A high-octane motorbike stunt has been captured in perfect motion thanks to the media sector expertise of Nationwide Platforms.
The access leader recently provided a production team with two truck mounted platforms fitted with lighting rigs to help capture an audacious stunt filmed overnight. This will be used in the on air identity for a brand new channel launch by a major international satellite network this autumn.
With the filming crew seeking perfect shots of the bike as it completed ramp jumps over a truck, Nationwide Platforms utilised the depth of its fleet to provide the most ideal solution, in this case, a 37 metre Bronto truck mount, and a 35 metre truck mounted platform manufactured by Oil and Steel. These were provided with the services of fully trained operators who safely managed and controlled the platforms, placing them in the perfect position to illuminate the set.
Upon delivery, both of the truck mounted platforms were fitted with lighting rigs to their large baskets. With the platforms having a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 700kg (37 metre) and 400kg respectively, they proved ideal for securely providing a safe platform for the lighting at all required heights.
In addition to a main light, a camera was also fitted to the 37 metre truck mount to help capture an overhead shot as the motorbike became airborne. The precision shooting of this stunt was made possible by remote control ground operation which enabled the Nationwide Platforms operator to position the camera precisely.
James Marchant is Nationwide Platforms’ dedicated Business Development Manager for the media sector. His work with businesses across the UK spans live broadcasting, cinematography, and TV, with the access leader’s range of vehicle mounted platforms regularly being called upon to provide a safe and effective means of working.
Speaking following the filming of the TV ident he said: “Our fleet of truck and van mounted platforms regularly provide the kinds of versatile, safe and convenient methods of working which are absolutely essential for media projects. We’re very pleased to have applied our expertise to this latest eye-catching challenge and wish the production team all the very best for the next phase of their work.”
Production ‘Gaffer’ Matt Moffatt regularly works with Nationwide Platforms on filming projects. After the success of the latest shoot, he said: “When it comes to filming we always strive for the very best because when it comes to specialist jobs you don’t often get second chances to get it right. We’re pleased to have worked with Nationwide Platforms on this job and made the most of their valuable experience in helping us capture this unique stunt.”
As the UK’s leading provider of safe access solutions, Nationwide Platforms can offer its customers Europe’s largest range of vehicle mounted platforms, with a total of more than 20 brand new truck and van mounts entering the fleet in 2013 alone.
