussels, the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly did it all," said Gilbert. "It was a four week, seven country, global road warrior shoot. MICRODOLLY is so lightweight it can be taken and used effectively anywhere. This is an amazing piece of equipment!" |
| MICRODOLLY was out in the Galapagos Islands on location with Cinematographer Joseph Pontecorvo and Producer/Director Alison Ballance. The hi-def shoot was for a new wildlife series produced by Natural History New Zealand, Ltd and NHK.
"Each day, we were making wet landings ashore from small inflatable dinghies," said Ballance. "So, the compact size and light weight of the MICRODOLLY Jib and the Power Head were very important. The Jib was simple to set-up and easy to move around even in rough terrain. We used diver weight belts and rocks as counter-weight." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Hollywood for a shoot with Douglas Bankston. The shoot was a test review of the new A-Cam film camera. Bankston is the Associate Editor of American Cinematographer Magazine.
"As well as being a very serviceable primary camera,the A-Cam is perfect for squeezing into tight places," said Bankston. We used the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount to attach the camera to a Jeep Wrangler for the film test. This versatile Mount allowed us to place the camera inside and outside, even underneath the vehicle." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in the Loire Valley of France with Director/Cameraman Brian Hawkins. The shoot was for a Neiman Marcus Video News Release.
"Time and again, I've taken the MICRODOLLY all over the world," said Hawkins. "For a one man crew like myself, clients are impressed at getting Dolly shots without large amounts of set up time." "My MICRODOLLY Kit was purchased in 1997 at ShowBiz Expo and I take it with me everywhere." concluded Hawkins. "Thanks for such a great product." |
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MICRODOLLY was on board with Director of Photography Christian Schneider (far right) just off the coast of Thailand. The HDTV 16x9 shoot was for Chevron Texaco and included locations in Angola, Kazakhstan, England and Venezuela.
"The project was just riddled with difficult locations, from boats to deserts to jungles," said Schneider. "Each locale also demanded fast setups and it certainly put our lightweight MICRODOLLY Jib to the test. I'm happy to report MICRODOLLY came through despite muddy clay, salt water, 120-degree heat and some pretty mean baggage handlers." |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in the Cascade Mountains with Director of Photography Barry Gregg of Life Tree Studios. The shoot was for Mountain Safety Research.
"The climbing team carried in our film equipment and cold weather camping gear to about 3,000 feet above the snow line," said Gregg. "We pre-set in the afternoon and started filming at 4AM to catch the first bits of sun striking the peaks." "We could never have accomplished this shot without the light weight MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head." said Gregg, "It was the best solution." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Alabama with Director Jim Watt. The shoot was for the "Discoveries America" series.
"This is the only Coondog Cemetery in the world," said Watt. "There are some 175 dogs buried here and it's better kept than many people cemeteries." "We travel with our MICRODOLLY Kit with Curved and Straight Track, as well as our MICRODOLLY Jib. They are both invaluable in adding production value to our High Definition shoots," concluded Watt. |
| MICRODOLLY was on stage in Hollywood with Director of Photography Les Wisbrod and Producer Seth Krugliak.
"The commercial was for RITMO MVNDO watches," said Krugliak. "These are expensive, high-end products and our Director John Kovac very much wanted smooth, gliding camera movement on virtually every shot. That's why we used the MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and MICRODOLLY Jib." "We had an ample budget, but talent and time are always at a premium. This is especially true when you're going for a glamour look," concluded Krugliak. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Canada with Director of Photography Lincoln Lewis and Jib Operator Barry Gregg. The shoot was for Mercury Motion Pictures.
"Director Ben Medina wanted to shoot in a remote location that made it impossible to use a large heavy jib arm," said Gregg. "For the final 'Henry the Sixth' scene we started on a close-up and boomed up through the smoke to reveal the aftermath of the battle. I also used our MICRODOLLY Power Head to keep the principal actor in frame as we rose up for the final shot," concluded Gregg. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in Iraq with Director of Photography MaxPaul Franklin. The Hi-Def shoot was for the Kurdistan Development Corporation.
"We used our MICRODOLLY Jib and Camera Dolly extensively," said Franklin. "As well as shooting in confined areas, it made moving shots possible at the top of mountains that we could not have done any other way. The MICRODOLLY equipment paid for itself in the first month of use," concluded Franklin. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Rob Rainey at a major weapons manufacturing plant.
The shoot was for the NBC television network series "Dateline". The segment dealt with the availability of 50 caliber weapons such as the new "Marksman" sniper rifle. Notice that Rainey used Video Glasses for his video monitoring source when shooting with the MICRODOLLY Jib. |
| MICRODOLLY was on location in the wilds of the Canadian Rockies with Director of Photography Frank Mirbach of Mineworks Films. The film tells the story of the legendary "Lost Creek Mine".
