The T3-MT and T3-41 moving vehicle systems were specially designed for filmmakers who struggle with nailing a perfectly smooth tracking shot.
Created by the green technology company T3 Motion, the idea for the vehicle came from an expansion on the original design, which was created for the police service.
Resembling a small scooter, the T3-41 model has a rear trailer type attachment that holds a sideways-facing seat for the camera man to sit on, and moves at a top speed of 12 mph. The T3-MT has a seat on the scooter behind the driver for the camera man to sit on, rather than an additional trailer.
They are outfitted to accommodate Steadicam and Glidecam camera systems and attach the camera to the vehicle itself to eliminate camera shake and camera man accidents. They also feature two 12 VDC batteries to power lights, cameras or monitors and an anti-glare, seven-inch, high-def monitor to play back footage.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Moving Vehicle Systems
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced moving vehicle systems specifically designed for filmmakers to capture smooth tracking shots.
- Steadicam and Glidecam Camera Systems
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create improved Steadicam and Glidecam camera systems that can seamlessly attach to moving vehicles, reducing camera shake and accidents.
- Green Technology in Filmmaking
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate green technology into filmmaking equipment, such as using electric-powered vehicles for capturing shots, to reduce environmental impact.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film Production
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized equipment and vehicles catered to the unique needs of filmmakers.
- Camera Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design camera systems and accessories that can seamlessly integrate with moving vehicles for smooth tracking shots.
- Environmental Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore how green technology can be applied to the film industry to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to sustainability.
