Support helps Lancashire business slide into action

A Lancashire company, which supplied equipment used in the production of several Harry Potter movies, is preparing to launch a new camera slider to the video and film industry.

Londridge-based Slideshot has been supported by the UCLan Innovation Clinic – a part of Boost Business Lancashire – in developing its lightweight camera slider, The Slideshot.

After receiving positive feedback on the bespoke slider he had created, Graham saw an opportunity to develop it into an off-the-shelf product which would appeal to customers across a number of market sectors.

The UCLan Innovation Clinic has helped Graham in the development of The Slideshot, by supporting him with market research, providing branding advice and redesigning the adjustable legs for the system following feedback from expert users.

Once the product is launched to the market Graham is planning to create jobs locally, including sales and assembly positions.

Graham added: “We are a small company but early sales are encouraging and everyone has said it is a brilliant product. It differs in a number of ways to what is already available on the market and is ideal for professional photographers, film makers, film studios and those working in special effects.

Iain Martin, project manager at the UCLan Innovation Clinic, said: “The Slideshot is a high quality professional product which Graham designed from his experience and knowledge of linear motion movements.