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Specialty Camera Rigs
Advanced rigging solutions for your French production.
Specialty rigs are purpose-built vehicle platforms designed for mounting cameras and capturing dynamic driving, chase, and motion sequences. From Russian arms and camera cars to process trailers and insert vehicles, these rigs enable complex moving shots that would be impossible with standard equipment.
We source specialty camera rigs and vehicles from experienced local operators who understand the safety and technical requirements of vehicle-mounted filming. Our team coordinates rig availability, technical specifications, and logistics to ensure your unit can capture dynamic vehicular sequences safely and efficiently.
Capabilities
Specialty Equipment
Vehicle rigs, cable systems, motion control, and custom solutions.
Advanced Rigging Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Shot Consultation
Understanding your vision and discussing the specific shots you need to achieve.
Rig Selection
Recommending the right specialty equipment and rigging solutions for your shots.
Safety Planning
Comprehensive safety planning and risk assessment for specialty rig operation.
Execution Support
Experienced operators and technicians to ensure safe, successful execution.
On Location
Specialty camera rigs and vehicle mounts across France
Here is how this works in practice. Specialty rig work in France typically means chasing performance through landscapes that demand a very specific sites — a Russian arm tracking a hero car along the Côte d'Azur corniche, a pursuit arm picking up a chase sequence through Lyon's Vieux quartier, a process trailer staged on a quiet stretch of A6 highway outside Paris. We set up Russian arms, pursuit arms, complete chase-car setups, cable cam and wire cam systems, and motion control rigs through TSF, RVZ, and expert regional operators, with each rig tied to the actual camera and remote head your DP has chosen.
Here is the short of it. Each engagement is shaped around the safety envelope first — French rules on filming from moving vehicles, road closure permits for stunt sequences in Marseille or Bordeaux, and risk assessment for cable-cam spans across Provence venues all get worked out before the rig hits the location. Custom mounting options for POV cameras, crash housings, and motion-control programmable heads are designed by our grip and rigging team when standard kit will not deliver the shot. You will receive a permitted, fully insured, safety-planned specialty rig delivered with skilled French operators and on-call support throughout the shoot.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicle rigs do you provide?
We supply Russian arms, pursuit arms, and complete chase car setups for vehicle work. Our rigs accommodate various camera packages and provide smooth, dynamic movement while shooting driving sequences.
Can you provide cable cam systems?
Yes, we offer cable cam and wire cam systems for aerial coverage. These can span various distances and heights, providing smooth horizontal and vertical movement for sports, events, and film production.
What motion control options are available?
We provide motion control systems including programmable heads and Bolt-style arms for precise, repeatable camera movements. These are essential for VFX work, product shots, and complex choreographed sequences.
Do you build custom rigs?
Yes, our grip and rigging team can design and build custom mounting solutions for unique shot requirements. From POV cameras to crash housings, we create solutions for shots that standard equipment can't achieve.
Do you provide operators?
Yes, specialty rigs require experienced operators for safe, effective use. We provide skilled technicians who understand both the equipment and the safety requirements for specialty rigging work.
What about safety and insurance?
Safety is paramount with specialty rigs. We conduct thorough risk assessments, provide appropriate safety equipment, and ensure all rigging work meets French safety regulations. Comprehensive insurance is available.
Related Services
Productions in France that need this often pair it with Production Vehicles for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Grip Equipment and Power Distribution Systems.
On Set
Need Specialty Rigs?
Tell us about your shot requirements and we'll find the right solution.