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I use 1-1/2 mostly because its the most versatile tube size. It fits scaff rigs as well as most construction fittings. And JD is right, its much stronger. Having said that, if I had to choose the perfect tube diameter for rigging cars it would be 1-1/4. It is more than strong enough and is more streamlined. I just cant be bothered spending all that money in getting a whole second set of fittings and tubes.
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Sorry. Cannot seem to upload the picture
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This is a similar rig with a glass jar hard mounted to the camera which is suspended on a bungee rig so the actor is free to interact with a weightless jar and a camera that will be hard mounted to the jar
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A technocrane (or other brand of telescopic crane ) would be my first choice. Otherwise a regular crane on track. A 3 foot slider is barely any offset on long dolly shots. Other options could be a stabilised head on a dolly minus the track.
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Car Mounting [absolute new comer]
Sanjay Sami replied to Vivek Venkatraman's topic in Grip & Rigging
You are looking to attempt a hood mount type of shot on a car that has no hood. Trust me when I say this is better attempted by someone with experience. Losing your camera is one problem. A far bigger one is hurting or killing someone with a camera / rig flying off a car. I am guessing you plan to drive this car on public roads with no lock down ? -
Car Mounting [absolute new comer]
Sanjay Sami replied to Vivek Venkatraman's topic in Grip & Rigging
Hire someone who knows how to rig cameras. Its cheaper than buying a new camera. -
I will take one the next time I am at my truck. But its pretty straightforward.
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JD's method is how I do it. Its easy to make and very easy to find the size you want and access it.
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Ive built a few body cams over the years, if thats what you are looking for. what is it you want to know ?
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whats a snorri cam ?
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Dont use wax on the track ... apart from that I think you've got it all covered. Good luck
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Foam vs pneumatic tires for 2' x 4' equipment dolly
Sanjay Sami replied to Bill Kerrigan's topic in Grip & Rigging
Pneumatics are tried and tested. They work really well. I have heard reports of good foam filled tyres, but Ive never ever had a good experience with them. They get mushy when its hot, they lose shape and when its cold, they may as well be made of wood. -
Foam vs pneumatic tires for 2' x 4' equipment dolly
Sanjay Sami replied to Bill Kerrigan's topic in Grip & Rigging
Pneumatic for sure. There is no comparison. Buy once. If you buy foam you will buy twice :-) -
You can get any silicon rubber mould release spray. Zep is just one brand.
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What do you need to know ? I own a PeeWee and Hybrid. There is no assembly needed except to put a riser on if needed or low mode. Platforms, seats etc. If you don't know the basics I would highly recommend you meet with someone at the rental house to take you through it. You could hurt yourself or someone else.