Broadcast News
21/01/2008
Camera Corps Appoints Polecam As Worldwide Master Distributor
Camera Corps, one of Europe's leading specialists in remote camera control, has announced a distribution partnership with Polecam. The agreement assigns full international distribution rights for Camera Corps products to Polecam and its worldwide network of resellers. Polecam will also represent Camera Corps at major television industry exhibitions in Africa, America, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East.
"Our main business activity to date has centred on designing and producing camera control services and product rental for outside broadcasts and mainstream productions such as commercials, music, wildlife, drama and reality television," said Camera Corps Managing Director Laurie Frost.
"Many of the systems we have developed complement Polecam's own-manufacture and third-party products. They will now available for programme producers and production facilities to purchase outright," he said.
Polecam was established in 1998 by extreme sports cameraman/director Steffan Hewitt. While directing a series of windsurfing kit commercials in Hawaii, he needed to obtain close wide-angle front shots of a windsurfer in action, shot from a tracking boat or jet ski. He improvised a rig comprising a miniature camera on a microphone pole.
Returning to Britain, he developed a lightweight go-anywhere rig with a remote joystick-controlling a high precision pan and tilt head. Polecam now sells successfully around the world from its base near Bedford.
Camera Corps has long experience in providing high-volume support services to major sports events including the Commonwealth Games, summer and winter Olympics, and World Cup football.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics alone, Camera Corps will be fielding and managing over 250 high definition camera systems, 18 motorised tracking systems, plus remote heads and large camera cranes, on behalf of the host broadcaster.
Camera Corps has achieved a pre-eminent reputation for its ability to acquire exciting and unusual television content from exceptionally challenging environments. Its ever-growing arsenal includes high-level cranes, motorised tracking cameras, underwater cameras, bullseye-mounted archery target cameras and fire-proofed high temperature cameras.
The Camera Corps team expands during large-scale events from eight full-time staff based at Shepperton Studios to as many as 200 specialists, including highly-skilled rock climbers able to establish camera positions in almost any location.
(DS)
"Our main business activity to date has centred on designing and producing camera control services and product rental for outside broadcasts and mainstream productions such as commercials, music, wildlife, drama and reality television," said Camera Corps Managing Director Laurie Frost.
"Many of the systems we have developed complement Polecam's own-manufacture and third-party products. They will now available for programme producers and production facilities to purchase outright," he said.
Polecam was established in 1998 by extreme sports cameraman/director Steffan Hewitt. While directing a series of windsurfing kit commercials in Hawaii, he needed to obtain close wide-angle front shots of a windsurfer in action, shot from a tracking boat or jet ski. He improvised a rig comprising a miniature camera on a microphone pole.
Returning to Britain, he developed a lightweight go-anywhere rig with a remote joystick-controlling a high precision pan and tilt head. Polecam now sells successfully around the world from its base near Bedford.
Camera Corps has long experience in providing high-volume support services to major sports events including the Commonwealth Games, summer and winter Olympics, and World Cup football.
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics alone, Camera Corps will be fielding and managing over 250 high definition camera systems, 18 motorised tracking systems, plus remote heads and large camera cranes, on behalf of the host broadcaster.
Camera Corps has achieved a pre-eminent reputation for its ability to acquire exciting and unusual television content from exceptionally challenging environments. Its ever-growing arsenal includes high-level cranes, motorised tracking cameras, underwater cameras, bullseye-mounted archery target cameras and fire-proofed high temperature cameras.
The Camera Corps team expands during large-scale events from eight full-time staff based at Shepperton Studios to as many as 200 specialists, including highly-skilled rock climbers able to establish camera positions in almost any location.
