| KATH & KIM JUNE 2003 |
| The second series of the Australian comedy, Kath & Kim, has begun filming. The first series was hugely successful and achieved record ratings for the ABC. Shotmaker Australia supplied the production with its Prime Mover Low Loader Trailer Package, including mobile 40kva generator. |
| SHOTMAKER AUSTRALIA EXPANDS FLEET and INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE MOBILE 40 KVA POWER GENERATOR |
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August 2002 saw Shotmaker Australia expand its fleet to include a Prime Mover. Complete with a 400 Chev V8 Engine and a modified Turbo 700 Automatic Gearbox. The Prime Mover guarantees exceptional power, performance and reliability. The Prime Mover is employed for towing our Custom Built Low Loader Trailers. (US: Process Trailers)
The hard mounting of a 40kva Custom Built Power Generator is an innovation that allows the ultimate in mobility and lighting options - the first of its kind available to the Australian Film Industry. To our knowledge, this vehicle is not only an Australian first but also a world first! Another key feature has been the conversion of the fuel system from Diesel to Unleaded Petrol (US: Gas) Conversion to Unleaded Petrol has eliminated the pungent smell of diesel exhaust fumes is eliminated and the age-old problem of diesel exhaust smoke wafting into shot! Increased horsepower and the modified automatic gearbox allow for the ultimate in smooth acceleration and undetectable gear change. For your next production that requires a low loader trailer, you cannot go past this combination only available from Shotmaker Australia. |
| JAPANESE STORY AUGUST 2002 |
| Australian Director of Photography, Ian Baker and Key Grip Robbie Hansford approached Shotmaker Australia with a view to supplying specialised equipment to the Feature Film "Japanese Story". Japanese Story, which stars Toni Collette, was set & filmed in and around the remote townships of Karratha, Newman and Port Hedland in Western Australia. Shotmaker Australia supplied the production with three Technicians, a Tracking Vehicle and the Prime Mover Low with Loader Trailer and 40kva Generator and a Libra Head Remote Camera System. Producers and key personnel of the film were thrilled with the flexibility and versatile nature of the equipment. The biggest impression was created by the Prime Mover. Hard mounting the 40kva Generator to the Prime Mover meant that the usual restrictions to mobility and lighting capacity were hindrances of the past! |
| THE MATRIX II & III 2002 |
| Shotmaker Technicians Steve Wells & John Regan join the crew working in Sydney on the back to back sequels of The Matrix II & III. Steve joined the Motion Control Unit and John Regan was assigned to the main unit Grips Department. |
| NED KELLY APRIL 2002 |
| Filming of the new Australian feature film, Ned Kelly has begun in the You Yangs Ranges, not far from Geelong in Victoria. Shotmaker Australia will send two Technicians to operate a Tracking Vehicle and the Libra III over the course of filming. The film stars Heath Ledger as the notorious Australian Bushranger, Ned Kelly. Much of the action will be filmed with the actors mounted on horses. The key design features of Shotmaker Australia equipment of mobility, flexibility and stability will mean The Producers will be able to achieve stunning action shots. |
| DOWN & UNDER APRIL 2001 |
| Shotmaker Australia Technician, Steve Wells has been asked to join the crew working in Alice Springs filming the American film: "Down & Under". Steve will spend three months on locations through out the Northern Territory as a Tracking Vehicle Technician. |
| MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II 1999 |
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The Producers of Mission Impossible II were able to complete their shot list with the help of Shotmaker Australia. Shotmaker Australia have the only Low Loader Trailers (US: Process Trailers) in Australia that are large enough to accommodate a stretch limousine and still allow for maximum maneuverability. Shotmaker Australia Low Loader Trailers are able to negotiate most city streets having been custom designed with narrow turning circles and the ability to reverse. These design features opened access to almost any narrow city street.
Power, speed and performance were required from the tracking vehicle that was needed by the Producers of Mission Impossible II to film the motorbike stunt sequence with Tom Cruise. A Motor Bike A-Frame with Hydraulic Rams was attached to Shotmaker Tracking Vehicle #1. The Producers were impressed by the high speed cornering ability of the Tracking Vehicle while towing the A-Frame rig. Fast acceleration from standing start to high speeds with "seamless" gear change allowed the cameras to film the stunt sequences in ideal conditions - a service not available outside of Shotmaker Australia. |