On Location for Doctor Who series 9


I have been operating Steadicam on series 9 of Dr Who for Dop. Mark Waters and Director Daniel Nettheim. During the shoot the step on/off rickshaw was used extensively for some very long and challenging tracking shots.

Step On/Off Rickshaw

“Doc Martin” shoots with rickshaw

Step On/Off rickshaw

Dave Carey, Steadicam and camera op. on “Doc Martin”, has recently taken delivery of a Step On/Off rickshaw for use on the next series which is due to shoot in Cornwall in May.

BBC Drama “The Village” shoot with rickshaw

The rickshaw has recently been out in Derbyshire for the second series of BBC drama “The Village”. The crew needed to track across the immaculate lawns of a stately home, so they fitted the balloon wheels to get the shot without causing any damage.

Wildcat Grips Buy “Slim Jim” Rickshaw For “Wolf Hall”.

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

Slim Jim Rickshaw

"Slim Jim" Rickshaw

Recently completed a modified version of the standard rickshaw for the guys at Wildcat Grips.
They wanted to use it for interior work involving narrow doorways and corridors.
I tweaked the existing design and came up with the “Slim Jim” which is only 2’3″ wide.
It will also take a wider axle for added stability outdoors and can easily be fitted with Balloon Wheels.

 

Hammer Films shoot “Woman In Black” 2


I am currently working on “The Woman In Black : Angel of Death”  with Dop George Steel and Director Tom Harper. We have been shooting some challenging chase scenes using the Steadicam and the step on rickshaw . The movie , produced by Hammer Films, is the sequel to last years phenomenally successful original starring Daniel Radcliff
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Rickshaw on “Truckers”

Recently completed shooting Steadicam on BBC drama Truckers with DOP Tony Slater-Ling. The Step On/Off rickshaw was used extensively for many Steadicam and hand held shots with the Arri Alexa

Step On/Off Rickshaw

Step On/Off Rickshaw

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Bicycle Rickshaw

I have recently designed a bicycle mount to attach each model of rickshaw to any standard bike. Fitted in minutes, it allows the rickshaw to be towed at speed by a friendly cycling grip. Check out the configuration photos below :

Step On/Off Rickshaw with Balloon Wheels

Step On/Off Rickshaw with Bike Mount

Standard Rickshaw

Rickshaw with bike mount

The Real Thing at The Philharmonic

Just completed filming the band “The Real Thing” in concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic for 53 North Productions. A fantastic gig covered by six cameras, including the Red Epic and my Steadicam darting all round the audience and stage. Very challenging but great fun.

“Northern Soul” shoot with Rickshaw

The crew on the N. West based movie “Northern Soul” have been shooting with the rickshaw in and around Manchester this week.