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Dykstraflex Rotation Axis in Motion

June 6, 2019 / Restoration

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Dykstraflex Restoration Continues

June 6, 2019 / Restoration

Restoration work continues on the Dykstraflex. Drive components for the pan and tilt axes on the Trojan helmet pan tilt head have been restored and we are currently recreating the missing parts for the roll axis. Getting close to bringing all of the pieces of this project back together!

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Project: Restoring the Dykstraflex

May 17, 2019 / Restoration

We have been involved in an ongoing restoration project for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to bring back to life the Dykstraflex motion control camera system. The Dykstraflex was the ground breaking camera system used to create the memorable special visual effects seen the in original Star Wars trilogy, along with many

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