FoMa Antares: Redefining Camera Stabilization for Modern Productions
In high-end broadcast and cinematic environments, precision, reliability, and flexibility are non-negotiable. With FoMa Antares, FoMa Systems introduces a new benchmark in camera stabilization and stabilized remote head technology. Engineered in Germany for demanding live productions and premium cinematography workflows.
Developed in close collaboration with industry professionals, FoMa Antares is designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern camera operation, from complex live broadcasts to dynamic, vibration-heavy shooting scenarios.
What Is FoMa Antares?
FoMa Antares is an advanced stabilized remote head that allows operators to remotely control and stabilize professional camera systems across pan, tilt, roll, and FIZ (Focus, Iris, Zoom). It is compatible with a wide range of mounting solutions, including cranes, dollies, tracking vehicles, cable cams, and robotic arms.
The result: smooth, controlled, cinematic motion, even under extreme conditions where conventional camera systems reach their limits.
Built for Broadcast. Designed for Cinematography.
At its core, FoMa Antares combines robustness with intelligent engineering. Its rigid, symmetrical design delivers maximum stability while remaining remarkably compact. Compared to established systems, FoMa Antares is approximately 25% smaller than the ARRI 360 EVO, yet offers equivalent professional performance.
Despite weighing only 13 kg (28.7 lbs), the remote head supports payloads of up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs), making it suitable for fully rigged cinema cameras and broadcast setups alike. This balance of low weight and high payload capacity makes FoMa Antares ideal for productions where speed, safety, and precision matter.
Proven in World-Class Live Productions
FoMa Antares is already trusted in demanding live broadcast and entertainment environments worldwide, where reliability and repeatable performance are critical.
Recent and ongoing productions using FoMa Antares include:
● American Idol 2025, in collaboration with Spidercam and ROSS Video
● Dancing with the Stars, supporting dynamic live choreography and fast camera moves
● Christina Aguilera – “Christmas in Paris”, delivering smooth cinematic motion for a high-profile live concert production
● Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where precision camera stabilization is essential for runway coverage
● Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, operating in challenging outdoor and moving-platform conditions
● Amazon Prime Sports – NBA Studio (Culver City), now integrating FoMa Antares into a permanent studio environment for premium sports broadcast
These real-world deployments demonstrate the versatility of FoMa Antares across live entertainment, music, fashion, large-scale outdoor events, and studio-based sports production.
Efficient Design and Seamless Integration
Efficiency is built into every aspect of FoMa Antares. The system is designed for fast setup and intuitive operation,making it particularly well-suited for time-critical productions and high-pressure broadcast environments.
Thanks to its quick-release camera plate, camera systems can be swapped rapidly without time-consuming reconfiguration.There is no need for lengthy re balancing procedures - significantly reducing downtime during live productions and fast-paced shooting schedules.
Key technical features include:
● LAN-based control interface for flexible system integration
● Worldwide remote head control, enabling global remote operation
● Built on the FoMa Forge hardware platform
● Powered by Evolve 1.0 software
● Full fibre and SDI passthrough
● Robust metadata output stream for AR, record & playback, and third-party system integration
● Integrated lens control for Fujinon and Canon ENG lenses
These capabilities position FoMa Antares as a future-proof remote head solution for modern IP-based broadcast workflows.
Configurable to Match Any Workflow
Every production has unique technical requirements, and FoMa Antares is built to adapt. The system is available in six core configurations, covering different axle sizes and connectivity options:
● 11” Hollow Axle
● 11” Slip-Ring / SDI
● 11” Slip-Ring Fibre / SDI
● 12” Hollow Axle
● 12” Slip-Ring / SDI
● 12” Slip-Ring Fibre / SDI
In addition, FoMa Antares supports modular extensions, allowing productions to expand functionality and connectivity as needed. This makes the system scalable for evolving workflows and future technical requirements.
FoMa Antares is fully compatible with the RCP-2 EVO remote control, already well known from established FoMa remote heads such as the 360 EVO. Operators benefit from a familiar control interface and proven ergonomics - now seamlessly integrated into the FoMa Antares platform.
Why Professional Consultation Matters
Selecting the right FoMa Antares remotehead configuration is essential for optimal performance, safety, and long-termreturn on investment. Payload, lens control requirements, fibre infrastructure,extensions, and intended mounting systems all influence the ideal setup.
For this reason, FoMa Systems and its authorized resellers strongly recommend a professional consultation. Expert guidance ensures customers receive the FoMa Antares configuration that best fits their workflow - technically, operationally, and economically.
A Proven Legacy of Innovation
FoMa Systems brings decades of experience in camera stabilization. As a trusted development partner of ARRI, FoMa hasco-developed award-winning systems such as ARRI Trinity 2.
In April 2025, FoMa’s Chief Engineer and Co-CEO Roman Foltyn was awarded the Scientific and Engineering Award® by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, alongside Curt Schaller, underscoring FoMaSystems’ leadership in stabilized camera technology.
FoMa Antares is built on the same proven software foundation, further developed and precisely adapted to meet the demands of this next-generation stabilized remote head ensuring reliability, consistency, and long-term system stability.
Discover the Power of FoMa Antares
FoMa Antares represents the next generation of stabilized remote heads - powerful, lightweight, configurable, and proven in the world’s most demanding productions.
Contact Mr. Michael Karl for expert consultation and discover which FoMa Antares configuration is right for your production.