What every producer should know about virtual production.

Learning about Virtual Sets and using them whenever possible is a step all producers can take to reduce costs, creative compromises, carbon emissions, and solid waste.

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Why I made friends with robots.

We know that Motion Control can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Today’s MoCo technology is easier than ever to master. Let me show you how MoCo makes precision moves manageable, so getting the shot can be fast, cost-effective and maybe even 'good times'.

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Making high-speed movie magic?

High-speed camera work demands critical synchronization of events which is virtually impossible to do manually. Luckily, we’re in the business of designing innovative technological solutions to meet all your production needs.

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Did someone say Woodstock in the Fall?

We absolutely love Woodstock in the fall and for two very specific
reasons. To start with, there’s no better place in the world to simply
celebrate the yin essence of fall and the letting go it inspires. And then,
of course, there’s the annual Woodstock Film Festival which is the perfect
way to step into the season.

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We have a brandy NEW Mo-Sys system

And we are ready to share.
In case you aren’t familiar… Mo-Sys is an award-winning, world-renowned maker of virtual production solutions. We’ve been watching them VERY closely, and have been headed down the virtual path with them for a while now. We have been learning with the Mo-Sys guys at NAB, Cinegear, and their laboratory in LA. Its now in our hot little hands, and ready for you.

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Our A+ Shot for Apple TV’s “Dickinson.”

Team Cobalt is no stranger to a good challenge. When presented with a tricky situation, we pounce at the chance to provide for the solution. One such opportunity recently came about on the set of Apple TV’s series, “Dickinson”.

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CASE STUDY: Creating complex tabletop VFX for Vallarta.

We leaned heavily on our team's deep expertise, our comprehensive inventory of onsite Motion Control robotics and Phantom know-how for a recent commercial shoot with a large Hispanic grocery store chain, Vallarta.

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When your work becomes your play.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” - Steve Jobs.

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What every producer should know about virtual set.

Learning about Virtual Sets and using them whenever possible is a step all producers can take to reduce costs, creative compromises, carbon emissions, and solid waste. Want to sell your clients on this money-saving, planet-saving option? We can help. When we created the East Coast’s first Virtual Backlot, we promised to provide the Tri-State production community with the proper guidance to use it. Here are some of the things you should know.

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We are production advisors

We know that Virtual Production and Motion Control can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be ;) Today’s technology is easier than ever to master. So, let me show you how you can get the shot, and be fast, cost-effective and maybe even have 'good times'.

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