May 15, 2012

Genie: Motion Control Time Lapse Device

Industrial designer Chris Thomson and cinematographer Ben Ryan, under their company named Syrp, have created a simple, portable, and clever device to help shooters regulate motion control. Called the Genie, it doesn't take up much more space than the SLR body it's meant to be attached to, and it allows the user to program in both rotating and panning features.

Most impressive hackability function of the device; it can propel itself along by a provided rope, the camera can go anywhere you're willing to string that rope, either using an optional track or something you whip up yourself, like a few pieces of wood nailed together or even a skateboard.


Watch their amusing video below:


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