Project Overview

For the launch of Zenvo’s latest hypercar, the Aurora, we were brought in to provide motion control for a hero launch film focusing on the car’s powertrain.
The shoot took place at MAHLE Powertrain’s facility in Northampton, UK, a highly technical environment where precision, efficiency and repeatability were key.

This was all about capturing smooth, dynamic motion that complemented the engineering excellence of the Aurora — without slowing the production down.

The Challenge

Powertrain shoots are unforgiving. Tight spaces, complex geometry, reflective surfaces, and zero room for jittery camera movement.

The director had a clear vision:

Fluid, controlled camera moves
Dynamic angles that felt powerful but refined
The flexibility to refine shots quickly on set

The challenge wasn’t just executing the moves — it was doing so quickly, while maintaining a high level of creative momentum.

Our Approach

We worked closely with the director from the outset, sharing our experience on which motion profiles and move types would deliver the smoothest, most cinematic results for this kind of subject matter.

Thanks to the intuitive nature of our motion control system and Lensmaster software, we were able to:

Program complex, fluid camera moves quickly
Make real-time adjustments without breaking the flow of the shoot
Refine timing, speed ramps and framing on the fly

One feature that really stood out on set was the ability to duplicate moves and run instant A/B tests.
This allowed the director and production team to compare variations side-by-side, lock in decisions quickly, and move on — no guesswork, no delays.

On-Set Experience

The production team were genuinely impressed by:

How fast moves could be programmed
How easy it was to tweak and refine them
How smoothly the system handled repeatable motion

Instead of motion control feeling like a bottleneck, it became a creative tool that actively supported decision-making on set.

This meant more time spent perfecting shots — and less time waiting around.

The Results

The final film delivers:

Smooth, confident camera movement
Dynamic coverage of the Aurora’s powertrain
A premium, engineered feel that matches the Zenvo brand

The combination of precise motion control and a streamlined workflow helped bring the director’s vision to life efficiently and at a very high level.

Behind the Scenes

We captured a full set of behind-the-scenes imagery during the shoot, showing:

The motion control setup within the MAHLE Powertrain facility
On-set collaboration with the director and crew
How compact and adaptable the system is in a real-world production environment

crew working together on a motion control shoot for a hypercar powertrain.jpg

lighting a hypercar powertrain for a motion control shoot.jpeg

Using Lensmaster software to program a motion control robot used to film a car commercial.jpg

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Using an arri Alexa and motion control cinema robot to capture dynamic footage or a hypercar powertrain.jpg

What the Director Said

‘‘Working with KN Moco was a fantastic experience. We wanted to elevate our automotive project with unique camera movements, and Kirth made the process effortless. He quickly understood our vision and translated it into beautifully precise motion control shots that brought a whole new level of creativity to the final piece’’ Jeremy Heslup

Why It Matters

This project is a great example of how modern motion control doesn’t have to be complex or intimidating.
With the right system and the right experience behind it, you can achieve cinematic, fluid motion quickly — without slowing production down.

If you’re planning a technical shoot and want motion control that enhances creativity rather than complicating it, we’ve got you covered.