Motion Control Operator for Hire UK — Lensmaster Native, Available on Your Rig or Ours
Kirth is a Lensmaster brand ambassador for Camerabotics and a specialist motion control operator available for productions across the UK. Bring him to your rig, or hire one of ours.
Multi-axis, FIZ, and multi-pass capability. From £450/day.
Lensmaster-native operation — what that means for your shoot
Most motion control operators can run Lensmaster. Kirth operates at the software level, as a recognised brand ambassador for Camerabotics, the company that develops and maintains Lensmaster.
In practice, that means:
Faster programming.
Moves are built quickly and refined in real time. No waiting for the operator to work through unfamiliar menus.
Fewer on-set delays.
When something unexpected happens; a rig behaves differently than planned, a move needs rebuilding mid-day, Kirth can usually solve it at the software level.
If your production is running Lensmaster and you need an operator who won't slow you down, this is the page for you.
Who hires a specialist motion control operator
Production companies
You have the brief, the schedule, and possibly the rig, but you need a specialist operator who can deliver complex moves without adding risk to your shoot day. Kirth has worked alongside directors, DPs, and producers on commercial and brand film productions.
Camera rental houses
Your client has booked the rig but needs an operator. Rather than turning the booking away, refer them to a specialist who works specifically with Lensmaster systems. We're happy to establish a referral arrangement.
Advertising agencies
You've committed to motion control in a treatment and now need to resource it. We can work within your existing production framework, bringing the operator capability you need without disrupting your supplier relationships.
Operator day rates
Full day (10 hours) £750/day
On-location or in-studio operation
Half day (5 hours) £450
Short-schedule or prep-only days
Prep / tech recce day £500
Pre-shoot rig assessment and Lensmaster programming
Remote consultation £150/hr
Technical advisory, motion planning and shot design
Overtime +£90/hr
Applied after contracted hours, agreed in advance
Bring the full rig. Available add-ons on operator days
If your production needs the robot as well as the operator, we can bring Princess or Pixel alongside the operator booking. No need to source a rig separately.
Princess cinema robot +£2,400/day
11kg payload, 1,100mm reach, FIZ, SDI/HDMI I/O
Pixel cinema robot +£1,800/day
14kg portable, 5kg payload, 180cm track option
High-speed camera +£450/day
Chronos 2.1 Up to 1,000fps — synced with robot movement
Remote consultation £150/hr
Technical advisory, motion planning and shot design
KN Moco turntable +£350/day
120kg payload, fully synchronised with robot
Laowa probe lens +£150/day
Macro probe for immersive product shots
One hour that saves a shoot day
For productions where Kirth is operating a client-owned or rental-house rig, a pre-shoot technical recce (remote or on-site) is strongly recommended. Invoiced at the hourly consultation rate, it allows Kirth to assess the rig configuration, plan the move sequences, and flag any compatibility issues before shoot day.
In our experience, an hour of preparation prevents the most common on-set delays — unfamiliar hardware setups, unexpected software behaviour, and move sequences that need rebuilding from scratch. Most productions that skip the recce wish they hadn't.
Frequently asked questions
What is a motion control operator and what do they do?
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A motion control operator programs and operates cinema robot systems on set — creating precise, repeatable camera or model movements for film, advertising, and product productions. Unlike a standard camera operator, a MOCO operator works at the intersection of software, robotics, and cinematography. Kirth specialises in Lensmaster, the motion control software developed by Camerabotics.
Can you operate rigs you didn't supply?
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Yes. Kirth is available as a specialist operator on client-owned or rental-house rigs, provided they are running Lensmaster software. A pre-shoot technical recce (£150/hr) is recommended to assess compatibility and plan the move sequences before shoot day.
What's the difference between dry hire and hiring an operator?
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Dry hire gives you the robot and software with no crew — suitable if your production has an experienced Lensmaster operator. Hiring Kirth as operator means he programs, operates, and troubleshoots the system throughout the shoot day. For productions that need repeatable precision with minimal on-set risk, operator hire is the safer choice.
Are you available outside Essex?
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Yes. Kirth is available for productions across the UK. Travel is accommodated as part of the booking — contact us with your location and shoot date and we'll confirm availability and any travel costs.
What rigs have you worked with?
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Kirth operates Princess (11kg payload) and Pixel (portable, 5kg) from our own hire fleet, both running Lensmaster. As a Lensmaster brand ambassador, he is the most qualified operator for any Camerabotics system. Contact us if you have a specific rig in mind and we'll advise on compatibility.
How do I book a motion control operator?
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Use the contact form below or email mocorobot@kirthnoel.com with your shoot date, location, rig details (if applicable), and a brief description of the moves required. We'll confirm availability and quote within one working day.
Do you work internationally?
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Primarily UK-based, but international work is considered on a project-by-project basis. Contact us with your location and schedule.
Related services
Need the rig as well as the operator? Princess and Pixel are available to hire with or without operator. View day rates, specs, and add-ons.
Need a full production service rather than operator-only hire? Our product video packages include everything from pre-production to delivery.
Check operator availability
Share your shoot date, location, and rig details. We'll confirm availability and quote within one working day.