The MaxMover is a hit first time around with the release of the beta test series in the beginning of 2006. Usually a beta test is one of the first steps on a long road to a successful product. With the new concept of an automated stirrup, ARRI Lighting made the MaxMover right on the first move.

“The design and quality convinced me from the beginning. I am sure that this will be a great product, and will be a hit in the rental market”, says Tommy Moran, head of ARRI Lighting Rental in London. Tommy recently invited over 100 DPs and Gaffers to an exclusive lunch where he showed the MaxMover in action with the new ARRIMAX 18/12K lamphead.

John Gresch, Vice President of Lighting for ARRI Inc., found many gaffers are interested in the automated stirrup to keep their crew on the ground rather than ‘in the air.’ Large fixtures can now be mounted on boom arms, tall platforms or in hard-to-reach locations and operated conveniently from the ground using a simple analog control or wireless (or wired) DMX.
ARRI Lighting has been receiving requests for quotations from places where the automated stirrup has not yet been shown. Word of mouth has been very fast on the new MaxMover, even with the beta series. The reason for this high level of interest is not only the design that matches the field requirements; it has also to do with new safety regulations (especially in the United States).

Since health and safety is now a bigger part of our trade, and due to new guidelines for elevating work platforms from industry-wide labor management safety committees, the MaxMover is the proper solution. The stirrup is approved by the German TÜV and matches the EN and IEC standards. This is a key product in regards to health and safety when working from
an articulating boom arm (Condor) on location.

The new MaxMover offers remote pan, tilt and focus for large daylight and tungsten lighting fixtures. The versatility of the unit
to adapt to existing inventory of lighting equipment is also a huge benefit. A unique snap-in mounting system allows fixtures up to 176 lbs. (80kg) to be converted quickly for remote operation. Equipped with a variable width adjustment, the ARRI MaxMover accommodates a wide range of fixtures such as: 6kW or 12kW HMI PARs, ARRIMAX 18/12, 18/12kW HMI Fresnels, T12, T24 Fresnels and the 12 Light Maxi.

The MaxMover will be available beginning May 2006.

For detailed information, visit the MaxMover product page

Timo Müller