Polecam
Dynamic, lightweight crane shots taking your production to new heights
Polecam x Emagine Productions
If you want to instantly elevate a live production, nothing adds value quite like a dynamic, sweeping crane shot. I became a Polecam owner operator back in 2005, and since making it my primary speciality in 2008. It delivers all the smooth, cinematic movement of a heavy traditional jib, but with a lightweight, flexible footprint that lets me fly a camera into places standard grip gear simply cannot reach.
Over the years, that rig has taken me to some incredible places. I have spent over a decade working on Al Jazeera’s flagship show “Head to Head”, and operated for six series of Derren Brown’s shows on Channel 4. I also regularly cover live broadcast events like FIFA World Cups, The Premier League, “This Morning” for ITV and the “Goodwood Revival” for ITV4.
My work spans major live music and high-end corporate events as well. I have spent over seven years shooting global motor show car reveals for brands like McLaren, Ford, Land Rover, and Bentley. On the music side, I have flown the camera for Ibiza Rocks on MTV, NME events, and live concerts for Major Lazer, Iggy Azalea, Trey Songz, McFly, LuLu, 5 Seconds of Summer, and The Wombats, to name but a few.
Why Choose Polecam for Your Next Event?
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The lightweight carbon-fibre construction means it can be fully rigged in under 45 minutes and easily relocated across a venue to maximise its use rather than being locked to one spot like heavy, traditional camera cranes.
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Because it does not require a bulky tripod base, Polecam can be mounted in tight, restrictive spaces allowing for dynamic, sweeping shots from side of stage, in compact rooms or within a crowd.
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Designed to integrate seamlessly with professional live broadcast environments, it supports high-end box style cameras with full RCP control while providing precise, gimbal stabilised remote head control for buttery-smooth panning and tilting.
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The slim profile and low overall weight make it incredibly safe and visually discreet, meaning it will not block the audience's view or distract from the action during live shows and corporate events.
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It instantly elevates a broadcast with cinematic, floating crane shots and dynamic movement, offering the high-end look of a major production without the massive footprint or budget of traditional heavy grip equipment.
Emagine Productions | Polecam Showreel
Highlighting some of the incredible productions I’ve had the pleasure to be a part of
