SCENE 01 / HIGH SPEED FILMING
High Speed Filming
Capture stunning slow motion with Phantom cameras and precision motion control in Canada.
High-speed filming captures action at extreme frame rates, producing dramatic slow-motion footage that reveals details invisible to the naked eye. This technique powers Canada's commercial sector across automotive campaigns, NHL hockey and winter sports analysis, product commercials, scientific visualization, and creative sequences — particularly in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal's hubs.
We source high-speed cameras from Canada's established rental houses with the specialized lighting and data workflows these shoots demand. Our team coordinates experienced operators across Pinewood Toronto Studios, Vancouver Film Studios, MELS Studios (Montreal), and Calgary Film Centre — with productions eligible for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (up to 25%) and provincial top-ups.
Capabilities
Complete High Speed Services
From Phantom cameras to Bolt rigs, we provide the specialized equipment and expertise needed to capture motion in extraordinary detail.
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Phantom Cameras
- Phantom Flex 4K
- Phantom VEO series
- Up to 1000+ fps
- 4K resolution capture
- On-set technicians
Ultra High Speed
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Motion Control
- Bolt high-speed rigs
- Precision robotic arms
- Tabletop motion control
- Repeatable moves
- Camera tracking sync
Robotic Precision
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Technical Support
- High-speed lighting design
- Data management
- On-set color science
- Real-time playback
- Technical consulting
Expert Teams
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Applications
- Product commercials
- Sports & action
- Scientific capture
- Liquid & splash shots
- Automotive filming
Any Subject
On Location
Phantom Flex 4K and VEO slow motion across Pinewood Toronto, Vancouver Film Studios and MELS Montreal
Here is how the work lines up. High-speed filming in Canada runs on the Phantom Flex 4K and Phantom VEO series — bodies imported under CBSA ATA carnet by William F. White Global, Sim Digital and Panavision Toronto/Vancouver/Montreal whenever a Canadian campaign needs the 1000-frames-per-second 4K capture that drives a Tim Hortons coffee pour, a Canadian Tire winter-tire crash, a Molson and Labatt liquid hero, an Air Canada sweep, or a Lululemon and Roots fashion cutdown. Our crew sources these cameras through the William F.
White and Sim Digital Vancouver and Toronto rental floors, with Keslow and DAZMO Montreal handling the Phantom VEO 640 and VEO 4K-PL for tighter rigging windows — paired with RED Komodo V-Raptor when productions need a compact body for car interiors, drive-in tanks or actuator rigs. Ops arrive on stage at Pinewood Toronto Studios, Vancouver Film Studios, MELS Cité du cinéma Montreal, the Calgary Film Centre and the William F. White Mississauga complex with on-set DIT, real-time playback monitors and the flicker-free SkyPanel S360-C and HMI lighting packages that high frame rates demand under CSA-certified high-amp ESA, TSBC and RBQ Quebec electrical inspections.
Commercial pipelines drive the booking calendar. Toronto's Cossette, Dentsu and Ogilvy Toronto offices, BBDO and Grey Canada, and the Sid Lee, Lg2 and Cossette Montreal creative shops, alongside Wieden+Kennedy and FCB out of New York and Portland routing Canadian production through their preferred Toronto and Vancouver line producers, all build campaigns around Phantom slow-motion product hero shots, automotive crash and water-spray sequences for Ford, GM, Subaru and Toyota Canadian division spots, and NHL hockey tabletop work for Sportsnet, TSN and the Hockey Night in Canada brand factory.
Bolt Cinebot and Mark Roberts Milo motion-control rigs sit alongside the Phantom packages for repeatable robotic moves on liquid pours, espresso crema flows and Lululemon fabric-drop sequences with tracking sync. Our coordinators handle ATA carnet, CBSA temporary import declarations, and CPTC/PSTC/OPSTC paperwork — confirming 25% Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit eligibility plus Creative BC Production work Tax Credit, Ontario Creates OPSTC, SODEC Quebec, MPM Manitoba and Alberta Made screen credit top-ups — while DIT crews manage the multi-terabyte daily transfers that 1000-frame-per-second 4K capture creates between Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal post houses.
FAQ
High Speed Expertise
What frame rates can you achieve?
Our Phantom cameras can capture up to 1,000+ fps at 4K resolution, with higher frame rates available at reduced resolutions. We'll recommend the optimal frame rate and resolution balance for your Canadian commercial, sports, or scientific shoot.
What's the difference between Phantom camera models?
The Phantom Flex 4K offers the highest resolution at extreme speeds, while the VEO series provides excellent performance at a more accessible price point. We'll recommend the right camera based on your resolution, speed, and budget requirements.
Do you provide Bolt or motion control rigs?
Yes, we work with Bolt and similar high-speed robotic camera systems through Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal rental partners. These are often combined with high-speed cameras for Canadian beverage commercials and automotive campaigns.
What about lighting for high-speed filming?
High-speed cameras require significantly more light than standard filming. We design and supply flicker-free HMI and LED packages sized for your frame rate — whether at Pinewood Toronto, Vancouver Film Studios, or on Canadian locations.
How much data does high-speed filming generate?
High-speed filming generates very large files — a single take can be many gigabytes. Our DIT services manage this data workflow with proper backup, organization, and delivery in your required formats.
What applications are best for high-speed filming?
High-speed filming excels for liquid and splash photography, product commercials, NHL hockey and winter sports sequences, automotive footage, scientific documentation, and any subject where revealing hidden motion adds visual impact.
Related Services
Productions in Canada that need this often pair it with Helicopter Filming, Aerial Drone Services, and Vehicle Mounting for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Director of Photography Services and Camera & Cinematography.
On Set
Need High Speed Filming?
Tell us about your slow motion requirements and we'll provide the right equipment and expertise.