Company’s Superior Camera Support Solutions Chosen for Racing Facilities
by Engineer David Scott
When tasked with capturing the fast paced and enthralling world of live horse racing, David Scott, director of engineering at Sport View Technologies (SVT), knew he was accepting a high stakes challenge. Over the last three years, Scott has chosen to use Miller Camera Support LLC, a leader in the production of innovating camera support solutions, to help successfully film and capture the finish line shot. Utilizing his skill and keen eye, Scott travels to various thoroughbred horse racetracks throughout America, designing the ideal camera setup to ensure every race is picture perfect.
Scott is credited with designing, building and managing the camera production rig throughout numerous major racetracks within the United States including Tampa Bay Downs in Florida, Remington Park in Oklahoma City, OK and the Lone Star in Dallas, TX. Each location has a detailed camera setup supported by Miller’s Skyline 70 Fluid Head and Arrow 40. “When I first started, I needed a fluid head that could handle the weight, 4.5kg (9.92lbs), of the Fujinon Box 55,” recalls Scott. “When I realized Miller offered support equipment like the Skyline 70 that could handle the camera weight while providing superior balance and a smoother head, I knew it was a perfect fit.”
In total, Scott used 13 Skyline 70 fluid heads and six Arrow 40s throughout the three rigs, which range from one mile on the main racetracks to 7/8 of a mile on the turf tracks. “With such extensive set-ups, it was reassuring to be able to set up Miller’s tripods quickly and efficiently. I’ve tested and worked with other tripod heads that have malfunctioned during a pivotal moment of filming, but I have always achieved reliable results when working with Miller equipment.”