Functional Props
Electronics, displays and interactive behaviour, built as practical on-camera effects within a complete SFX service.
Props That Behave Exactly As Required
Mechatrons FX creates the electronic props, displays and programmed functionality that make props behave exactly as required on camera. As part of our wider SFX capability, we bring props to life with electronics, displays, sensors and programmed behaviour designed specifically for the requirements of the scene.
Example Applications
Payment Terminals
Displaying the required transaction information, responding to an actor’s interaction, recognising a card, and performing a scripted sequence reliably take after take.
Lift Indicators
Working floor indicators, programmable displays, illuminated buttons and controlled sequences matched to the scene.
Vehicle Instruments
A speedometer that displays a precise required speed, follows a controlled sequence, and behaves consistently between takes.
Environmental Displays
A thermometer that rapidly changes, displays scripted readings, and follows a production-controlled sequence.
The same approach covers police and technical equipment: devices built to illuminate correctly, display relevant information, respond to interaction and behave convincingly on camera.