"We own the MICRODOLLY Jib, Camera Dolly and Mount Systems," said Mirbach. "All of the gear is incredibly lightweight and was therefore easy to transport into the really remote locations where we needed to film." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Havana Cuba for a feature length documentary on Frank Sinatra. The Director of Photography was Dan Coplan.
"We used the MICRODOLLY extensively and got some beautiful movement," said Coplan. "I was pleasantly surprised to see that we were even able to set up the tracks on cobblestones, on board walks and grass!" "The nature of our shoot required that we take something compact and lightweight. This was the first time I had used the MICRODOLLY and I was very impressed," concluded Coplan. |
| MICRODOLLY was in the Navajo Nation on the rim of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona with Arthur Rasco, Director of Photography and Tec Petaja.
"The MICRODOLLY Jib gave us the edge on this production literally and figuratively," said Rasco. "We had a fast paced production schedule in which we needed to get the shots and move on!" "We also shot in Monument Valley and Sedona. With the MICRODOLLY Jib we got some great shots and we were able to travel and set up quickly from one location to another," concluded Rasco. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Austria for a Hi-Definition shoot with Gary Feblowitz, Director of Photography.
"The show was on the World Body Painting Festival," said Feblowitz. "We always travel with our MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head because the combination gives us unlimited control of camera movement. This adds tremendous production quality to special event coverage like this," "The portability of the MICRODOLLY equipment makes it perfect for crews like ours that travel a lot. We wouldn't leave home without it," concluded Feblowitz. |
| MICRODOLLY was in Italy for a High-Def shoot with Director of Photography Roberto Pistonesi.
"We were about 20 km from Rome," said Pistonesi. "The location was up in the Sabine hills near Tivoli. The scene was for an Artigianal Pasta television commercial." "The Director Roberto Gollinelli wanted a shot of the driver of an old delivery truck as he navigated the road through the hills. We used the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount to position the camera over the front of the truck looking back through the windscreen," concluded Pistonesi. "Bellissimo!" |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with the Hollywood Master Storytellers Series Director Shaun Halladay.
"This live event showcases Actors and Producers screening and discussing their work," said Halladay. "Actress/Producer Drew Barrymore and her producing partner Nancy Juvonen were featured in this episode." "It was a large audience, so space was very limited," continued Halladay. "We used the MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head because the Jib has a Weight Cage for the counterweights allowing us to operate in much less space." |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in England with Director of Photography Jason Graham, SOC.
"The programme was part of the "Mad For Poetry" series," said Graham. "This episode was Directed by Petal Felix. It featured a woman who suffers from Bi-poler disorder and how she found inspiration through poetry and dance." "Our MICRODOLLY System continues to impress clients by adding a whole new dimension to any filming situation. We plan to use it up in the Welsh Mountains on our next shoot," concluded Graham." |  |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Louisiana with NBC Nightly News. The Director of Photography was Jerry Hattan. "We were doing a story every day on Hurricane Katrina victims," said Hattan. "We were driving about 150 miles a day, on average, in areas that got really hit hard." "Typically, when turning in a story a day, you're always short on time," continued Hattan. "So, to be able to set up the light weight MICRODOLLY Jib so quickly definitely gave us an extra edge. And it gave the Producer shots with more production value." |
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MICRODOLLY went on location with a video crew from the Naval Media Center. This busy Navy Television Production Facility produces the "Navy/Marine Corps News", a weekly half hour video news program. The show is distributed world-wide to the U.S. Armed Services.
Shooting primarily in the DVC Pro video format, the Center uses it's MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track System for the news feature segments. The quick set-up and the fast learning curve of the MICRODOLLY gear helps the Navy Videographers maintain a high degree of production. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Florida with the CBS News' series "48 Hours Mysteries". The Director of Photography was Henry Olko.
"48 Hours likes to shoot ride-alongs with law enforcement," said Olko. “With the MICRODOLLY Suction Mount, I can quickly place the camera anywhere on a car and believe me, I've put the camera just about everywhere imaginable!" "The MICRODOLLY Mount gives me the flexibility and security to get shots that were once reserved for large crews and cumbersome camera tray mounts," concluded Olko. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Canada with Director of Photography Claude Savard. “It was a typical Winnipeg winter day,” said Savard. ”For this shot we put our MICRODOLLY Jib up on a ladder pod rig so we could boom down from above the trees to the snow drifts below. To add to the sense of height and movement we hung a tree branch in the foreground on C-stand clamps near the camera.” “Even when it’s extended, the MICRODOLLY Jib is so lightweight it makes this kind of setup easy to do,” concluded Savard. |  |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with Director/Writer Timothy Clark for the production of "One Free Hour". The project was produced by the SoCal Film Group.
