Glambot
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The Glambot is a high-speed camera system directed by Cole Walliser, known for its use in capturing dynamic, slow-motion videos of celebrities on the red carpet at various high-profile award ceremonies such as The Academy Awards, The Grammys, Golden Globes, The Emmys, and the People's Choice Awards.[1]
Development
[edit]Gary Snegaroff developed the Glambot as a tool to enhance red carpet-coverage for E! and NBC live events & specials.[citation needed] For the first year, the director of the Glambot was music video producer Joseph Kahn, who was then replaced by Cole Walliser.[citation needed]
Use in filmmaking
[edit]The Glambot is primarily used at events to capture slow-motion footage of celebrities, emphasizing their outfits, makeup, and overall look. Walliser's creative direction has resulted in widely-shared Glambot moments featuring celebrities like Lady Gaga, whom he cites as one of his favorite subjects due to her fashion choices and dynamic presence.[citation needed]
Technical aspects
[edit]Technically, the Glambot combines high-speed camera technology with robotic control to execute precise, smooth movements that capture detailed slow-motion footage. The system requires a significant amount of light to shoot at a shallow depth of field, typically around f/2.8, with focus adjustments made through keyframes controlled by the robotic system.[citation needed] Walliser has said "We shoot 1,000 frames in that one second. When we play it back at like 24/30 [frames per second]."[2]
Expansion and influence
[edit]The Glambot quickly became a sought-after feature at entertainment industry events.[2] The Glambot 's success has inspired similar high-speed, robotic camera experiences across the party and entertainment industry. Glambot TM is known for holding the registered trademark for a similar robot.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "GLAMBOTS". Cole Walliser. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ a b Jaeger, Griffin (March 12, 2023). "Strike the pose! Canada's Cole Walliser shares his secrets behind GlamBot videos of celebrities". CBC.