(DS)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
15/02/2013
Camera Corps Demo Advances In Remote Camera Control
Camera Corps (a Vitec Group company) will demonstrate a major advance in remote camera control technology on its 2013 NAB Show booth, C6032. The new R
Camera Corps Demo Advances In Remote Camera Control
Camera Corps (a Vitec Group company) will demonstrate a major advance in remote camera control technology on its 2013 NAB Show booth, C6032. The new R
20/02/2017
Polecam To Co-Exhibit With Camera Corps At BVE
Polecam Systems and Camera Corps will co-exhibit at BVE 2017 at London ExCel on 28 February – 2 March, it has been announced. The two c
Polecam To Co-Exhibit With Camera Corps At BVE
Polecam Systems and Camera Corps will co-exhibit at BVE 2017 at London ExCel on 28 February – 2 March, it has been announced. The two c
07/12/2010
Camera Corps To Exhibit Latest Compact Camera Control Systems At BVE 2011
Camera Corps will introduce Switchpad and Mini Joystick Control to be 2011 visitors at London's Earls Court, between February 15 and 17. They will be
Camera Corps To Exhibit Latest Compact Camera Control Systems At BVE 2011
Camera Corps will introduce Switchpad and Mini Joystick Control to be 2011 visitors at London's Earls Court, between February 15 and 17. They will be
14/10/2010
Camera Corps Speciality Camera Systems Capture The Action In Delhi
Working in partnership with SIS LIVE, Camera Corps has been providing the speciality camera systems for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. A wide r
Camera Corps Speciality Camera Systems Capture The Action In Delhi
Working in partnership with SIS LIVE, Camera Corps has been providing the speciality camera systems for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. A wide r
13/02/2013
Camera Corps Bring SIMPLY SMPTE Camera To 2013 NAB Show
Camera Corps has chosen the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas for the introduction of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link to American broadcasters an
Camera Corps Bring SIMPLY SMPTE Camera To 2013 NAB Show
Camera Corps has chosen the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas for the introduction of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link to American broadcasters an
15/01/2013
Camera Corps SIMPLY SMPTE Camera Makes BVE Debut
Camera Corps has selected BVE 2013 for the UK launch of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link. Exhibiting on stand G16, Camera Corps will demons
Camera Corps SIMPLY SMPTE Camera Makes BVE Debut
Camera Corps has selected BVE 2013 for the UK launch of its SIMPLY SMPTE compact remote camera link. Exhibiting on stand G16, Camera Corps will demons
03/08/2010
Camera Corps Introduces Multi Camera Keypad Control Unit
Camera Corps' new Multi Camera Keypad Control Unit increases from five to 96 the number of remote camera heads that can be operated via the company's
Camera Corps Introduces Multi Camera Keypad Control Unit
Camera Corps' new Multi Camera Keypad Control Unit increases from five to 96 the number of remote camera heads that can be operated via the company's
28/09/2009
Camera Corps' Robotic Camera Scores At IBC
A leading provider of robotic camera technology for studio and location television production, Camera Corps, has reported a very positive response to
Camera Corps' Robotic Camera Scores At IBC
A leading provider of robotic camera technology for studio and location television production, Camera Corps, has reported a very positive response to
01/02/2008
Camera Corps Debuts CCU-5 Camera Control Unit At Broadcast Live & Video Forum
Camera Corps (exhibiting on the Polecam stand (C62)) is showing its new CCU-5 camera control unit which allows easy remote operation of many makes and
Camera Corps Debuts CCU-5 Camera Control Unit At Broadcast Live & Video Forum
Camera Corps (exhibiting on the Polecam stand (C62)) is showing its new CCU-5 camera control unit which allows easy remote operation of many makes and
21/02/2011
Camera Corps Exhibit Latest Products At BVE
Camera Corps, a leading provider in speciality cameras, robotic heads, remote control systems and supporting services, introduced Multi Camera Key Pad
Camera Corps Exhibit Latest Products At BVE
Camera Corps, a leading provider in speciality cameras, robotic heads, remote control systems and supporting services, introduced Multi Camera Key Pad
30/04/2013
Camera Corps Extols Remote Cameras
Camera Corps has reported "increasing worldwide recognition of the creative potential" offered by remotely controlled camera systems. Exhibiting at th
Camera Corps Extols Remote Cameras
Camera Corps has reported "increasing worldwide recognition of the creative potential" offered by remotely controlled camera systems. Exhibiting at th
28/06/2012
Camera Corps Q-Ball Remote Heads Capture The Commentaries At Wimbledon
Camera Corps Q-Ball compact all-weather robotic pan/tilt/zoom heads have been chosen by a major UK-based outside-broadcast company as commentator came
Camera Corps Q-Ball Remote Heads Capture The Commentaries At Wimbledon
Camera Corps Q-Ball compact all-weather robotic pan/tilt/zoom heads have been chosen by a major UK-based outside-broadcast company as commentator came
13/04/2012
Camera Corps To Introduce Compact SMPTE 3K Remote Link at NAB 2012
Camera Corps' new SMPTE 3K Remote Link, to be introduced at NAB 2012 in Las Vegas, allows any remotely controlled system in the company's product rang
Camera Corps To Introduce Compact SMPTE 3K Remote Link at NAB 2012
Camera Corps' new SMPTE 3K Remote Link, to be introduced at NAB 2012 in Las Vegas, allows any remotely controlled system in the company's product rang
09/03/2011
Polecam Starter Pack D-SLR Rig To Launch At NAB Show 2011
Polecam, an innovator of compact mobile systems for digital film and television content creation, has chosen NAB 2011 as the launch venue for a major
Polecam Starter Pack D-SLR Rig To Launch At NAB Show 2011
Polecam, an innovator of compact mobile systems for digital film and television content creation, has chosen NAB 2011 as the launch venue for a major
09/08/2018
Camera Corps Prepares For Several IBC Product Debuts
Camera Corps is preparing to host a number of IBC debuts at the upcoming show in Amsterdam, including its Qx Mini Zoom and DMR (Dual Mini Remote) Head
Camera Corps Prepares For Several IBC Product Debuts
Camera Corps is preparing to host a number of IBC debuts at the upcoming show in Amsterdam, including its Qx Mini Zoom and DMR (Dual Mini Remote) Head