Our Story

1966

Mark Roberts Films Services is born

From his spare bedroom Mark Roberts himself draws up the first of many products, a simple XYZ rig for animations.

1991

Milo invented 'Academy Won'

The Mark Roberts team proudly excepts a technical Oscar for design of milo and its influence with industry.

2008

Rental Department Started

With just one Milo and a Modula running from the corner of the factory, Mrmoco Rentals began its journey.

2012

First Bolt Designed & Built

Producing the world’s fastest high speed motion control rig and in turn re-invigorating motion control for the entire industry.

2016

Acquisition by Nikon

After successfully partnering at the 2012 Olympics, Nikon takes a full stake in MRMC seeing robotics as future of imaging.

2018

VFX Merger

MRMC and The Visual Effects Company (VFX) merge their Motion Control rental services to form the world’s largest, one-stop MOCO shop.

2021

Simul8 Introduced

MrMoco Rentals develop Simul8, facilitating the pre-planning of motion control sequences, streamlining shooting days with ready-to-go pre-planned shots.

2024

More Motion Control Rigs

We've greatly expanded our army of motion control rigs, including three Bolt X's and the new Cinebot Mini for more shooting variety!