Technocrane
Encyclopedia
Technocrane is a telescopic crane that is used in the film industry
. There are many different sizes available from 15 ft to 100 ft. The camera is mounted on the remote head on the end of the crane and is moved by a camera operator
at a control desk. The Technocrane can telescope at different speeds controlled by the operator. It allows camera moves that cannot be achieved using a jib arm and dolly
, and the telescoping can be used to compensate for the camera moving in an arc.
Horst Burbulla, Gyula Mester and Keith Edwards won Academy Awards
in 2005 for inventing and developing the Technocrane, and it was also honored by the Society of Camera Operators of America in 2001. It was originally built in London by Technovision Ltd., and was introduced into Hollywood by Simon Jayes.
Film industry
The film industry consists of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking: i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew...
. There are many different sizes available from 15 ft to 100 ft. The camera is mounted on the remote head on the end of the crane and is moved by a camera operator
Camera operator
A camera operator or cameraman is a professional operator of a film or video camera. In filmmaking, the leading cameraman is usually called a cinematographer, while a cameraman in a video production may be known as a television camera operator, video camera operator, or videographer, depending on...
at a control desk. The Technocrane can telescope at different speeds controlled by the operator. It allows camera moves that cannot be achieved using a jib arm and dolly
Camera dolly
A camera dolly is a specialized piece of filmmaking and television production equipment designed to create smooth camera movements . The camera is mounted to the dolly and the camera operator and focus puller or camera assistant, usually ride on the dolly to operate the camera...
, and the telescoping can be used to compensate for the camera moving in an arc.
Horst Burbulla, Gyula Mester and Keith Edwards won Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
in 2005 for inventing and developing the Technocrane, and it was also honored by the Society of Camera Operators of America in 2001. It was originally built in London by Technovision Ltd., and was introduced into Hollywood by Simon Jayes.