GlamBOT

The GlamBOT is a high-speed camera system directed by Cole Walliser, known for its use in capturing dynamic, slow-motion videos of celebrities on the red carpet at various high-profile award ceremonies such as The Academy Awards, The Grammys, Golden Globes, The Emmys, and the People’s Choice Awards.

Development
Walliser, a filmmaker with a background in directing music videos and high-speed photography, developed the GLAMbot as a tool to enhance red carpet-coverage. His experience with celebrities and his innovative approach quickly became a sought-after feature at entertainment industry events.

Use in filmmaking
The GLAMbot is primarily used at events to capture slow-motion footage of celebrities, emphasizing their outfits, makeup, and overall look. These videos are often shared on social media, highlighting the glamour of Hollywood's events. Walliser's creative direction has resulted in widely-shared GLAMbot moments featuring celebrities like Lady Gaga, whom he cites as one of his favorite subjects due to her fashion choices and dynamic presence.

Technical aspects
Technically, the GLAMbot combines high-speed camera technology with robotic control to execute precise, smooth movements that capture detailed slow-motion footage. The system requires a significant amount of light to shoot at a shallow depth of field, typically around f/2.8, with focus adjustments made through keyframes controlled by the robotic system. Walliser has said "We shoot 1,000 frames in that one second. When we play it back at like 24/30 [frames per second]."