Camera Support

The Sneaker Dolly

This piece of film equipment is essentially a low-profile rolling seat for a handheld camera operator, allowing them to move smoothly and quietly while maintaining a stable, low-angle shot. It features quiet casters and a comfortable , adjustable seat that can be raised or lower, enabling dynamic camera movements and creative perspectives on smooth surfaces

Creeper Dolly

A Dana Dolly is
a portable, professional camera support system that creates smooth, cinematic tracking shots on a pipe or speed rail track.
It features a heavy-duty aluminum platform with 16 custom polyurethane wheels and precision bearings, a versatile Mitchell mount for camera heads, and universal track ends for easy setup on various stands.
The Dana Dolly provides a greater range of organic motion compared to sliders, making it a favorite for filmmakers needing stable, gliding camera movements.
Key Features and Components
Dolly Platform:
A durable aluminum platform with an integrated Mitchell mount to hold various camera heads.
Wheels:
Custom-modified, round polyurethane wheels with precision ABEC-7 bearings that resist flat spotting, ensuring smooth, quiet movement.
Track System:
The dolly rides on standard aluminum or stainless steel speed rail pipe.
Track Ends:
Two universal track ends attach the pipe rail to standard Junior stand receivers or 5/8" Baby pins, enabling setups on ground level or with stands.
Center Support:
An included support helps maintain stability for longer track runs or heavier camera setups.
Adapters:
The system includes adapters for common tripod head mounts, such as 75mm, 100mm, and 150mm ball mounts.
portability:
The complete system is often packaged in a custom flight case, making it relatively compact and travel-friendly.
How It Works
Set up the Track:
The speed rail pipe is assembled between the two universal track ends, which are mounted on stands or directly on the ground.
Attach the Camera:
A tripod head with a compatible mount (like a 75mm, 100mm, or Mitchell mount) is attached to the dolly platform.
Create the Shot:
The camera platform slides along the pipe track, allowing the filmmaker to execute smooth, gliding movements for dynamic and cinematic shots.

Bazooka

A camera bazooka is
a camera support system, typically a telescopic riser or column, that provides variable height and positioning for a camera, usually in conjunction with a camera dolly, to achieve a range of creative shots with stability and ease.
It offers a stable platform for heavy camera rigs and uses systems like gas-lifts or quick-lock levers for fast, secure height adjustments without the need for a tripod.

Hostess Tray Car Mount

A camera hostess tray is
a piece of film rigging equipment that securely mounts a camera to a car's side door, allowing for stable, professional-grade shots through the vehicle's window or for profile shots of the car itself.
Named for its resemblance to a drive-up service tray, the hostess tray provides a fast, reliable, and adjustable platform for film and video cameras in moving vehicle scenarios, with kits often including tools like ratchet straps, screw jacks, and suction cups for secure installation.

Hood Car Mount

This is a larger, more complex rigging system for automotive and action filmmaking.
Purpose:
To securely mount a camera on a car's hood for unique perspectives and dynamic moving shots.
How it works:
It typically involves multiple suction cups, which are pressed onto a clean car hood surface.
Modular speed rails are often used to connect and stabilize the rig.
A camera is then mounted to a ball mount or camera plate attached to the speed rail.
Safety features are crucial, including backup straps, tie-downs, and safety chains to prevent the rig from detaching at high speeds

Dolly Track

A camera dolly track is
a system of parallel, smooth rails used to support a wheeled camera dolly, enabling the camera to move along them with exceptional smoothness and precision for cinematic tracking shots.
The camera dolly is a platform with wheels that ride on these tracks.
This setup is crucial for creating stable, controlled camera movements in professional film and video production, allowing for precise horizontal, vertical, or curved paths that are difficult or impossible to achieve on uneven surfaces.

Camera Car Leveling Head

A car mount leveling head is
a piece of camera rigging equipment that attaches to a vehicle mount, like a suction cup or a hostess tray, and provides a way to quickly and firmly level a camera on a tilted or uneven car surface.
It eliminates the need for a tripod or more complex fluid heads, allowing a camera to be mounted directly to the car and held rigidly in place without vibration, making it a popular tool for vehicle-mounted cinematography.

