MrMoco Rentals and VFX Company Merge to Create the World’s Largest Motion Control Rental Provider

Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) and The Visual Effects Company (VFX) have merged their Motion Control rental operations to create the world’s largest, all-in-one MOCO shop.

The newly formed MRMC/VFX plans to offer an extensive selection of motion control rigs, from standard MOCO setups featuring brand-new, Academy Award-winning Milos to integrated model movers, turntables, and moving platforms. No other company offers such a broad range of equipment, backed by some of the most skilled MOCO operators worldwide. Additionally, the company provides 3D creative and technical Previsualisation, enabling clients—where appropriate—to plan, view, edit, and refine their entire shoot before even making the first camera shot.

Malcolm Wooldridge, Principal of VFX, said:

“VFX has been a customer of Mark Roberts for 15 years, and it makes perfect sense for us to combine our offerings. Together, we’ll make Motion Control the ultimate choice in visual effects. Our collaboration will enhance our techniques and skills, delivering a superior service to our clients.”

Assaff Rawner, CEO of MRMC, added:

“We’re incredibly excited about this merger. MRMC won an Academy Award for the Milo, ‘changing the way Hollywood works,’ and with VFX’s expertise and MRMC’s continually evolving equipment, we’re looking forward to revolutionising the visual effects industry even further, starting in 2018 and expanding into other sectors.”

Billy Ziller, MRMC’s Manager of Rental Operations, stated:

“We’re thrilled to begin this new chapter together. Our shared focus is on one goal: delivering the best robotics solutions for our customers.”

The Visual Effects Company is a team of dedicated professionals utilizing the latest motion control equipment, camera robotic systems, and AR/VR real-time camera tracking technology. The company also provides technical previsualisation services for all motion control and high-speed robots, offering innovative solutions to meet clients’ project needs. Additionally, it provides a convenient in-house production service for clients requiring an integrated solution.