Black Forest Motion builds flexible and modular systems for motion controlled photography and videography applications. Among our products are camera sliders, pan & tilt heads, lens control units, and universal motion controllers that are also widely compatible with existing hardware. Our systems are being used for the creation of motion controlled time-lapse, giga-pixel panoramas, 360-degree images, and automated 3D photogrammetry scans.
Meet the PINE Controller Family

PINE are wireless and smartphone controlled devices for motion controlled photography & videography applications. They can control various motorized units like slider rails, pan & tilt heads, turntables, or lens control units as well as trigger DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
User Reviews
Read user reviews from our customers to learn more about our systems.

Gunther Wegner
Professional Time-Lapse Photographer and
Developer of the LRTimelapse Software
“The most thoughtful, modular, and flexible Motion Control System that I know! I’m super happy with the entire system from Black Forest Motion.”

Laurenc Riese
Time-Lapse Photographer
“I can recommend the PINE Controller to everyone who wants to start with motion control or is already an advanced user. The guys did a great job!”

Enrico Righetti
Time-Lapse Photographer
“The system turns out to be an extremely professional and flexible product, allowing it to be used in many situations thanks to the wide range of modes and the possibility of expanding it.”