Ok, maybe it’s mean to call this thing goofy—but that’s kind of what it is. Not to say that being goofy is a bad thing. Goofy can be good. Or, you know, it can just be goofy. Either way, a company called ZILR has developed a new E-Powered K.I.T. Cart, which they are calling the ZIPR.And, as you can see in their product demo and testimonial video below, it’s a goofy-but-possibly-fun way to zip around sets as the cart has been designed to move gear, people, and productions faster than ever before.Let’s check it out.ZIPR E-Powered K.I.T. CartIn a video put out by ZILR, the ZIPR is introduced in a testimonial with a DP and director (Shaki Prasanna and Ilya Malov, respectively) sharing their real on-set experiences using a pre-release version of the ZIPR to zip across the set of a recent commercial shoot, an independent short film, and a complex one-take music video. The testimonial video covers some of the following topics:How ZIPR helped track fast-moving shots in a one-take music videoWhy Shaki was always first on setSaving physical energy by reducing multiple tripsUsing ZIPR as a tracking vehicle, transport cart, and crew moverReal reactions from DP & director Honestly, a pretty good way to take a new product through the paces for sure. The ZIPR is used to travel across warehouses, outdoor locations, long distances, and tight turnarounds, to see how it helps (or hurts) a crew’s efficiency, safety, and speed.Price and AvailabilityIf you’d like to learn more...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 8 December