I dont do special effects, why use a Motion Control rig?
A. A Motion Control rig is designed to be very easy and quick to program in the desired move. Once the move is programmed it can be repeated again and again, at different speeds, or with adjustments, with complete accuracy. This means that if one is shooting an object that is very difficult to light properly (due to shape, reflections, lens flares etc.), such as a car, one can program in the move quickly and then spend all ones time on setting up the lights, moving slowly back and forth through the move to check how it appears through camera, without worrying if the move will be the same next time the camera is moved (note: traditionally cameras are moved by hand, using many “grips” – large men – so the motion will be different every time without Motion Control.
