SCENE 01 / WIRE CAM SYSTEMS
Wire Cam Systems
Cable-suspended cameras for dynamic overhead coverage.
Wire cam systems hang cameras on motorized cable rigs for sweeping overhead shots, bold reveals, and dynamic tracking across large spaces. These rigs give stable, repeatable camera paths that reach distances and heights well beyond cranes or dolly systems.
We source wire cam systems and skilled rigging crews to match your venue and shot needs. Our team handles the install, safety sign-off, and run-throughs so your wire cam delivers smooth, reliable movement throughout the shoot.
Capabilities
Wire Cam Services
Spidercam and cable camera solutions for any venue.
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Wire Systems
- Spidercam rigs
- Single-line systems
- Multi-point cable
- 3D movement
- High-speed capable
Dynamic Flight
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Camera Heads
- Stabilized gimbals
- Remote operation
- Pan/tilt/roll
- Focus control
- Live monitoring
Full Control
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Applications
- Stadium coverage
- Concert filming
- Sports broadcast
- Film production
- Large events
Any Venue
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Support
- Technical crews
- Rigging teams
- Safety officers
- Installation
- Operations
Expert Teams
Fly Through Any Space
Capabilities
Our Process
Venue Survey
We assess the space, rigging points, and what the cable install will need.
System Design
Our team designs the wire cam rig to match your coverage needs.
Installation
Trained riggers fit the cable system with full safety sign-off.
Operation
Our operators run the rig live with real-time camera control.
On Location
Cable Camera and Spidercam Systems Across Japan
Our wire cam crews rig Spidercam and multi-point cable systems into Japan's biggest live venues.
That list spans Tokyo Dome and Saitama Super Arena for concert tours, Ryōgoku Kokugikan for sumo, Nissan Stadium in Yokohama for football, Pacifico Yokohama for corporate galas, and the Fuji Rock site at Naeba for festival broadcast. Three-dimensional cable movement at steady speeds beyond 30 km/h delivers sweeping overhead reveals and dynamic tracking that crane and dolly systems cannot reach. Stabilised gimbal heads carry broadcast and cinema bodies under remote pan, tilt, focus, and zoom control.
Each install starts with a venue survey of anchor points, load limits, and clearance, and trained techs then sign off the rigging. Backup cable systems, auto tension tracking, and fail-safes meet Japanese broadcast and event safety standards.
Outdoor shoots at festivals, stadiums, and open-air film sets add wind monitoring and weather backup plans. Ops crews, safety officers, and rigging teams stay on through filming to watch the rig live. The wire cam feed blends cleanly into multi-camera coverage and NHK or commercial broadcast flows.
A wire cam rig takes a dedicated team to fly. One operator drives the dolly across the cables, while a second handles the gimbal head. RED V-Raptor and broadcast bodies both fit within the load limit. Rigging and de-rig eat into the venue day, so we schedule install around the event run-of-show. Crew hours follow the Japanese Labor Standards Act, with rest on long load-in days. We coordinate in English and quote in JPY, with the 10 per cent consumption tax per line.
The wire cam feed is built to drop straight into the broader cut. It genlocks to the multi-camera package, so timing and color hold across angles. For finished pieces, we grade in DaVinci Resolve and deliver to Rec.709 or HDR. Imagica and Sony PCL conform and master longer programs. Deliverables meet NHK, TBS, and Fuji TV broadcast specs. Camera reports travel with the footage, so live shows and edited masters stay clean.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wire cam/Spidercam?
Wire cams, like Spidercam, are cameras hung on cables strung between several points. The rig adjusts each cable's length from its anchor, so the camera moves freely in 3D space—side to side, up and down, and everywhere between.
What venues suit wire cam systems?
Wire cams work in any venue with solid anchor points—stadiums, arenas, concert halls, large studios, and outdoor events. They are especially valuable where crane or drone coverage is not practical or not allowed.
How fast can wire cams move?
Modern wire cam systems reach impressive speeds, and Spidercam rigs can travel at over 30 km/h while holding the footage steady. That makes them ideal for following fast action in sports and lively event coverage.
What about safety?
Safety comes first. Wire cam systems use backup cables, automatic tension tracking, and fail-safe mechanisms. Our crews are certified riggers who follow strict safety rules for overhead systems.
Can wire cams work outdoors?
Yes, with proper weather planning. Wire cams work for outdoor events, festivals, and even open-air film shoots. Wind limits apply, so our team watches conditions throughout the shoot.
What camera packages are available?
Wire cams can carry a wide range of camera packages, from broadcast bodies to cinema bodies, within the system's load limit. Each one mounts on a stabilized gimbal with remote control of pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with Cable Cam Systems, Aerial Drone Services, and Helicopter Filming for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Portable Power Solutions and Camera & Cinematography.
On Set
Need Wire Cam Coverage?
Tell us about your venue and we'll design the perfect cable camera solution.