Compact Dolly/Crane needed

[Joshua Brown]

Howdy Reduser!

I am in need of a compact crane and dolly for a few shoot days mid-late February for a short motorcycle themed film. We already have sponsorship for our camera package but are in need of a crane and dolly for a few shots. If ANYONE has ideas on where I can get my hands on something like that in the LA area, please let me know. I would be so grateful, as part of the story-line is told using the camera moves in these particular shots and we are doing this micro-budget style.
-Josh

josh @ FuryFilms . net

 

[Jason Comparetto]

We make a very compact slider that's been used in many commercial environments. It comes in 3-foot, 4-foot, and 6-foot. It utilizes induction-hardened steel, so its very compact and very low-profile. I can also point you towards some compact cranes, but at this time we don't make any ourselves.

 

[Joshua Brown]

e-mailed.

Still Looking. Anyone in LA have some ideas?

 

[Matt Ryan]

We make a very compact slider that's been used in many commercial environments. It comes in 3-foot, 4-foot, and 6-foot. It utilizes induction-hardened steel, so its very compact and very low-profile. I can also point you towards some compact cranes, but at this time we don't make any ourselves.

Hey Jason,
Are you going to be putting these on your site? Im sure you would sell a few if we could see them and their specs...

 

[Joe Lewis]

www.general-lift.com

 

[Matt Ryan]

If your doing motion shots of the motorcyle and want jib moves check them out: http://www.cameracarsystems.com/
or http://www.pursuitsystems.com/

heres a cool motorcycle setup: http://www.pursuitsystems.com/cameraBike.html

 

[Jason Comparetto]

Thanks for the encouragement Matt. Right now we're focusing 100% on Epic and Scarlet accessories, and then I'm going to go back to my roots in motion systems. I also spoke to Josh on the phone today and this cool cat is A-ok! If anyone can help him out, I bet he would really appreciate it.

 

[Matt Ryan]

Thanks for the encouragement Matt. Right now we're focusing 100% on Epic and Scarlet accessories, and then I'm going to go back to my roots in motion systems. I also spoke to Josh on the phone today and this cool cat is A-ok! If anyone can help him out, I bet he would really appreciate it.

awesome. Look forward to products in the future.

 

[Joshua Brown]

Thanks for the encouragement Matt. Right now we're focusing 100% on Epic and Scarlet accessories, and then I'm going to go back to my roots in motion systems. I also spoke to Josh on the phone today and this cool cat is A-ok! If anyone can help him out, I bet he would really appreciate it.

Thanks for the endorsement Jason. I enjoyed talking to you, but "take 5" only lasts so long. Your system sounds awesome, utilitarian, and perfect; can't wait to see it when you get it done.

 

[Joshua Brown]

www.general-lift.com

Thanks for the link, but everything I see there is way over kill. We're doing it low-profile on public (though backroad) streets so I just need something light and easy to set up.

 

[Joshua Brown]

If your doing motion shots of the motorcyle and want jib moves check them out: http://www.cameracarsystems.com/
or http://www.pursuitsystems.com/

heres a cool motorcycle setup: http://www.pursuitsystems.com/cameraBike.html

Matt, both of those options look perfect! In fact, more than I was hoping for, I was just going to use it for land based shots. Unfortunately the budget (read-no budget) can't afford that.

I'm mostly just thinking something like a micro dolly setup.

 

[Steve Das]

Well can't get much more micro than this little 4ft. jib..it looks well made from the pictures and video..
..click the listing to see the video.
Unfortunately looks like they sold out both of their 10 unit allotments and have to wait till they list again.
For the money $130 don't see how you could go wrong with this.

http://www.ebay.com/csc/tcmgal/m.html?rt=nc&LH_Complete=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_trksid=p3911.c0.m283

 

[Joshua Brown]

Well can't get much more micro than this little 4ft. jib..it looks well made from the pictures and video..
..click the listing to see the video.
Unfortunately looks like they sold out both of their 10 unit allotments and have to wait till they list again.
For the money $130 don't see how you could go wrong with this.

http://www.ebay.com/csc/tcmgal/m.html?rt=nc&LH_Complete=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_trksid=p3911.c0.m283

Even though it's of dubious build quality, it LOOKS like its decent enough to actually be good... Thanks, that's a great option!

 

[Joshua Brown]

We've secured a Jib and dolly. Thanks so much to everyone for all the suggestions and help!