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High Speed Filming
Capture stunning slow motion with Phantom cameras and precision motion control in Germany.
High-speed filming captures action at extreme frame rates, producing dramatic slow-motion footage that reveals details invisible to the naked eye. This technique is essential for Germany's world-class automotive sector — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen commercial campaigns — as well as Bundesliga football sports analysis, engineering product shots, and creative sequences for European brands.
We source high-speed cameras from Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne rental houses with specialized lighting and data workflows. Our team coordinates experienced operators at Studio Babelsberg (Potsdam), Bavaria Studios (Munich), MMC Studios (Cologne), and Studio Hamburg — leveraging Germany's 25% DFFF rebate and world-class VFX houses like Scanline and Rise FX for seamless high-frame-rate pipelines.
Capabilities
Complete High Speed Services
From Phantom cameras to Bolt rigs, we provide the specialized equipment and expertise needed to capture motion in extraordinary detail.
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Phantom Cameras
- Phantom Flex 4K
- Phantom VEO series
- Up to 1000+ fps
- 4K resolution capture
- On-set technicians
Ultra High Speed
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Motion Control
- Bolt high-speed rigs
- Precision robotic arms
- Tabletop motion control
- Repeatable moves
- Camera tracking sync
Robotic Precision
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Technical Support
- High-speed lighting design
- Data management
- On-set color science
- Real-time playback
- Technical consulting
Expert Teams
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Applications
- Product commercials
- Sports & action
- Scientific capture
- Liquid & splash shots
- Automotive filming
Any Subject
On Location
Phantom Flex4K, BMW/Mercedes/Porsche/Audi Tabletop Heritage & Nürburgring High-Speed Standard
Here is how this works in practice. High-speed filming across Germany is driven by the country's automotive + product-commercial ecosystem: BMW Munich + Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart + Audi Ingolstadt + Porsche Zuffenhausen + VW Wolfsburg + Opel Rüsselsheim run constant commercial work cycles. While F1 Nürburgring + Hockenheim heritage (Michael Schumacher 7× World Champion + Sebastian Vettel 4× World Champion + Nico Rosberg 2016) and MotoGP Sachsenring drive motorsport high-speed work.
We field Vision Research Phantom Flex 4K + Flex4K-GS + VEO 4K-PL (cross-bordered from London ARRI Rental and Vision Research Europe), Phantom v2640 + v2512 for 25,000+ fps slow-motion, plus Sony VENICE 2 + ALEXA 35 (ARRI 35 high-speed mode to 120 fps) for hybrid high-speed cinema workflows.
Lens packages run ARRI Master Anamorphic + Master Primes + DNA LF (Vantage Film Munich), Cooke S7/i + S8/i, and Zeiss Supreme Primes (Zeiss is Oberkochen-headquartered — German optics heritage).
Here is the short of it. Heritage credits include German-engineered Schüfftan process (Eugen Schüfftan on Metropolis 1927 — pioneer of in-camera compositing now relevant to high-speed VFX workflows) plus Bavarian product-commercial heritage at Bavaria Film Geiselgasteig high-speed studio. Heritage Babelsberg global productions (Cloud Atlas 2012, Bridge of Spies 2015 Spielberg, Captain America: Civil War 2016, Matrix Resurrections 2021, Wonka 2023, Argylle 2024) plus All Quiet on the Western Front 2022 (Berger, 4 Oscars including Best Cinematography James Friend BSC — high-speed battlefield slow-motion) established high-speed workflows now standard on every DFFF + GMPF rebate project.
Here is the breakdown. We pre-clear FFA + DFFF + GMPF rebate paperwork, file Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg + FFF Bayern + Filmstiftung NRW + MFG Baden-Württemberg notifications, and set up KSK-registered freelance camera operators + DITs under BG ETEM + VBG safety governance. Cross-border Phantom supplements arrive same-week from London + Vienna under EU Schengen free movement via Frankfurt FRA + Munich MUC + Berlin BER cargo corridors.
FAQ
High Speed Expertise
What frame rates can you achieve?
Our Phantom cameras can capture up to 1,000+ fps at 4K resolution, with higher frame rates available at reduced resolutions. We'll recommend the optimal frame rate and resolution balance for your German automotive, commercial, or feature shoot.
What's the difference between Phantom camera models?
The Phantom Flex 4K offers the highest resolution at extreme speeds, while the VEO series provides excellent performance at a more accessible price point. We'll recommend the right camera based on your resolution, speed, and budget requirements.
Do you provide Bolt or motion control rigs?
Yes, we work with Bolt and similar high-speed robotic camera systems through Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg rental partners. These are essential tools for German automotive commercials (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche) and precision engineering product shots.
What about lighting for high-speed filming?
High-speed cameras require significantly more light than standard filming. We design and supply flicker-free HMI and LED packages sized for your frame rate — whether at Studio Babelsberg, Bavaria Studios, or on location across Germany.
How much data does high-speed filming generate?
High-speed filming generates very large files — a single take can be many gigabytes. Our DIT services manage this data workflow with proper backup, organization, and delivery in your required formats.
What applications are best for high-speed filming?
High-speed filming excels for liquid and splash photography, automotive commercials, Bundesliga football sequences, engineering documentation, scientific capture, and any subject where revealing hidden motion adds visual impact.
Related Services
Productions in Germany that need this often pair it with Helicopter Filming, Aerial Drone Services, and Vehicle Mounting for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Director of Photography Services and Camera & Cinematography.
On Set
Need High Speed Filming?
Tell us about your slow motion requirements and we'll provide the right equipment and expertise.