Need techno-crane advice

[Clint Lealos]

Hey Tom, I found that thread with the Mini Techno Crane. Might be too mini, but check it out:

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?56452-World-s-Smallest-Techocrane&

 

[Shane Kelly]

Check out the hydra crane from Chapman. http://www.chapman-leonard.com/products.html I would recommend a G2 head with it. It may be too big for what you need but still smaller than a techno.

 

[Tom Lowe]

So I have just learned that the park sets a limit on cranes of 20 feet. I am not sure if this means 20 feet overall, or 20 feet of actual reach from the axis.

I need to start making some phonecalls to see about prices, etc. Any more suggestions? The shoot will be at Yellowstone. I will have a 5- or 6-person crew to help carry the crane and weights. But I want to rent a technocrane that only requires one additional person to operate it, not two additional people, for example.

Does anyone know an independent owner/operator of a 20-foot techno? Or know of any companies that might work us a sweet deal?

Thanks!

 

[Joe Taylor]

Hey Tom,

Try Redman Movies & Stories, 801.978.9292. Redman had several varieties of cranes when I worked there. They're in Salt Lake City. Filmlites Montana might also have what you need.

 

[Marc Wielage]

BTW, for those who want a laugh, check out the "Where Is My Super Technocrane" cartoon on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb6NqHHOR4M

 

[Rob Ruffo]

This may sound stupid but you could always use a Kessler Shuttle Pod with Keeper Wheels, counter-weights a wedge plate and the Revolution head you already have - would give you a straight travel-out on any axis