1A Tools

Tools for Filmmakers made by Filmmakers

One Alpha Tools—1A for short—is a new brand of film production equipment. Designed from the ground up, 1A Tools products are meant to solve problems and last a lifetime.

Not only are the Alpha Wheels among the most affordable in the industry, they also push the boundaries of versatility. Designed from the ground up for the modern cinematographer, the Alpha Wheels go beyond just controlling gimbals like the Movi and Ronin, they work with pre-vis software Cine Designer to control virtual sets.

Founders
Cinematographers, Connor O’Brien and Boyd Hobbs, started 1A Tools in 2015 to make parts that help the filmmaking process flow faster and with more creativity. Combined they have over 20 years experience working on set