Cam Tank

A Mathews CAM Tank is
a specialized camera mount and accessory that provides a low-profile base for large and medium format cameras, allowing for smooth 360-degree pans and 30 degrees of tilt in each direction, even from extremely low angles.
It enables low-profile shots without sacrificing camera movement and can also be used to achieve
dutch angles
by mounting it to a fluid head or for overhead shots when positioned on a tripod or jib.
The device is built with durable aluminum, features high-quality bearings, and includes brakes for both pan and tilt to lock the camera in place

Banana Box

BANANA BOX is
the
solution for efficiency on
handheld film shoots. The Banana Box us used on set to both frame the
camera for lighting as well as resting the camera between takes. The Banana Box is a great help to camera operators, camera assistants and grips.
The BANANA BOX fits on two different sets of wheels for easy use on set and transport of the camera between scenes. It's also a great place to store batteries and accessories on sets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WIDTH: 9"LENGTH: 14"HEIGHT:
36" collapsed to 60" fully raised
LENS HEIGHT:
Approx. 40" to 64"TILT: +/- 15 degreesWEIGHT: 30lbs.
MATERIALS:
B/BB Baltic Birch PlyAluminum "Grip Gobo Head" Lock KnobsSteel hinges & fasteners Formica panelcovering rails
Brass 3/8"-16 threaded insert
FEATURES:Slot on platform to attach dovetail or lock plate
Two shelves for storage (WxLxH - 8"x12"x10")Fits block battery in base3/8"-16 thread in base and tie-down to attach to Ass Wheels
Engraved height markers1/4"-20 threads on face of box to attach additional accessories

Bungee Camera

Bungee Camera Rig (Professional Use)
Purpose:
To isolate a camera from vibrations and create smooth, stable footage.
How it works:
The camera is suspended from a larger rig (like a dolly or overhead structure) using elastic bungee cords.
These cords absorb the up-and-down movements and jitters from vehicles or other sources, acting as a form of mechanical stabilization.
Applications:
Used to film out the side of a moving van, from inside a moving vehicle, or for specific overhead shots where a camera needs to be suspended and isolated from motion.
Components:
Often involves a spreader bar, solid stand-offs, and a camera plate with hand grips to help the operator maintain control and stability

Camera Slider

A camera slider is
a filmmaking and photography accessory consisting of a track and a movable carriage, which allows for smooth, controlled, linear motion of a camera.
Used to create dynamic, cinematic shots, sliders are employed to add a professional look and storytelling depth through techniques like slow reveals, gradual pans, and tracking movements for B-roll, product shots, and time-lapses.
They can be manual, requiring hand-pushing, or motorized, allowing for automated, pre-programmed movements for more complex sequences.

Skateboard Wheels

Camera skateboard wheels refer to either
the specialized, soft skateboard-style wheels attached to a camera dolly or slider system for smooth, low-angle shots, or the use of a standard skateboard with a camera mounted on it for DIY moving shots.
These systems are designed to provide stable, quiet movement, capturing cinematic tracking shots on floors or tracks with their durable, high-quality construction and smooth-rolling features
Specialized Camera Skateboard Systems
Purpose:
To create smooth, low-level tracking and panning shots with a camera.
Components:
These are often not just the wheels but a complete dolly system that may include a base, tracks, and articulating trucks with multiple wheels.
Features:Smooth Motion:
High-quality, quiet wheels with bearings for fluid movement.
Stability:
Wider trucks and multiple points of contact ensure stability and control.
Durable Construction:
Made from high-grade aluminum and durable polymer for long-term use.
Versatility:
Can be used on both straight and curved tracks or directly on floors and surfaces

Dana Dolly

A Dana Dolly is
a portable, professional camera support system that creates smooth, cinematic tracking shots on a pipe or speed rail track.
It features a heavy-duty aluminum platform with 16 custom polyurethane wheels and precision bearings, a versatile Mitchell mount for camera heads, and universal track ends for easy setup on various stands.
The Dana Dolly provides a greater range of organic motion compared to sliders, making it a favorite for filmmakers needing stable, gliding camera movements.
Key Features and Components
Dolly Platform:
A durable aluminum platform with an integrated Mitchell mount to hold various camera heads.
Wheels:
Custom-modified, round polyurethane wheels with precision ABEC-7 bearings that resist flat spotting, ensuring smooth, quiet movement.
Track System:
The dolly rides on standard aluminum or stainless steel speed rail pipe.
Track Ends:
Two universal track ends attach the pipe rail to standard Junior stand receivers or 5/8" Baby pins, enabling setups on ground level or with stands.
Center Support:
An included support helps maintain stability for longer track runs or heavier camera setups.
Adapters:
The system includes adapters for common tripod head mounts, such as 75mm, 100mm, and 150mm ball mounts.
portability:
The complete system is often packaged in a custom flight case, making it relatively compact and travel-friendly.
How It Works
Set up the Track:
The speed rail pipe is assembled between the two universal track ends, which are mounted on stands or directly on the ground.
Attach the Camera:
A tripod head with a compatible mount (like a 75mm, 100mm, or Mitchell mount) is attached to the dolly platform.
Create the Shot:
The camera platform slides along the pipe track, allowing the filmmaker to execute smooth, gliding movements for dynamic and cinematic shots.