CineGear Expo in Los Angeles has long been one of the most important meeting points for the international film and television industry. Held annually on the iconic Universal Studios backlot, the event brings together cinematographers, camera operators, rental companies, engineers, and manufacturers to explore the latest developments in production technology. This year’s edition was particularly special, as CineGear celebrated its 30th anniversary under the California sun.
For FoMaSystems, CineGear 2026 marked an important milestone as well. For the first time, we exhibited with our own booth, giving us the opportunity to present the latest developments of the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head directly to industry professionals from around the world.
Throughout the show, visitors were able to get hands-on experience with the Antares system, exchange ideas with our team, and discuss the challenges facing modern productions. Today’s film sets demand more than individual pieces of equipment. They require connected workflows that combine speed, precision, reliability, and creative flexibility.
That is exactly what we set out to demonstrate at CineGear. Across multiple setups throughout the exhibition, the FoMa Antares was shown integrated with camera cranes, robotic platforms, cable camera systems, and advanced stabilization solutions. The result was a clear demonstration of how modern camera movement has evolved from standalone tools into fully connected production ecosystems.
MovieBird Crane Integration – Precision in Motion
In addition to our own booth, we also shared a presence at the neighboring MovieBird booth. This gave visitors the opportunity to see the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head integrated into MovieBird crane systems and experience complete camera movement workflows in a real-world production setup.
MovieBird debuted their Single Operator control units, which have been seamlessly integrated to operate MovieBird’s cranes, and the FoMa Antares all by the crane operator. For cinematic workflows, the crane operator now has full control of the crane, FoMa Antares pan, tilt, roll, and for broadcast/cinematic broadcast work, additionally focus, and zoom. This is a key demonstration of FoMa Systems’ commitment to making gear work with you, not against you.
Another key part of the demonstrationg with MovieBird was the ARRI TRINITY 2 equipped with the Pan Axis, a solution that has attracted significant interest from camera operators looking to extend the creative possibilities of the TRINITY system. As an official supplier of the Pan Axis, FoMa Systems was pleased to demonstrate the system throughout the show and discuss its growing adoption within the industry.
The Pan Axis adds a continuously rotating pan axis beneath the TRINITY, allowing operators to perform complex camera moves that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with a conventional stabilization setup. Whether mounted on a crane, vehicle, tower, or operated in traditional TRINITY mode, the system enables freedom of movement while maintaining the characteristic flexibility and dynamic feel that TRINITY operators value.
During the demonstrations, visitors could see how reliably the Pan Axis performs in combination with MovieBird cranes. The combination creates new creative opportunities, particularly for long tracking shots, complex camera movements, and transitions between different operating platforms. The smooth integration between the crane movement and the rotating pan axis allows operators to maintain fluid motion while keeping full control over framing and camera direction.
Together, the MovieBird crane systems, the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head, and the TRINITY 2 with Pan Axis demonstrated how modern camera movement technology can be combined into a versatile and production-ready workflow for feature films, commercials, live events, and broadcast applications.
NODO Inertia Wheels Integration
Another new feature presented at CineGear 2026 was the integration of NODO’s Inertia Wheels with the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head.
Until now, many operators have primarily used ARRI Wheels to control FoMa remote heads. With the new integration of NODO’s Inertia Wheels, users now have an additional control option that offers the precision and responsiveness operators look for.
The integration provides smooth and intuitive control of pan, tilt, and roll movements while maintaining the accuracy and repeatability operators expect from the Antares system. For crews already working with NODO Inertia Wheels, compatability with the FoMa Antares is achieved by purchasing a connection cable to interface with our RCP-2EVO.
By expanding compatibility beyond a single control platform, FoMa Systems gives operators greater flexibility when configuring their preferred camera movement workflow. Whether working on a feature film, commercial, live production, or virtual production stage, users can now choose the control solution that best fits their workflow while benefiting from the full performance of the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head.
Interested in getting the FoMa Antares and NODO Inertia Wheels interface cable? Contact us at Info@FoMa-Systems.com
Shake Generator – Energy at your fingertips
A new feature presented at CineGear was the FoMa Antares Shake Generator.
