YOUR COMPLETE PRODUCTION PARTNER FOR TECHNODOLLY
THE REPEATABLE CAMERA CRANE & MOTION CONTROL
SPECIFICATIONS
TechnoDolly is available in three sizes on location, in your studio… or ours.
The TechnoDolly 10 is the smallest and most portable setup, a brand new 10ft mini crane, it has no track and the head can only support small cameras.
TechnoDolly 15 is the industry standard, well known with seasoned feature and commercial crews around the world. This rugged, fully repeatable camera crane has a height of 15ft and reach of 13ft. It comes on 60ft of custom repeatable track, it can be base mounted too. This is the most flexible option available to you.
TechnoDolly 25 was born from demand for faster and further, utilising the same track and column as the 15, with a longer arm to give 25ft reach and 20ft height (without a rostrum). TechnoDolly 25 gives you the extra reach and speed, but as a consequence is much heavier and the bucket (back end) bottoms out around 20ft without a rostrum.
All TechnoDolly systems can operate fully manual (and then repeat), part-manual, keyframed or from FBX files or anything in between. This is the most flexible way to create beautiful, repeatable camera moves. We’ve shot entire films on a TechnoDolly right down to one shot for a show.
Our TechnoDolly’s come in custom-built vans with experienced operators.
You tell us how you want to work and what you want to achieve and Sandstorm will ensure it happens.
Need to know more – watch our YouTube channel.
FULL FACILITIES LIST
ON-SET & ON-LOCATION
SOUND STAGES
From 5,000 to 14,000 sq ft. We have a number of sound stage options at our home in Ealing
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Virtual Production is at the heart of what we do. The affordable and fast way to produce commercials in the UK
THE RACE TRACK
The famous Grand Tour track is now part of the Sandstorm arsenal, get in touch
TECHNODOLLY
The premier TechnoDolly provider. With TD10, 15 & 25 in-house. Watch our how to films and learn more
ABOUT
Established in Soho, London in 2000. Sandstorm partner with clients on a long-term basis to provide them with the external creative and production resource they need on a completely flexible basis. This gives consistency, quality, reliability and transparency across all their content channels.
Sandstorm have operated TechnoDolly since 2016 and have worked with cranes and motion control systems since we began life in Soho in 2000.
- Long-form feature film production and production support
- Short-form content production including TVCs, comms, idents, social, e-learning and e-commerce
- Live streaming, radio ads, webcasting & podcasts
- Transcreation and versioning, multi-market delivery
Clients & Collaborators include:
Meet (some of) the Technodolly team:
TOM WARD
Our lead operator with 25 years motion control experience and almost a decade working solely on TechnoDolly.
JENNY CHAPMAN
Jen will help you coordinate your TechnoDolly booking, quotes and enquiries.
History:
For 25 years, we have been a visual effects-focused production company, creating high-quality content for features, commercials, and various other formats. Initially formed in Soho, we later built our own custom studios in the Cotswolds to help clients maintain control over their content, and their budgets. Since then, we’ve expanded with a base at Ealing Studios, introducing a fresh approach to content production just 15 minutes from Soho and Heathrow. Our core philosophy centers on transparency and a “no smoke and mirrors” approach, ensuring integrity in every aspect of content creation.
1993 Sandstorm name and logo designed
2000-2012 Established in Soho, London
2003 Our early tabletop studio
2004-2008 The Hangars, Wroughton
2009-2024 The Old Dairy, Cotswolds
2024 Ealing Studios
CONTACT
SANDSTORM : LONDON
Based at the legendary studio facilities on Ealing Green, only 15 minutes from Soho and Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line, there is simply no better location in the UK.
SANDSTORM, Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, W5 5EP
T: +44 (0)20 7 127 4664
Project enquiries: [email protected]
To book facilities or services now: [email protected]
Closest train station EALING BROADWAY (15 mins from Soho and Heathrow)
SANDSTORM : WEST
Our new South West home will be revealed later in 2025
Closest train station SWINDON (15 mins taxi ride)
From London by car = M4 West 60-90 min
TRAIN = Paddington 45 mins, Bristol 25 mins