"In this set-up, we had the actor push the MICRODOLLY CAMERA DOLLY. This way he was always in focus in a close up walking at his own pace. We framed him above the elbows so you didn't see he was doing the push. It worked great," Clark concluded. |
MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Bill Barnes. “The shoot was a TV spot for NASCAR promoting the Talladega Superspeedway,” said Barnes. “This track is well known for it’s unique three cornered Tri-Oval shape.” “To get the height needed for this shot, we mounted our lightweight MICRODOLLY JIB on the production van and used the automatic tilt control of the JIB to maintain the proper headroom. The idea was to show this guy mowing his lawn and boom up to see he was cutting the shape of the Tri-Oval track into his yard as he talked with his friends about the upcoming race,” said Barnes. |  |
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MICRODOLLY was in Cambodia with Director of Photography Ray Brislin and Richfield Productions.
"It's a long, long way from Washington, D.C. to Cambodia," said Brislin. "The challenge was to travel light and hire local crews. Ten-minutes was all it took to get local crews familiar with setting up and striking our MICRODOLLY gear. We easily carried the MICRODOLLY up to the rooftops to get shots of the busy Phnom Penh streets below." "Even with a small crew, lightweight equiipment like the MICRODOLLY, enables us to achieve excellent production value," concluded Brislin. |
MICRODOLLY was with Director Patrick Hurd for stunts on "The Living Sword". Cameraman Jesse Feldman operated. "During the sword fight sequences, it was important that we could get a variety of shots from each position," said Feldman. “We decided to use the MICRODOLLY JIB with the POWER HEAD. This combination let us get a wide sweeping master, then move in for close ups and then end with a bird's eye view overhead, all from the same setup.” "The MICRODOLLY JIB was a big help in getting all the coverage we needed," concluded Feldman. |  |
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MICRODOLLY was in Arizona with Director of Photography Peter Pilafian. The HD shoot was in the studio of fine art jeweler Kit Carson for the PBS Series "Craft in America".
"The space was cramped, the schedule was tight," Pilafian said. "Using the Innovision Snorkel lens on our Varicam, we were shooting extreme close-up tracking shots of the jewelry. This lens requires very solid support. The MICRODOLLY Track and Dolly gives us that kind of precision." “Director San Seeger was amazed at the high production value shots we were able to get with our ultra light weight MICRODOLLY gear,” concluded Pilafian. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location with Director of Photography Jeff Richardson. The shoot was for FOX Television.
“This was for Deepak Chopra’s How to Know God series,” said Richardson. “The scene was part of a reinactment of Albert Einstein at the chalkboard mapping out his theories of the Universe.” “We used the MICRODOLLY Jib and Power Head mounted on our old Mitchell camera tripod base. This let us position the camera wherever we needed for a shot. For counterweight, we just put one of our floor monitors in the MICRODOLLY Weight Cage,” concluded Richardson. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location in Seattle, Washington with Director of Photography Geoff Nelson.
“We were shooting a landscape montage,” said Nelson. “For the low angle shots, I used the MICRODOLLY Riser package mounted on the Camera Dolly and Track System. “I also use the Dolly whenever I can, to shoot building exteriors, landscapes, you name it. Producers are always happy with the results,” concluded Nelson. |
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MICRODOLLY went down underwater on location in the Netherlands. Cameraman Jan Wich donned his scuba gear and operated.
"The Dutch Film Academy contacted me to shoot an underwater sequence for the feature short titled SUICIDE HOLIDAY," said Wich. "I choose to use the MICRODOLLY CAMERA DOLLY and TRACK System because I wanted a very slow and steady moving shot toward the actors. We simply strapped several weighted crates onto the dolly, and mounted the Sony DigiBeta underwater housing on top." "Using the MICRODOLLY underwater posed no problems. It all worked perfectly," concluded Wich. |
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MICRODOLLY was with Cameraman Doug Froebe for the hit CBS TV series “NCIS” starring Mark Harmon.
“My job is to handle the video shoots that are integrated into each show,” said Froebe. “In this scene, the script called for a computer controlled Hummer vehicle to drive itself as fast as possible through an obstacle course.” “We used the MICRODOLLY SUCTION MOUNTS and CLAMPS to mount Sony HVR-Z1U cameras in POV positions on the truck. The MOUNTS held the cameras securely even through a water hazard and spinouts.” concluded Froebe. |
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was on location in the UK with Director of Photography Max Rijave. "Sorry for the quality of this picture", said Rijave. "It was taken with my cell phone."
