Mo-Sys CarRig - bolt‑on car motion system that unites robotics and Virtual Production to keep steering, smooth tilt and rumble motion perfectly in sync with background plates.
CarRig is a compact, computer‑controlled kit that mounts to almost any car and drives steering, tilt and rumble for repeatable motion synchronised to video plates and virtual environment backdrops. This Mo-Sys solution for vehicle Virtual Production delivers more authentic in-studio driving scenes for better production values and greater audience immersion.
Yes, CarRig supports vehicle virtual production for feature films, episodic drama and commercials alike. Whether replicating long highway drives, city traffic or dynamic product shots, the car rig and LED volume car scene setup provide directors with a consistent, controllable environment for in-studio car scene filming.
Yes, CarRig is optimised for LED Volume Car Scenes by synchronising the vehicle motion platform with the LED wall content. This enables vehicle virtual production where in-car scenes and car filming are captured against high-resolution driving-plates or driving footage that matches the motion control rig’s movement.
By centralising car scenes in a studio, CarRig reduces the logistical complexity of road closures, permits, low loader rentals and weather-related delays. The LED Volume Car Scenes workflow allow crews to shoot multiple driving scenes in one place, using reusable driving-plates and driving footage libraries.
CarRig can be synchronised with LED wall virtual production systems so that the vehicle’s physical motion aligns with the parallax and perspective of the on-screen driving plates. motion rumble and steering can be pre-programmed to match video plates ahead of the shoot and then amended on set within the Unreal Engine-based user interface.
CarRig offers a vehicle motion alternative to low loader shooting on location . Instead of towing a vehicle on the road, directors can use LED wall virtual production with driving plate playback on the LED volume while the car rig replicates realistic vehicle motion in the studio.
By bringing car scenes into a controlled studio environment, the computer-controlled motion of CarRig eliminates the risks associated with road filming and low loader setups. Operators can run the robotic car motion system to film moves repeatedly, ensuring consistent vehicle motion and safer working conditions for cast and crew during in-car scenes.
CarRig is designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicle sizes typically used in automotive filmmaking, allowing producers to mount CarRig to many different cars. CarRig supports almost any car, up to 3,500kg.
CarRig lets directors experiment with unusual angles, stylised motion profiles and dynamic lighting that would be difficult or unsafe on real roads. Combined with LED wall virtual production, the vehicle motion system enables innovative vehicle scene production where in-car scenes can transition seamlessly between locations using different driving plates.
CarRig is a motion control car rig and vehicle motion system designed specifically for in-studio car scene filming and automotive filmmaking. It provides a robotic car motion system for film that synchronises physical vehicle movement with LED volume car scene setup and virtual production driving scenes.
CarRig is ideal for vehicle scene production including dialogue-heavy in-car scenes, and complex automotive filmmaking shots that benefit from repeatable car motion. CarRig allows directors to refine performance and lighting without the unpredictability of location-based car filming.
The Problem it solves
Shooting convincing in-studio driving scenes has always been a compromise: background plates rarely match the steering wheel and vehicle motion as actors attempt to juggle performance with fake driving. This disconnect breaks immersion, forces multiple retakes and adds pressure to already tight schedules.
CarRig solves this by letting the computer guide the physicality of driving, empowering actors focus purely on the scene. The result is believable motion, fewer retakes and a smoother, more controlled workflow.
Key features
- Realistic motion that automotive filmmakers want for in-studio car scenes
Automated steering, tilt and rumble motion keeps the steering wheel and car body movement in sync with background plates, shot after shot. - Maintain the flexibility of the VP studio
No large gimbals, heavy-duty elevated motion platforms or motion control rigs – Motion Pods fitted underneath move the vehicle within its own suspension range. - Bolt on kit for almost any car
Lightweight hardware can be fitted quickly and shipped by courier for flexible deployment in studio or on location. - Pre production friendly workflow
Build and lock motion profiles ahead of the shoot to reduce rehearsal requirements and save valuable time on set. - Feed in motion data with a game steering wheel
Design and refine the drive feel in a virtual 3D road scene, then play it back on the real car for consistent performance. - Live-Control Operating Mode
Set rumble patterns and control steering on-the-fly with browser-based UI. - Patent pending technology
Built on Mo-Sys’ expertise in LED wall virtual production, with a roadmap of expanding capabilities for vehicle based scenes.
Benefits for production
- CarRig drives so actors can deliver
Actors simply hold the steering wheel and focus on performance while the system delivers the correct steering and vibration cues automatically. - Continuity built-in - perfect sync with video plates
CarRig’s computer controlled motion keeps the car’s behaviour precisely aligned with projected driving plates or LED volume car scene, enhancing realism and continuity between shots. - Faster, more predictable shoot days
With motion profiles prepared in advance and repeatable on demand, productions reduce set up time and retakes, to capture more usable footage per day. - Compatible with your existing workflow
Designed to work agnostically with your existing video plate playback system. - Seamless integration with Mo-Sys VP eco-system
CarRig complements existing Mo-Sys Virtual Production tools, from camera tracking to content serving, for a unified, end to end workflow.
