Nettmann Systems International - Company Overview
Nettmann Systems International - a high tech development company specializing in unique cinematography equipment for the demanding environment of Motion Picture production
Bob Nettmann
President of Nettmann Systems International
Bob Nettmann is highly regarded as one of the most innovative, cutting edge engineers within the Motion Picture Industry. His development of electro-optical and mechanical systems started with extensive training at Marconi Wireless Telegraph of England. Bob later went on to receive his degree in electro-mechanics from the Institute of Engineering Designers in London, in addition to his studies in electronics at the University of Essex.
Bob brings over 40 years of experience in developing the worlds most advanced camera support equipment, and so it goes without saying that his numerous awards and citations for his work are representative of his passion and talent.
Nettmann Systems International - History
Bob Nettmann, started Continental Camera Systems in 1972 and developed the following products
- Continental Helicopter Camera Mounts
- Astrovision - Award Winning Learjet based periscope cinematography system
- Nose Cone - camera systems for Learjets
- Pitching Lens System - Swinging lens optical camera system
- Body Cam - a patented stabilization system for handheld cameras
- Kenworthy Type B Snorkel - A periscopic lens relay
- Gyro Stabilization Platforms - for NASA's Apollo 14 recovery mission
- Special Format Projectors - for the Walt Disney EPCOT Center in Florida and Disneyland in Tokyo
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Nettmann left Continental Camera in 1982 and formed Matthews Studio Electronics and released the award winning Cam-Remote systems.
- Cam-Remote - 3 axis remote control camera positioner
- MC 88 Crane - Portable camera crane used for quick setups
- Mini-Mote - A smaller version of the Cam-Remote
- Micro-Mote - A miniature version of the Mini-Mote
Concurrently in the 1980's Bob developed another line of airborne and periscopic snorkel systems under the banner Nettmann Systems International
- Vectorvision - Aerial Cinematography System: a much improved version of Astrovision.
- Jet Stills 88 - 2 ¼ square format for Learjet still photography.
- Kenworthy / Nettmann Snorkel - A periscopic lens relay for close quarter shooting and dynamic Cinematography.
Beginning in the 1990's Nettmann Systems International concentrates development on a diverse product line of Gyro-Stabilized Camera Systems for the film and television industries.
- Gyron 935 - 5 axis high tech camera stabilization system for powerful video zooms
- STAB-C (Gyron FS) - Fully stabilized 5 Axis remote control camera head for aerial and ground based cinematography
- DSG - Dual sensor gimbal for airborne surveillance
- Mini-C- The world's smallest and lightest open architecture stabilized camera system
- Super-Gyron (Super-G) - Helicopter based gyro-stabilized aerial cinematography system
- Stab-C COMPACT - Miniature fully stabilized 5 Axis remote control camera head for aerial and ground based cinematography
Citations and Awards:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences: Technical Achievement Award:
- 1977:Astrovision
- 1982: The Pitching Lens
- 1986: Cam-Remote
- Prime-time Emmy Award: 1988/1989: Cam-Remote - Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development
- Lifetime Technical Achievement Award: 1996: Cam-Remote
- Group Achievement Award: 1981 Space Shuttle Launch and Landing Operations Team
Memberships:
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences A.M.P.A.S.
- American Society of Cinematographers A.S.C.
- Society of Camera Operators S.O.C.
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts B.A.F.T.A.
- Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers S.M.P.T.E.
Bob Nettmann being presented, by D.P.Dean
Cundey, with the "Lifetime
Technical Achievement Award" from the Society of Camera Operators(S.O.C.)
Technical Achievement Award" from the Society of Camera Operators(S.O.C.)