The first use of Vertex was in the making of the latest Harry Potter movie, and the system is now available from Vertigo, the London and Pinewood based rigging, motion control and entertainment structures specialists, for sale or hire worldwide.
Designed and engineered to fly people, cameras and objects across large areas in real time without complicated programming, Vertex is billed as the first 3D flying system that can be controlled and programmed in real time via a joystick. This system has been designed to ensure the simplest of set-up and control with the highest technical capability. Crucially, it is certified to the most stringent (BGV-C1) safety standard.
Unlike other flying systems, moves can be made with a pair of touch-sensitive joysticks, eliminating the usual time consuming and complicated computer programming issues. In set-up mode, speed and direction controls can be changed from right to left hand to suit the operator, while joystick sensitivity can also be adjusted to suit each operator, says the company.
Vertigo MD Rebecca Loughran said: "Vertex is a completely new tool for the industry and allows safe 3D flying in ways that no other system on the market can achieve - it really is a spectacular innovation and we're delighted that it was recognised as such by the PLASA Awards judges."
(Jim Evans)
