Pre-Production

Our production pipeline preps all planning and technical details long before shooting day.

Pre-visualisation 
As part of our motion control hire package, we can pre-program actions using MRMC’s award-winning motion control software, Flair, and employ our 3D workflow to meticulously plan and resolve intricate manoeuvers in advance. We start by taking your initial brief and generating a “proof of concept” pre-vis. This gives us ample time to collaborate with the Director of Production and the art department to coordinate motion control, rig positioning, set requirements, VFX, and editing—without increasing your production costs. This proactive approach allows us to kickstart the process well ahead of the shoot day, refining any technically challenging shots as needed.

R&D/Bespoke Builds
We can devise custom solutions for even the most challenging projects. If your vision requires a unique tool, we can create bespoke motion control equipment and software algorithms for both production and pre-production phases. Our team continuously enhances our workflows and expands our equipment capabilities, ensuring that we can provide the perfect motion control solution tailored to your specific production needs. Whether your project requires intricate perspective shifts, advanced camera movements, or entirely unique rig setups, we have the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life with our custom engineering solutions.

Tech-visulisation
Tech-vis is the natural progression from pre-vis and often the R&D phase, whether it’s generated by our in-house 3D team or provided by you. We utilise a range of in-house tools and cutting-edge problem-solving software to visualise rig and camera movements within a 3D space. We assess the 3D moves to ensure they fall within the acceleration, velocity, and reach parameters of the chosen motion control system. This allows us to strategically plan motion control shots, determine rail requirements, and optimise rig placement. We also gain insights into set layouts, talent positioning, lighting, and other aspects of the on-set workflow—resulting in significant time savings throughout the project. A finalised tech-vis enables us to accurately schedule the number of shots achievable in a day, ensuring a smooth execution.

Simul8
At MrMoco Rentals, we understand the growing significance of CGI in modern filmmaking. Rather than seeing it as a challenge to motion control, we embrace it to enhance both effectiveness and quality. That’s why we developed Simul8, our proprietary Maya plugin. It lays the foundation for motion control sequences by allowing precise move planning within Maya using 3D models of full camera rigs. This ensures your planned moves are not only achievable but also within the capabilities of the rig. Simul8 integrates with our ‘Flair’ motion control software, providing a smooth transition from pre-production to on-set filming, with pre-planned, ready-to-go shots that streamline the entire process.