Tricky Guy gimbals – motion bases feature repeatable motion control systems. The gimbals can be run live, moves recorded or a combination of the two. Recorded positions and speeds are easily edited and played back, these motion programs can be input by a scale model Waldo, joystick and built up by keyframe positions. Visual Effects can prepare the desired motion at the previs stage, these Maya or other position data files run and edited by the system.
Tricky Guy gimbals – motion bases feature repeatable motion control systems. The gimbals can be run live, moves recorded or a combination of the two. Recorded positions and speeds are easily edited and played back, these motion programs can be input by a scale model Waldo, joystick and built up by keyframe positions. Visual Effects can prepare the desired motion at the previs stage, these Maya or other position data files run and edited by the system.
6-HD Motion Base
The 6-HD is a Six Degree of Freedom Heavy Duty Motion Base built to move around the largest sets – ships, submarines, entire passenger jet fuselages. The geometry of the base is configured for each individual setup to ensure safe and effective operation. The 6-HD is complemented by a 540 hp Hydraulic Power Unit.
6-60 Motion Base
Both 6-60 motion bases are identical and feature an extreme operating envelope with a 30 to 35,000lb payload. The 660 has manipulated full size passenger planes, large helicopters, tanks, trains and sets. Combined with a 7th axis motion control rotator, it will turn the payload continuously in either direction. Typically powered by 100 hp hydraulic power unit, this may be increased with the addition of the 7th axis.
6-36 Motion Base
The 6-36 base has a capacity of 10,000 to 14,000 lbs depending on the payload, it is very quick and has an extreme operating envelope. A 7th axis rotator can be added for live motion control or simply indexing for lighting and camera positions. Powered with a 40 to 100 HP Hydraulic Power Unit
6 - 12 Electric Motion Base
The 6-12E is a fully electric motion base. A good system for visual effects shots needing fast repeatable motion for small bucks, proxies and sets. The 6-12 E has a 7th axis rotator and has been used in actor and stunt rigs, to simulate flying, motorcycle and horse riding. The 6-12E is suitable for process rigs, operated remotely. Best suited for payloads of 1000lbs or less