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SHOOTING NEWS 2005
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The Scorpio stabilised used for the first time in France….
The new and now famous Scorpio Stabilised head (Scorpio Stab) of Loumasystems and KGS has been used recently in France on two long features: Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette”, Production: “I want Candy”, director of photography: Lance Acord, key grip : Bruno Dubet. The second feature film was Florence Quentin’s “Olé”, a film which stars Gerard Depardieu. Production: ARP, director of photography: Pascal Genesseaux. Key grip: Jean Pierre Deschamps.
“Olé” shoot was requiring a tracking car shot, avenue Marceau, near place de l’Etoile, where the Scorpio Stab has passed with success the “cobblestones test”, nightmare of remote heads.
The director has been able to follow from a distance with a perfect stability the hero car lost in the middle of the traffic.
“Marie Antoinette” shoot involved the second unit, directed by Sofia’s brother, Roman Coppola. The scene was happening in a forest near Versailles and the Scorpio Stab was attached to the hydraulic arm of the Road Movie Systems 4 wheels drive Range Rover. The director wanted close up shots of horsemen during a hunt. The Scorpio Stab has given excellent results, even at focal length of 250 m/m, in the adverse conditions of violent showers.
The new and now famous Scorpio Stabilised head (Scorpio Stab) of Loumasystems and KGS has been used recently in France on two long features: Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette”, Production: “I want Candy”, director of photography: Lance Acord, key grip : Bruno Dubet. The second feature film was Florence Quentin’s “Olé”, a film which stars Gerard Depardieu. Production: ARP, director of photography: Pascal Genesseaux. Key grip: Jean Pierre Deschamps.
“Olé” shoot was requiring a tracking car shot, avenue Marceau, near place de l’Etoile, where the Scorpio Stab has passed with success the “cobblestones test”, nightmare of remote heads.
The director has been able to follow from a distance with a perfect stability the hero car lost in the middle of the traffic.
“Marie Antoinette” shoot involved the second unit, directed by Sofia’s brother, Roman Coppola. The scene was happening in a forest near Versailles and the Scorpio Stab was attached to the hydraulic arm of the Road Movie Systems 4 wheels drive Range Rover. The director wanted close up shots of horsemen during a hunt. The Scorpio Stab has given excellent results, even at focal length of 250 m/m, in the adverse conditions of violent showers.
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The Techno 15 shoots on the Pont des Arts in Paris
The Pont des Arts, well familiar of Loumasystems (see the reference short story of the Louma on the final episode of “Sex and the City” ) was the set of a recent promotional commercial for the “2012 Olympics in Paris». Director Christophe Barratier, director of photography: Jean Marie Dreujou (“Two brothers” ). The Pont des Arts in Paris is well know from the production managers for its problems of load capacity (kilograms per square meter ).The Techno 15 was the ideal crane for this shoot due to its light weight of 578 kgs (1270lbs ). The Techno 15 opens a new market for telescopic cranes in reason of its light weight and portability. The boom itself weighs only 125 Kgs (275 lbs ) and is easily portable. This allows bringing it in interior location sets (like apartments through stairs ). Its dolly can pass standard doors of 80 centimetres (2’8’’ ) allowing to move the Techno 15 from one room to the other.
The Pont des Arts, well familiar of Loumasystems (see the reference short story of the Louma on the final episode of “Sex and the City” ) was the set of a recent promotional commercial for the “2012 Olympics in Paris». Director Christophe Barratier, director of photography: Jean Marie Dreujou (“Two brothers” ). The Pont des Arts in Paris is well know from the production managers for its problems of load capacity (kilograms per square meter ).The Techno 15 was the ideal crane for this shoot due to its light weight of 578 kgs (1270lbs ). The Techno 15 opens a new market for telescopic cranes in reason of its light weight and portability. The boom itself weighs only 125 Kgs (275 lbs ) and is easily portable. This allows bringing it in interior location sets (like apartments through stairs ). Its dolly can pass standard doors of 80 centimetres (2’8’’ ) allowing to move the Techno 15 from one room to the other.
