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Wind shielding solutions for front-mounted camera rigs on vehicles
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A plexiglass V-shaped shield positioned behind the camera operator can deflect wind forces during high-speed vehicle shots, similar to techniques used with flag setups.
- Vehicle mount work at moderate speeds around 40-50 km/h produces manageable wind and camera shake conditions.
- Climbing harnesses with proper tie-in points provide secure positioning for operators on front-mounted rigs and prevent ejection during accidents.
- Safety harnesses must be designed so that if the operator falls, they cannot be dragged by their harness—positioning loops alone are insufficient for fall arrest.
- Climbing daisy chain devices are designed for positioning only and may not reliably stop a fall, unlike harnesses where each loop is rated for full fall arrest forces.
Depends on
- The V-shield approach requires engineering for high speeds and cannot be improvised last-minute.
- Wind deflection solutions were discussed but not definitively tested or validated in the thread.
- Discussion focuses on operator safety harnesses rather than complete equipment specifications.
- Shooting took place in Morocco at 40-50 km/h, which may not represent all operational conditions.