One coordinated unit
Driver, arm, gimbal and camera operators work from the same blocking and communication plan.
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Camera cars / Tracking arms / Precision driving
Tracking vehicles for moving shots that stay controlled.
From high-speed automotive work to agile low-profile tracking, Big Bird combines the vehicle, remote camera system, precision driver and camera team into one coordinated unit.
01 / Approach
Speed is only useful when the frame holds.
Vehicle work depends on repeatable timing, clear communication and a system that can be configured around the road, subject vehicle and camera language. We plan the complete move rather than treating the tracking vehicle as a standalone rental.
Big Bird supports automotive commercials, feature films, television and branded productions with vehicle-mounted camera systems and experienced on-set operators.
Repeatable passes
Routes, speed, offsets and marks are planned so production can refine the shot across takes.
Built around safety
The setup and working method are assessed around the road, action, crew and location controls.
02 / Systems
Two platforms. Different strengths.
System / 01
Dragon
A high-speed vehicle-mounted tracking arm for controlled moving-camera work alongside road action and hero vehicles.
System / 02
Hawk
A compact, fast-deploying tracking platform with adaptable mounting and 4D route planning for agile vehicle work.
03 / Production process
From brief to moving image.
Block the action
We review the road, subject vehicle, required angles, pace and shooting direction.
Configure the system
The tracking platform, camera position, lensing, gimbal and monitoring are matched to the move.
Map and rehearse
The vehicle and camera teams establish marks, spacing, communication and safety passes.
Repeat with precision
The team refines timing and composition while keeping the full moving unit coordinated.
04 / Useful details
Before the cameras move.
Useful starting points for producers, directors and camera departments planning tracking vehicles.
What productions use camera tracking vehicles?
Tracking vehicles are commonly used for automotive commercials, action sequences, features, television, branded films and any shot that must travel alongside a moving subject.
What is the difference between Dragon and Hawk?
Dragon is the larger high-speed tracking-arm system. Hawk is a smaller, agile platform designed for rapid deployment, adaptable mounting and repeatable route planning.
Can the system carry different cameras and lenses?
Camera, lens, gimbal and monitoring choices are configured around the shot and the safe working limits of the selected platform.
Does Big Bird provide the operating crew?
Yes. Big Bird assembles the required precision driving, vehicle, camera, gimbal and technical crew around the brief.
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Bring us the shot. We’ll build the team.
Send the location, dates, intended move and camera requirements. Big Bird will recommend the right team and system.
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