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The Techno 15, a powerful and efficient tool….
Several cranes of Loumasystems have been used on the new feature film of the two comedians Kad and Olivier: “Un ticket for space” Production: Gaumont / LGM,Director of photography: Regis Blondeau, key grip: Simon Maggiolo. One of the scene was shot at the french communist party headquarters, transformed for the occasion into a launching control center, Canaveral style.
The Techno 15’ was the ideal tool for this shoot, as there is no levelled floor in the communist party conference room. This was obviously a handicap for laying tracks. Thanks to its levelling jacks, the Techno 15 was instantly set levelled and available for achieving telescopic shots in this crowdy and difficult environment. The crane has allowed the director to achieve more than 15 set ups per day, schedule which would have been impossible without it. The Techno 15 appears more and more like an indispensable tool for difficult interior sets on location.
Several cranes of Loumasystems have been used on the new feature film of the two comedians Kad and Olivier: “Un ticket for space” Production: Gaumont / LGM,Director of photography: Regis Blondeau, key grip: Simon Maggiolo. One of the scene was shot at the french communist party headquarters, transformed for the occasion into a launching control center, Canaveral style.
The Techno 15’ was the ideal tool for this shoot, as there is no levelled floor in the communist party conference room. This was obviously a handicap for laying tracks. Thanks to its levelling jacks, the Techno 15 was instantly set levelled and available for achieving telescopic shots in this crowdy and difficult environment. The crane has allowed the director to achieve more than 15 set ups per day, schedule which would have been impossible without it. The Techno 15 appears more and more like an indispensable tool for difficult interior sets on location.
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"L'ex femme de ma vie" de Josiane Balasko
Une Supertechno 30 de Loumasystems a été utilisée pour les plans d’ouverture et de clôture du nouveau film de Josiane Balasko « L’ex-femme de ma vie » (Chef opérateur : Pascal Gennesseaux, chef machiniste :Jean Pierre Deschamps, Production : Ice 3). Josiane Balasko souhaitait deux plans identiques tournés à deux saisons différentes. C’est donc durant l’hiver 2003 et au printemps 2004 que la Supertechno 30 de Loumasystems a été utilisée par la réalisatrice-actrice
Une Supertechno 30 de Loumasystems a été utilisée pour les plans d’ouverture et de clôture du nouveau film de Josiane Balasko « L’ex-femme de ma vie » (Chef opérateur : Pascal Gennesseaux, chef machiniste :Jean Pierre Deschamps, Production : Ice 3). Josiane Balasko souhaitait deux plans identiques tournés à deux saisons différentes. C’est donc durant l’hiver 2003 et au printemps 2004 que la Supertechno 30 de Loumasystems a été utilisée par la réalisatrice-actrice
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The Akela crane on Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”
Loumasystems Akela crane has been used on Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”, co produced by Meredith Services Ltd and Pathé Films with Colin Farell in Alexander’s role. Director of photography: Rodrigo Prieto The crane has been used to shoot the battle of Gaugamela which is an important sequence of the movie. The script called for a scene where the camera is the subjective point of view of the eagle supposed to follow Alexander in all its campaigns. The Akela crane has permitted to achieve a shot starting at a height of 20 meters and finishing on a close up of Colin Farell on its carriage. The Akela crane was fitted with a Libra head which permits to succeed fast sweeping shots with increased stability.
Loumasystems Akela crane has been used on Oliver Stone’s “Alexander”, co produced by Meredith Services Ltd and Pathé Films with Colin Farell in Alexander’s role. Director of photography: Rodrigo Prieto The crane has been used to shoot the battle of Gaugamela which is an important sequence of the movie. The script called for a scene where the camera is the subjective point of view of the eagle supposed to follow Alexander in all its campaigns. The Akela crane has permitted to achieve a shot starting at a height of 20 meters and finishing on a close up of Colin Farell on its carriage. The Akela crane was fitted with a Libra head which permits to succeed fast sweeping shots with increased stability.