Instead of removing all movement, this tool allows operators to intentionally design controlled motion patterns. These can simulate handheld looks or add subtle organic movement to otherwise perfectly stabilized shots.
The Shake Generator expands the creative role of stabilization systems. It is no longer only about removing motion, but also about shaping it. The FoMa Antares Shake Generator presents a simple and straightforward interfacing for tuning the energy to each production’s needs.
Motion Impossible Agito Cine – Flexible Camera Mobility
Our partners from Motion Impossible were also present at the FoMa booth, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the Agito Cine platform firsthand and discuss modern camera movement workflows directly with the team.
The Agito has become a popular solution for productions that require smooth, precise, and repeatable camera movement. The Agito Cine is its bigger and more capable brother. Its modular design allows it to adapt quickly to different shooting environments, from studio productions to demanding on-location shoots where camera position is critical.
Combined with the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head, the Agito Cine demonstrated how robotic camera movement and advanced stabilization can work together to create smooth tracking shots and complex camera movements. The setup showcased the flexibility and efficiency that modern productions increasingly demand from their camera movement systems.
Spidercam Demonstration – FoMa Antares in the Sky
Our long-time partners at Spidercam were present together with us at the FoMa booth at CineGear 2026, where they actively piloted their system throughout the show. Visitors had the unique opportunity to operate the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head hands-on, while Daniel Paulete from Spidercam / ROSS Video piloted the Spidercam system in real time.
This setup created a highly interactive environment on the booth, allowing cinematographers, operators, and rental professionals to directly work with the system and understand its behavior in a real production scenario. The combination of Spidercam operation and FoMa Antares control demonstrated how seamlessly both systems can be used together in demanding workflows. What is normally seen as a system for live concerts, event, and sports broadcast, was brought to Universal Studios to demonstrate its flexibility. Using scissor-lifts or condors to place the Spidercam winches theoretically anywhere, a commercial, television series, or feature could have a stabilized head anywhere they want.
In addition, Spidercam used the Antares system during the CineGear VIP event on Friday evening to capture cinematic footage from above the venue, once again confirming its stability and reliability in production conditions where precision and consistency are essential.
GFM Munich Tower System – Vertical Precision in Motion
The GFM Munich tower system was also present at CineGear 2026, where the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head was showcased as part of the setup, demonstrating its performance in heavy-duty vertical motion applications.
The tower enabled precise vertical camera movement with high load stability. Combined with FoMa Antares, it formed a reliable solution for controlled and repeatable vertical tracking shots within a larger multi-axis workflow environment.
This setup allowed:
- Controlled vertical tracking shots
- Stable heavy camera configurations
- Smooth integration into complex motion systems
Vertical movement is often underestimated in production design, yet it plays a crucial role in cinematic composition. At CineGear 2026, this setup highlighted how FoMa Antares extends stabilized camera movement into the vertical axis, completing a fully connected motion ecosystem.
Fookus Pookus & Rainaway Integration
We would like to thank Fookus Pookus for joining us at our booth!
Since our collaboration at NAB, the Rainaway system has become part of the FoMa portfolio. It has received strong attention on social media and is now widely used in production environments where protection from weather is essential for capturing a shot.
Thank You to All Visitors
Lastly we would like to sincerely thank all customers and partners who visited our booth at CineGear Expo Los Angeles 2026.
The conversations, feedback, and technical discussions were extremely valuable. They help us continue improving our systems and developing solutions that match real-world production needs.
CineGear Expo 2026 confirmed a clear direction in the film industry: integrated motion systems are becoming the standard.
The FoMa Antares stabilized remote head is designed exactly for this shift, and integration is what we do best. It connects cranes, robotics, stabilization systems, and operator control into one unified workflow with one flexible and easy to use stabilized head.
From MovieBird cranes to Spidercam aerial systems and Agito robotics, FoMa Antares proved its role as a central component in modern cinematography stabilization.
The future of film production is not about individual tools. It is about connected, stable, and easy to control products working together, for you.
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