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I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.
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Filmmaking
Filmmaking here with articles, tech, story and other stuff to learn, inspire and maybe piss you off as in "Why didn't I know that before!" Believe me, happens to me all day long. Always more to learn and strategize for greater success and Joy in this amazing filmmaking world. I enjoy action films but really good ones in what I like to call "Arthouse Action" which are films like "Die Hard", "Enemy of the State" and others with quick witted words coupled with quicker action. But make no mistake I prize and enjoy the Art of Cinema in many genres and eras.
Filmmaking with Robots
FILMMAKING WITH ROBOTICS
On X.com/Minchoi, you can see how AI is changing the game of Media. Here's one where the crew member - in this case the cameraman - is a robot. The robot holds a rig to capture a scene on a commercial stage.
Seems workable on a stage so I did some research. I was quite surprised and found articles with links below.
MEDIA: ROBOTS AS CAMERAMAN With AI creating new options in visual media every day, the shift in the media world is quite jarring. Here's where a robot becomes a Cameraman with a rig. Food - Electricity & parts? Breaks - none; recharging maybe? Timecards - rental of the robot. I figured that robots would be useful in 'manufacturing' for tedious work but then remembered that Hollywood's Golden Age was also called the "Dream Factory".
ARTICLE: Humanoid Robot Becomes a Cameraman — The Future of Filmmaking
https://engineerine.com/atlas-humanoid-robot-cameraman/
Why Atlas Works for Film
The biggest advantage Atlas offers on set is its ability to hold difficult positions for extended periods without compromising shot quality. Unlike human camera operators, Atlas doesn’t need breaks, doesn’t suffer from fatigue, and can perform identical movements with machine-level accuracy.
Load Capacity: Atlas can carry up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of camera gear
Stability: With its advanced gyroscopic balance system, Atlas delivers ultra-smooth footage even on rugged terrain
Programmability: Its movements can be scripted frame-by-frame, allowing perfect coordination with actors and VFX requirements
Dangerous Locations? No Problem
Filming in hazardous locations—near volcanoes, unstable cliffs, deep forest environments, or chemical sites—has always posed a risk to crew members. Atlas eliminates this danger by being able to operate in extreme conditions where human presence would be unsafe or even life-threatening.
The robot was tested in simulated high-risk environments, such as arid desert landscapes and fog-drenched rocky slopes, capturing immersive footage while remaining completely unaffected by the elements. For directors and DPs, this means expanded creative freedom with fewer safety concerns.
