Track That Ltd
Camera Tracking Vehicles
Track That specialises in providing state-of-the-art camera tracking vehicles and equipment for the film and television industry. Leveraging innovative engineering and a deep understanding of on-set requirements, with a dedicated team passionate about filmmaking, Track That continues to meet and exceed the industry's ever-evolving demands.
Track That proudly offers one of the most extensive ranges of camera tracking vehicles and equipment. With numerous tracking vehicles and insert cars to choose from, we can achieve any type of tracking shot.
All our tracking vehicles and low loader/process trailers are designed, manufactured, and maintained in-house by our skilled precision drivers. Our fabrication workshops give our crew full technical know-how and involvement in the manufacturing process, ensuring that we meet our customers’ needs and requirements efficiently and effectively.
Our precision drivers and operators have many years of experience with our company as seasoned mechanics and stunt engineers, with most holding Class 1 HGV driving licenses.
At Track That, we operate under a strict Safety Code of Practice and Safe Working Procedures for the use of camera tracking vehicles, which must be adhered to at all times. We also provide comprehensive media insurance for camera tracking, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.
Track That’s Low Loader tracking trailer—designed to carry a wide range of vehicles, including Cars, Vans, SUVs, and even Light Aircraft!
For those extra-wide vehicles, the trailer's wheels can be hydraulically extended outward, providing increased loading width and ensuring safe transport.
Key Features:
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Crew Capacity: Accommodates up to 9 crew members in a spacious, enclosed crew compartment with windows. The main deck can carry an additional 2 members, ensuring ample space for your team.
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Comfort and Safety: Each seating position is equipped with a lap safety harness and cushioned seating for maximum comfort. The crew compartment also includes a built-in power supply for ancillary equipment, fitted lighting, and a removable monitor table for convenience.
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Hydraulically Extending Side Platforms: Equipped with 4 side extension platforms, complete with full handrails, allowing for safe and efficient loading and unloading.
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Advanced Suspension System: Features 100% air cushion independent suspension, adjustable for weight and ride comfort. The trailer is fitted with larger diameter airbags, ensuring a smoother ride even with heavier loads.
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Integrated Generator: Equipped with a generator to power essential equipment, making it self-sufficient on the go.
Our trailer is driven by our expert Precision Tracking Vehicle Drivers, all holding HGV 1 Licences, guaranteeing safe and precise transport of your valuable assets.
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This trailer is suited for smaller vehicles like hero cars, horse carriages, and specialised camera rigs. It is towed by a 4x4 tracking vehicle and includes a weatherproof crew compartment with bench seating for six crew members. Its air cushion suspension can be adjusted for optimal weight distribution and comfort, making it versatile for various shooting conditions.
Key Features:
Air-Ride Suspension:
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Smooth Ride: The air-ride suspension system provides a smooth and stable ride, minimising vibrations and jolts that can affect the camera's stability and image quality. This is crucial for filming high-quality footage.
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Adjustable Height: The suspension can be adjusted to different heights, allowing for versatility in filming angles and perspectives.
Low Loader Design:
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Low Centre of Gravity: The low loader design means the platform sits closer to the ground, offering better stability and a lower centre of gravity. This is particularly useful for filming low-angle shots or scenes that require a ground-level perspective.
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Easy Access: The low height makes it easier to load and unload equipment and personnel, saving time and effort on set.
Combination Process:
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Versatility: The combination process refers to the ability to use the low loader for multiple filming purposes. It can serve as a camera platform, a rigging base, or even as a stage for actors during moving shots.
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Modularity: These low loaders can often be customised or equipped with various mounts, rigs, and supports to accommodate different types of cameras and filming equipment.
Applications in Filming:
Vehicle Tracking Shots:
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Smooth Tracking: The air-ride suspension ensures smooth tracking shots of moving vehicles, enhancing the cinematic quality of the footage.
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Dynamic Angles: The adjustable height and stable platform allow for dynamic and creative angles while filming cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles in motion.