"Pole dancing is all the rage here," continued Rijave. "We were shooting in a club and I wanted to be eye level for the wide shot, then dolly down the steps onto the dance floor for low, up-angles of the dancer." "We mounted our MICRODOLLY CAMERA DOLLY TRACK on a long folding table with the legs extended only under one end to create a ramp down the steps. It worked great", concluded Rijave. |
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MICRODOLLY was on location for a High-def shoot with Director of Photography Tom Bottom of Lenz-works Productions.
"Producer Dan Debenham and I were shooting in Spokane, Washington for an episode of The HomeTeam television series," said Bottom. "This home improvement show is much like an old fashioned barn-raising. Friends and family join in to surprise some deserving family with their very first home." "On a fast moving show like this, I use our MICRODOLLY JIB and POWER HEAD to get us a lot of angles and coverage as quick as possible," concluded Bottom. |
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MICRODOLLY was in Hollywood with Director A.J. Epstein. The shoot was the music video of gODHEAD's song "Hey You".
"In this scene with Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts," said Epstein, "we used the MICRODOLLY SUCTION MOUNT KIT to get every bit of our car-driving footage. It took just a few minutes to change the camera position each time on the 67' Caddy." "We shot with a minimal crew and this MOUNT allowed us to work very fast under a very tight schedule. This KIT from MICRODOLLY is an awesome product!" concluded Epstein. |
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MICRODOLLY was on the beach in sunny South Carolina with Kelly Watt and partner Jim Watt, Director of Photography. The Hi-def shoot was for an episode of their award winning 51 show series "DISCOVERIES…AMERICA."
"In the last five years, we shot in every state in the U.S., as well as Washington D.C.," said Jim Watt. "This was the perfect series to utilize our MICRODOLLY JIB and CAMERA DOLLY since they're so portable and quick to set up." "From the Atlantic to the Pacific, our MICRODOLLY gear always gave us the shots we needed," concluded Watt. |
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MICRODOLLY was up on Mount Kilimanjaro with Director of Photography Gordon Brown.
"We were there to film "3 Peaks 3 Weeks" for Serac Adventure Films," said Brown. "A team of 10 women from Australia and the USA were to attempt to climb three of Africa's highest peaks in less than three weeks." "For shoots like this," continued Brown, "all our gear has to be backpacked. That's why we use the MICRODOLLY JIB. It folds to 33 inches, is very light, but can easily carry our Sony F900HD, and anything from water to stone can be used in the Weight Cage as counterweight!" |
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MICRODOLLY was in Baja Mexico with DP David Eggerichs of Motivity Pictures.
"This was a film about a special school for the deaf", said Eggerichs. "Camera movement helps us create more production value, so we used our MICRODOLLY whenever we could." "The school was near a small, remote fishing village. Bringing in large, heavy camera dollies and track was just not practical. The lightweight and quick set-up time of the MICRODOLLY System made it possible for us to get a lot of really smooth and interesting shots," concluded Eggerichs. |
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MICRODOLLY was behind the scenes with Director Russ Turner for the production of “Mark of the Special Agent”.
“This was a training film for Undercover Agents of the California Department of Justice,” said Turner. “Based on an actual case, this scene depicted Agents in Haz-Mat gear removing toxic contraband from a confiscated vehicle.” “The special nature and personnel involved in this kind of film, means shooting time is at a real premium. We use our MICRODOLLY JIB set at the nine foot reach. This gives us a lot of camera positions quickly without having to move the tripod as much,” concluded Turner. |
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MICRODOLLY was in Australia at Monash University with Cinematographer Rob Pignolet.
"Our work here at the Marketing Department often calls for us to shoot in unusual places," said Pignolet. "This day, we were in the largest wind tunnel in Australia documenting the test of an advanced model aircraft." "We needed to move up, over, under and around the aircraft as the wind driven smoke blew over it's surface. Our MICRODOLLY JIB mounted on the nine wheel JIB DOLLY, really made it easy to move and shoot anywhere we wanted", concluded Pignolet. |
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MICRODOLLY was out on location with Director of Photography Joe Pontecorvo.
"We've been in Thailand filming "Kingdom of the Elephants" for Animal Planet," Pontecorvo said. "I just wanted to let you know that we have taken the MICRODOLLY JIB everywhere around the world, and love it!" "Recently, we also used it to film a series on the Mekong River for Discovery Channel HD, and now we're off to Borneo. For our kind of filming we think it's the best JIB on the market." |
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MICRODOLLY was in Portugal on location with Director of Photography Curt Pair.
"This Hi-Def shoot was for the hit TV series "America's Most Wanted" said Pair. “We were following the case of the missing English child, Madeline McCann.” “We used our MICRODOLLY Camera Dolly and Track to further add production value. We used it on uneven ground on the cliffs above the town, on the beaches, side walks, even on cobble stone streets. The system worked flawlessly. And, our Producer Sedg Tourison loved the shots,” concluded Pair. |
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