6 Axis Virtual Production with KesslerCrane Cineshooter

Hi folks,
I recently performed a major overhaul on my robot Otto. It is now powered by KesslerCrane hardware and tracking with Unreal engine to create a badass virtual production stage!
Big thank you to Eric and the KesslerCrane crew!
This video may be sponsored, but my opinions never are. :)

[@ScottBalkum]

That’s awesome! Excellent build, er rebuild.

[@AXIBO]

Otto is a cool fricken robot!

[@kernzilla]

glad to have randomly came across your channel. Inspiring for sure seeing these intricate configs you're putting together, love the BTS. super-different, keep up the good worl!

[@ClassVtony]

Massive!

[@JasperNebelsieck]

Really awesome stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@RogerBarraud]

Heya! - Just discovered you vi The Algorithm 🙂 Very impressed. Building stuff gives you much more insight and understanding than just buying it. You'll know how to use it better and be able to extend it more easily.

[@PiotrFoxWysocki]

i just wish to see more cool stuff from you. just can not understand why you have so little views...

[@BiolapseStudios]

I wish I had more time to produce this content, but please share with anyone you think may find It interesting :)

[@boopfer387]

man oh man right on the money thank you - links to Kessler would be good more specifically what you used what is custom - watching you so I would not konw about this I'd think super $$$ typical Motion control.

[@LW_Lapse]

Awesome stuff, so many possibilities. Out of curiosity, what software were you using to control Otto's motors?

[@chrisfield7008]

Dragonframe

[@bothhemispheresphotography5031]

how tf do you only have 1.17K subscribers? Amazing stuff, I am truly impressed with the technicals, and how they lead to the creative creations. Kudos from me, at every level.

[@BiolapseStudios]

Haha thanks! Feel free to share to anyone that may like it. I wish i had more time to do these videos but sometimes it gets tough! Thanks for the kind words!

[@thegentlestories214]

oMG, you're awesome! and Otto is too!! thx for the video!

[@thegentlestories214]

and sara!:D

[@NextWaveDV]

Awesome build!

[@jeffreymackey7342]

Can you help me out? I'm looking to build a Z axis. Can you go into more detail a on yours? Thanks!

[@melissacole1502]

Love it! Really Amazing!

[@JoeatAlphaCreative]

Amazing!

[@stark1758]

first time on your site and I'm speechless

[@enisosbajas]

Amazing work

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Man, I need a Biolapse - Build your own robot master class in my life! This is awesome Chris, and that final shot was looking sick!! Thanks for showing this.

[@ewap-by-daniel]

Excellent, I love what you do. I was already impressed from your older setup. So I'm verry happy to learn about your new tool.

[@KevinLosani]

Really inspiring! Bravo sir.

[@Carlito_MD]

Great video!!! So it may be implied but to clarify, you’re using a second shooter somewhere in there to control the new bloks and kOS to control SARA? Thanks!

[@BiolapseStudios]

Yes. You can use a connector between the CS and SSplus or Pro, and control it all as an 8 axis system in Kos. You can also connect with dragonframe if you need those extra capabilities.

[@NiherRD]

superb!!

[@vo.images]

Do you still shoot with Axibo, still like it or not? )) how is it compare to Kessler, well of course Kessler is a bit different rig but just if compare the same axis features, thats' what I mean

[@BiolapseStudios]

Yeah I have 2 axibo kits doing VP. They are pretty solid systems. I have a few gripes but those are minor.

[@KevinNMurphy]

Really amazing work! I learn so much watching your videos. Thanks for all the extra work you did to share this, really inspiring.

[@LaurentFranchet]

Why do you need a Vive tracker? Shouldn't the motion control software directly be able to output the camera position and rotation to the Unreal Engine in real-time via a Livelink plugin?

[@chrisfield7008]

A the time of video, even now to my knowledge, axibo is the only kit that supports livelink, however. Couple of the companies are working on it however.

[@LaurentFranchet]

@@chrisfield7008 let’s hope that more moco systems get compatible with unreal engine and Livelink. I would be very eager to test Axibo indeed

[@cleverdarkelve]

Kudos on S.A.R.A. As AGDU's mom I'm definitely impressed with the acronym! Really cool build and setup, nice work Christopher! Really liked this video, shed a lot of light on how involved you get with all the things. Remember all us little people on the way to the top with SARA!

[@davidalanmedia]

Amazing, that's where I'm at ... trying to put together a 6 axis affordable system with my 2nd Shooter rig. Well done !

[@whatspercolating]

So cool, awesome set up!

[@ZoltanHubai]

Whoa, amazing project! Hats down.

[@KCYT2010]

Awesome works as always and it's great to see what you're up to. Please keep posting here when you get the chance !

[@natelett]

That is so cool! So you're using the mechanical components for the Z axis from Otto? I was hoping to see a KC option there but that one you have looks very solid. Excited to get my hands on the PowerBlok!

[@BiolapseStudios]

Yeah they shipped me a motor, you see it at the 9:48. Right before that you see the old lift motor