SCENE 01 / WIRE CAM SYSTEMS
Wire Cam Systems
Cable-suspended cameras for dynamic overhead coverage.
Wire cam systems hang cameras on motorized cable rigs. They deliver sweeping overhead shots, dramatic reveals, and smooth tracking moves across large spaces. Each rig gives stable, repeatable camera paths that reach distances and heights well beyond cranes or dolly track.
We source wire cam systems and skilled rigging crews to suit your venue and your shots. Our team handles installation, safety certification, and full rehearsals, so the rig delivers reliable, smooth movement all through the shoot.
Capabilities
Wire Cam Services
Spidercam and cable camera solutions for any venue.
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Wire Systems
- Spidercam rigs
- Single-line systems
- Multi-point cable
- 3D movement
- High-speed capable
Dynamic Flight
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Camera Heads
- Stabilized gimbals
- Remote operation
- Pan/tilt/roll
- Focus control
- Live monitoring
Full Control
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Applications
- Stadium coverage
- Concert filming
- Sports broadcast
- Film production
- Large events
Any Venue
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Support
- Technical crews
- Rigging teams
- Safety officers
- Installation
- Operations
Expert Teams
Fly Through Any Space
Capabilities
Our Process
Venue Survey
We assess the space, the rigging points, and what the cable install needs.
System Design
We design the wire cam setup to match the coverage you need.
Installation
Skilled riggers install the cable system and certify it safe to run.
Operation
Our team runs the rig on set with live, real-time camera control.
On Location
Spidercam-class cable rigs at Bird's Nest, Workers' Stadium and CCTV studios
Wire cam systems in China deploy Spidercam-class cable rigs, imported per project under Customs ATA carnets, for the country's top sports and concert venues. Beijing Workers' Stadium hosts Chinese Super League fixtures and major concert tours. Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai runs the indoor concert and ATP circuit calendar. The Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, holds opening ceremonies and large national events, while the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center covers the southern China football and entertainment slate.
The Spring Festival Gala at CCTV headquarters and the No. 1 Studio in Beijing is the largest single broadcast deployment each year. Multi-point 3D cable systems carry broadcast and cinema cameras on stabilised gimbal heads, and they feed the live programme switcher with remote pan, tilt, focus and zoom control. Spidercam-class rigs hold speeds above thirty kilometres per hour while footage stays stable. That suits Chinese Super League finals, the moves of stadium-scale concert tours, and the big set pieces of the Spring Festival Gala each Lunar New Year.
Each install starts with a venue survey. The survey maps anchor points, span geometry, audience zones, and the China Football Association, NRTA or CFCC broadcast specs that apply to the fixture or live programme. Certified riggers build the system with backup cables, automatic tension tracking, and fail-safe electromagnetic braking. Public Security Bureau planning and provincial fire-marshal sign-off come before each live show, and a full rehearsal runs ahead of broadcast with the production-control gallery in the loop.
Outdoor festivals and concert-tour stops widen the operating range across both stadium and open-air venues. Weather tracking is built in, so wind limits and lightning protocols are watched all through the show window. The China Film Co-production Corporation framework handles foreign-production approvals across narrative and broadcast work. The Qingdao 40% rebates window covers eligible wire-cam day rates within qualifying spend, alongside the standard 17% VAT recovery on gear and crew line items.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wire cam/Spidercam?
Wire cams like Spidercam are cameras hung on cables between many anchor points. By changing the cable length at each point, the camera moves freely in 3D space—side to side, up and down, and everywhere between.
What venues suit wire cam systems?
Wire cams work in any venue with good anchor points—stadiums, arenas, concert halls, large studios, and outdoor events. They are especially valuable where a crane or drone is not practical or not allowed.
How fast can wire cams move?
Modern wire cam systems reach impressive speeds. Spidercam rigs can travel at over 30 km/h while the footage stays stable. That makes them ideal for tracking fast action in sports and live event coverage.
What about safety?
Safety comes first. Wire cam systems use backup cables, automatic tension tracking, and fail-safe mechanisms. Our crews are certified riggers who follow strict safety rules for overhead systems.
Can wire cams work outdoors?
Yes, with the right weather planning. Wire cams work for outdoor events, festivals, and open-air film shoots. Wind limits apply, so we watch conditions all through the show.
What camera packages are available?
Wire cams can carry many camera packages, from broadcast cameras to cinema cameras, based on the rig's capacity. All sit on stabilized gimbals with remote control of pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.
Related Services
Productions in China that need this often pair it with Cable Cam Systems, Aerial Drone Services, and Helicopter Filming for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Portable Power Solutions and Camera & Cinematography.
On Set
Need Wire Cam Coverage?
Tell us about your venue and we'll design the perfect cable camera solution.