This is our definitive guide to getting started in motion control, from live action to stop motion, kit, software and methodology. We've also got some sneak peaks into our work on the short film 'A Memory Owed' where we capture multiple passes of a 1/32 scale Avro Lancaster. Here are a range of some ‘off the shelf’ entry level motion control solutions. List is ordered into ascending order of price point and recommendation : Hardware suppliers with mobile/ app based control: EdelKrone Sliders/ PT heads/ dollies/ jibs and accessories:www.edelkrone.com Dynamic Perception Time Lapse / Video/ Stop motion hardware and control solutions: https://www.dynamicperception.com/ Black Forest Motion Pine controller/ Sliders/ PT heads/ Focus motors and accessories: https://blackforestmotion.com/ytic Kessler Crane CineShooter and Second shooter Pro motion control systems: www.kesslercrane.com Dedicated Motion control software and hardware controllers: DragonFrame Software https://www.dragonframe.com/ Fantastic ‘all in one’ industry standard for SMS animation and motion control. Artist friendly, user intuitive software that can easily be expanded into real-time capability via hardware controller. DragonFrame Master Controller DMC-32 https://www.dragonframe.com/product/dmc-32/ The DMC-32 (Dragonframe Master Controller) is a 32 axis motion control coordinator for use with Dragonframe software. BFG -’Mantis’ Motion Control Software. http://www.bfg-motion.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-thompson-6a522511/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG3phvYEfzw Gerald Thompson’s widely accepted standard for real-time motion control software and hardware control solutions.Very open to expandability and well suited to bespoke rigs and setups. DIY and most affordable methods of entry into motion control. (Also many other easy to follow tutorials to find on YouTube.) Stepper motors and Arduino: https://howtomechatronics.com/tutorials/arduino/stepper-motors-and-arduino-the-ultimate-guide/?utm_content=cmp-true Control a Stepper Motor using an Arduino, a Joystick and the Easy Driver - Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYIL5gxRogM G-Code control of stepper motors: https://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/16-375/f2017/text/ex/steppers.html Hardware components for DIY built rigs: https://openbuilds.com/?category=camera-sliders-rigs&id=312 https://ooznest.co.uk/product-category/component-kits/ Recommended YouTube videos that cover Motion Control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6LB5ro8QDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Aj5uBRTHI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdVVLIetd-g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stNUKY_O0E4 Social media resources for motion control: DIY Motion Control Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1482887721871093/ Motorized Precision Motion Control Fourms https://www.facebook.com/groups/1555044797918190 INCAMERA OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/InCameraFX INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/incamerafx/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/InCameraFX FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/InCameraTV REDDIT - https://www.reddit.com/user/InCameraFX LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/68500456/ TIK TOK - @InCameraFX WHY SUBSCRIBE TO INCAMERA? - We post original content every two weeks. - We have step-by-step, informative & entertaining tutorials on how to create amazing practical effects. - Our videos are loaded tricks and tips for all filmmakers. - We're always engaging with our community across all social media platforms. - We want to keep InCamera alive, so we need all the support possible!