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About Us

SHOTOVER Systems are designed and manufactured in Queenstown, New Zealand. Here’s a behind the scenes look at our amazing New Zealand team and facilities.

Videos

SHOTOVER G1 High Torque - Speed Test with ReedFactory and Mad Mike Whiddett

Date: March 2024
Location: Hampton Downs, New Zealand
Product Used: G1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

Watch our friends at Reelfactory put it to the ultimate test chasing Red Bull's Mad Mike Whiddett around Hampton Downs. The verdict? The G1 High Torque exceeds all expectations for high-speed filming needs.

The new G1 High Torque brings you:

  • Direct gimbal-to-controller connection
  • 4x Higher Azimuth Torque paired with lower power draw
  • Higher speeds with higher wind loading
  • Continuous cooling and heat mitigation for intense shooting sessions
  • Flexibility to use longer lenses without losing clarity or stability

SHOTOVER G1 High Torque shines on the Test Run Sheet:

  • 8 Tracking Laps + 8 Dry High-Speed Laps
  • Blazing speeds up to 170KPH
  • 1-hour continuous highway speed heat buildup test
  • Utilized zoom range up to 250MM (Canon CN25-250)

Bob Mills, Sky News Nine (KWTV Oklahoma) brings unmatched clarity to viewers with SHOTOVER M1

Date: June 2023
Product Used: M1, M1 Broadcast, Broadcast
Desc:

Bob Mills SkyNews 9’s new SHOTOVER M1 brings viewers an unparalleled picture from the sky to keep Oklahomans safe and informed.

SamCam Showcases Their SHOTOVER M1

Date: February 2020
Product Used: M1, Broadcast
Desc:

Watch as Gerald Gafner of SamCam tests out their new SHOTOVER M1 paired with the Sony P50 and the Fujinon UA46x zoom lens.

SHOTOVER Tech Tips- Setting Up Your Controller

Date: January 2020
Product Used: K1, F1, M1, B1, G1, Broadcast, Creative
Desc:

Follow along with SHOTOVER Tech Nick Sprague as he provides a quick tutorial on how to set up your SHOTOVER Controller.

SHOTOVER M1 Captures Breaking News with Abc13 Houston

Date: January 2020
Product Used: M1, Broadcast
Desc:

Mounted on Abc13 Houston and Helicopters Inc.'s Bell 505, learn how the SHOTOVER M1's cutting edge technology helps set this one of a kind ENG helicopter apart.

SHOTOVER M1 Flys Through The Air Mounted On DEFY Dactylcam Pro 48v

Date: June 2018
Product Used: M1, Broadcast
Desc:

Flying through the air mounted on the DEFY Dactylcam Pro 48v, the 6-Axis SHOTOVER M1 captured fast, stable, action-packed shots of Vinnie Carbone and Justin Mulford showing off all their moves at the perfect location provided by @thatsteezykid! Want to find out more about the M1? Contact SHOTOVER at [email protected]

Attain Media Shows Off the Capabilities of the SHOTOVER F1 and G1 in NAB 2018 Reel

Date: May 2018
Product Used: F1, G1, Broadcast
Desc:

Showing off some of the epic footage they captured over the past year with both the SHOTOVER F1 and G1, Attain Media debuted this reel during NAB 2018.

MotoGP 2017-2018 Reel Featuring SHOTOVER

Date: April 2018
Product Used: F1, Broadcast
Desc:

Showing off the live broadcast abilities of SHOTOVER camera systems with MotoGP

Attain Media Utilizes SHOTOVER G1 for Urban Assault 2 - Featuring Blake Wilkey

Date: March 2018
Product Used: G1, Broadcast
Desc:

The SHOTOVER G1 captured all the action in Las Vegas with ATTAIN MEDIA!
Blake Wilkey is back to the streets letting it all hang on Fremont street in Las Vegas, Nevada!
HP Tuners Presents: Urban Assault 2 featuring Blake Wilkey
In collaboration with: Gladiator Tire & Method Race Wheels. With support from: King Shocks, Flowmaster Mufflers, & KC Hilites Music by: Jinco (Tracks: Jinco x Holly - Dinner Jinco x Y2 - Monster Party Jinco x Sullivan King - Follow Me) Art by James Haunt. Produced by: Outwest Creative & Attain Media. Sound Design by: Erik Groysman. Colorist: Anthony Ross Tyler

SHOTOVER G1 Captures Solar Eclipse of 2017

Date: December 2017
Product Used: G1, Broadcast
Desc:

Darkening the skies from Oregon to South Carolina on August 21st 2017, SHOTOVER Technicians JP de Lespinois and Alex Gappa captured one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights with the SHOTOVER G1 - a total solar eclipse.

SHOTOVER G1 and FlyCam Australia

Date: August 2017
Product Used: G1, Broadcast
Desc:

FlyCam Australia utilizing the SHOTOVER G1 on the FlyCam Point to Point cable camera system to provide live coverage of the 2016 Supercars Bathurst 1000. Reaching speeds in excess of 100KM/H along a cable run of approximately 500 meters, the SHOTOVER G1 allowed the aerial package to remain lightweight while still bringing amazing stability and the reliability needed for covering the 4-day race weekend.

KABC-TV AIR7HD with SKYMAP7 and XTREME VISION Powered by the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE

Date: August 2017
Product Used: F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

KABC-TV is using the SHOTOVER F1 LIVE system with an optional moving map upgrade from Churchill Navigation to power SkyMap7.

Dorna Sports MotoGP SHOTOVER LIVE Reel

Date: August 2017
Product Used: F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

As the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix, Dorna utilizes their SHOTOVER LIVE system during all live broadcasts of MotoGP races, providing fans with pristine views of the top racers.

SHOTOVER F1 Gets Down and Dirty with Greendoor High Speed and PDG Helicopters

Date: May 2017
Product Used: F1, Broadcast
Desc:

Greendoor High Speed and PDG Helicopters got down and dirty with the SHOTOVER F1 to capture this fast-paced footage of rally cars at 1000fps using the PhantomFlex4K!

Vertical Limit Aviation Demo Reel Featuring the SHOTOVER F1

Date: May 2017
Product Used: F1, F1 Live, Broadcast
Desc:

Vertical Limit Aviation shows off some of the beautiful scenery of New Mexico with their SHOTOVER F1 in this short demo reel.