EMP Designs developed a bespoke Digital Puppeteer control system that enables complex animatronic performances to be created through layered servo recording and playback. Designed for film and television practical effects, the system allows operators to build natural, coordinated character movements incrementally in real time.

Bespoke Practical Effects Buttons for Sets and Props

This project explores a reusable LED alternative to chemical glow sticks, using a high-density cylindrical LED layout, custom 3D-printed diffusion system, and PX1-based control electronics to achieve uniform 360° illumination and precise colour tuning within a compact form factor.

Designed for integration into compact props, the LED Disk combines our proven control technology with onboard LEDs in a single, space-efficient unit. Derived from the PX1 controller, this solution brings full control capability into extremely tight form factors, making it ideal for applications where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised. To meet strict size constraints, the unit is powered by a rechargeable coin cell battery, allowing the entire assembly to

Moon Shot

A portable, fully wireless spherical light source that could be positioned freely around a film set and controlled remotely in real time.

In the example shown here, we used our PX1-R technology, and embedded the controller directly into a bespoke PCB, designed around the prop requirements, not the other way around.

Ultra-Compact Single-Channel Controller

Every LED ball we create is driven by the specific needs of the production.

Making Movie Magic Function

Candelair: Smart Wireless LED Candle Control for Film & TV

Bespoke LED Lighting Panel for Film & TV Set Applications

This project focused on retrofitting a practical Maglite torch to enable full control via RDM (Remote Device Management), providing a smarter and more repeatable lighting solution for use on set. To achieve this, we integrated our 2 Channel RDM controller directly inside the torch housing, allowing the unit to be operated remotely through a lighting console rather than manually switched on and off. Internal Controller Integration The retrofit required careful modification of

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In today’s entertainment landscape, the demand for realistic props has never been higher — in movies, television shows, or theatre. Whatever your requirements, we can bridge the gap between reality and imagination.

Candelair: Safe, Wireless DMX Candle for Film & TV Sets