Mo-Sys has debuted its CarRig computer-controlled motion solution.
Combining the company’s expertise in robotics and virtual production, CarRig is designed to enhance the authenticity and efficiency of in-studio car shoots.
Bolting onto almost any car, the solution generates repeatable steering and rumbling motion synced to video plates or LED backgrounds, said Mo-Sys. Wheel and guiding driving actions are automated, removing the need for actors to mimic driving motions and eliminating the problem of steering inputs drifting out of sync with moving landscapes.
Able to be shipped via courier, CarRig can be installed in less than two hours, providing practicality for both studio and location use, the company added. With the feed-in steering process completed in pre-production, setup and rehearsal times are reduced on the shooting day.
“CarRig extends our virtual production toolset directly into the vehicle, bridging the gap to synchronise video plates, LED volumes, practical assets and on-set performance,” said Mo-Sys CEO Michael Geissler. “By uniting our robotics heritage with our Virtual Production eco-system, we’re giving filmmakers a smarter, more repeatable way to shoot car scenes that feels real, without the cost and risk of location driving.”
Integrating with driving plate workflows and Mo-Sys Virtual Production solutions such as camera tracking and content serving platforms, CarRig marks the first in a roadmap of products designed to enhance car shoots.