Stunt and Action Sequences:
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Safety and Stability: During high-speed chases or complex stunt sequences, the stability provided by the low loader is essential for the safety of the crew and the quality of the footage.
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Flexibility: The low loader can quickly adapt to different setups, whether it’s for filming close-up action or wide shots of the entire scene.
Dolly Shots:
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Smooth Movement: For dolly shots that require precise and fluid camera movement, the air-ride suspension minimises any unwanted jerks or shakes.
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Range of Motion: The low loader can be moved easily on set, providing a broad range of motion for the camera to capture different aspects of a scene.
Advantages:
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Improved Image Quality: By reducing vibrations and ensuring a smooth ride, the air-ride system enhances the overall image quality.
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Efficiency on Set: The low loader's design allows for quick setup and adjustments, improving efficiency and saving valuable production time.
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Versatility: Its ability to serve multiple functions makes it a valuable asset on a film set, reducing the need for multiple specialised vehicles.
An Air-Ride Combination Process Low Loader is an essential tool in modern filmmaking, offering a combination of stability, versatility, and efficiency. It enables filmmakers to capture high-quality, dynamic shots while maintaining safety and flexibility on set.
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Designed specifically for camera tracking with motorcycles, bicycles, mobility scooters, and wheelchairs, this mini low loader keeps the vehicle in a static position close to the ground, making it ideal for head, shoulder, and upper torso shots.
These low loaders are customised to meet specific production requirements, ensuring that wheel2reel can support a wide range of filming scenarios with precision and safety.
Key Features
Low Profile Design:
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The term "low loader" refers to the vehicle's low center of gravity, which enhances stability and safety during filming.
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This design allows the camera to be positioned close to the ground, providing unique and dynamic angles.
Mounting and Stabilisation:
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Equipped with specialised mounts for cameras and sometimes gimbals or stabilisers to ensure smooth, steady shots.
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These mounts can be adjusted to capture a variety of angles and perspectives.
Versatility and Manoeuvrability:
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Typically, these setups are lightweight and highly manoeuvrable, capable of navigating through tight spaces and rough terrain.
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They can be used in various environments, from urban settings to off-road locations.
Compact and Portable:
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Especially for the bicycle version, these low loaders are compact and can be easily transported to different filming locations.
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The motorcycle version, while slightly larger, still offers considerable portability and ease of use.
Electric or Manual Propulsion:
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Bicycles can be either manually pedaled or electrically assisted, allowing for quiet operation, which is crucial in sound-sensitive filming environments.
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Motorcycles provide more power and speed, suitable for fast-paced tracking shots.
Uses
Dynamic Tracking Shots:
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Ideal for capturing moving subjects such as actors running, vehicles in motion, or action scenes.
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Allows for smooth, continuous shots that follow the subject closely.
Versatile Filming Angles:
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Provides the ability to shoot from low angles, giving a different perspective that can add depth and interest to the footage.
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Can also be adjusted for higher angles or side tracking shots.
Action and Sports Filming:
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Commonly used in filming sports events, marathons, cycling races, and other dynamic activities where the camera needs to keep pace with the action.
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Helps in capturing high-speed chases or sequences in action movies.
Quiet and Discreet Filming:
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The bicycle variant is particularly useful for filming in sensitive areas where noise needs to be minimized, such as nature documentaries or scenes requiring a silent approach.
Examples
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Motorcycle Mini Low Loader: Often used in car commercials, chase scenes, and dynamic action shots in urban settings. These can be fitted with stabilising rigs to ensure smooth footage even at high speeds.
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Bicycle Mini Low Loader: Used in more intimate settings or where environmental impact needs to be minimised. Common in documentaries, nature filming, or any scenario requiring a stealthy and silent approach.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Mini Low Loaders are invaluable tools in the film industry, offering filmmakers the ability to capture smooth, dynamic shots with a high degree of flexibility and creativity. Their specialised design and versatility make them suitable for a wide range of filming applications, from high-speed action sequences to quiet, nature documentaries.
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Track That Ltd
Buntingford, England
matthew@wheel2reel.com
07590697119