Nelson JJ Flores Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hi everyone, so I'm looking for any suggestions in how I can mount an Arri Mini LF w/ Kowa 35's to a paddle boat. I'll attach some photos here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted February 13, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 13, 2021 Maybe plywood outriggers on all four sides with speedrail mounts drilled in? Then you can build your own crossbars wherever you need them and the outriggers shouldn’t be visible unless you’re shooting high angles. You might need to add something underneath to help them float. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason joseffer Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hi Nelson. Or Maybe try shooting from another boat? You could set yourself up on a Kayak with a high hat, then shoot boat to boat. If it needs a rigged feel I'm sure you could rig the two boats together with speedrail and let the peddle boat pull the operator in the Kayak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted February 15, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 hours ago, jason joseffer said: Hi Nelson. Or Maybe try shooting from another boat? You could set yourself up on a Kayak with a high hat, then shoot boat to boat. If it needs a rigged feel I'm sure you could rig the two boats together with speedrail and let the peddle boat pull the operator in the Kayak. Off topic, but... Jason! Nice to see you around these parts. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson JJ Flores Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks guys! There has been talk about attaching another boat to the picture boat with speed rail. I think I can get away with rope too, but definitely a solution that they're willing to consider. I'm also taking into consideration if the director really wants to be behind the actor on the same boat, for story purposes. I've suggested a smaller camera like a Sony A1 or A7SIII, w/ the same lenses so maybe they may contemplate that idea and I could maybe get away with suction cups and a small camera ball mount, with extra security of course. Do you think suctions cups could attach onto the material that the paddle boat is made out of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted February 15, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Nelson JJ Flores said: Do you think suctions cups could attach onto the material that the paddle boat is made out of? Aren’t suction cup mount contact surfaces supposed to be clean and dry to work properly though? Anyway, what does your key grip have to say about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson JJ Flores Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 I'm the Key Grip ? haha. Suction cup mounts do need those requirements in order to work. I'm just unsure if the suction would be strong enough to hold. I don't suspect the boat getting that wet since the actor is just strolling along but I should take that into consideration in case water splashes. High hat w/ some ratchet straps would be my other option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason joseffer Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Satsuki Murashige said: Off topic, but... Jason! Nice to see you around these parts. ? Hi Satsuki! Good to see you. (virtually speaking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted February 15, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 12 hours ago, jason joseffer said: Hi Satsuki! Good to see you. (virtually speaking) Indeed! Hope you’ve been well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted February 15, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted February 15, 2021 14 hours ago, Nelson JJ Flores said: I'm the Key Grip ? haha. Suction cup mounts do need those requirements in order to work. I'm just unsure if the suction would be strong enough to hold. I don't suspect the boat getting that wet since the actor is just strolling along but I should take that into consideration in case water splashes. High hat w/ some ratchet straps would be my other option. Oh, lol ok. Well that makes more sense then. ? I guess it kinda depends on the camera positions the DP wants. The hi hat method is a bit limiting unless you add some extra platforms on the boat to mount to. I would see if you can get a Cardellini Tri-hat at least, much more flexible than a standard hi-hat mounted to a board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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