Manitowoc: The Grove Crane behind 007 and Harry Potter
October 08, 2023
Compared with the choice of local low-cost products，The film crew is more than willing to pay good money to rent hisGroveEquipment。They are willing to pay a lot of money for these high-end devices.，To ensure the quality and effect of the shooting process.。
In modern filmmaking，Mobile cranes play an important role.。In fact，It's nearbyPinewood StudiosThe opportunities offered have inspiredLee WhitmoreTo buy his first crane.，Become an Independent Operator，It was established in 1981 and is based in Middlesex, England.Lee Lifting。
From Super Films to TV Commercials，The film and television industries still are.Lee LiftingThe main source of income for its 37 employees。“Since then，We have supported thousands of video productions.，From Harry·From big movie franchises like Potter to TV commercials.，And hanging David in a glass box above Tower Bridge.·Brian”， Lee LiftingJody, the director of·Whitmore said。“Think of any film made in the UK.，There is a strong possibility that we are involved in some way.！It's a source of pride.。”
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TwoGroveAll Terrain Crane——OneGMK5150LAnd oneGMK3060——YesLee LiftingThe star of the team.，Ensure that production is on schedule in all important ways。This starts with the relatively standard lifting tasks involved in set construction and support.，Uch as moving containers、Set and equipment——All of this is done according to the same regulations used in construction projects.。Once the shoot starts，Cranes are commonly used for aerial lighting purposes.，Including the positioning of the parasol。They also often perform in-camera prop moves.、Aerial stunts（Uch as controlled fall and flight）And high/Move the camera rigging。
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Because the shooting process is very expensive.，Particularly in locations that are briefly closed around city streets and landmarks，Very little tolerance for delay。GMKSeries has great advantages，Because they are very reliable and quick to set up。RecombinationLeeVarious accessories developed by the company，All kinds of lights can be、Camera and pulley system mounted on its crane，To meet the different requirements of the departments with which it works.。The accumulation of years of experience and expertise makes the whole operation process work well.。
WhenLeeAt the beginning of the work，“Get the job done at all costs.”The attitude prevailed.——As a self-employed person，He's willing to push the boundaries.。The industry contacts he made carried him through the years.，While expanding his fleet and number of operators.。He has gained a lot of unique industry experience.，These experiences have been passed down from generation to generation to where we are today.，Increasingly complex work for bigger and better film sequences。
Usually a famous franchise movie.——Its larger budget enabled the director to stage increasingly ambitious stunts.——Provides the greatest challenge.，And some of the more memorable moments.。LeeKeep talking：“At《007：Casino Royale》Medium，We have to put ourGrove GMK5100 Cranes shipped from UK to Bahamas，Via Jacksonville and Miami，And then on another ship to Nassau.。Its first task was to install a Tower Crane.，It will play an important role in the opening.。That means we have to work with the camera.、Work closely with stunt departments, etc.，To get an incredibly difficult chase scene that ends up being just a minute or two.。”
Lee LiftingThe mobile crane has a good reputation in the film industry.，Thanks to its professional technology and leading equipment support.。Compared with the choice of local low-cost products，Film crews are more than willing to pay big bucks to rent his equipment.。They are willing to pay a lot of money for these high-end devices.，To ensure the quality and effect of the shooting process.。This is also forLee LiftingIt has brought huge profits and good reputation.，Further consolidating their position in the industry。
However，In most cases，Lee LiftingThe crane is most likely to appear on screen in a supporting role.，Not the star of the show.——If they are seen.。Whitmore concluded：“Apart from being filmed throwing things for commercials.，Our cranes are mainly used for setting up or during shooting without a lens.。”However，Occasionally, our bright green cranes can be seen.，Because the camera is filming the action.——Just hope not when it's a period drama.！Our names are usually blank.——But if you recognize our colors,，Then you will know that it is.Lee LiftingYesGrove GMKMobile Crane。
