On-Location

On-Location Cinema • Automotive & Pursuit
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Automotive & On-Location Cinematography

High-velocity automotive pursuit tracking, motorized gimbal camera operation, and dynamic motion capture on closed courses and open highways under demanding natural lighting conditions.

Featured: Close Automotive Pursuit Track

Rig: 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal on Chase Rig • Motion: Close Proximity Tracking

Automotive Pursuit Takes & Highway Motion

Multi-angle coverage, vehicle lead-in pursuit, and sunset highway runs.

Take 01 • Full Body Pursuit

SUV Tracking Line Take 3

Full profile tracking capturing aerodynamic vehicle motion, road surface texture, and natural environmental reflections.

RIG: CHASE VEHICLE SPEED: 50 MPH
Take 02 • Precision Dolly Rig

Dolly & Motion Rigging Cut

Stabilized slider and dolly integration capturing low-angle vehicle wheel rotation and chassis dynamics.

LENS: CINE PRIME ANGLE: LOW PROFILE
Take 03 • Golden Hour Highway

Open Highway Sun Flare Run

High dynamic range exposure management under intense direct sunset backlighting, accentuating vehicle contours.

LIGHTING: GOLDEN HOUR FILTRATION: POLARIZER
Take 04 • Sunset Chase Angle

Dynamic Sunset Pursuit

Dynamic chase camera angle maintaining razor-sharp subject isolation against a moving background.

TIMECODE: 20:14 ROLE: CAMERA OPERATOR
On-Location Rigging & Camera Logistics
Stabilized vehicle pursuit systems, optical filtration, and high dynamic range handling.
Camera Stabilization
Motorized 3-Axis Gimbals

High-payload motorized gimbals paired with vibration isolators to eliminate vehicle harmonic road vibration at highway speeds.

Pursuit Rigging
Suction Mounts & Hostess Trays

Certified multi-point vacuum suction cups and speed rail car-mount setups engineered for maximum camera safety and stability.

Optical Control
Matte Boxes & True-ND Filters

Lightweight clip-on matte boxes with optical glass True-ND filters to maintain optimal 180-degree shutter angles in bright sun.

Camera Operator & DP

On-Location & Pursuit Operating Inquiries

Available as Director of Photography, “A” Camera Operator, or Pursuit Car Specialist nationwide.