Opti-Glide Camera Glider
Calibration System for Prep Bays, Special Effects, Commercials & More
The Only Calibration-Free, Real-Time Distance Display, Motor/Crank/Manual System available.
The MYT Works Opti-Glide Camera Glider is a highly configurable, custom slider system designed for a variety of precision positioning applications including camera rental house prep bays; lens projectors and lens calibration; and underslung camera work for special effects, commercials, and television applications.
In camera rental houses, the Opti-Glide Camera Glider significantly speeds up the camera checkout process by making precise chart adjustment quick and intuitive. For the camera rental house, this means faster checkouts and less staff intervention. For the operator, it’s a simpler faster and far more precise process for any camera or lens.
The Opti-Glide Camera Glider benefits form a decade of research, development, and manufacturing that MYT Works has put into its patented 3-in-1 Camera Slider and Skater Dolly systems.
INDUSTRY-FIRST:
Calibration-Free Distance Measurement for Camera Rental Checkouts, Projector and Camera Systems
Manual, Remote Handwheel, and Motor Operation Options; All Clutch-Free
Real-Time Imperial and Metric Distance Digital Readout
Film Plane Linear Encoder and Laser Sight
Options for Lengths and Configurations including Multiple Carriages
Calibration Free
Encoder and Distance Readout
Distance Display at a Glance
Smooth Motion
Handwheel & Motor
Height Adjustable Chart Frame
Industry Standard Mounting Options
Laterally Adjustable Brackets
Motor Driven
Multiple Carriage Options
Industry Standard Distance Display
Industry First Handwheel
Light Support & Power Management
Built-in Cable Management System
Opti-Glide Reticle

Expanding on the unique capabilities of the MYT Works Opti Glide dj-CAL camera checkout bay system, the MYT Opti-Glide Reticle offers a whole new array of features meant to facilitate and streamline the lens calibration process for camera in-house technicians. With the MYT Opti-glide Reticle, calibration-free spot-on distance digital read-outs, coupled with a seamlessly aligned screen board, make for a much faster calibration process of any lens. With a screen board that can be moved and set to desired distances manually, with our hand-crank system, or with our clutch free motor system, the in-house camera technician can save a significant amount of time checking every lens. Multiply the process by multiple reticle lenses on a regular basis and very quickly, hours of technician time can be spent on other tasks at end.
The system’s precision removes any ambiguity as to whether a lens needs to be checked. The instant feedback provided by real-time calibration-free distance read-out from the reticle to the screen board removes any doubt as to whether the lens needs work. As for the accuracy of the distance digital readout itself, it can be displayed up to 3 decimals points, an unparalleled level of accuracy, one that has never been offered before.
The carriage system on the MYT Opti-Glide Reticle was designed and engineered to address one of the most important requirement of such a system : A perfectly leveled carriage in all relevant planes for the screen. Instead of one main column, the carriage is designed with two supporting ones that can handle both the weight and size of the screen board as well as enabling multiple plane adjustments. The board is mounted on a rigid support frame that can, not only be adjusted vertically as well as laterally, but also left and right in relation to the field of vision. These added features allow for a precise look into the projected image and determine any deviation of the lens being mounted.
Vertical Keystone Adjustment
Horizontal Keystone Adjustment
Target Height Adjustment
Large Target Frame
Dual Handle
Side Mount Monitor
CAMERA PLATFORM
Fitted with a customizable camera platform, the MYT Works Opti-Glide can be integrated in studio and special effects setups where precise camera motion and remote capabilities are essential to the production workflow.
The platform supports a camera body in underslung mode. Adjust the camera height with the lead-screw column, and mount lights next to the camera with the bridge support.
Move the camera manually with the hand crank or remotely with the clutch-free motor. Distances are displayed in real time with the distance display digital readout which, along with the cable management system, allows for remote monitoring. Presets are programmable with the optional motor module.
PROJECTOR PLATFORM
Fitted with a customizable camera platform, the MYT Works Opti-Glide can be integrated in studio and special effects setups where precise camera motion and remote capabilities are essential to the production workflow.
The platform supports a camera body in underslung mode. Adjust the camera height with the lead-screw column, and mount lights next to the camera with the bridge support.
Move the camera manually with the hand crank or remotely with the clutch-free motor. Distances are displayed in real time with the distance display digital readout which, along with the cable management system, allows for remote monitoring. Presets are programmable with the optional motor module.
The MYT Works Opti-Glide system is designed for a variety of supports besides Chart systems. One particularly suited for our carriage design is the integration of a platform system that allows for high-resolution projectors for camera checkout departments and calibrations rooms for technicians looking to precisely calibrate lenses. The MYT Works Opti-Glide projector platform system is ideally suited for this purpose.
- Extremely accurate motion with solid starts and stops
- Brake system once the projector is at the predetermined location from the projected image
- Chain tracks to bring power and control cables to the projector
- Adjustable height control with break-free lead-screw column
- Underslung design allows for clutter-free work area
- Very easy to mount, level and setup
- Maintenance is nominal with each component designed to withstand years of continuous usage
- All our components are machined to exacting tolerances in our machine shop
To provide some perspective on the platform design and its profile, the stills show a MYT Opti-Glide system fitted with a MFC-65 Denz projector. We offer not only a standard platform to mount any kind of projector but we can also design and mill custom plates for specific applications. Here, For the Denz MFC-65, the custom platform allows to adjust each feet individually for leveling purposes. Additional through holes were added on to the plate to allow for safety screws once the level is set.
The MYT Works Opti-Glide Chart and projector platform system integrates numerous features and some of our patented technology into many its components. Additionally, the MYT Works Opti-Glide can support cameras and heads in underslung applications for special effects, commercial and television applications.